I don't have any experience with converting an ATV from tires to tracks. Does anyone?
Considering the cost of ATVs, I was thinking that this conversion could provide a huge bonus to mud/swamp/snow performance, but was unsure of the potential drawbacks.
https://camso.co/en/products-solutions/atv-utv
None you improvise, one (or more) is luxury.
Wayne. Hunting buddy of mine who is a farmer and no stranger to all manner of outdoor equipment and is not afraid of tackling repairs tried it on his ATV and took them off. To much wear and tear and drama.
They are not exactly cheap either. So he went back to atv, and sled. A dedicated tool for each task has always worked for me.
If you want swamp atv, then your into serious money. Big lift kits, tires, radiator mounted up on top of front rack, snorkel.... pimped out may run you thirty K
On topic of atv and getting stuck.. in addition to the front winch, I carry a portable one for the rear or as back up to the front one. Go into a swamp...and you will likely need to haul yourself out backwards. Going forward is usually only going to get worse. Other thing I carry is a boat anchor! Work great for swamp / no trees available, in sand, farm fields...
good hundred feet of extra rope and shackles
Also have winch in a bag .... for truck
Thanks Clarence,
One advantage is that the track pressure is something like 1/8 to 1/10th that of a wheel. Improved floatation. I've seen these demonstrated in swamp (not deep water) and I've been impressed. It seems that mud, swamp and deep snow are no problem whatsoever.
I looked at these a few years back, but the technology hadn't advanced very far. There were problems with losing tracks etc. I understand that Camso has improved them to the point of being bulletproof. I was interested in knowing more. Thanks for the feedback.
None you improvise, one (or more) is luxury.
Thanks Clarence,
One advantage is that the track pressure is something like 1/8 to 1/10th that of a wheel. Improved floatation. I've seen these demonstrated in swamp (not deep water) and I've been impressed. It seems that mud, swamp and deep snow are no problem whatsoever.
I looked at these a few years back, but the technology hadn't advanced very far. There were problems with losing tracks etc. I understand that Camso has improved them to the point of being bulletproof. I was interested in knowing more. Thanks for the feedback.
Wayne, most welcome. The other considerations are fuel consumption, parts and maneuverability. More contact means greater effort/ more fuel.
You can scavenge from another atv when yours breaks down, but not with this rig.
I love how I can work my way through bush on my regular atv. And the other thing is speed!
Cheers