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Can a Delica handle rough logging roads in coastal BC?
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 11:30 am
by jaeger
Hi,
I've had my heart set on buying a Delica for quite a while. I'm wondering if a Delica, or a particular model could handle rough logging roads on Haida Gwaii. Not much snow, but it would have to have the clearance and enough muscle to get/keep me out of the mud and huge puddles. Any advice would be most welcome.
Cheers
Re: Can a Delica handle rough logging roads in coastal BC?
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 1:43 pm
by jessef
Depends on your definition of huge puddles
The L300 is very capable offroad.
If you want clearance, a unimog is a good option
Re: Can a Delica handle rough logging roads in coastal BC?
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 2:39 pm
by Super Exceeded
Check this out. It should put your questions to rest.
And he does it without a snorkle!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eprmfvQfEDs
Re: Can a Delica handle rough logging roads in coastal BC?
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 3:58 pm
by thedjjack
Good great departure angles for deactivated roads.
For turn key factory belt. great
Re: Can a Delica handle rough logging roads in coastal BC?
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 4:14 pm
by jessef
Amazing departure angle
Horrible approach angle
Great maneuverability due to short wheelbase
Excellent visibility
clearance is as good as the height of the diff's
Transfercase hangs down quite low but small skid plates can correct these things
Re: Can a Delica handle rough logging roads in coastal BC?
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 6:52 pm
by FalcoColumbarius
I wouldn't say a 28* approach angle is all that "horrible", especially with the help of skids when you need them... Just my two bits.
Falco.
Re: Can a Delica handle rough logging roads in coastal BC?
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 7:06 pm
by fexlboi
FalcoColumbarius wrote:I wouldn't say a 28* approach angle is all that "horrible", especially with the help of skids when you need them... Just my two bits.
Compare to a Prius it's pretty good, compare to an Unimog not so much.
Re: Can a Delica handle rough logging roads in coastal BC?
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 7:26 pm
by FalcoColumbarius
fexlboi wrote:Compare to a Prius it's pretty good.
Aha... so you admit to it!
Re: Can a Delica handle rough logging roads in coastal BC?
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 8:07 pm
by nxski
Re: Can a Delica handle rough logging roads in coastal BC?
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 9:16 pm
by CloudMountain
Not 90 degrees but none the less wacky. Check out the guy below who is casually setting up his BBQ.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZrhuSE_ivA&NR=1
Re: Can a Delica handle rough logging roads in coastal BC?
Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 11:50 pm
by fab 1
Plenty of stuff regarding what a Delica L300/L400 can do on youtube some will suprise you
Re: Can a Delica handle rough logging roads in coastal BC?
Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 11:57 pm
by nxski
Re: Can a Delica handle rough logging roads in coastal BC?
Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2011 1:50 am
by Profister