The 8x8 Centaur is the ultimate all-terrain machine for those who require a durable, robust and dependable job site workhorse. Designed for comfort and safety, users can hit the ground running with little need to accessorize. The vehicle features a multitude of standard equipment, including ISO 5700 certified Roll Over Protection Structure, 3-point driver and passenger seat belts, integrated frame mounting locations and familiar steering and foot controls. With its 3ā tubular steel frame and sealed axles, large payloads can be safely and reliably transported to most job sites. When the task takes you off the beaten path, 18ā rubber or 22ā snow tracks makes this an unstoppable partner on any job.
Type: Turbo diesel, in line 3 cylinder, 4 cycle, liquid cooled
Horsepower: 34 hp (25.3 kW) @ governed 3800 rpm
Displacement: 958 cc (58.46 cu. in.)
Torque: 58 lb. ft (78.6 Nm) @ 2400 rpm
Electrical: 12 volt, 60 amp alternator, 960 CCA battery, dash mounted glow-plug-on and water in-fuel indicators
Brakes: Hydraulic disc brake with hand operated mechanical parking brake
Driver Controls: LCD Digital Gauge Cluster features Speedometer, Odometer, Voltometer, Hourmeter, Tachometer, Engine Coolant, Temperature, plus Low Oil Pressure, Parking Brake Reminder and Check Engine Lights, Water in fuel indicator and preheat timer. Steering wheel, dash mounted HI, LOW and REV gear selector with floor mounted accelerator and brake pedals.
Clutch & Transmission: Continuously variable belt driven torque converter (CVT). Dual differential transmission, HI, LOW, NEUTRAL and REV
Final Drive System: RC80 roller chains from transmission to eight 1.5" (38 mm) diameter axles. Automatically adjusted tensioner for each drive chain. Tapered roller bearings in an oil bath support each axle. Standard semi-automatic or optional automatic chain lubrication system.
Body: Vacuum formed lower body and standard full skid plate formed from high molecular weight Polyethylene (HMWPE)
Seating Capacity: Front bench seat for one or two persons
Fuel Capacity: 12.6 U.S. gal./48 litres providing approx. 10 hours of operation
Vehicle Weight: 2,720 lb. / 1,234 kg with Multi-Purpose Tracks - 2,920 lb. / 1,324 kg with Snow Tracks
Ground Pressure: As low as 5 psi (34 kPa) with tires, 2.2 psi (15 kPa) with 15" (381 mm) tracks, 1.27 psi (8 kPa) with 18" (457 mm) tracks, 1.0 psi (6.8 kPa) with 22" (559 mm) snow tracks
Ground Pressure Multi Purpose Tracks: Zero Penetration 1.5 PSI/10 kPa Laden: 2.2 PSI/15 kPa 3" of Penetration 1.0 PSI/6.8 kPa Laden: 1.4 PSI/9.5 kPa
Operating Conditions: All weather, all terrain, -40F to +104F (-40C to +40C)