Table of Contents
- 1 What tires does the SHERP use?
- 2 Can SHERP tires pop?
- 3 How much does a SHERP cost in Russia?
- 4 Where is Sherp made?
- 5 Who invented the Sherp ATV?
- 6 What happens if tires are underinflated?
- 7 Is the SHERP amphibious?
- 8 Where are SHERP made?
- 9 Is this the Sherp ATV from Russia?
- 10 How big are the tires on a Sherp ATV?
- 11 How fast does a SHERP 4×4 go?
What tires does the SHERP use?
Specifications
| length, mm | 3400 |
|---|---|
| Minimum (in low gear), km/h 1.5 | 1,5 |
| on water, km/h | 6 |
| Type of tires | tubeless, ultra low pressure |
| Tyre size | 1600 х 600 х 25 |
Can SHERP tires pop?
They would not explode – they are Very Low Pressure tires. They are closer to balloons or the tubes used for floating on water than to a car tire. Because they are low pressure, and are somewhat thinner than a normal tire, they are more likely to bend and flex than to burst.
How much do SHERP tires weigh?
The SHERP’s 11.2-foot-long, 8.2-foot-wide body, massive 5-foot-high paddle tires and 2,866-pound dry weight may give it odd proportions, but they’re ideal for climbing over obstacles most off-road trucks could only dream of tackling — including lakes.
How much does a SHERP cost in Russia?
If you’re in the market for an unstoppable truck that can even drive through water, you’ll have to pack up your bags and head to Russia and plunk down $65,000 for the SHERP ATV.
Where is Sherp made?
While the Sherp ATV is manufactured in St. Petersburg, Russia, and Kyiv in Ukraine, it’s offices are in Winnipeg, Canada. The Sherp ATV’s reception has been warm, particularly by the media, appearing on a variety of TV shows.
Who manufactures the Sherp?
QUADRO INTERNATIONAL
About us. QUADRO INTERNATIONAL is the developer and manufacturer of SHERP utility task vehicles that have no analogs in the world in terms of their capabilities and characteristics. A company with an international quality standards certificate ISO 9001 headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Who invented the Sherp ATV?
Alexei Garagashyan
The Sherp ATV is the beloved child of Alexei Garagashyan, a mechanic in St. Petersburg, who developed a monster on the basis of a monster Trucks. The entire idea of Sherp is centered around four huge low pressure tires, which are the most outstanding attributes of the vehicle.
What happens if tires are underinflated?
When your car tire is underinflated, a more significant part of its surface comes into contact with the road, increasing friction. Consequently, the tires tend to overheat, causing tread separation, premature and even wear, and blowouts.
Where is SHERP made?
Is the SHERP amphibious?
The Sherp ATV was originally designed to work in Siberia under the most extreme off-road conditions. An amphibious vehicle was needed that was simple, capable and very reliable.
Where are SHERP made?
Where are SHERP ATVS made?
Kyiv, Ukraine
QUADRO INTERNATIONAL is the developer and manufacturer of SHERP utility task vehicles that have no analogs in the world in terms of their capabilities and characteristics. A company with an international quality standards certificate ISO 9001 headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Is this the Sherp ATV from Russia?
Perfectly Russian. The SHERP is an enclosed ATV with 5-foot-high tires, shorter than a VW Golf and capable of tackling logs, rocks and even lakes. It looks like Russia has finally produced a truck capable of matching their desire to “explore” wherever they want, and it’s called the SHERP ATV.
How big are the tires on a Sherp ATV?
Looking like a life-sized version of the toys we played with as kids, the Sherp’s proportions are incredibly mismatched, as the vehicle’s 1,600-millimeter self-inflating tires measure in at nearly 70 percent of the ATV’s total height. It has quite the commanding presence though, and clearly, it’s designed this way for a reason.
Do Sherp ATVs sink in water?
Sporting self-inflated tires, the SHERP ATV won’t win any awards for speed, but where else are you going to find a vehicle that can climb over obstacles up to 2.4 feet high and not sink to the bottom when put in water.
How fast does a SHERP 4×4 go?
Lumbering along on tires that are over five feet in diameter, a Russian 4×4 ATV called the Sherp is a machine that just seems too wild to be real. Powering this crazy machine is a surprisingly modest 4-cylinder diesel engine that puts out only 44 horsepower. The top speed on land is only 28 miles per hour.