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As for ATV ’ s and UTV ’ s the track systems from Camso ( formerly Camoplast ) are amazing . Camso ’ s motto is “ We Are the Road Free Company ”, and they mean it . These tracks are made for all 4 seasons and once fitted to your machine are easily removable , should you want your tires . Don ’ t get me wrong you can get these mired in the mud but they are virtually unstoppable . On our demo Sportsman 850XP we gained 23 ” of ground clearance , and the foot print of the machine became 5 ’ wide by 9 ’ long . You really have to try to tip this machine over in any direction ( NO that is not a challenge !). The tracks give you 4 spots of mud flinging , snow smashing , ground clawing traction that are as much as a foot wide and 3 feet long . Can you say massive grip and minimal slip ? Even though the tracks are 4 season , they really shine in the winter . This combo will easily push through snow waist deep , climb right up on top of it and
keep going . Then when you ’ re done blazing the trail , you can go back and pull your friends out of their sticky situation . You can pull a sled , haul an ice hut , plow snow , pull logs , hunt , go Mad Maxx , or just feel like a general bad ass when you climb up on your ATV with a track kit on it . Just like the Timbersled , the Camso tracks are not cheap . To put them on your ATV you are looking at about $ 4k , and on your side x side about $ 5,200.00 . Unless you are mechanically inclined you should have a dealer set them up for you the first time . There are parts that will go permanently on the machine , and the tracks have to be adjusted correctly . You should plan on about 2 hours of labor at the dealership . If we order them direct from Camso the track kits come with a 2 year warranty for your piece of mind ; but I doubt you will need to use it as they are tough as nails . Keep in mind that power steering is not required , but is strongly recommended , especially on an ATV . Not required , but in the sense of you won ’ t hate life at the end of the day if you have it . Your experience will be much nicer and you will be more satisfied with your purchase if you have or purchase a machine that has power steering . Track systems are becoming a hugely popular and successful product in the industry . Sales increase every year and the technology just keeps getting better .
If you get a chance call and stop by one of our stores , Ronan Power Products ( Ronan ), Montana Power Products ( Libby ), or Hamilton Polaris / KTM ( Hamilton ) and try one of these products out . Trust me the guys are eager and willing to take these toys out in the snow and play . I am sure they would be happy to get out of the store to show you the ropes . If you ’ re lucky you may even get a turn ! Call or stop by today to find out the best deal on a track system for whatever you ’ re riding .
Got Questions ?
Call , email or stop by and talk to Alan or any of the friendly staff at Ronan Power Products in Libby , Ronan or Hamilton , MT .
Alan Clarke Ronan Power Products 35863 Round Butte Road Ronan , MT , 59864
Email : Alan @ ronanpowerproducts . com
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