atv and utv year-around use (and in snow)

[WilliamBos]

If

800 cc is way to low a HP. UTV do need a cab and you couldn't take our pods away from us. We'd get NO WORK done without them. View attachment 847472

You need to buy tracks specific to your atv, they are gearedfor each application.

 

[ArlyA]

If

You need to buy tracks specific to your atv, they are gearedfor each application.

In general they are 70% of original speed. Not new in the pod business.

 

[Joel/ak]

Found an old pic. Taken a trail, south of Anchorage.

Note to self, don't get off the trail with rotten snow

 

[dj1701]

Feeling the need to be creative.

 

[dj1701]

 

[dj1701]

Ok, This Mule pic was shot at 1:00 in the afternoon under harsh sun. I replaced the sky with one of my other photos, increased the contrast, messed with the shadows, and made it bluer. I think it turned out pretty good for a first try.

Reminds me of those very cold and still winter nights illuminated by the moon.

 

[DIXIEDOG]

Never saw the need for tracks on a side by side but SxS's are handy to move snow in the winter. I've since evolved and use my truck with a V plow instead it's a bit faster and takes a lot to stop it but when it come to maneuverability it's tough to beat and atv or utv

 

[Darth_DMack]

I have a 2023 Yamaha RMax 1000 LE, two seater... love this machine. It has a dump bed, and works as a utility vehicle, but it is sporty enough to play pretty hard. My brother has a Honda Pioneer 1000, that is more utility than play. Mine threads the needle fairly well. Perfect for my little hobby farm. I'm in Central South Carolina, so snow is not too big of an issue for us here.

 

[dj1701]

Big rain today with lots of thunder. Some of the pups were not happy.

Delilah can't hear, and Buck don't give a ****. The others were shaking.

Was 60° and nice out. It dropped 30° in 6 hours and we now have snow on the ground.

 

[John_Mc]

High of 60˚F here yesterday. Woke up this morning to 17˚. I'm actually glad to see it, since it has hardened the ground back up. I've been working on some Crop Tree Release on the far corner of my property. That area dries out quickly, but I'm faced with one of those "you can't get there from here" scenarios when things thaw out on the trails between home and the work area. I'll be out there again today. I keep forgetting to take some pictures.

 

[ArlyA]

ATV at work in snow today.

 

[arto98607]

We use this machine in all seasons.

We use this old ATV year around.

PS.
It's just a few hundred dollar 2001 fixer upper I bought 12 years ago, but it has been very handy to have!




Arctic Cat 300 was mechanically sound more or less, but the plastic parts had taken a beating with the previous owner:

Few years later with some improvements, but the plastic parts are still the same...

 

[plastikosmd]

Well my redneck sxs is not only hauling logs, trailers, plowing, tool caddy(ing), gas runs, running buzz saw or post hole digger it is now a temporary residence.

Adding an ikamper with alcove. So if I get tired on the back 40, I can just take a nap



What alcove looks like w roof top tent.

I need to fabricate cross bars. I’m sure the extra wind resistance will drop my 55mph top end!

 

[jjeff]

Curious if anyone used or uses atv implements like from impact implements? Got a line on some cheap with electro hydraulic 3pt hitch similar to link, relatively inexpensive compared to new imo not expecting for them to be as durable or used like I used my 326 ss or even a scut.

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[plastikosmd]

I dunno about ground engagement stuff but spreader/seeder and the like, maybe?

 

[arto98607]

No other implements but it's very handy for many tasks, like weed spraying, fertilizer spreading and hauling firewood trailer in tight spots.

 

[jjeff]

Yeah I know they used to market a rear suspension locking mechanism for certain ground engaging atv implements. If I do get this set I'll post something. I also wouldn't consider using these on many ATVs besides Yamaha and Honda's. In my experience with both they seem to have dialed in there transmissions pretty darn good cuz I've never had to replace a Yamaha drive belt and never had any problems with the more automotive style transmission on the hondas ive owned. Bigger thing for me anyway is both have a dedicated low gear, besides my kids 350 grizzly.

 

[deserteagle71]

I dunno about ground engagement stuff but spreader/seeder and the like, maybe?

Exactly. Pulling ground engagement stuff has got to be hard on the drivetrain. Don't think they are engineered to handle that much constant strain. I burned out a belt on my Kodiak by pulling a full cord of wood on a trailer.

 

[jjeff]

Good points however I don't think any atv can pull a full cord of wood lol, I've thought about various things to make my atv collection more useful for over a decade. No atv implements will ever compare to a SS or tractor imo, however I see a use for atv implements especially after I experienced how durable my 700 kodiaks seemed using my underpowered but heavy mossimo atv snowblower. Considering I can get a set of 5 or 6 atv implements with a electro hydraulic 3pt for the price of a tractors box blade and less than any 3pt. disc new or used out there Im on the fence.

 

[John_Mc]

Exactly. Pulling ground engagement stuff has got to be hard on the drivetrain. Don't think they are engineered to handle that much constant strain. I burned out a belt on my Kodiak by pulling a full cord of wood on a trailer.

A full cord of some of the better hardwood firewood species I regularly haul can easily exceed 5000 lbs (some will sometimes exceed 6000 lbs). You're towing that, plus a trailer heavy enough to carry that load with an ATV rated for 1300 lbs?

No wonder you burned out a belt. I hope you were at least operating on flat ground.