ATV Track Kits
UTVs can provide a lot of fun driving in the snow, but when the snow gets too deep, they need to provide lower ground pressure that regular tires can't provide. This is where track kits come in handy. Tracks are a great solution for snow, mud and other soft surfaces. Most of the kits in this guide can be installed on all popular UTVs.
Specifications
You should buy tracks for utilitarian ATVs only after a detailed study of the technical characteristics of the product. Particular attention is paid to the dimensions of the track, the front and side overhangs and the weight of the adapters.
Other technical characteristics.
- The size of the canvas is a characteristic indicator of the contact of the product with the road surface (ground clearance, speed reduction, etc.).
- Characteristics of rollers and wheels: type and material of manufacture.
- Availability and technical features of additional spare parts: gears, skids, stabilizers, bearings, etc.
- Duration of installation for the first time (determined solely by convenience).
There are many models available for sale in an online store, so deciding on a product can be difficult. When making a choice, it is recommended to give preference to track models that are suitable for use in any season. Tracks that have enlarged rear tracks and studs also have greater cross-country ability.
Installation recommendations
After purchasing tracks for ATVs in Moscow, many owners of all-terrain vehicles are faced with the question: install the products themselves or turn to specialists. It is better to entrust the installation, especially the initial one, to specialists. In the absence of personal experience, this will save time, eliminate “incidents” due to incorrect installation and prevent damage to the new spare part, which may require repair after an independent attempt to secure it.
If you still assume that you will install tracks on your ATV yourself, you should know the main rule - complete preliminary assembly is performed before attaching the product to the wheels.
First assembly and installation may take up to 4 hours. In the future the process will go faster. However, it is advisable to contact a specialist for the first time and attend the process in order to know the features of installing tracks in the future.
Advantages and disadvantages of an ATV on tracks. ATV/UTV Tracks.
What are we comparing with?
Let's agree right away that we are not comparing an ATV on tracks with a snowmobile. These are completely different equipment, with different purposes and characteristics. A snowmobile is designed to move on snow; by and large, it will travel on any snow if the skis have passed and have not dug up a snowdrift in front of it. A snowmobile, under certain conditions, can move on water. An ATV cannot do this, no matter if it has wheels or tracks. In addition, the speed of a snowmobile is much higher than the speed of an ATV, and fuel consumption is less. Thus, we will compare an ATV with an ATV, this is logical.
Scope of application of ATVs on tracks
This is mainly for utilitarian use. For example, towing a load on a trailer or clearing snow using a mounted scraper. A quad on wheels clears snow well up to a certain point, when there is not a lot of snow and it does not need to be shoveled into a large hill or pushed far, that is, when there is room. The use of tracks when clearing snow allows you to use the scraper as efficiently as possible, clean large areas and even build slides for children to sled :)
Another use of an ATV on tracks is, of course, hunting. The quadric can handle heavy luggage and pull a trailer or sled. At the same time, you should not drive off forest roads onto powder when the snow cover is more than 40 cm. The maximum speed on powder at “full gas” does not exceed 40 km/h, and the variator belt will experience a colossal load and will not last long. And of course, rides not far from home, along fields and roads, in shallow snow, avoiding not completely frozen streams, fallen trees, frozen ground in the form of deep ruts or, conversely, in the form of hills. Why?
Features of operating an ATV on tracks
There is a common belief that caterpillars mean SAT AND GO WHERE YOU WANT, but with certain reservations. So, if there are reservations, then this is far from SAT DOWN AND GO WHERE I WANT...
When moving through the forest, go around trees and logs; driving over a fallen tree of 20 cm in diameter can become an insurmountable obstacle for an ATV on tracks. In this case, the ATV on wheels will not even notice this obstacle. The fact is that when moving a tree, the front caterpillar will successfully overcome it, and the rear caterpillar will begin to burrow UNDER the tree; when moving backwards, now the front caterpillar will try to drive UNDER the tree. There is only one way out of this situation, cut and pull out the tree, but it is frozen into the ground... There are enough examples of this on Youtube.
