Big 6 Wheel
Here you can find an overview of various 6-wheel vehicles (6x4 and 6x6), sort by their brand names. In case there is a conversion available, it is listed under the brand of the base vehicle. Some of these vehicles may not be longer available; in that case, we do list them for archive purpose.
Index
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ASC International # Australian Patrol Vehicles # Bureko # Burlak 6x6 # Chevrolet # Dodge - Ram Trucks # DZT Tymińscy # Ford #General Dynamics # IBEX # Isuzu # IVECO # Jeep # Land Rover # Marce Fire Fighting # Mazda # Mercedes # Mezcalarmor # Mitsubischi # Nissan # Sbarro # SC Supacat # Steyr # Toyota # Volkswagen # Volvo # YAMAL
ASC International
Hornet 6x6
The Hornet by ASC International F.Z.E. is a Special Operations Vehicle (SOV), based on a heavy modified Toyota Hilux.
It is available in a 4x4 and 6x6 version.
Australian Patrol Vehicles
Australian Patrol Vehicles converts Toyota 70 series pickup trucks into military combat vehicles. Their first vehicles are built on a 6x6 platform.
Bureko
New Bureko 6x6
The new Bureko 6x6 is a performance off-road 6x6 vehicle based on the Chevrolet Silverado V-8 4x4.
The manufacture offers a range of engine tuning options, including superchargers and stroker engines.
Previous generation
The previous generation Bureko was a Hummer inspired off-road vehicle, based on a Land Rover Discovery 4. It was available in a 4x4 and 6x6 configuration.
The inspiration for the Bureko was the Hummer HX concept from 2006. This is one of the last designs the original company did display, before GM did pull the plug on Hummer.
Burlak 6x6
The Burlak 6x6 is a custom made Russian vehicle for a North Pole expedition.
Chevrolet
Big 6 Wheel For Sale
The next vehicles are based on a Chevrolet Silverado:
Dodge - Ram Trucks
WC62 & WC63
These vehicles were produced during Word War II, for the US army. It is based on the WC51. The WC63 does have a Braden MU2 7500 pound winch.
The vehicle was never sold to civilian customers. Some of decommissioned army vehicles have been modified to civilian style vehicles, using a ‘50’s cab.
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Ram T-Rex prototype
This prototype vehicle was presented in 1997. The V10 powered Dodge Ram 6x6 was a showcase of technology for later vehicles. It never made it into production, despite the fact it was well engineered and journalists did like the way it drives.
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Conversions
- USA 6x6 (no longer in business)
DZT Tymińscy
Honker 6x6
The Honker is a Polish off-road vehicle, used by the Polish army. The 6x6 variant is for the army of Nigeria. It can carry 20 soldiers.
Ford
Conversions:
- Ranger:
- 6x6 Australia (6x6)
- Specialised Vehicles (6x4)
- Six Wheeler Conversions (6x4)
- F-150:
- 6x6 Australia (6x6)
- F-150 raptor:
- Hennesy (6x6)
- F-350:
- 6x6 Australia (6x6)
- USA 6x6 (no longer in business)
- F-550
- DBL Design (6x6)
- F-75
General Dynamics
DURO 6x6
The DURO is a family of modular 4x4 and 6x6 vehicles, designed as a tactical army vehicle.
It was first sold by Bucher-Guyer AG, later by MOWAG and now by General Dynamics.
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Eagle 6x6
The Eagle IV and VI share their chassis with the DURO. The Eagle V is available both as a 4x4 and 6x6.
The vehicle is also produced at the Swiss MOWAG factory.
IBEX
The IBEX is a small volume off-road vehicle build by Foers Engineering Ltd. It is available as a 4x4 or 6x6.
Due to its low volume production, the manufacturer can offer its vehicle in various wheelbases and cab configurations.
The running gear is from Land Rover vehicles, including the V8 petrol and Ford diesel engines used on later Land Rover Defender vehicles.
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Isuzu
Conversion:
- D-Max
- Six Wheeler Conversions (6x4)
- Specialised Vehicles PTY (6x4)
IVECO
Conversion:
IVECO Daily
- 6x6 Australia (6x6)
- Multidrive Technology (6x6)
Jeep
Conversions:
- Wild Boar (no longer available)
- USA 6x6 (no longer in business)
Land Rover
Land Rover never had a 6x6 vehicle in its standard catalogue. The factory however did occasionally build 6x6 vehicles on special order.
