A powerful side-by can tow equipment, transport supplies, or handle difficult trails. A section of icy or flooded ground can put everything on hold.
The problem isn’t always with horsepower. Sometimes, the tires are unable to spread the load of the machine or get enough traction to advance.
That’s when UTV tracks become worth considering. They change the way a vehicle is able to interact with the ground, which allows owners to access areas that would otherwise be unaccessible during winter or mud season.
Traction and Flotation are Not the Same Thing
Aggressive tires may improve grip, but they still concentrate the vehicle’s weight into four contact zones that are relatively small.
UTV track systems spread that weight across a wider area. This reduces ground-pressure and allows the machine to go over thick snow and soft soil without sinking.
Practical work demands a change. An owner of a property might need to be close to a fence that is distant after snow. A farmer might have to traverse a wet field without leaving deep ruts. Anyone who runs rural trails may require reliable access throughout the spring freeze. Tracks make the job more manageable and reduce the chance of damaging sensitive ground.
What Machine Do You Have? Identify the most appropriate system
The UTV tracks may not be designed for the same vehicle or load. ATVtracks.net has four UTV tracks from Camso and Kimpex. The Camso 4S1 is designed to be full-size side-by sides in the 400 to 1000cc size range.
The Kimpex HD4 supports machines within its published capacity of up to 4,000 pounds, while the Kimpex WSS4 follows its own manufacturer-specific compatibility list.
These categories are starting points and are not a guarantee of fit. Check the make, model and year of your vehicle prior to purchasing side-by-side tracks. The kit for mounting must match the exact machine. Even vehicles that look similar can need different hardware.
There are trade-offs to better access
Tracks might improve access, but they do not make UTVs more affordable or quicker to run. The planning figures of some manufacturers demonstrate that certain systems decrease the speed of travel by 30% or more in comparison to tires. The additional weights and resistance that rotate can also raise the consumption of fuel of vehicles and put extra pressure on their drivetrain.
Using low range in deep or extreme conditions, limiting sustained speed and adhering to the guidelines of the vehicle manufacturer can aid in managing these demands.
Rubber tracks wear faster if they are used continuously on a surface that is abrasive. Although the current systems were designed for use in all seasons but they are most effective when they are used on suitable terrain.
Budget Beyond the Track Units
Top-quality side-by-side track systems can be a major investment. The track systems provided by ATVtracks.net start at approximately between $6,000 and $13,000, depending on the design and application.
But it isn’t necessarily the whole installation. There could be a need for specific vehicle mounting parts and anti-rotational hardware. Additionally other hubs, spacers, or spacers could be required. The complete list of items must be verified prior to the order is made.
Make a purchase subject to the conditions you Are Subject to
If a tracker system is the best solution to the problem that has been running into the same spot, it makes sense.
Tracks can be useful for those who live on the same side of the road and are regularly faced with thick snow, muddy fields, areas of marshy terrain, or any other difficult conditions. For those who only enjoy occasional use with trails that are well-maintained the cost of additional maintenance may be harder to justify.
ATVtracks.net is a company which has been assisting owners for over 20 years to design, install and maintain track systems. Its experts confirm compatibility and identify the required components to be used on a vehicle.
Take note of how often you’re stuck with your machine, and the conditions that cause it, and if better flotation can be a big difference.
The correct tracks can’t remove every terrain limitation however, they can transform an idle side-byside during difficult conditions into equipment that can be used for the time when accessibility is most important.