A clean, flat field, without trees or ravines, can also bring surprises. In the field there are anthills, molehills and simply frozen piles of soil. With some luck, the ATV cheerfully jumps with its front track over the pile, and the back one rests on the ground. The distance between the tracks, as a rule, coincides with the thickness or circumference of the heap, and this frozen ground will have to be chiseled with a sapper shovel, if you have one with you. Without this, you won't move. You can hang on a harmless snow parapet in exactly the same way. An ATV on wheels will cope with the frozen ground much faster, perhaps it will not even notice this obstacle.
No less danger lurks in the frozen deep rut of an ATV on wheels. There are known cases of lying down for 7 hours followed by a search for a tractor. Jerking with the winch led to the CV joint breaking, and after being rescued by the tractor, the caterpillar fell off. The ATV was evacuated the next day with the help of very heavy equipment... An ATV on wheels would most likely have driven along this rut; in extreme cases, a winch would have saved it.
You must be extremely careful when moving on the ice of a frozen stream or lake, since a caterpillar falling through the ice is a real tragedy... The angle of “attack” of the rollers does not allow the caterpillars to get out onto the ice, especially the rear ones. A winch will not help in this situation; most likely you will break and tear out the track with the suspension. You can't do without cutting ice and laying down logs. In this case, most likely, damage will be caused to bumpers and plastic, as well as to health, because everything happens in winter in icy water... By the way, moving on dense crust at the end of winter, under which there is a lot of loose snow, resembles moving on ice, sooner or later the caterpillars will fall under the crust and immediately dig a deep hole...
Advantages of using tracks
Of course, this is the appearance, the ATV on tracks looks brutal. Raising clouds of snow dust around in a light drift in shallow snow, you can take a great video. You can ride along forest paths. But the same thing can be done on wheels. The only indisputable advantage of a caterpillar over a wheel is hard work when the wheel tread grip is not enough. Unfortunately, we are not aware of the other advantages of the quadrogeese.
Disadvantages of caterpillars
A large load on the suspension, as a result of which, as a rule, all wheel bearings, steering rods, ball joints and silent blocks are replaced every spring. High fuel consumption, about three times more than on wheels. For this reason, the gurney is only used around the house or near a gas station. Low speed in deep snow, no more than 40 km/h. Vibrations and “suspension” when driving on a compacted road.
The need for regular monitoring of the condition of the tracks. For example, track tension adjustments should be checked before each ride. It's not difficult and takes a couple of minutes per caterpillar. Otherwise, the caterpillar will most likely fly off. This usually happens when the car is slipping and not in the central square near a car repair shop or tire shop.
Price! The cost of tracks is from 150 to 250 thousand rubles, add spring suspension repairs, gasoline, sick leave, add a little and buy a snowmobile. The weight of an ATV with tracks is more than 400 kg, add your 100 kg and give up your illusions. There are many videos on the Internet in which ATVs on tracks rush through snow-covered fields, raising a beautiful snowstorm around them, but if you search, you will find another video... When installing tracks, you need to remove the protection of the bottom and levers; in the spring you will have to do the opposite operation.
Tips for beginners
Always check track tension. Carry with you a spare variator belt and tools for replacing it. Remember about the increased fuel consumption, gasoline flows like water through your fingers. When pulling the ATV backwards with a winch, be very careful, you can tear out the entire suspension. Don't go into deep snow, this is not a snowmobile. Don't go on the ice! Avoid fallen trees. Always take dry clothes and socks with you. Always take a chainsaw with you. Don't ride alone, find a neighbor or friend with similar equipment.
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Stealth Tracks
Among the popular models are Stels tracks for utilitarian ATVs, manufactured by a Russian company. One of the advantages is the cost. Domestic tracks are much cheaper.
They have great maneuverability, and what is important is that the tracks are universal. They can be used both on snow and on sandy embankments or rocky surfaces.
Russian-made Stealth tracks are distinguished by high maneuverability, reliability and safety. Stels tracked modules can seriously compete with American products.
Average prices
If we talk about the cost of tracks for an ATV, first of all, you should clearly understand which manufacturers we are talking about .
For example, a Chinese manufacturer costs significantly less than its Canadian counterpart. If you look at the prices for all products, it becomes clear that Canadian-made tracks cost as much as an entire ATV from a Chinese manufacturer. The track of the previously described X-Gen STS4 costs almost $5,000.