Land Rover 150 6x6 and 170 6x6
These vehicles were built by Land Rover special vehicles in the late ‘80 and early ‘90. These vehicles left the assembly line as a stock defender 110 high capacity pickup or 130. The conversion to a 3-axle, 6x6 drive vehicle was done afterwards by the Land Rover special vehicles department.
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Land Rover Perentie 6x6
The Land Rover Perentie is a nickname for the Land Rover army vehicles build by JRA (Jaguar Rover Australia) in the 1980s and 1990s. Its name is derived from Project Perentie, the project by the Australian army to select new army vehicles. This project included vehicles with a 1-ton payload and vehicles with a 2-ton payload.
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Land Rover 6x6 prototype (2007)
Land Rover did display this prototype vehicle in 2007. LR did show the vehicle on different occasions as a cargo transporter and slightly modified as a combat vehicle. This vehicle was an attempt by the British factory to update the Perentie design.
Land Rover conversions
Over the years, some 6 wheel conversions have been built by various companies.
- Hotspur Cars: Sandrignham 6, 6x6
- Penman
- Reynolds Boughton
Discovery conversions
There are a some other Land Rover Discovery 6x6 conversions spotted. Many these vehicles are one-off conversions.
Range Rover conversions
The Range Rover was a popular platform for conversions at a certain point in time. Many conversions have been build on the first generation Range Rover. One popular conversion was the 6 wheel fire engine. Other conversions targeted customers in the Middle East.
Marce Fire Fighting
The 6x6 Rescue Attack Pumper is a light 6x6 fire truck by Marce Fire Fighting Technologies.
The chassis is a 6x6 conversion of the Land Cruiser 79 V8 turbo diesel.
Mazda
Conversions:
- BT-50:
- 6x6 Australia (6x6)
- Specialised Vehicles (6x4)
- Six Wheeler Conversions (6x4)
Mercedes
Mercedes G 6x6
The G 6x6 is the 6 wheel version of the Mercedes G-wagon 4x4, a vehicle which entered the market in 1979. The 6x6 version is an army vehicle. It’s not sold on the civilian market.The development of the 6x6 version was disclosed in 2007 when Mercedes did participate in a tender by the Australian Army. Delivery of vehicles started in 2012.
Mercedes G63 AMG 6x6
The Mercedes G63 AMG 6x6 is special off-road vehicle build in a low volume from 2013 till early 2015. It’s combination of 6-wheel drive, portal axles and 37” tyres make it a competent off-roader. The powerful V8 turbo engine and the luxurious leather interior bring the vehicle to the top end of the luxury car market.
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Mercedes G 6x6 conversions
Lang before Mercedes did offer it’s G 6x6, some companies did offer a 6x6 conversion. These conversions were custom build vehicles.
At this moment, we know of one conversion still available. It’s based on the original model (2017 and older)
- 6x6 Australia (6x6)
- de Léotard (6x4 and 6x6) (archive)
- Schulz (6x6) (archive)
Mercedes Sprinter conversions
The Mercedes Sprinter 6x6 is a factory approved conversion by the Austrian company Oberaigner.This conversion is based on a 2 wheel drive Sprinter chassis from Mercedes.
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The Sprinter 6x4 by IGLHAUT is a tag axle version of the Sprinter chassis cab.
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Mezcalarmor
The Dubai based company is a specialist in armoured vehicles. It offers armoured versions of various passenger cars, SUVs, vans and pickups. The company can also deliver armoured cash transporters and armoured personnel carriers.
Mezcalarmor Matta Cobra 6x6
The Mezcalarmor Matta Cobra is an armoured cash-in-transit vehicle, based on the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 series double cab.
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Mezcalarmor Tygra 6x6
The Mezcalarmor Tygra 6x6 is an armoured personnel carrier based on a Toyota Land Cruiser 70 series. It can transport 12 people (2+10).
Mitsubischi
Conversion:
Triton (Australian version of the L200):
- 6x6 Australia (6x6)
Nissan
Nissan Patrol conversions
- 6x6 australia (6x6)
Nissan Nevara/Frontier conversions
- Six wheeler conversions (6x4)
- 6x6 Australia (6x6)
Sbarro
The small Swiss company Sbarro made a name building high-performance replicas, sports cars, exclusive vehicles and concept cars. It did also build a small number of off-road vehicles, including a one-off 6x6 version.It’s founder, Franco Sbarro now runs a car design school in France.
