Quote Originally Posted by Traab View Post
The problem with this is stamina loss and being immobilized. While it would work fine on small groups, against large numbers you would be dog piled eventually. And trying to run around in 60 pounds of articulated steel or whatever would tire you out faster, making it harder to dodge or otherwise avoid incoming zombies. And once flat on your back under a pile of undead, eventually something is going to give way.
Yeah, it works best if you have a good means of retreat. There's no way you can tank all the zombies ever, but you can certainly give a good accounting.

Now, an actual tank would be still better, since as long as you have fuel you can get stuff done.