Hagglund BV 206 Aframe tow bar

David DeWeese · #1 29-12-13, 16:42

Hi,

I sold a BV 206 a couple of years ago to a Hagglund fanatic named Bill Feeley in Montana. He mostly does custom rigs using Hagglund running gear, but also has a large supply of used and reconditioned parts and such.....might have the info you need.

http://www.extremehagglunds.com/used.html

edit: He shows some tow bars 3/4 of the way throught his "take a tour" video on his main web page.

Thanks, David

Robin Craig · #2 29-12-13, 22:30

Dear David, Lionel and Rob,

Rob, if you get a chance any info would be appreciated

David, I will get a hold of him, he is a bit different but has been reasonable for others to deal with. If you have any more Bvs for sale . . . ..

Lionel, Safety One make a good dollar off what they have, I'm just a bit careful of how much profit I allow people to make of us. They are a known entity to me.

Time will tell whether I will replicate the genuine item if drawings or an example can be found to copy or if I will have to reinvent the wheel.

Thanks all

R

rob love · #3 30-12-13, 00:31

About 14 years back, when I was still in the military, C battery still was using the BV206 to tow the GIAT. The BQ had ordered an A-frame, and they had been listed in the supply cat as KM-local purchase. In the end the battery sent an existing BV206 a frame downtown to a welding shop. and they made up a pretty good copy. It was expensive as hell mind you. I remember thinking, on seeing it, that we could have shortened an M-series a frame for a fraction of the cost.

Robin Craig · #4 30-12-13, 10:48

Rob,

I am a welder and fabricator by trade and in my sleep I have made this item several times over.

I would however, for the sake of being a purist, like to nail the copy more closely than what I think it should be.

I already know that the attachment coupling has to engage the round horns and clamp to them. I have fairly well thought out that part.

I know that the moment I start to cut steel and weld, an original one will pop up for $25 from 20 kilometres away no doubt.

I will send an email to MILMAC and see what they can scare up for me

R

Robin Craig · #5 02-02-14, 17:55

Here are some pictures sent to me from a CF member out west of what his unit has, who made them I do not know but they are what is needed to mate correctly to the BV206.

The last picture shows you the "horns" at the front of the vehicle that it couples to.

Thank you to all involved

Robin

maple_leaf_eh · #6 02-02-14, 21:08

Instead of trying to visualize a complicated set of angles and clearances, why not weld a few 90-degree tabs onto some telescoping tubes that have offset thru pins? This way if the BV's attachment point works best with the tab face up, or left or right, a telescoping joint in the middle can be swivelled 90-degrees or 180-degrees as required. Put in a cross pin or bolt. Give yourself a ring or whatever the towing vehicle's hitch needs, and proceed with due care. Check the chains every mile or so, and before any exciting parts of the route.

The objective is to put enough hours into the job back at the shop to limp the BV out of harm's way and closer to a better tow rig.

Robin Craig · #7 02-02-14, 21:16

Dear Terry,

Thank you for your comments, however, no.

The photos shows the "proper" towing frame that has been designed tried and tested. That is what we will use.

Our objective is to make and use the proper kit for the job which is proven and safe. There is a lot going on when towing a dead Bv206.

It is a simple fabrication job, I have 3 to make for various owners

R