Mudd-Ox

11/02/2024

For Sale: 2020 Mudd-Ox Vengeance 8x8 amphibious atv equiped with a
Kawasaki 31 horse power liquid cooled gas powered EFI engine with only 14 hours, winch, brush guard, remote grease system for easy maintenance, heavy duty drive chain system, and transport tie downs. This machine is located at the Mudd-Ox factory in Shipshewana, Indiana 46565 and comes with a limited 30 day warranty. You are welcome to pick up the Mudd-Ox here at the factory or we can help with delivery at buyers expense. Asking $22,500.00 260-768-7221

11/01/2024

For Sale: 2017 Mudd-Ox Vengeance 8x8 amphibious atv equiped with Kohler fuel injected 38 horse power engine, twin roll bars, winch, brush guard, and rear bench seat. This Mudd-Ox only has 62 hours. This machine is located at the Mudd-Ox factory in Shipshewana Indiana 46565 and comes with a limited 30 day warrenty. You are welcome to pick up the Mudd-Ox here at the factory or we can help with delivery at buyers expense. Asking $18,500.00. 260-768-7221

10/31/2023

We did not reach 15 orders for the vintage Attex lower bodies, so we cannot run the mold.

On a more positive note, check out this spray rig we built for a customer. The engine platform mounts directly to our rear roll bar sockets, making it quickly removeable. Underneath it is a large aluminum tank for holding any chemicals required for spraying. After delivery, the customer installed their own fittings and hoses to complete the sprayer setup.

10/24/2023

Our vendor is getting ready to vacform the Mudd-Ox bodies. While they're running our plastic, we have the opportunity to produce another run of Attex lower bodies. As these were a bit too small in the past, the plan is to let the plastic cool off on the mold longer than previously done, which will keep the bodies from shrinking down as far. It should be easier to push the frame down in the tub for tire clearance.

In order to pay for the time required on the vacuum forming machine, labor, and transportation of the mold and the formed bodies, we will need to make at least 15 units. Cost will be $750 each.

October 29th: Deadline to order the bodies from us.
October 30th: We will announce if there are enough orders to run the mold.
November 1st: If there are enough orders, payment will be due on this date. We accept credit cards.

Please note that these bodies will be available for pickup at our facility in Shipshewana, IN, we can ship them to you via freight, or we can load them for a hired driver of your choice, such as uShip. We do not have enough room to haul these to Ashtabula as we've done in the past.

You can contact us at 260-768-7221 between 6 am and 4:30 pm EST, or email [email protected] anytime.

05/12/2023

These are the only known photographs of the Attex Miami prototype, which was powered by an electric over hydraulic system. The operator used a single joystick for control. Between the unique drivetrain and the winch hidden in the body like a few modern ATV's, this unit was ahead of its time.

01/24/2023

Story of the World's First ATV: The Twin-Engine Jiger

After obtaining the very first production ATV ever imported into the United States, we researched the history of Jiger and wrote this short article. It covers the birth of the ATV as a genre, prototype testing, and most notably, the very first production run of an estimated 20 units. The story of survivor # MC319 is incredible.

You can view the article here: https://www.muddox.net/story-of-the-worlds-first-atv-the-twin-engine-jiger/

01/02/2023

We’ve been working behind the scenes to make a childhood dream come true: a full-sized, remote-controlled amphibious ATV that is available to the public. Based on our experiences in military applications and a lifetime in the RC hobby, we created a user friendly system.

The RC setup can be installed in conjunction with our steering wheel, allowing for both manual operation inside the Mudd-Ox and remote operation. Having these two control options opens the door for a wide range of job site capabilities.

If only remote control is necessary, we can build the Mudd-Ox without an upper body as shown in the video below. Similar to our amphibious trailer design, we add framework around the lower body that adds extra support on the sidewalls. It both supports the lower body and adds mounting points for a customer to install their own parts on top. Examples include platforms, storage units, lights, etc.

A complete overview and demonstration of our RC Mudd-Ox. We've utilized our experiences with military applications to offer a simplistic design for public sa...

11/23/2022

This is the greatest truck that's ever pulled up to our shop!

07/01/2022

This custom built 6x6 was built to set the world's land speed record for a skid-steer vehicle. Judging by the Indycar wheels and tires, we believe it was constructed in the mid to late 1960's. Its steering system comprised of two manual brake master cylinders powering a clutch pack system. A driver cannot physically overcome the force needed to turn the steering wheel, so the vehicle was never raced.

The team who built it would become the engineers of Scrambler, producing 6x6 ATV's with an entirely different driveline system. Although "The Wrangler" was never raced, Scrambler brought it to local fairs and events as a trailered exhibit. The massive 2-stroke engine with straight pipes could be heard for at least a mile. It was a fan favorite.

The first photo was taken in the early 1970's at one of these events while the second in 2019 at the 50th anniversary of ATV racing in Ashtabula, Ohio. We had the engine professionally rebuilt to fire up for the crowd once again.

06/21/2022

We had a blast at Pine Lake Raceway and Trails this past weekend. We brought out two vintage racers and two vintage trikes. Thanks to everyone who helps put on a great show! We're looking forward to the first points race of the 2022 season in July.

06/15/2022

A moment of silence for a Mudd-Ox lost to an act of mother nature.

After refurbishing machines for over a decade, we finally met one of our own that just can't be reasonably saved. This 2012 Mudd-Ox was being used commercially on the east coast, and was brought into a warehouse for presumably two axle bearing replacements. Unfortunately, after the axles were removed leaving two large holes in the lower body, the entire warehouse was flooded with salt water.

The water entered through the axle holes in the lower body. We aren't sure how long the water sat inside this unit, but the damage was beyond what we've ever seen in a Mudd-Ox. Every single chain, axle bearing, frame rail, etc. are completely destroyed. The body is stained. Everything but the engine and hydraulic pump is seized up.

Although this machine won't operate ever again, it's going to live a new life in advertisement. Alongside the Indiana toll road, we have a large billboard with a Mudd-Ox sitting below it. We're going to gut this one to make it rollable, then place it next to the other.

05/16/2022

With a heavy heart, we are sad to hear Lester Miller, inventor of the Starcraft 6x6 and countless other achievements, has passed away at 85 years old. We were fortunate enough to live just 30 minutes away from Lester, and visited him nearly every week at the local car cruise-in. You couldn't miss his giant purple and white truck which was always parked under the trees near the pavilion. In 2015 he took us for a tour of his farm and showed his collection of Starcraft's, vintage cars, and tractors. He also periodically visited our shop to see the evolution of modern amphibious ATV's.

With an engineering career spanning for decades, Lester always had an interesting story to tell. One of our favorites was this: The Starcraft racing team was finishing up last minute touches on their 6x6's, and planned to leave the following morning for a race. Lester went home for the night, and when he came back, the team was still at the shop finishing up. Apparently, two drivers tested their Starcraft's at night. The biggest flaw in their plan was the lack of headlights. They ended up driving opposite directions on the test track, and crashed head on. The entire night was spent swapping one destroyed upper body before Lester returned.

Lester was fortunate enough to experience a wide range of careers and hobbies. He worked for Chris-Craft, Coachmen, owned a Case dealership, and more. His free time was spent working on vintage cars, tractors, and flying his airplane. We hope Lester is ripping around in a smoky 2-stroke Starcraft above the clouds.