Utility snowmobiles: rating and description of the best

First, let's see what "utilitarian snowmobile" means. This term is applicable to a very large number of models. Distinctive features of the technology of this plan is the resistance to active operation, that is, work under serious stresses. Utilitarian snowmobiles will drag a bulky sled and get into any frost. Owners of such equipment rarely pay attention to the maximum speed, overclocking characteristics, comfort of the car or for the presence of some additional ergonomic accessories.

Regarding the moments of maintainability and reliability, there are very serious requirements here, than to the same ATVs, cars or any other mototechnics, because snow cover, terrible frost or a short daylight can easily turn a small malfunction into a tragedy with human casualties. The footman overcomes deep snow for a day, while the special equipment goes the same way for some half an hour - that's what a utilitarian snowmobile means. The owners of "scrap" are the yegeri, oil workers, reindeer breeders, gas workers, and other people who can not be called amateurs.

Below is a rating of utilitarian snowmobiles, whose participants are a popular and high-quality technique in many respects. All models from the list are united by one main feature - they are the best. In addition, numerous tests (not only polygons) and a large number of awards at thematic exhibitions confirm the right to occupy honorable places in this rating. Also by this list we will answer the question about what utilitarian snowmobile to choose.

Rating of the best "scraps":

1. Yamaha VK540 IV.
2. Arctic Cat Bearcat 2000 XT.
3. "Taiga Varyag 500".

Let's consider each model in more detail.

Yamaha VK540 IV - 575 000 rub.

Yamaha VK540 IV is the best utilitarian snowmobile to date. Looking at the reports on market sales, we can say that the model is kept in the top and is extremely in demand. The reasons for this success are many, and on the first place are the proven performance characteristics in a variety of conditions.

The model is a high-quality and reliable 535-cc two-stroke engine. The system is air-cooled and powered by a Mikuni carburetor. The engine is very easy and the main thing quickly starts in frosts, both from the cable backup and from the usual electric starter.

Snowmobile Features

The 540th model can also be christened as the most reliable utilitarian snowmobile thanks to a thoroughly developed transmission with a reverse and a downshift. You can easily turn around in some narrow place or pull a sledge with a decent load for several hours.

Advantages of the model:

• Simplicity of design, which means good maintainability;
• The engine has high reliability and is unpretentious in operation;
• The widest dealer network on our territory, together with a large number of service centers;
• Ergonomic long-travel suspension.

The drawback of the series is too poor equipment: the absence of many important sensors, such as the tachometer and the temperature of the cylinders, while this is equipped with competing utilitarian snowmobiles.

Reviews about the model entirely in a positive way. The hunters and fishermen are particularly warm about the Yamaha technique. They appreciated the simplicity and reliability of the design, as well as the availability of spare parts. There were no critical remarks from the owners.

Arctic Cat Bearcat 2000 XT - 795 000 rub.

Utilitarian snowmobiles Arctic Cat even in the basic configuration are equipped, as they say, under the string. Take the same engine: the air-cooled unit with a volume of 565 cubes has two Mikuni carburetors, with 34 mm diffusers. Due to this the motor has not only an enviable draft, but also excludes all kinds of "chaos" at high revs.

In addition, the model is equipped with a large cargo area at the rear of the machine, which can be further enlarged by dismantling the passenger seat. Even if this is not enough, it is always possible to attach a sled - everything you need (a hitch) is already available in the basic configuration.

Distinctive features of the model

It will also be superfluous to note that utilitarian snowmobiles of this series have an enviable volume of a gasoline tank, about 65 liters. Therefore, a long journey will not bring any surprises with a shortage of fuel.

Main advantages:

• Convenient and intuitive operation;
• Elegant basic equipment;
• Suspension on the long stroke;
• Roomy platform.

Disadvantages of the model:

• The design is too complicated for this kind of equipment (difficult repair in road conditions);
• high price.

The owners leave only positive reviews for the 2000 series. Literally all the hunters and lovers of climbing far away admire the capacity of the tank and the duration of the trips. Also, users note the reliability of the design, despite the difficulties of repair "on the knee."

"Taiga Varyag 500" - 280 000 rubles.

Utilitarian snowmobiles of Rybinsk plant remain the most inexpensive technique of such a plan. The engine "Taiga" has a two-cycle unit model RMZ-500 (500 cubes) and is equipped with a carburetor "Mikuni".

The car does not have enviable capacities, as the previous respondents, only 43 liters. S., So to ensure proper dynamics engineers had to significantly ease the weight of the entire structure. You end up with a snowmobile at 265 kilograms.

Advantages and disadvantages of the model

And although the weight loss indicators were clearly improved, the car lost the electric starter: engine start - only in manual mode. As for the transmission, the Varyagov was equipped with a classic variator with a mechanical reverse and steps. The design was very simple, and this automatically added a snowmobile reliability.

Pros: Varyag:

• price;
• Foreign components from Mikuni and Ducati Energia (carburetor and ignition);
• Good patency at the expense of a qualitatively arranged 500-millimeter caterpillar.

Disadvantages of the model:

• A suspension on a short course;
• The build quality leaves much to be desired.

Judging by the responses to the model, the domestic consumer chooses "Taiga" primarily because of the relatively low price. Satisfied owners and running characteristics of the snowmobile. But the fly in our cars was and remains the quality of the assembly.