SxS/UTV With Tracks Experiences

[MtnMuley]

There's no doubt in my mind the Razrs will definitely go better than the Rangers. It's the comfort of the Ranger that has me sold. Always being loaded down with gear and a couple bigger guys definitely isn't helping us either.

[KFhunter]

I bet it would compete with an old Phazer II, except for top speed, those things will do 90+ down hwy 395

[Ridgeratt]

I bet it would compete with an old Phazer II, except for top speed, those things will do 90+ down hwy 395

How do you know this?

[idaho guy]

I bet it would compete with an old Phazer II, except for top speed, those things will do 90+ down hwy 395

How do you know this?

   

 

[Skyvalhunter]

Maybe feel like your going 90

[KFhunter]

Maybe feel like your going 90

Speedo never lies!

Ok, the speedo might be a little optimistic 

[whacker1]

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.

Which clutch kits do you recommend?  doing research now.

[Russ McDonald]

Maybe feel like your going 90

Speedo never lies!

Ok, the speedo might be a little optimistic 

Maybe in KMH


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[huntandjeep]

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.

Which clutch kits do you recommend?  doing research now.

For a Polaris either a DuraClutch or a Dalton from Hunterworks .

[Ironhead]

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.

Do the 2 seaters get around a lot better than the 4 seaters?

[whacker1]

What sort of time does it take to convert from tires to tracks?  specialty tools required?
does fuel consumption go way up with tracks?   Is it twice the fuel for tracks?

[hunter399]

After reading this topic for a few day.
Tells me I'm way behind the times,or was born in the wrong century or something.
I need to work harder to get me a sxs.

[luvmystang67]

My buddy has tracks for his Kei Truck (Japanese Mini Truck).  Its as people have described here.  I think a CVT transmission is best for these.  His manual transmission is tough because that truck doesn't have much torque, and often the shifting of gears kills momentum and we have to downshift again, even though we could've gone faster with a CVT.  Like others have said, you're much heavier than a snowmobile, and they're really not comparable vehicles.  His truck normally gets 50+MPG, maybe better, it gets 2MPG with the tracks on and is SLOW.  We got stuck pretty bad a couple of times.  I think he plans on selling them.

I do think the best time for tracks on a SxS/mini truck would be in the spring when the snow is patchy.  A snowmobile is NOT good then, and cooling would be difficult.  On a SxS or mini truck, if you were on hard packed spring snow during the melt, you'd probably be in the best vehicle for the job.

[Katmai Guy]

What sort of time does it take to convert from tires to tracks?  specialty tools required?
does fuel consumption go way up with tracks?   Is it twice the fuel for tracks?

It took me 6hrs to initially install my tracks on my grizzly 700.  This included some assembly of brackets and cables to tracks and atv.  Now it takes 20-30 min per corner either removing or installing since all the adjustments have been made. 
  They reduce top speed by about 30% so increases fuel consumption about the same.  Nowhere near 50% increase in fuel use.

I know this is on an ATV but install on a UTV should be compareable, not sure on fuel use.

[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.

Which clutch kits do you recommend?  doing research now.

Duraclutch is what we use. Also, adjusting the computer module helps it run to what Im guessing is about full potential.