• From: B.C.Canada
  • Registered: 2005-01-26
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Topic: German technology

I want one of these. Not a VW but made in Germany in 1942. There is at least one left. I saw it in action in "Saving Private Ryan".

The Sonderkraftwagen Kettenrad

http://i34.tinypic.com/dw9v1x.jpg

Designation: SdKfz 2 kleines Kettenrad
Classification: Small-Wheel Tractor / Halftrack
Service Date: 1941
Weight: 2,646 lbs (1,200 kg)
Length: 8 feet, 11.9 inches (2.74 m)
Height: 3 feet, 3.8 inches (1.01 m)
Width: 3 feet, 3.4 inches (1.0 m)
Maximum Speed: 49.7 mph (80 km/h)
Engine: 1 x Opel Olympia 38 petrol engine generating 26.8 kW (36hp) of power
Crew: 1 + 2
Armament: None.
Towing capacity 990 lbs.

http://www.patriotfiles.com/forum/imgcache/1585.png

jim

Last edited by jamesdagg (2009-11-09 00:17:12)

'71 SB(DD only 79K(now 84K miles) & '78 FI Westy (project)
PO of '65 Beetle in '69, '70 Crewcab & '70 Ghia in '77
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http://www.openroad.ca/volkswebbin/view … p?id=85915
  • From: City of Roses
  • Registered: 2004-03-29
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Re: German technology

Hiya Jim,

These things were used by the Luftwaffe to tow airplanes around on the ground.  Most commonly used on planes with tricycle type landing gear.  I have a couple of pictures of Me 262s being hauled around by these guys.

Mike

1970 AS Bug
1970 Bus - The Ruptured Duck
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Re: German technology

By who ???
Leggless people ??? Where do your Leggs go ???
I got Swine Flu thank you very much ! 103+ temp !
Hey as long as Obamma and Gibb's get to Mariachi In Mexico ????
  Anyhow any one know who the opposseing party was to the Fascist Nationalist Socialist Party in 1939 ????
                                                          Sean

  • From: City of Roses
  • Registered: 2004-03-29
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Re: German technology

Hiya Sean,

OK, here you go....................a picture!

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa85/Bookwus1/ket1.jpg

That ought to answer your questions.

And as for political parties in the Weimar; there were a bunch.  The Social Democrats and the Communists were the largest of the Nazi opposition parties but there were a lot of more radical groups; Anarchists for example.

Mike

1970 AS Bug
1970 Bus - The Ruptured Duck
  • From: Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Registered: 2005-09-10
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Re: German technology

Here's a couple additional photos:

http://www.williammaloney.com/Aviation/CanadianWarMuseum/GermanArmor/images/21Kettenkrad.jpg

http://www.williammaloney.com/Aviation/CanadianWarMuseum/GermanArmor/images/23NSUKettenkrad.jpg

Last edited by Bug In My Nose (2009-11-10 11:07:18)

1979 Super Beetle Convertible
  • From: Cincinnati, Ohio
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Re: German technology

Since we are dreaming impossible dreams...here's what I want in terms of German Technology...the Schwimmwagen:

http://www.vw166.com/gallery/f_sw_16.jpg

http://www.vw166.com/gallery/f_sw_15.jpg

http://www.vw166.com/gallery/f_sw_11.jpg

1979 Super Beetle Convertible
  • From: somewhere over the rainbow USA
  • Registered: 2006-07-26
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Re: German technology

World wide recession. I see they can't even have a flat fixed. Times are tough so you have to start somewhere,eh?

burrhead

A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows public opinion.
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Re: German technology

Yupp Glad were on Same page in opposistion to the communist party they elected Hitler intoo Power !!
  Yeah the Schwimagen Very Cool !
  Back when I was a Kidd One of my Buddies had a 6 Wheeled amphibious machine !!
  Was Yellow  Fyberglass Deal think they called it the Tad Pole or somethin ??? Cant remember ??
  They use to advertise them in Popular Mechanic's ! We used it for Huntin the Pond's and lake's along the River !!
  Maybe you guy's remember these ???
  Burr you need more Bugg's !!! Then you would know what kind of Efffort and energy is involved with Keepin the Tire's aired up ??? Add  a kidd like Mine who Needs to open the garage 3 time's a day to air upp a tire that's been goin flat 3 time's a day for over a month ??
  Nah Blank that Im not Done yett ??? LMAO
  Then get a phone call at 7 in the evening from the same Kidd that He has a flat tire !
  Then go get the tire off His truck Race to Walmart Loan the Kidd money for a new Tire And even tho there closeing they agree to mount it up ??/
  But you cant get the tire cause he put it in the trunk of your Bugg then threw his Back Pack on top of it where the Hood release wont pop !!!
         SEan

  • From: B.C.Canada
  • Registered: 2005-01-26
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Re: German technology

I remember the 6 wheeled things. Popular for duck hunting here.

Thanks for the better pics Bug in My Nose. Very interesting machine. Hard to believe it goes 50 MPH.

http://www.usedvictoria.com/photos/01/60/11412860.jpg

jim

Last edited by jamesdagg (2009-11-12 01:12:12)

'71 SB(DD only 79K(now 84K miles) & '78 FI Westy (project)
PO of '65 Beetle in '69, '70 Crewcab & '70 Ghia in '77
'71 Super inside rear vents now available
http://www.openroad.ca/volkswebbin/view … p?id=85915
  • Registered: 2007-03-27
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Re: German technology

Yeah Jame's that's it only My Buddy's was like a 70's Edition and it didnt do no 50 mph more like 30 Mph That one must be on steroid's it look's like a Hard body newer version of the one I use to Hunt in !
  Duck's and Geeese ! <<< Wich I dont Hunt anymore !! Or eat any more ?? You dont wanna know why ???? It'd Mess up your Huntin Big time !! LMAO
                               Sean

  • From: somewhere over the rainbow USA
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Re: German technology

Sean's wrote:

Burr you need more Bugg's !!! Then you would know what kind of Efffort and energy is involved with Keepin the Tire's aired up ???  SEan

Don't need no more bugs, got enough vehicles that need air.

My neighbor had one of those 6 wheeled things.  I think it would basically float on the water

burrhead

A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows public opinion.
  • From: St. Johns , Newfoundland
  • Registered: 2004-05-28
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Re: German technology

looks like an Argo to me,lots of fun in the bog
mark

64 sunroof beetle
70 westy camper (sheila)
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Re: German technology

Yeah the one time we did take some water as I remember it was crawlin out of an inlett with pretty swift current !
  Not so Good as to runn her off in the River But few cruises around the Marina was Ok !
  Ive read that the same was true with the Schwimagen !!
Yupp Like to Roll in the Hay with Few Beautifull Well endowed Scandinavian Blonde Female's in Norway In an Old Barn .
  Find a  Schwimagen Full of stolen Art by the Nazi's coupla Case's Chapagne etc. etc. etc. Then I woke up ??? LMAO
   Back to the Communist Grind of Barack Obammas People's Communist Republic of America Arghhhhh !
  High Light of the Day came from a Song ??
  " Mammas dont let your Baby's grow up to be Conyay " Lmao Ho, Ho , Ha, Ha, Out loud uncontrollable Burst of Laughter !
  Ripped on by a 17 year Old Girl ! Shreddded  !! Wished She was My Daughter !!
                               Sean

  • From: Austin, TX USA
  • Registered: 2004-03-30
  • Posts: 240

Re: German technology

Jim,

Here's your toy in action on the streets of Copenhagen:
http://jalopnik.com/5450273/no-snow-tir … gen-street