SxS/UTV With Tracks Experiences

[Southpole]

Here’s ours. Bought the tracks used for $2500 and had to buy different sprockets to work with our specific machine. Haven’t had a bit of trouble with them.

[jackelope]

@Sigmanu262

[idaho guy]

Thanks everyone for the sage advice.

I was thinking they might be a better way of transportation in the winter hunting the roads for cats.

   

I have a Polaris rzr 900 with camos 4s tracks. I bought it specifically for lion hunting with hounds. It is 50 inches wide so I can get onto any 4 wheeler sized trail. I have been using for years and it is an absolute tank. I go anywhere I want so I am a little surprised at some of the comments. Yes I have gotten a track under a log but I carry a chainsaw so I have never been stuck that way. I think the lighter machine with four different tracks to displace the weight has allowed me to go on very deep sugary powder way easier than I could with my snowmobile. It’s licensed as a sled in Idaho so I can take any groomed trail. Combined with my chain saw it’s been almost unstoppable and far better than my sled for hound hunting. I have gone up the mountain so steep I was actually concerned about the the front flipping over. I don’t know why anyone can’t go anywhere they want with one. Heck I have gone places I didn’t want to be after arrival. The bigger side by sides I’m sure won’t go as well with tracks due to weight etc. smaller ones are go anywhere tanks I use just to get from point a to b. If I want to play I use the snowmobile

[idaho guy]

I think you'll find Camso has relocated to Arizona

Camso ATV/UTV Track Systems
2401 W Behrend Dr Suite J-45
Phoenix, AZ 85027

800-462-0578

 

Best place to get them is atvtracks in Spokane valley.  They met me on a holiday when they were closed  so I could buy a 12 dollar part. I think there prices are also the best at least that I could find,

[Southpole]

I think you'll find Camso has relocated to Arizona

Camso ATV/UTV Track Systems
2401 W Behrend Dr Suite J-45
Phoenix, AZ 85027

800-462-0578

 

Best place to get them is atvtracks in Spokane valley.  They met me on a holiday when they were closed  so I could buy a 12 dollar part. I think there prices are also the best at least that I could find,

  That’s who we have dealt with. Very nice helpful people.

[HillHound]

I have a 2021 defender limited 1000 with Apache 360 tracks, and a plow I put on when I need to clear the cabin driveway. That thing will dang near climb a telephone pole and push a solid 3 foot burm of ice left from the county plow without missing a beat. And it’s great hopping back in after stopping and cranking the heat back up. Only on my second winter having it and only had it in 3-4 feet of snow so far but havnt found anything it couldn’t handle yet. Going to buy the permit for the groomed trails this week. The tracks I have are made to run in dirt and mud as well as snow but They make snow only ones with deeper lugs which is probably what I would get if I had a longer four seater or I really planned on doing a lot of back country trail breaking with it.

[MtnMuley]

Thanks everyone for the sage advice.

I was thinking they might be a better way of transportation in the winter hunting the roads for cats.

   

I have a Polaris rzr 900 with camos 4s tracks. I bought it specifically for lion hunting with hounds. It is 50 inches wide so I can get onto any 4 wheeler sized trail. I have been using for years and it is an absolute tank. I go anywhere I want so I am a little surprised at some of the comments. Yes I have gotten a track under a log but I carry a chainsaw so I have never been stuck that way. I think the lighter machine with four different tracks to displace the weight has allowed me to go on very deep sugary powder way easier than I could with my snowmobile. It’s licensed as a sled in Idaho so I can take any groomed trail. Combined with my chain saw it’s been almost unstoppable and far better than my sled for hound hunting. I have gone up the mountain so steep I was actually concerned about the the front flipping over. I don’t know why anyone can’t go anywhere they want with one. Heck I have gone places I didn’t want to be after arrival. The bigger side by sides I’m sure won’t go as well with tracks due to weight etc. smaller ones are go anywhere tanks I use just to get from point a to b. If I want to play I use the snowmobile

You're not still 50" with those tracks though, correct?

