Lynx 440 is a Russian-made universal snowmobile. The car was created by specialists at the plant in Ufa. The developers had high hopes for this model, which was first introduced in 1991. This device was positioned as a first-class snowmobile, designed for driving on snowy plains, deep snowdrifts and rough terrain. As a result, this snowmobile has gained very high popularity in the post-Soviet space. The car remained relevant for another 18 long years. On its basis, various modifications with certain characteristics were produced. At the same time, the entire family of Lynx 440 snowmobiles was united by the high quality of workmanship characteristic of the products of the Ufa enterprise.
The history of the car began with the Lynx 113 snowmobile, built on the platform of the Arctic Cat foreign car. The car did not receive positive reviews, as there were problems with the reliability of the power plant. As a result, UMPO engineers seriously began working on bugs. A number of shortcomings were eliminated, and as a result of numerous upgrades, a high-tech snowmobile Lynx 440 was created. We must admit that this is one of the last snowmobiles from the Ufa plant. The machine is a replacement for the Lynx 500 snowmobile. The developers have successfully finalized the design and technical part. In particular, there was a new Mikuni carburetor system, an aerodynamic hood and a sharper gearbox. The track was also modified - it became wider, which significantly affected the cross-country ability. Already in the basic configuration, the car received the function of electric heated steering grips.
Factory testers tested the Lynx 440 snowmobile in different regions of the country. Of course, the primary task of the Ufa engineers was to adapt the car to the northern regions of Russia, with extremely low temperatures. The car was actively tested off-road, subjected to heavy loads, tested for endurance and maximum load capacity. All tests took place under temperature conditions close to the range of plus 5 – minus 40 degrees. As a result, the developers were convinced of the vehicle’s high off-road capabilities, as well as its adaptation to harsh climatic conditions. Moreover, the Lynx 440 snowmobile is very easy to operate, and even an unprepared driver can handle it. The equipment can be easily controlled at home and in the field. From this point of view, the device of the same name has proven itself well among fishermen, hunters and ordinary consumers - seekers of entertainment and adventure.
The Lynx 440 snowmobile left the production line in 2009, but still remains one of the most popular on the Russian market.
Specifications
- Dimensions, mm: Length – 3200, Width – 1240, Height – 1420
- Curb weight – 320 kg
- Total weight – 510 kg
- Maximum towed load weight – 250 kg
- Speed – 75 km/h
- Braking distance from a speed of 30 km/h – 13,000 mm
- Seat – double
- Track material – rubber-fabric, reinforced with rods
- Track suspension - springs, hydraulics
- Frame material – metal, with a hinged hood
- Transmission – automatic continuously variable variator
- Number of gears – 1, plus reverse
- Brakes – disc, friction with manual drive
- The steering wheel is motorcycle type
- Electric starter - yes
- Headlight - yes
- Battery – yes
- Speedometer with daily and total mileage readings - model SP158.
Modifications
The Lynx 500 snowmobile received several modifications, each of which was in deserved demand on the Russian market, as well as throughout the post-Soviet space:
- Lynx 500+. This version is intended mainly for tourist trips, and is less suitable for work purposes. In this device, the width of the caterpillar track is 500 mm, which is enough for high maneuverability on any surface - from smooth knurled roads to deep and loose snow. The basic configuration includes an electric starter, which makes starting the engine easier in any weather.
- Lynx 500M. In this version, the car features a modified hood, as well as an improved carburetor. Thus, the device is equipped with a single-chamber carburetor from the Japanese company Mikuni. This component turned out to be more reliable than the original domestic carburetor. In addition, Mikuni is designed for increased loads. Also in the basic configuration of the Lynx 500M snowmobile there is an electric starter.
- Lynx 500MP. An improved snowmobile with an updated hood and a single-barrel carburetor system. The machine is equipped with a gear transmission. The design of the device can be compared with the previous version. As in other versions, the Lynx 500MP snowmobile is also equipped with an electric starter.
All the modifications discussed are very popular among hunters and fishermen. These vehicles are able to overcome any hard-to-reach places and are capable of performing any off-road tasks.
Engine
The car is equipped with a 432 M-01 carburetor gasoline engine. This unit has proven itself to be reliable and unpretentious. It has an in-line arrangement of cylinders, as well as forced air cooling with an axial fan. For reliable and uninterrupted operation of the electrical system and ignition mechanism, an integrated high-power generator is used.
With a working volume of 430 cubic meters, the engine develops 38 horsepower, and the maximum crankshaft speed is 6000 rpm. Thanks to the compact and lightweight two-cylinder layout, the developers managed to reduce the overall weight of the car, and thereby improve handling and behavior on the road. The engine is equipped with a manual start, but an electric starter can be installed as an option. The engine uses a diaphragm fuel pump and a Mikuni VM 34-622 carburetor power system. The lubrication system is mixed type (gasoline + oil). According to operational measurements, a snowmobile with such an engine consumes about 20 liters at a speed of 60 km/h. The fuel tank capacity is 28 liters, which is enough for continuous driving for 1.5 hours.
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The Lynx 119 model replaced the Lynx 113 modification and received major changes. According to the main parameters, the snowmobile, classified as a tourist class, was superior to its predecessor. The engine displacement has been reduced, and the purge windows have become wider. Powerful cooling and the appearance of sleeves have reduced the number of breakdowns associated with engine cylinders. The appearance of the equipment has also changed. Lynx 119 received a modernized hood and pan, where fragile fiberglass was replaced with plastic. The transformations made it easier to overcome obstacles.
