snow driving experts

[snappy]

Thanks for the in-sight, But that brings up another question? Who uses there machine for work (other than plowing snow). Maybe I would expecting to much from the max and other options should be considered. Your right about the price, you could probably find a used with RI tracks, for about the price of a new set.

[Mike]

Hawk, I now have that Scat song stuck in my head! That was an entertaining video though. By the way Philip was saying you need the track equipment that R.I. supplies (instead of RI supply). RI is Recreative Industries, the manufacturer of Max 6x6's.

[Hawk]

Thanks for the in-sight, But that brings up another question? Who uses there machine for work (other than plowing snow). Maybe I would expecting to much from the max and other options should be considered. Your right about the price, you could probably find a used with RI tracks, for about the price of a new set.

I haul a trailer with mine from time to time.

[Hawk]

Hawk, I now have that Scat song stuck in my head! That was an entertaining video though. By the way Philip was saying you need the track equipment that R.I. supplies (instead of RI supply). RI is Recreative Industries, the manufacturer of Max 6x6's.

I heard this song at a conference where I won a national award in 2005 and it is stuck in my head since then. I have the whole song if you are interested.

[philipatmaxfour]

Plastic tracks?

What about the plastic tracks like tru trax, have max owners ran them without reinforcing the axles? I know they would still stress, but less than the rubber tracks.

Hi Roger, Yes I know guys who plow with tracks on a regular Max iv . RI do not recommend it and I don.t have any track exoerience, so I don't know.Can other people help us out here?

[Hawk]

More fun...

[Moike]

Tracks

I have purchased factory tracks. I have had nothing but trouble with mine and cannot figure why both front tires keep breaking beads, thus throwing tracks. Although I am very frustrated, There is no vehicle that will come close to you with tracks. When they work, my friends with the quads simply have to avoid following me. I am in eastern Canada and we do get some winter here. I would not use a track without a cleat of some kind for winter use, the ones I bought from the Max dealer are rubber and on slippery surfaces render the vehicle useless. In muddy bogs, power lines, even in the water a quad simply cannot follow you with just the rubber tracks.
I would add to that it is very important to have the proper axle support and extensions. I paid big friggen money for my tracks, and still cannot use them.
I would certainly tell you that once you have the tracks on and reliable, you WILL NOT BE SORRY. Just be sure to do it right, with supports etc as required by the manufacturer.
Have fun!!!!
Moike