Crismon's Tracked Vehicles lists a Kristi KT-4 circa 1964, here's their
write-up:
It was referred to as a commercial counterpart of the M116, in that it was
for arctic operations, and could run in other difficult terrain as well.
Costing around $8000, the KT-4 was powered by a chevrolet corvair engine,
developing 80 hp @ 4,400 rpm. A controlled differential with "selective
braking" was used, as was a clark 4-speed transmission. It was 11'6" long,
6'6" wide, and 4'6" high at the cowl, nearly 7' at the roof. Weighing 3,080
pounds net, it could carry a 2,000 pound payload. The track was made of
rubber belts joined by straight grousers. The ground pressure was a low .85
psi. The KT-4 could reach 25 mph on land, 5 in the water, and had a range
of 150 miles.
There's a picture too, 4 rubber tired road wheels per side, front sprocket,
winch.
Does this sound like what you saw? (and of course - was it for sale?)
Russell Hill
M29's, M211's, M274's, TD-18 and various trailers....
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