Year: 2012
Alternative Name: Fourth LifeTrac Iteration
Wiki Reference: LifeTrac IV
LifeTrac IV is the fourth iteration of the LifeTrac series, representing a retrofit of existing LifeTrac III units with significant improvements. This version introduces key innovations that would influence future designs.
- Frame: Identical to LifeTrac III
- Hydraulic Motors: Larger 45 cu in hydraulic motors (upgraded from 32 cu in)
- Wheel System: Modular Wheel Units with Quick Connect Wheels
- Loader Arms: Bent Loader Arms for improved geometry
- Hydraulic Controls: Quick connects added to hydraulic controls
- Load Capacity: Additional load carrying capacity from rear weight addition
- Modular wheel attachment system
- Improved maintenance and part replacement
- Enhanced field serviceability
- Improved loader arm geometry
- Better loading and lifting characteristics
- Enhanced operational efficiency
- Upgraded from 32 cu in to 45 cu in hydraulic motors
- Increased power and torque capability
- Better performance under load
- Quick connects added to hydraulic controls
- Simplified operation and maintenance
- Enhanced modularity
- Last Updated: September 9, 2012
- Design Assistance: GrabCAD community helped with wheel redesign
- International Application: Guatemala Team built LifeTrac IV with Power Cube system
- Design Philosophy: Retrofit approach to upgrade existing LifeTrac III units
LifeTrac IV introduced the Modular Wheel Units concept and Quick Connect systems that became fundamental to the LifeTrac philosophy of modular, serviceable design. The bent loader arms solved geometry issues from previous versions.
- Previous: LifeTrac III
- Next: LifeTrac V