Extreme Conditions Require Extreme Machines

About this episode

Chris Ladd discusses the engineering behind Arctic Trucks' vehicles designed for extreme cold and challenging terrains.

When the air hits -55°F, regular steel becomes brittle enough to shatter. That’s where Arctic Trucks USA comes in. Chris Ladd joins Kevin and Willie to explain the extreme engineering behind their world-famous rigs. From converting airport shuttle buses into Yellowstone beasts on 44” tires, to developing proprietary tires that "float" over deep powder, the guys dive into how these vehicles survive the most hostile terrain on Earth. Discover why "low and wide" is the golden rule for glacier stability and what it’s really like to drive 22 hours across the roadless Alaskan tundra.

People in this episode

Hosts: Kevin, Willie

Guest: Chris Ladd

Topics covered

• extreme engineering
• automotive design
• cold weather vehicles
• off-road capabilities
• tire technology

Keywords

• extreme conditions
• Arctic Trucks
• engineering
• vehicles
• cold weather
• tire technology
• Alaska

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Arctic Trucks USA

Places: Yellowstone, Alaskan tundra

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