What are the BIG cars in Iceland?

Iceland is famous for its big glaciers that cover much of its land. These huge ice areas are full of beauty and mystery, and many people want to explore them. To travel on these glaciers and see their wonders, Iceland uses large trucks and off-road vehicles. These powerful vehicles make it possible for visitors to see the best parts of the glaciers and have exciting adventures.

Sleipnir Trucks: The Ultimate Glacier Explorers

Sleipnir Tours Iceland has received considerable recognition for its custom-built monster glacier trucks, Sleipnir 1 and Sleipnir 2. Named after the mythical eight-legged horse ridden by the Norse god Odin, these robust trucks are explicitly crafted to navigate Iceland's vast glaciers, such as Langjökull, the country's second-largest glacier.

Sleipnir 1, the larger of the two, holds the record for being the World's Biggest Glacier Truck, equipped with colossal 78-inch tires and spanning a length of 15 meters. The slightly smaller Sleipnir 2 is no less impressive, featuring 65-inch tires and a length of 12 meters. Both trucks ensure utmost comfort with leather seats, skyline windows, Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms.

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Sleipnir 2 Monster Glacier Truck

While Sleipnir Trucks are specifically designed for glacier tours, Iceland is home to a wide range of other big and powerful off-road vehicles. In this section, we'll explore some of the other popular glacier tour operators and their impressive fleets.

Mountaineers of Iceland is another tour operator known for their snowmobile glacier tours, operating a fleet of modified off-road vehicles. Some of their vehicles include the mighty 8x8 MAN KAT1 and the GINAF Trucks B.V.  a powerful all-terrain vehicles. Some of the vehicles are equipped with impressive 54 inch sized tires, approximately 400 horsepower (and more) powerful engines, and advanced suspension systems, ensuring a smooth and safe ride across Iceland's rugged terrain.

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Into the Glacier is a tour company specializing in an man made tunnel tours. Their custom-built glacier trucks (8x8 MAN KAT1), are designed to take visitors deep into the heart of Iceland's frozen world. These powerful vehicles are fitted with enormous tires and advanced suspension systems, ensuring a safe and comfortable journey across the ice.

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Arctic Trucks, an Icelandic company specializing in vehicle modifications for extreme conditions, has earned a reputation for creating some of the most capable and rugged off-road vehicles in the world. Their modified Toyota Hilux, for example, famously accompanied the Top Gear team on their expedition to the North Pole. These vehicles, equipped with oversized tires and advanced suspension systems, are designed to tackle the most challenging environments, from glaciers to deserts.

Other popular models used for Super Jeep conversions include the Toyota Land Cruiser, Land Rover Defender, Mercedes Sprinter, Suzuki Jimny, Nissan Patrol, and Ford F-350.

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