The Sbarro Windhawk 6x6 was presented in 1979, it was built on special order.
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SC Supacat
LRV 600
The SC Supacat LRV 600 is a 6x6 conversion for the SC Supacat LRV 400. It is possible to order the LRV 600 as a conversion kit or a complete vehicle.
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SUV 600
The SC Supacat SUV 600 is a rapid response emergency vehicle based on the Land Rover Discovery.
Steyr
Pinzgauer
The Pinzgauer is a family of high mobility vehicles (4x4 and 6x6) by Steyr. The vehicle was in serial production from 1971 till 2000 at Steyr. At that point, the production rights were transferred to the UK. Fist to Automotive Technik Ltd, later to BAE Systems. This vehicle is no longer in production.
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Toyota
Hilux conversions
- 6x6 Australia (6x6)
- Artic Trucks (6x6)
- ASC Hornet 6x6 (6x6 Army Vehicle)
- Multidrive Technology (6x4 and 6x6)
- Pick-Up Systems (6x6)
- Hilux HILOAD 6x6 by Prospeed (6x6)
- Specialised Vehicles PYT LTD (6x4)
- Vromos (6x6)
Land Cruiser 70 series conversions
The Toyota 70 (single cab) and 79 (crew cab) series pickup trucks are a popular platform for 6 wheeler conversions, especially in Australia.
- 6x6 Australia (6x4 and 6x6)
- 6x6 South Africa (6x6)
- Bullant Engineering (no longer available)
- JMACX (6x6 conversion kit)
- Australian Expedition Vehicles (6x6)
- Australian Patrol Vehicles (6x6 Army Vehicle)
- Boss Aluminum (6x6)
- Marce Fire Fighting Technologies (6x6)
- PCOR 4x4 (Patriot Campers Off Road) (6x6)
- Power One Garage
- Multidrive Technology (6x4 and 6x6)
- Mezcalarmor Matta Cobra 6x6 (6x6)
- Mezcalarmor Tygra 6x6 (6x6 Army vehicle)
- Ravon Auto (6x6)
- Sixwheeler conversions (6x4)
- Specialised vehicles PTY LTD (6x4)
- TJM Pretoria East (6x6)
- Tom’s Fahrzeugtechnik (6x6)
Land Cruiser 200 Series conversions
The next conversions, convert the 5 door SUV into a dual cab pickup truck.
- 6x6 Australia (6x6)
- Bullant Engineering (no longer available)
- JMACX (6x6 conversion kit)
- Australian Expedition Vehicles (6x6)
- Boss Aluminum (6x6)
- Specialised vehicles PTY LTD (6x4)
Volkswagen (VW)
Volkswagen Amarok conversions
- Sixwheeler conversions (6x4)
Volvo
C304 / C306
The Volvo C303, C304 and C306 are a range of light off-road vehicles, designed for army use. Terrängbil is the name used in the Swedish army, in short Tgb. These vehicles are sometimes called the Laplander, a name which was also used for its predecessor (the L3314). The 6x6 versions of the range are the C304 and C306. This vehicle range was in production between 1974 and 1984.
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YAMAL
The YAMAL T 6x6 is a light Russian off-road vehicle.
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Introduction
This name goes by various names: Big Six, Wheel of Fortune, Money Wheel, Big Wheel, and Lucky Wheel. Whatever the name, it is a big vertical wheel where the player bets on the number it will stop on. The odds are conveniently the same as the number. For example, a bet on 5 will pay 5 to 1.
The odds are pretty bad but at least you can count it usually being staffed by the front door with an attractive well-endowed dealer. Just one of those Vegas traditions.
Las Vegas Rules
Big 6 Wheel Gambling Wheel
The following table shows the betting options, payout odds, number on wheel, and the house edge under the Las Vegas rules Big Six rules.
Las Vegas Rules
| Bet | Pays | Number on Wheel | Probability | House Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1 | 1 | 24 | 44.44% | 11.11% |
| $2 | 2 | 15 | 27.78% | 16.67% |
| $5 | 5 | 7 | 12.96% | 22.22% |
| $10 | 10 | 4 | 7.41% | 18.52% |
| $20 | 20 | 2 | 3.70% | 22.22% |
| Logo #1 | 40 | 1 | 1.85% | 24.07% |
| Logo #2 | 40 | 1 | 1.85% | 24.07% |
Atlantic City Rules
The Atlantic City is the same as the Las Vegas one, except they change one $1 position to $5, and the pay 45 instead of 40 on the two logos.
