Austin Duck Adventures has been in business for 10 years in Austin and served over 300,000 visitors and locals. Over the years we have invested in the latest technology for amphibious vehicles and our new Hydra Terra is the safest amphibious vehicle made. It is unsinkable!
Hydra Terra Features:
Improved drivers cockpit that places the driver in the center of the vehicle for improved visibility and outward appearance. It includes a bow design with a developed surface v shape design that will cut through the water. The hull redesign includes inset axles and suspension systems that lower passenger loading height. And suspension systems are all air ride, eliminating springs altogether for reduced maintenance and improved ride.
Reyco/Granning IFS1200 independent front suspension and rear suspension system by Tuthill Transportation Technologies for better handling and load capacity.
Power Train
Engine options have greatly changed. We now offer the traditional single engine, a 2 engine, and a 3 engine unit. The single engine is the Caterpillar diesel with a rear engine Power Take Off unit that operates the marine transmission. For the 2 engine, we install your choice of Caterpillar or Cummins diesels. One is dedicated to the road and one is dedicated marine. For the 3 engine unit we have one land engine and a twin marine drive system. Options to 300 H.P are available. 2 and 3 engine units are able to be powered with either Caterpillar or Cummins engines.
An Allison heavy duty automatic transmission, alternator, dual batteries, and engine block heater. Dual rear wheels are standard. Power will be available simultaneously for beaching and provides 100% combined power application in water and to the land drive.
Marine Propulsion Systems
We have made major changes to our marine propulsion system. Now as standard equipment for the single and two engine units is a 26" bronze propeller on a 2" stainless steel shaft with reduction transmission. Three engine units feature twin tunnel hull marine drives with counter rotating propellers. Steering is improved also as we are using hydraulic cylinders to move the rudder port and starboard. A rudder angle indicator is located on the dash.
Interior Design
The Hydra Terra offers comfortable spacious seating in the fully carpeted interior and standard low back padded vinyl seat. Soundproofing is installed in the entire floor area and includes a lead septum sound barrier which all but eliminates engine noise. New easy load ladder that can be placed into position easily and comes with large fixed aluminum hand rails for customer comfort and safety
