Technology. Design
Arctic Trucks vehicles have covered over 370,000 km across Antarctica’s demanding high plateau—an environment that presents more extreme challenges for a vehicle than any other. This is why our design ethos is crafting vehicles that excel in capability across all terrains while prioritizing safety and reliability.
Built in, not up. Tires built into vehicle body for a lower center of gravity.
Our innovative, patent-pending driveline system is meticulously engineered to maintain a significantly lower center of gravity compared to conventional suspension lifts. By seamlessly integrating the tires into the vehicle body, we not only enhance the stability but also strategically modify both the driveline system and body structure to accommodate the larger tires.
Exceptional All-Terrain Handling
Benefit from superior control and performance on various terrains, thanks to our innovative tire integration method.
Unmatched Ride Comfort
Experience a smoother and more comfortable ride, with less than a 1″ lift, setting a new standard in off-road comfort.
Safety-First Design
Our stability assurance design minimizes the risk of vehicle tipping, ensuring the utmost safety for your operations.
Precise Weight Distribution
The innovative approach leads to enhanced weight distribution, resulting in better handling and control on rugged landscapes.
Tires The selection of the right tires is of paramount importance for Arctic Trucks vehicles.
In the world of extreme off-road exploration and industrial operations, tire choice can make or break performance. The right tire selection ensures superior traction, stability, and durability, enabling our vehicles to navigate treacherous terrains with ease. It’s a crucial component in our commitment to delivering unmatched off-road experiences while maintaining the utmost safety and comfort for our clients.
Flagship Tire
Our winter tire is the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 44 – resulting from the cooperation between Nokian Tires and Arctic Trucks. This robust tire is especially designed for heavy vehicles and excels in grip and durability.
The polar expedition tread compound on these tires combines first class winter grip with durability excelling in extreme cold weather. This monster tire weighs approximately 70 kg and is over 1 meter in diameter and is especially tolerant to drive when deflated.
This tire handles all road surfaces with ease, but excels in snow and sand. The enforced shoulder blocks balance handling in sudden situations, and the supported tire’s center rib ensures precise feel of the road.
- With an average load (900kg) and 1.7 psi tire pressure, the tire forms a 77cm long x 48cm wide contact patch on a hard surface, longer and wider on soft surfaces.
- The tire can operate at very low air pressure, mimicking a belt/track.
- Setting the PSI to 8-15psi allows the tire to maintain it’s shape but absorb rough terrain and offer a far softer ride. This reduces wear and tear on the vehicle and its occupants and often increases transit speed.
Other Tires
While Arctic Trucks is widely recognized for its expertise in snow tires, the company also possesses extensive knowledge and experience in the realm of mud and all terrain tires.
Our commitment to delivering high-performance off-road solutions extends beyond snowy landscapes to muddy, rugged terrains.
We leverage our decades of engineering and testing to ensure that our vehicles equipped with mud tires can tackle the toughest challenges with the same level of confidence, reliability, and capability that our clients have come to expect.
Suspension Advanced custom suspension systems for superior snow flotation and performance
A highly custom-designed, reinforced, and tuned suspension system provides optimized on & off-road performance, enabling this massive vehicle to float. Snow flotation requires the suspension system to translate the vehicle’s weight onto the ground in a very specific way—something we have perfected through numerous polar expeditions.
The rear suspension on our high-performance professional vehicles is a custom multilink air suspension system, heavy duty coil springs and high performance shock absorbers. This means our vehicles can drive more easily on demanding terrains, while carrying more load.
Structural. Comprehensive chassis and suspension reinforcements for ultimate off-road durability
The body and frame undergo extensive changes and improvements. The original front section of the chassis and almost all parts of the front suspension and steering system are reinforced. The rear suspension framework receives the same level of attention, and all vehicles are equipped with Arctic Trucks fender flares featuring an integrated CTIS valve. Additionally, the frame is fully boxed using Strenx™ 700 high-performance steel for enhanced durability and strength.
CTIS. Wheels are connected directly to the CTIS system, allowing for remote inflation and deflation.
The Arctic Trucks wheels are fitted with a Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) that is connected to the high capacity air system and in-cabin control system. Allows for one button click to set the optimal tire pressure and the extra wide wheels assist with creating a very large contact area with the surface when deflated to single digit PSI.
Powertrain. Re-geared axles and differential lockers for enhanced performance and fuel efficiency
The front and rear axles are re-geared to accommodate the large tires, enhancing performance and maintaining optimized fuel economy. Differential lockers are installed on all axles and connected to the included air system for in-cabin activation, ensuring superior traction and control in challenging conditions.
