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[JohnnyG]

We're looking at a house in Cimarron, CO. Once it snows, the community closes its roads, so from around November 15 to April 15, you have to use snowmobiles or tracked ATV/UTVs to get from the plowed parking lot to your house.

Wanting to learn more, I visited the Mattracks website. I wasn’t sure if I could install tracks on a Polaris Xpedition with Long Travel suspension, so I submitted a question through their site. A sales rep called the next day. Long story short: the answer was maybe (he’d check with engineering). Then he recommended a $16,000 track system. Seriously?

When I pushed back, he said I might be able to use the $10,000 tracks instead, but said my Xpedition might be on the heavy side for those.

Polaris tracks cost about half as much. So now I'm wondering:
Are all track systems created equal?
And what would I be giving up by choosing the Polaris or other brand's less expensive tracks?

My use case:
I need to travel from the house to the car over snow-covered, groomed roads (think ski-slope grooming). The snow can be deep. We’d also like to explore local trails—mostly gravel and dirt roads, nothing too technical. I'd mostly be following the same routes used by the local snowmobile club to reach the more advanced terrain.

Thanks!
JG

 

[johndeerefarmer]

We're looking at a house in Cimarron, CO. Once it snows, the community closes its roads, so from around November 15 to April 15, you have to use snowmobiles or tracked ATV/UTVs to get from the plowed parking lot to your house.

Wanting to learn more, I visited the Mattracks website. I wasn’t sure if I could install tracks on a Polaris Xpedition with Long Travel suspension, so I submitted a question through their site. A sales rep called the next day. Long story short: the answer was maybe (he’d check with engineering). Then he recommended a $16,000 track system. Seriously?

When I pushed back, he said I might be able to use the $10,000 tracks instead, but said my Xpedition might be on the heavy side for those.

Polaris tracks cost about half as much. So now I'm wondering:
Are all track systems created equal?
And what would I be giving up by choosing the Polaris or other brand's less expensive tracks?

My use case:
I need to travel from the house to the car over snow-covered, groomed roads (think ski-slope grooming). The snow can be deep. We’d also like to explore local trails—mostly gravel and dirt roads, nothing too technical. I'd mostly be following the same routes used by the local snowmobile club to reach the more advanced terrain.

Thanks!
JG

If you don't get many responses here try the Polaris RZR Forum - RZR Forums.net group.

 

[Samsam660]

Mattracks can handle any terrain. Polaris tracks are limited to snow only.

 

[johndeerefarmer]

Mattracks can handle any terrain. Polaris tracks are limited to snow only.

What are the benefits of using Polaris off-road tracks?
Polaris tracks provide superior traction and stability on challenging terrains like snow, mud, and sand. They enhance your vehicle’s performance, allowing you to explore more rugged landscapes with confidence.
How do Polaris off-road tracks perform in different weather conditions?
Polaris off-road tracks are engineered to perform exceptionally well in various weather conditions. Whether you’re navigating through deep snow, muddy trails, or sandy dunes, utv tracks, rzr tracks, and atv snow tracks provide the necessary grip and stability.

 

[Samsam660]

The tracks listed on the Polaris website under Xpedition accessories are snow only tracks. Copied straight from Polaris:

Prospector Pro 2.0 Tracks | Polaris XPEDITION

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www.polaris.com

• Includes one (1) set of Prospector Pro 2.0 Tracks
• Minimize track slip to provide better climbing ability and improved traction in deep snow
• Lightweight design provides for better floatation, ease of steering effort and greater vehicle control

Color	Black
Required Sold Separately	Mount & Hi rise intake kit: 2890014
Does Not Work With	out snow, use for snow only
Warranty	Warranty Information
California residents	WARNING

 

[JohnnyG]

CAMSO UTV 4S1 - Tough and ready for the long haul. Built for extremes, this track system pushes the performance of your side-by-side to the next level. All the traction, torque, and horsepower you need for fishing on ice, hunting in swamps, ranching in mud, and hauling in deep snow.

At around $6K, this seems like the way to go.

-JG