[Russ McDonald]

I have had them on a work Polaris Ranger 800.  Pushing 4 foot of powder.  Would not recommend that.  Never hut 0 mph and was pushing 7500 rpm.  Never smoked the belt thought.  Didn't have to travel far luckily.  No they aren't the fastest thing in the world for sure but what you are doing with it would be good.  I would not push more than 3 foot of snow though.  Want to put tracks on my Pioneer.  Just saw a video on NW UTV riders Facebook page of a polaris ranger with tracks pulling a chevy 3/4 ton.  They are tanks.

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[Duckslayer89]

Thanks everyone for the sage advice.

I was thinking they might be a better way of transportation in the winter hunting the roads for cats.

   

I have a Polaris rzr 900 with camos 4s tracks. I bought it specifically for lion hunting with hounds. It is 50 inches wide so I can get onto any 4 wheeler sized trail. I have been using for years and it is an absolute tank. I go anywhere I want so I am a little surprised at some of the comments. Yes I have gotten a track under a log but I carry a chainsaw so I have never been stuck that way. I think the lighter machine with four different tracks to displace the weight has allowed me to go on very deep sugary powder way easier than I could with my snowmobile. It’s licensed as a sled in Idaho so I can take any groomed trail. Combined with my chain saw it’s been almost unstoppable and far better than my sled for hound hunting. I have gone up the mountain so steep I was actually concerned about the the front flipping over. I don’t know why anyone can’t go anywhere they want with one. Heck I have gone places I didn’t want to be after arrival. The bigger side by sides I’m sure won’t go as well with tracks due to weight etc. smaller ones are go anywhere tanks I use just to get from point a to b. If I want to play I use the snowmobile

You're not still 50" with those tracks though, correct?

That’s a good point I’ve been thinking if I got a side by side to get the new pioneer 520 and I would like tracks

[MtnMuley]

Over the last 5 years, I've put a lot of miles on tracked Ranger XP 1000s. Both 4 seaters and 2 seaters. I would highly recommend the after market clutch kits if you plan on running tracks. I would not consider tracking up anything less than a 1000 either. They are by far not invincible in the snow and there is zero chance any of them will compete with a snowmobile as far as getting into places. They're a great tool for their purpose, but can work the machine hard. Breaking one down in remote areas is another concern unless you have access to a snowcat.

[Russ McDonald]

Over the last 5 years, I've put a lot of miles on tracked Ranger XP 1000s. Both 4 seaters and 2 seaters. I would highly recommend the after market clutch kits if you plan on running tracks. I would not consider tracking up anything less than a 1000 either. They are by far not invincible in the snow and there is zero chance any of them will compete with a snowmobile as far as getting into places. They're a great tool for their purpose, but can work the machine hard. Breaking one down in remote areas is another concern unless you have access to a snowcat.

Unless of course you have a Honda and I haven't heard any issues with the transmission woth tracks.

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[idaho guy]

Thanks everyone for the sage advice.

I was thinking they might be a better way of transportation in the winter hunting the roads for cats.

   

I have a Polaris rzr 900 with camos 4s tracks. I bought it specifically for lion hunting with hounds. It is 50 inches wide so I can get onto any 4 wheeler sized trail. I have been using for years and it is an absolute tank. I go anywhere I want so I am a little surprised at some of the comments. Yes I have gotten a track under a log but I carry a chainsaw so I have never been stuck that way. I think the lighter machine with four different tracks to displace the weight has allowed me to go on very deep sugary powder way easier than I could with my snowmobile. It’s licensed as a sled in Idaho so I can take any groomed trail. Combined with my chain saw it’s been almost unstoppable and far better than my sled for hound hunting. I have gone up the mountain so steep I was actually concerned about the the front flipping over. I don’t know why anyone can’t go anywhere they want with one. Heck I have gone places I didn’t want to be after arrival. The bigger side by sides I’m sure won’t go as well with tracks due to weight etc. smaller ones are go anywhere tanks I use just to get from point a to b. If I want to play I use the snowmobile

You're not still 50" with those tracks though, correct?

