Tomcar
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Industry | Automotive |
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Founded | 2005 |
Products | Off-road utility vehicles |
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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:
- Rack-and-pinion, 1.6 turn lock-to-lock
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
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References
- ↑ National Guard News - Nevada National Guard unveils new fleet of imagery vehicles
- ↑ Error pages
- ↑ TOMCAR - Available Models for 2010 Archived 2010-03-28 at the Wayback Machine.
- 1 2 Tomcar - New local vehicle manufacturer | GoAuto
- 1 2 Tomcar - Off Road Vehicles Australia, All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), Utility Vehicle (UTVs) - TOMCAR
- ↑ TOMCAR
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.