Atlantic City Rules
| Bet | Pays | Number on Wheel | Probability | House Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1 | 1 | 23 | 42.59% | 14.81% |
| $2 | 2 | 15 | 27.78% | 16.67% |
| $5 | 5 | 8 | 14.81% | 11.11% |
| $10 | 10 | 4 | 7.41% | 18.52% |
| $20 | 20 | 2 | 3.70% | 22.22% |
| Logo #1 | 45 | 1 | 1.85% | 14.81% |
| Logo #2 | 45 | 1 | 1.85% | 14.81% |
Charles Town Rules
The Hollywood Casino in Charles Town, West Virginia, follows the Atlantic City rules, except pays only 40 on the two logos.
Big Six — Charles Town WV Rules
| Bet | Pays | Number on Wheel | Probability | House Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1 | 1 | 23 | 42.59% | 14.81% |
| $2 | 2 | 15 | 27.78% | 16.67% |
| $5 | 5 | 8 | 14.81% | 11.11% |
| $10 | 10 | 4 | 7.41% | 18.52% |
| $20 | 20 | 2 | 3.70% | 22.22% |
| Logo #1 | 40 | 1 | 1.85% | 24.07% |
| Logo #2 | 40 | 1 | 1.85% | 24.07% |
Macau Rules
In Macau there is a similar game. One or two wheels each can be found in the larger casinos. It does not seem to be a popular game there. The game wheel is the same size, but instead of dollars, it has colors. The table below shows the number of stops on the wheel, probability, and return for each bet. The table shows the best bet is tied for orange, purple, and green, at 7.69% each.
Big Six — Macau Rules
| Bet | Pays | Number on Wheel | Probability | House Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange | 1 | 24 | 46.15% | 7.69% |
| Purple | 3 | 12 | 23.08% | 7.69% |
| Green | 5 | 8 | 15.38% | 7.69% |
| Blue | 10 | 4 | 7.69% | 15.38% |
| Yellow | 20 | 2 | 3.85% | 19.23% |
| Logo 1 | 45 | 1 | 1.92% | 11.54% |
| Logo 2 | 45 | 1 | 1.92% | 11.54% |
Australia Rules
The Star City casino in Sydney has a similar game, called the 'Big Wheel.' Instead of money, it uses native Australian animals. As the following table shows, the house edge is the same on all bets at 7.69%.
Big Six — Australia Rules
Big 6 Wheeler With 13 Little Wheelers
| Bet | Pays | Number on Wheel | Probability | House Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koala | 1 | 24 | 46.15% | 7.69% |
| Kookaburra | 3 | 12 | 23.08% | 7.69% |
| Lizard | 5 | 8 | 15.38% | 7.69% |
| Echidna | 11 | 4 | 7.69% | 7.69% |
| Platypus | 23 | 2 | 3.85% | 7.69% |
| Emu | 47 | 1 | 1.92% | 7.69% |
| Kangaroo | 47 | 1 | 1.92% | 7.69% |
Aruze & Interblock Lucky Big Wheel
Aruze and Interblock are makers of electronic table games. They both make a Big Six wheel that are mathematically equivalent. The following tables show the bets available, the number of stops for each one, the probability of winning, and house edge.
Aruze and Interblock Big Six Wheel
| Bet | Pays | Number on Wheel | Probability | House Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1 | 1 | 26 | 48.15% | 3.70% |
| $3 | 3 | 13 | 24.07% | 3.70% |
| $6 | 6 | 7 | 12.96% | 9.26% |
| $12 | 12 | 4 | 7.41% | 3.70% |
| $25 | 25 | 2 | 3.70% | 3.70% |
| Flag | 50 | 1 | 1.85% | 5.56% |
| Joker | 50 | 1 | 1.85% | 5.56% |
| Total | 54 | 100.00% |
In addition, Aruze makes another version with a $6.50 symbol instead of $6 and the Joker and Flag bets pay 52 instead of 50. This more liberal wheel I've seen at the Star City casino in Sydney, Australia. The full odds are below.
