Buses are a rare type of special vehicles. But there are cases when they are simply indispensable. ATVs have some similar parameters to shift buses. Both types of vehicles are designed to operate in difficult road conditions, are used to transport cargo and passengers. ATVs have more specific modifications.
Types of all-wheel drive vehicles
All-wheel-drive buses are used to move in conditions where there are no roads. All-wheel drive buses have increased ground clearance, which provides increased cross-country ability. There are quite a few varieties of all-terrain vehicles, the parameters for the classification is the type of engine, engine and frame, the application, the ability to overcome water obstacles. Below we consider the types that are of most interest to Internet users.
Off-road vehicles
The term “off-road bus” is new to both Russian and foreign consumers. The first off-road bus was created in 2018 by specialists from Pulsar Expo, based in the Czech Republic. The manufacturer claims that the Torsus Praetorian (which is the name of the bus) is the only off-road bus of its kind. Indeed, after analyzing the proposals of other companies no alternative could be found.
It is designed for transportation of passengers and equipment on rough terrain. It is a multi-purpose vehicle, suitable for use in different industries: heavy and oil and gas industry, tourism, emergency response. Capacity is 35 people, ground clearance is 40 cm. The hull lining is made of composite materials. Torsus has a bright attractive design.
Motorhomes
Motorhomes with all-wheel drive have a large number of modifications. Regardless of the variety, all-terrain motorhomes are designed for fans of outdoor activities, fishing and hunting, and long-distance travel. Inside the mobile home there are all the necessary options for autonomous accommodation of several people.
Motor homes have a completely different cabin layout, but there is a minimum set of conveniences. Functional house on wheels can be equipped with a trailer, cargo compartment, sauna, place and ramp for additional transport, which is conveniently located inside: a snowmobile or an ATV, etc. Manufacturers have the ability to assemble a mobile home with a specific set of options that a particular customer needs.
Minibuses
Minibuses, which are commonly referred to as minibuses, have similar characteristics to SUVs. First of all, it is a small capacity, in this case – 8-11 people. For convenience, the location of passenger seats can be changed at your discretion and for more comfortable accommodation. Popular, all-known model of the minibus-vehicle UAZ-452, “Bukhanka”. Foreign car giants also produce minibuses with high cross-country capability. Microbuses of Japanese brands, in particular, Toyota and Nissan are in demand among customers.
Tracked .
There are four types of all-terrain vehicles, depending on the type of propulsion system: wheeled, tracked, air cushion and auger-rotor. The first two types are the most common. All of the above varieties of all-terrain buses have a wheeled propulsion system. But tracked buses are also of interest to consumers. They have an increased cross-country capability, a large tracked area allows to reduce pressure on the ground, which protects from sinking into the soft ground. The disadvantages of caterpillar cross-country vehicles are the rapid wear of the rubbing parts of the propulsor, the possibility of falling rocks and snow.