Tomcar

Tomcar
Industry Automotive
Founded 2005 (2005)
Products Off-road utility vehicles
Website www.tomcar.com
Tomcar TM2 (blue), TM4 (black), and a TM5 (green).

The Tomcar is a type of commercial off-road utility vehicle.

The Tomcar is made in two and four seat models, powered initially by either unleaded petrol or diesel engines and later also in electric. It uses a CVT transmission system and a chain driven final drive system, giving the vehicles a ground clearance of 38 cm (15").

The Tomcar's chain-driven swingarm system allows the vehicle an above average ground clearance and suspension articulation, and also create "anti-squat" or lift.

History

The Tomcar was developed in Israel as a specialist military vehicle. The initial model was the two-seater TM2. A four-seater model, known as the TM4, was added to the lineup in order to carry more personnel. A utility version with a larger carrying capacity was also developed, known as the TM5.

It is currently in use by the Israeli military to patrol its borders and carry out various military missions. It is also used by the US Customs and Border Patrol, by the US National Guard,[1] and by the British Army in Afghanistan.[2]

In 2005 the Tomcar has become available to the public for both commercial and recreational use.

The Tomcar is sold in the US by Tomcar US.

Models

The Tomcar is manufactured in a two-seater version called the TM-2, a four-seater version called the TM-4 and a utility two-seater version called a TM-5.[3]

The Tomcar used to be also available in a one-seater version, known as the TM-1; however, this is now a discontinued model.

Specifications

Model: TM-2 (Two-Seater)

Dimensions:[4]

  • Length: 2820 mm / 111.5"
  • Width: 1780 mm / 70"
  • Height: 1686 mm / 67"
  • Wheelbase: 2052 mm / 81"
  • Ground clearance: 381 mm / 15"
  • Dry weight: 715 kg / 1573 lbs

Engines:

  • Lombardini Inline 4-stroke Diesel engine.[5]
  • YH465Q-2E 4-Stroke-water-cooled petrol engine.[5]
  • Kohler LH775S Liquid Cooled petrol engine.[6]

Transmission:

  • Automatic V-belt CVT
  • Heavy-duty, high/low gear box
  • Rear wheel drive
  • Final drive: 2 x dual oil bathed chains
  • Forward - neutral - reverse
  • Differential lock

Tyres:

  • Front: AT 25 x 8 - 12
  • Rear: AT 26 x 12 - 12

Suspension:

  • Front: Double wishbone, heavy-duty 343 mm / 13.5" travel
  • Rear: Trail arm heavy-duty 343mm / 13.5" travel with dual coil over springs, gas/hydraulic shocks[4]

Steering:

Brakes:

  • Disc Brakes
  • Mechanical hand brake

Fuel:

  • 26 litre / 6.75 gallon safety tank (1 or 2 tanks)

Electrics:

  • 12V 56AH battery
  • 40A alternator and regulator
  • Power socket
  • Halogen headlights, tail lights and brake lights
  • Horn

Instrumentation:

  • Speedometer
  • Wheels hour meter
  • Voltmeter
  • Fuel gauge
  • Low oil pressure
  • Turn signal
  • High beam light
  • Water temp gauge

Seats:

  • Adjustable bucket type with head rest,
  • 4-point harness

References

Sources

  • Janes Defence Weekly Vol. 42, Issue 25, 22 June 2005
  • TV News broadcast - Eyewitness News, Channel 5 KSL, Utah USA, Summer 2004.
  • TV broadcast - "Discovery Channel, Daily Planet Show", 25 September 2009.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.