Aruze Lucky Big Wheel — Australian Version
| Bet | Pays | Number on Wheel | Probability | House Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 26 | 48.15% | 3.70% |
| 3 | 3 | 13 | 24.07% | 3.70% |
| 6.5 | 6.5 | 7 | 12.96% | 2.78% |
| 12 | 12 | 4 | 7.41% | 3.70% |
| 25 | 25 | 2 | 3.70% | 3.70% |
| Joker | 52 | 1 | 1.85% | 1.85% |
| Flag | 52 | 1 | 1.85% | 1.85% |
| Total | 54 | 100.00% |
The house edge on both versions of the Aruze game is significantly less than standard Big Six, with a live dealer.
Gamesys
Internet casinos using Gamesys software have two wheel of fortune games. Both have a 49-stop wheel with prizes of $1, $3, $7, $15, $23, and $47. The following table shows the number of stops of each win, what it pays, probability of winning, and house edge. As you can see, every bet has a house edge of 2.04%. That is the best Big Six/Wheel of Fortune game I've ever seen, by far.
Gamesys Version
| Bet | Pays | Number on Wheel | Probability | House Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 24 | 0.489796 | 0.020408 |
| 3 | 3 | 12 | 0.244898 | 0.020408 |
| 7 | 7 | 6 | 0.122449 | 0.020408 |
| 15 | 15 | 3 | 0.061224 | 0.020408 |
| 23 | 23 | 2 | 0.040816 | 0.020408 |
| Logo | 47 | 1 | 0.020408 | 0.020408 |
| Joker | 47 | 1 | 0.020408 | 0.020408 |
| Total | 49 | 1.000000 |
The also have a 'zero house edge' version. In that game the rules are the same, except:
- If the wheel stops on the Logo, then any bet besides the Logo shall push, instead of lose.
- If the wheel stops on the Joker, then any bet on the Logo shall push, instead of lose.
By changing one stop from a loss to a push on all bets, that does indeed make the house edge exactly 0.00%. However, there is a catch. The player must pay a 10% commission on any net win per 'gambling session.' Any break between bets of an hour or more shall end a session and no session may last over 24 hours.
KGM
I saw this machine at the 2018 Global Gaming Expo. The Bonus issues prizes on a separate prize wheel of 5, 20, 50, 100, 250, and 100. I have no idea how they are weighted, so am leaving the return on that one a question mark.
Aruze Lucky Big Wheel — American Version
| Bet | Number on Wheel | Probability | House Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2 | 24 | 46.15% | 7.69% |
| $4 | 12 | 23.08% | 7.69% |
| $6 | 8 | 15.38% | 7.69% |
| $16 | 3 | 5.77% | 7.69% |
| $24 | 2 | 3.85% | 7.69% |
| $48 | 1 | 1.92% | 7.69% |
| Bonus | 2 | 3.85% | ? |
| Total | 52 | 100.00% |
Interblock Big Six
Yet another Interblock product is titled 'Big Six.' It follows the same rules as the Australian version, except adds two more slices to the wheel titled 'Super Spin.' If the player bets on Super Spin and the wheel lands in one of those two slices on the wheel, then an electronic wheel in the middle of the big wheel will spin to determine the win. Possible wins are 20, 50, 75, 100, 500, and 1000. I do not know how this inner wheel is weighted. Company literature I obtained at the 2019 Global Gaming Expo indicated there are five different pay tables for the Super Spin Feature. Since then, I saw the game at the Resorts World casino in New York City.
The following table shows the return of each bet. Wins are on a 'to one' basis. The table shows a return of 88.89% on all bets (or 11.11% house edge) except the Super Spin, which I can't quantify without knowing the wheel weightings.
Interblock Big Six
| Bet | Pays | Number on Wheel | Probability | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 24 | 44.44% | 88.89% |
| 3 | 3 | 12 | 22.22% | 88.89% |
| 5 | 5 | 8 | 14.81% | 88.89% |
| 11 | 11 | 4 | 7.41% | 88.89% |
| 23 | 23 | 2 | 3.70% | 88.89% |
| Red Diamond | 47 | 1 | 1.85% | 88.89% |
| Yellow Diamond | 47 | 1 | 1.85% | 88.89% |
| Super Spin | ? | 2 | 3.70% | ? |
| Total | 54 | 100.00% |
Other Wheel Games
- Money Wheel is a similar game to Big Six, but involves multipliers and extra spins.
- Wheel looks like Big Six but plays more like roulette on a wheel with 19 possible outcomes. It is a live dealer game by BetGames.tv.
- Dream Catcher, by Evolution Gaming, plays like Big Six, but offers 2x and 7x multipliers.
Written by:Michael Shackleford