 

Correct  I measured once can’t remember exactly but is a little over 50 for sure

[MtnMuley]

Over the last 5 years, I've put a lot of miles on tracked Ranger XP 1000s. Both 4 seaters and 2 seaters. I would highly recommend the after market clutch kits if you plan on running tracks. I would not consider tracking up anything less than a 1000 either. They are by far not invincible in the snow and there is zero chance any of them will compete with a snowmobile as far as getting into places. They're a great tool for their purpose, but can work the machine hard. Breaking one down in remote areas is another concern unless you have access to a snowcat.

Unless of course you have a Honda and I haven't heard any issues with the transmission woth tracks.

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I haven't either, but their top end components enclosing a cab including doors, windows, seals, heaters, AC, navigation, and comfort aren't on par with the Rangers. And yes, I've ran the Pioneer 1000s that are loaded. That clutch kit basically eliminates a blown belt from what I've experienced. I'm a big Honda fan and dislike most everything Polaris except their 50"ers and Ranger XP 1000 Northstars.

[MtnMuley]

Thanks everyone for the sage advice.

I was thinking they might be a better way of transportation in the winter hunting the roads for cats.

   

I have a Polaris rzr 900 with camos 4s tracks. I bought it specifically for lion hunting with hounds. It is 50 inches wide so I can get onto any 4 wheeler sized trail. I have been using for years and it is an absolute tank. I go anywhere I want so I am a little surprised at some of the comments. Yes I have gotten a track under a log but I carry a chainsaw so I have never been stuck that way. I think the lighter machine with four different tracks to displace the weight has allowed me to go on very deep sugary powder way easier than I could with my snowmobile. It’s licensed as a sled in Idaho so I can take any groomed trail. Combined with my chain saw it’s been almost unstoppable and far better than my sled for hound hunting. I have gone up the mountain so steep I was actually concerned about the the front flipping over. I don’t know why anyone can’t go anywhere they want with one. Heck I have gone places I didn’t want to be after arrival. The bigger side by sides I’m sure won’t go as well with tracks due to weight etc. smaller ones are go anywhere tanks I use just to get from point a to b. If I want to play I use the snowmobile

You're not still 50" with those tracks though, correct?

 

Correct  I measured once can’t remember exactly but is a little over 50 for sure

I'd love to be able to track a 50 for Idaho, but think I'm just gonna be stuck going to the tall paddle style tires with beadlocks.

[idaho guy]

Over the last 5 years, I've put a lot of miles on tracked Ranger XP 1000s. Both 4 seaters and 2 seaters. I would highly recommend the after market clutch kits if you plan on running tracks. I would not consider tracking up anything less than a 1000 either. They are by far not invincible in the snow and there is zero chance any of them will compete with a snowmobile as far as getting into places. They're a great tool for their purpose, but can work the machine hard. Breaking one down in remote areas is another concern unless you have access to a snowcat.

   
 

Not disagreeing with your post but That’s interesting I feel my raze which is 900 will go anywhere I could in my sled. I must not be a good snowmobile rider😂 I had one for 6 years used all winter and replaced one belt I just bought the same thing but 2020 model. On my second year with it they have been unstoppable for me and I go boondocking quite a bit but no side hilling etc. yes I have tipped twice . I had a Yamaha 800 can’t remember model 2 seater but bigger and heavier frame before the razor and it was more of a road trail machine and didn’t do well in deep snow. It couldn’t handle the tracks so I drug it out of the backcountry 3 times with snowmobiles. It sucks and I of course sold that. I am curious if the smaller 50” Utvs do a lot better with tracks? I feel kinda like I can go anywhere with mine