haflinger 4x4 does anyone have one
Submitted: Sunday, Nov 27, 2011 at 19:21
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Member - Vince M (NSW)
does anyone own or has owned a haflinger, I have a few questions about this little 4x4, would like talk to someone who can give me the truth good & bad
regards Vince
Reply By: Axle - Sunday, Nov 27, 2011 at 19:56
Sunday, Nov 27, 2011 at 19:56
G/Day Vince, If the memory serves me right Doug T knows a bit about them.
Cheers Axle
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Follow Up By: Member - Doug T (NT) - Monday, Nov 28, 2011 at 00:02
Monday, Nov 28, 2011 at 00:02
No I don't know a lot about them, just interested in them and their capabilities.
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Reply By: Member - Ruth D (QLD) - Sunday, Nov 27, 2011 at 20:04
Sunday, Nov 27, 2011 at 20:04
WE had 3 of them but that was in the 70's - think there is still one floating around on the property though - I loved that buggy - went everywhere in it - nor oof and a baby in a bassinet not even tied in! Shame.
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Reply By: Eric Experience - Sunday, Nov 27, 2011 at 20:46
Sunday, Nov 27, 2011 at 20:46
Vince
We had one many years ago. What do you want to know about them? Eric
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Follow Up By: Member - Vince M (NSW) - Sunday, Nov 27, 2011 at 21:37
Sunday, Nov 27, 2011 at 21:37
questions
1) will it cruise at 60kph 2)was it reliable 3)due to its narrow wheel track did it fall over much & was it a pain on bush tracks with 1 wheel in track & the other on
the hump in centre 4)how capable was it 5) how noisy was it
looking at one as it fits inside/under the motor home
regards Vince
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Follow Up By: Eric Experience - Sunday, Nov 27, 2011 at 22:15
Sunday, Nov 27, 2011 at 22:15
Vince.
1 Yes but not with 4 people in it. 2 they brake drive shafts if you use the diff locks on hard surfaces. 3
mine never fell over but i did not drive on other peoples tracks. 4 very good climbing steep slopes but very slow.5 very noisy at high revs.6 Would I take it in a motor home? no you would have trouble getting it registered to carry 4 because they have no provision for lap/sash
seat belts. They are slow and rough, we found it easier to walk. It is a bit like driving a small Kuboto tractor, it will go anywhere but it is easier to walk. Eric
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Reply By: Member - Bytemrk(VIC) - Sunday, Nov 27, 2011 at 21:04
Sunday, Nov 27, 2011 at 21:04
I haven't owned one, but know someone that does...
Peter is a really helpful guy and depending what you want to know may be able to help...
His contact details are on his site:
http://members.westnet.com.au/profpinz/index_temp.htm
Cheers, Mark
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Follow Up By: Member - Richard H - West NSW - Wednesday, Nov 30, 2011 at 17:22
Wednesday, Nov 30, 2011 at 17:22
The army had these things in the 1960's -70's era.
They purchased them as a forward area delivery vehicle but they fell out of favour really quick because of their ride and the fact that they were noisy. As I recall they came with a small trailer.
Would I be correct in saying that those that still exist in this country would have been ex-army stuff.
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Follow Up By: garrycol - Wednesday, Nov 30, 2011 at 20:04
Wednesday, Nov 30, 2011 at 20:04
The majority of Haflingers in aust are not ex Aust Mil - the army did not have a lot of them. Haflingers were sold commercially in Aust rather than being private imports so there are still a few around.
Garry
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Reply By: garrycol - Sunday, Nov 27, 2011 at 21:30
Sunday, Nov 27, 2011 at 21:30
Top speed about 80kph, they fall over a lot but are easily righted, early ones have a 4 speed gearbox, later ones have the basic same box but in a 5 speed - 1st is a crawler gear - they have no low range (don't need it). Independent
suspension with CDL and axle diff locks. Utilitarian vehicle.
Rear engined air cooled, 2 cylinder (600cc?).
Certainly not for the everyday driver and due to their slow speed would normally have to be towed by trailer to where you want to use them - they can fit in a large box trailer.
Garry
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Follow Up By: garrycol - Sunday, Nov 27, 2011 at 21:36
Sunday, Nov 27, 2011 at 21:36
Oh - Haflingers in going condition go for big $$$ - highly overpriced.
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Follow Up By: Member - Vince M (NSW) - Sunday, Nov 27, 2011 at 21:50
Sunday, Nov 27, 2011 at 21:50
gary thanks for the reply
i know how all the mech work etc, I remember about 75kph being top i know they pull the bucks but so doe,s a large quad bike & i can't register it let alone for 4 people & a suzuki 4wd would be a better buy but it just to high even if i cut it down & is a lot heavier
regards Vince
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Follow Up By: garrycol - Sunday, Nov 27, 2011 at 22:26
Sunday, Nov 27, 2011 at 22:26
Get an older short wheel base Suzuki Sierra soft top - about the same size and height as a haflinger, has four seats and a third of the price - and it will fold down.
Better performance too
Garry
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