Max speed with tracks

[delty]

Hello, according to your experience, what is the maximum speed that I can expect from an HDI 750 with 20" Tracks on a road covered with light snow.

Thanks

[Obsessed]

Depends a lot on what type of track you have, and what tire you are using.. Also, if it is a new 2012 HDI it will also depend on what gear transmission you have chosen...

With more info we could give you a pretty good guess...

Tim

[delty]

I have the std tire 25" on a 2011 HDI 750, My tracks are the RSB 20" Rubber.
On wheels I can speed up to 20 MPH but with the tracks can't do more than 14 MPh.
Is it OK or something need to be adjusted.

[mudbug3]

delty

What gear transmission came in your 2011 HDI ?

[Obsessed]

I have the std tire 25" on a 2011 HDI 750, My tracks are the RSB 20" Rubber.
On wheels I can speed up to 20 MPH but with the tracks can't do more than 14 MPh.
Is it OK or something need to be adjusted.

Not to worry...everything is working correct...even with 18" factory rubber tracks your top speed would only be about 16 mph. Your unique 20" track is slightly heavier yet and the machine needs to work even harder to turn them. With the binding that is caused by rubber tracks and the increased rolling resistance (especially if they are used in cold dry snow and the surfaces are very clean between the rubber tire and the inside of the rubber track), the motor will have a difficult time ever shifting the clutches completly out to high gear on a normal flat surface...kinda like a machine trying to go up hill all the time....

to minimize damage caused buy this drive train binding or what is commonly refered to as "chain windup" it is important to have your tires correctly sized and positioned to keep the stress off of your chain tensioners...a quick easy way to test this is to drive the machine straight forward for about 30 feet and then shut it off and pull your floor pans...if it is set up correctly, each of the chain loops from the transmission back will be tighter on the top of the loop than on the bottom where it passes over the self adjusting chain tensioner... also by noticing how tight the top of the chain loop is this will give you an idea of the kind of stress that is being applied to the drive train when running rubber tracks...again, this is normal, and when driving forward this will help minimize the damage to your machine...when running in reverse however you change the direction of the load and you get an idea of the amount of stress you are now applying to your chain adjusters...i would not recommend running in reverse any farther than you have to and always be moving forward if you are attempting to pull or tow somthing....

hope this helps you

[delty]

My transmission is an Admiral, with high and Low Gear which is standard on the HDI I think.

[delty]

Thanks Obsesses for the Informations, I will check my chains for wimpup.
As this is my first Argo, I have a lot to learn, and I think this forum is the right place.

[Obsessed]

Thanks Obsesses for the Informations, I will check my chains for wimpup.
As this is my first Argo, I have a lot to learn, and I think this forum is the right place.

your welcome...you are surrounded by friends here.

Wow! Your first Argo! Way to hit a home run! Anything you need to learn, there are dozens of people here to help.

Awesome machine and set-up. Enjoy!

P.S. Post pictures or video if you get a chance...most of us live vicariously through other's adventures. lol

Tim

[delty]

Later this winter I will try to post a picture from a scenic view in the mountains.

Thanls again

Del