Lynx 119 is perfect for harsh Russian conditions; the snowmobile remains operational at air temperatures from +10 to -40 degrees. The front location of the power plant, a wide and long track, a sliding rail suspension with a double-acting shock absorber, 2 support skis and a tracked mover ensure smooth movement at high speed over various terrain (on loose and deep snow, off-road, on crust). An economical and powerful unit with a modernized design allows you to cover long distances with minimal costs.
Regardless of the driver’s build, it is always convenient to operate the equipment. The steering wheel does not touch your knees even during sharp turns. Roomy footrests allow you to ride in comfort. The seat is made very soft, but not too comfortable. The instrument panel contains only a fuel level sensor and a speedometer.
The advantage of the Lynx 119 model is its simplicity of design, thanks to which minor breakdowns and problems can be repaired at home. Spare parts and components for snowmobiles are sold in any specialized store, and their cost always remains affordable.
Despite the steady demand for the Lynx 119 model, in 2009 UMPO refused to produce snowmobiles, so the equipment left the market.
Reviews
- Alexander, Kazan. The Lynx 440 is a very mediocre snowmobile that I purchased solely due to lack of money. Otherwise, I would have immediately taken a foreign car without looking. The car was purchased from a friend and was used for several years. The first owner converted it into a sports car - this can be seen both in the design and in the handling. The car handles excellently in fields and in hard snow, and in forest conditions it is also a pleasure to drive. But the understeer associated with the heavy weight forces you to slow down a bit. At least there are no skids - directional stability is excellent. I repeat that the machine handles normally only on hard surfaces, but this snowmobile is not suitable for deep snowdrifts. Well, perhaps if you drive along a pre-prepared trench. In general, the device is suitable for short distances. And after two hours of driving, the engine begins to overheat. Often there were technical problems on the road, and there was no way around it - after all, I was dealing with a domestic snowmobile. Lynx 440 accelerates to 70 km/h, but consumes a lot of fuel.
- Anton, Irkutsk. The Lynx 440 snowmobile has been in my use for about 4 years. Was sold in 2010. I was the second owner. During the specified time of use, I realized that the machine is not as good as I imagined it to be before purchasing. At least, I really hoped that there would be much fewer problems with it than it turned out to be in practice. So, after four years of operation, I came to the conclusion that the Lynx 440 snowmobile is absolutely unsuitable for driving on loose and deep snow - to drive in such conditions, you must always take a shovel with you, without which you will not be able to drive. Among the breakdowns, I would like to mention the ignition system that regularly fails. I also didn’t like the mediocre traction characteristics, which are much worse than those of my friend’s Lynx 440 snowmobile. There were also problems with the gearbox, which suffered from oil leaks and shift clarity. After the first year of operation, I changed the fuel hoses, otherwise it would have been impossible to continue using the car. Despite the vaunted user reviews regarding maintainability, I objectively declare that the Lynx 440 snowmobile is difficult to repair in the field - unlike Buran, which we easily disassembled and reassembled in the forest.
- Dmitry, Tomsk. I have been using the Lynx 440 snowmobile for two years. A very problematic car. Of course, before purchasing, I reviewed all the reviews about this car, and came to the conclusion that a supported Lynx 440 is not so bad, despite serious complaints about reliability. I just didn't expect there to be so many breakdowns. Plus, I found an ad with a snowmobile in excellent condition, straight from the factory. I bought it together with a technician friend. We looked it over thoroughly and ended up buying it. And nothing foreshadowed trouble. About a week later the belt suddenly broke. Because of this, problems arose with the variator - as a result, we replaced the entire gearbox in the hope that everything would be fine later. But at the end of three months of use, the spring in the suspension burst. We bought it and replaced it with a new spring. The car does not drive well on loose snow, but on a flat road (for example, on a frozen lake) there are no problems, which is not surprising. In such conditions, you can generally accelerate to 100 km/h. The second winter season was not without problems either. The gearbox jammed right in the forest, and in the end we had to struggle to tow the car back home. Despite all the problems, I still use the snowmobile. Why? Yes, everything is very simple - because the funds do not allow us to buy a new one.
- Yaroslav, Lipetsk. The Lynx 440 snowmobile reminds me of the successful Buran - both in cross-country ability and handling. The machines are very similar in terms of maintainability. Lynx 440 is easy and cheap to repair, all spare parts are in stock. I got the device for 120 thousand rubles. I would like to note the spacious driver's seat, good traction characteristics and fast acceleration to a maximum of 70 km/h. But the build quality is mediocre. This does not affect performance. The car copes well with transporting two people, and also confidently pulls a 200-kilogram load. There is a spacious trunk under the seat where you can store things. The device is quite noisy, but economical.
Price from the manufacturer
Due to the fact that production of the Lynx 500 has completely ceased, it is quite difficult to find this device. Sometimes used models are available, the price for them varies (from 80 thousand rubles to 150 thousand).
The cost for the Lynx 500 snowmobile is quite low, due to the fact that in terms of functionality and performance properties it competes even with new foreign models.
Model range of snowmobiles RM
The debut model of the brand was the Lynx 113, the prototype for which was the Arctic Cat car. The copy turned out to be not the most successful, since the snowmobile engine, made using light metals, could not withstand increased loads. Drivers caught the wedge even after a short period of continuous driving.
Preparation for working condition
After unpacking the transport, you need to perform the following steps:
- install skids;
- attach the protective visor to the hood;
- turn the steering wheel.
To attach the skis to the racks, you need to place a support under the front half of the snowmobile, which will reliably support the device at a height suitable for placing the skis under the racks.
Bring the battery into working condition, taking into account the information in the operating instructions. Reinstall the battery and connect suitable wire lugs to the terminals.
Battery storage: turn off and remove the power source, and before storing, charge, check the electrolyte level and its density.