By comparison, the price of ATV tracks from the Chinese manufacturer Kumoto will be approximately $400-500. Thus, in order to “change shoes” for your pet, you should clearly understand what kind of bag you have and what model you have.
Typically, most companies make universal tracks, but you may need specific models from a specific supplier.
Which equipment is equipped with caterpillar tracks right from the factory? Well, of course, a snowmobile. We consider Russian snowmobiles from in our review article.
When using motorcycles, it is very important to be as protected as possible. Read more about motocross equipment: .
Price
It is quite clear that the price of track chains cannot cost 30,000 rubles. and even 60,000 rubles. although, given that the products are sold as a set, the average price for one tracked module is about 70 - 100 rubles.
For a set of tracks for ATVs, the price will average 300,000 - 500,000 rubles. Universal models are produced, but also products manufactured taking into account the characteristics of ATV/UTV ATVs are also on sale.
You can buy tracks for a children's ATV at a lower cost, starting from 150,000 rubles. Prices for adult models are higher than for a tracked module for a child. For example, Stealth tracks for an ATV cost about 350,000 rubles.
You need to buy tracks profitably, so our online store not only offers the lowest prices without affecting the quality of spare parts, but also often holds promotions and also gives discounts to regular customers. Our company provides a manufacturer's warranty of 2 years.
Third Party Kits
Camoplast UTV 4S1 track kit
Camoplast UTV 4S1 track kit
Camoplast UTV 4S1 track mechanisms have a steel frame with tracks 32 centimeters wide at the front and 35.5 centimeters at the rear, with a lug height of 2.8 centimeters. The front tracked mechanisms weigh 46.7 kilograms, the rear ones weigh 54.4 kilograms. The surface area of contact with the ground is 6400 square centimeters.
Kimpex Commander WSS4 track kit
Kimpex Commander WSS4
The Kimpex Commander WSS4 tracks have a steel frame with tracks that are 32 centimeters wide at the front and 35.5 centimeters wide at the rear. The height of the lugs in the front is 2.5 centimeters, in the back – 3.3 centimeters. The front tracked mechanisms weigh 41 kilograms, the rear ones weigh 51 kilograms. The surface area of contact with the ground is 6172 square centimeters.
Mattracks M3 Series Track Kit
Mattracks M3
The M3 series track mechanisms have a reinforced suspension, an aluminum frame with 33 centimeter wide tracks, 4.5 centimeter high lugs and a suspension with the ability to change the angle of attack and the track contact area. Each mechanism weighs 65 kilograms. The maximum surface area in contact with the ground is 5547 square centimeters.
Mattracks XT Series Track Kit
Mattracks XT
The XT Series tracks feature an aluminum frame with 28-centimeter-wide tracks, 2.5-centimeter-high track lugs, and variable-angle-of-attack and track-contact-area suspension. Each mechanism weighs 57.6 kilograms. The maximum surface area in contact with the ground is 4358 square centimeters.
Mattracks EZ Series Track Kit
Mattracks EZ
Mattracks EZ Series tracks have a steel frame and 33cm wide tracks with 3.5cm high lugs. Each mechanism weighs 66 kilograms. The surface area of contact with the ground is 6410 square centimeters.
How to make an order
Buy tracks for an ATV, which will turn an all-terrain vehicle into an all-season vehicle that can be an excellent replacement for a snowmobile. Making a purchase is not difficult. After selecting the desired model, it is simply added to the online shopping cart, and then by “entering” it, they begin to place an order, following the steps indicated on the website.
Particular attention should be paid to delivery. Our online store cooperates with a large number of transport companies, so choosing the appropriate delivery method will not be difficult. The product can be delivered throughout Moscow and Russia. Delivery costs will be quoted in advance prior to order completion.
If you encounter any difficulties when purchasing a set of tracks for an ATV, you can contact the online store consultants by phone, who will answer all questions and help you complete the order.
Photo gallery
Crawler-mounted ATVs are not very common, although this type of additional equipment is popular among those who like to travel through difficult terrain. Trucks are a good help for hunters, fishermen and travelers, as well as for residents of the snowy regions of our vast homeland. Let's see what the assembled equipment looks like.
