ATV or Snowmobile???

taylorman_55 Said:
Four wheeler with tracks and can switch it back to wheels in the summer. 

moosehunter09 Said:
if you go ATV make sure you go EFI

riverview Said:
atv wouldnt do much good the last few winters. on devils lake last year atv and tracks were haveing alot of trouble. snowmobile is the only choice lately

Traxion Said:
If you are going to only have one, it is a snowmobile no question.  Even when there is no snow, you can get to the ice and use the sled from there.  If there is too much snow, half the time you can't even get an ATV to the ice.

After the last two winters with an ATV only, I am looking for a snowmobile.  Tracks are great but they cost 2x what a decent fishing snowmobile costs.  I'd rather have a sled and ATV than an ATV and tracks.  The tracks are impressive but not an end all solution.  I've seen snowmobiles outperform tracks several times the last two winters.

fisherman25 Said:

Traxion Said:
If you are going to only have one, it is a snowmobile no question.  Even when there is no snow, you can get to the ice and use the sled from there.  If there is too much snow, half the time you can't even get an ATV to the ice.

After the last two winters with an ATV only, I am looking for a snowmobile.  Tracks are great but they cost 2x what a decent fishing snowmobile costs.  I'd rather have a sled and ATV than an ATV and tracks.  The tracks are impressive but not an end all solution.  I've seen snowmobiles outperform tracks several times the last two winters.

I've lost more time trying to get a snowmobile started on the ice pulling a house.  As far as getting the ATV to the ice...I drive right over the dreaded cattails all the time and stay on top when the sleds are dropping in.  I guess I'm lucky...............

JLDII Said:
I'd be pulling an Otter Shack.

A atv with tracks is a very capable machine. I have only driven one a polaris with matt tracks. The only reason i question them is the few guys i talked to on devils lake last year when the lake was coverd is snow and slush. they all said the same thing that they worked good but they had to watch the sluch because they were freezing up and couldnt turn the tracks. Me if it is winter and there is snow and slush i will take my tundra or skandic anyday. and a tracked atv will not go through the snow and slush a long track utilty snowmobile.

Depending on a budget the ATV track EFI but if your rolling on a budget get a good Snowmobile.

riverview Said:

A atv with tracks is a very capable machine. I have only driven one a polaris with matt tracks. The only reason i question them is the few guys i talked to on devils lake last year when the lake was coverd is snow and slush. they all said the same thing that they worked good but they had to watch the sluch because they were freezing up and couldnt turn the tracks. Me if it is winter and there is snow and slush i will take my tundra or skandic anyday. and a tracked atv will not go through the snow and slush a long track utilty snowmobile.

Hey jack, hows the move treating you? As you can see by my signature pic I'm still running and gunning with your old Yarcraft Storm. I know you like to run nice equipment but a snowmobile will be considerably less expensive that an ATV. You can pick up early 2000 model sleds in good shap for $2k-$3k all day long and that'll get you something 600cc or larger and probably even a 144" or so track. I know last year I picked up a 00' ZRT with 1,600 miles on it in very good shape for 2k in the heat of the winter when sleds were bringing premium money.  Come spring, I picked up another for the wife for $700 (99' ZR 600)! A good 4x4 ATV is going to run you atleast $4,000 and without the tracks it won't do you much good during a tough winter, So now your in for 7k minimum with an ATV. Of course the ATV is more utility friendly and can be used for many other purposes. Also you'll need atleast a 600cc ATV if you plan to run tracks.

As far as those guys suggesting a Polaris Ranger or such with tracks and a cab, they do pretty decent in the snow and they're a great utility machine however you better be willing to open you pocket book up to the tune of about $20k. For that money you might as well buy a nice used higher mileage pickup and get a set of mattracks for it!

YarcraftStorm Said:

Hey jack, hows the move treating you? As you can see by my signature pic I'm still running and gunning with your old Yarcraft Storm. I know you like to run nice equipment but a snowmobile will be considerably less expensive that an ATV. You can pick up early 2000 model sleds in good shap for $2k-$3k all day long and that'll get you something 600cc or larger and probably even a 144" or so track. I know last year I picked up a 00' ZRT with 1,600 miles on it in very good shape for 2k in the heat of the winter when sleds were bringing premium money.  Come spring, I picked up another for the wife for $700 (99' ZR 600)! A good 4x4 ATV is going to run you atleast $4,000 and without the tracks it won't do you much good during a tough winter, So now your in for 7k minimum with an ATV. Of course the ATV is more utility friendly and can be used for many other purposes. Also you'll need atleast a 600cc ATV if you plan to run tracks.

As far as those guys suggesting a Polaris Ranger or such with tracks and a cab, they do pretty decent in the snow and they're a great utility machine however you better be willing to open you pocket book up to the tune of about $20k. For that money you might as well buy a nice used higher mileage pickup and get a set of mattracks for it!