Product Review - Snowmobiles

There are a lot of different lines of snowmobiles out there, but for the Acreage owner we chose the Utility-style. These are the most functional for many of the various chores acreage owners perform around their properties, and we know the chores can’t be overlooked just because there’s snow on the ground.

Artic Cat Bearcat 570XT

As you may have guessed just from the name, the people at Arctic Cat know and enjoy playing in the snow and using sleds to get where they need to go. These sleds are designed to ride smooth with rear suspension featuring FasTrack slide-action, adjustable torsion springs, fiberglass overload springs, hydraulic twin tube front-arm shock, two-inch diameter rear-arm shock, and Torque Sensing Link rear arm. The Bearcat 570 also contains a two-stroke engine with 565 cc displacement and twin cylinders with a push-button engine reverse, 10.8-gallon fuel capacity, and axial master cylinder hydraulic brakes just to name a few.

These striking blue snowmobiles also feature electric start, high-height windshield, digital/analog gauges, clock, low oil light, hand & thumb warmers, a detachable passenger seat, and tunnel rails. Optional features include front sport bumper, touring bumper, mirrors, storage bags, and extreme high windshield, and a hitch for pulling cargo.

Arctic Cat Inc.

601 Brooks Avenue South

Thief River Falls, MN 56701

(218) 681-8558

www.arcticcat.com



Polaris 600 IQ Widetrak

Polaris Widetrak snowmobiles are ‘purpose-built to tow, haul and get you where the work needs to get done.’ As the name implies there’s an extra wide track (20” of flotation), Hi-Low transmission, cargo racks, a liquid-cooled engine, 2-cylinder 599 displacement, and hydraulic disc brakes along with digital ignition.

Some of the other feature you’ll find on these sleds include an adjustable backrest designed to support you while you’re working or playing hard, easy conversion from two-person to solo riding with removable passenger handholds, a heated glovebox within easy reach of the handlebars for storing extra gloves or goggles, under-seat storage for tools or other supplies, a cargo rack and work light to help you get the job done or get back to the cabin after a day on the snow and ice.

Polaris Industries

2100 Highway 55

Hamel, MN 55340-9100

(763) 542-0500

www.polarisindustries.com

 

Ski-Doo Tundra LT

The Ski-Doo Tundra LT is designed to take you wherever you want to go whether you’re working or playing, taking full advantage of a light yet strong REV-XU frame. The sled’s telescopic front suspension and an articulated 154 in. track to easily float through deep powder, providing you with good traction both on and off the trail.

Just some of the additional features you’ll find on the Ski-Doo Tundra LT snowmobile include an aluminum rack with 50 pounds of cargo capacity, a longer seat complete with a grab strap for carrying a passenger, analogue gauges with display, a sport utility rear suspension, a strong yet light aluminum frame with ergonomically-advanced platform design designed to help reduce rider fatigue, a durable aluminum cab bumper, and a EFI 4-stroke ACE 600 engine designed for up to 29 mpg and extremely low maintenance. The new Pilot DS Skis are designed to significantly improve ‘sidehilling bite’ thanks to flat outer edges and a narrow, thin and stiff ski and the windshield boasts a new design for better protection from the elements.

Bombardier Recreational Products

10101 Science Drive

Sturtevant, WI

(262) 884-5000

http://en-us.ski-doo.com

 

Yamaha RS Viking Professional

The Yamaha RS Viking Professional’s carbureted classic engine’s mid-performance three-cylinder engine is designed to not only be durable and dependable but ‘silky smooth and very trail-friendly’ whether your path leads to work or play. Meanwhile the 20 x 156 x 1.25-inch Camoplast® Rip Saw™ track is engineered to be lightweight yet durable and the RS Viking Professional’s extra large track is designed to give it excellent flotation in fresh snow.

Some other features you’ll find on the Yamaha RS Viking Professional include dual-range Hi/Lo and reverse transmission, lightweight forged pistons, and second-generation front suspension (featuring short spindles and long, curved A-arms designed for excellent cornering stability and consistent turning effort throughout its travel stroke). It also sports traditional handlebars with a center grab strap for maneuvering through fresh snow or tight spaces,wide plastic skis for stability, a ProAction Plus® rear suspension with an articulated tail section for over-snow performance even while in reverse, under-seat storage with an integrated tool kit, tow hitch mount for sled towing, an extra tall windshield, and digitally-controlled hand and thumb warmers, all in a signature black, white and silver graphics package. 

Yamaha Motor Corporation 

6555 Katella Avenue

Cypress, CA 90630

(800) 962-7926

www.yamaha-motor.com