2022 Outlander Max 6x6

[jjeff]

Oh man, I can only imagine the headaches to get that out of the woods that vehicle weighs over a 1/2 ton I believe, you look into making or buying a freight toboggan? Basically you'd still need to get the 6x6 on it to tow it though, however much less resistance towing on the toboggan vs pods on the snow in my opinion and limited experience.

 

[jjeff]

It might but when it fails, these tracked machines are god awful to get back in so I'm looking at "extra" shaft security. The last time it failed, it took me a week to find someone with a machine that could tow it in. I should add we are looking for another tow machine so as to have a back up. Once you have two, then they never breakdown again.

Ski Doo skandic wide track or comparable wide track snowmobile with a 4 stroke?

 

[plastikosmd]

Could u take it out of 4x4 (4x6) and put a snowboard under each front pod to get it back?

Pods are too much for that small spline shaft.
Turning under power must be brutal on that drivetrain

I will go back to pics, I thought I had a rework idea

 

[ArlyA]

Oh man, I can only imagine the headaches to get that out of the woods that vehicle weighs over a 1/2 ton I believe, you look into making or buying a freight toboggan? Basically you'd still need to get the 6x6 on it to tow it though, however much less resistance towing on the toboggan vs pods on the snow in my opinion and limited experience.

Ski Doo skandic wide track or comparable wide track snowmobile with a 4 stroke?

I've operated a SWT 900ace for years and wouldn't get one. There towing capability is very limited comparted to many atv's. Mabye 1/3 what our Outlander can do.

 

[ArlyA]

Could u take it out of 4x4 (4x6) and put a snowboard under each front pod to get it back?

We have much experience getting dead machines out. More than I'd like!!!

 

[airbiscuit]

 

[ArlyA]

We have lead on a "low cost" used Sherpa we'd use as a back up.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

Is there such a thing as a "low cost" Sherpa??? At least one that isn't junk!

SR

 

[ArlyA]

Is there such a thing as a "low cost" Sherpa??? At least one that isn't junk!

SR

You got that right! I buddy or ours has a 10+ year old one that through a rod so he got a new engine for it and never got it installed.

 

[jjeff]

How about a twin track Alpine with a 2 speed gear case and the 503 fanner? might get an old one cheap from a ski hill, cheap lightly rolled a few times. Lol

 

[ArlyA]

How about a twin track Alpine with a 2 speed gear case and the 503 fanner? might get an old one cheap from a ski hill, cheap lightly rolled a few times. Lol

You are joking? Those can't tow squat, hard to find parts and don't like to be steered. Hummmmm what else.

 

[jjeff]

That was why the lol was put in there. However in low gear a alpine or a yute can surprisingly get moving in snow pulling a large load. You are in a different situation than most folks. You need a multipurpose piece of equipment that's somewhat easy to transport, performs well in snow and summer and is extremely durable and somewhat affordable. For what you do Imho. I remember 20 or so yrs ago Arctic cat came out with a plow attachment for its utility line of snowmobiles the bear cat, never seen one with a plow in operation. Anyways really hoping you can get the quirks and possible design flaws worked out of your 6x6 so it does what you need it to do reliably.

 

[ArlyA]

I'm not sure what a "yute" is. The Apline's had such small tracks, they could tow less than a skandic.

 

[plastikosmd]

Bombadier or snocat for rescue

 

[ArlyA]

Bombadier or snocat for rescue

And you must be assisting with the purchase?

 

[plastikosmd]

Wasn’t that atv like 30k?
Friend had an older bomb, s48 something? Was a tank, diesel. Was only 8k (used) I wouldn’t want it for rec use but occasional rescue it would do well. Cats, I never priced but groomers do show up on CL when I’m searching tracked machines. It seems some backup is needed. At least you got snow!

 

[ArlyA]

Wasn’t that atv like 30k?
Friend had an older bomb, s48 something? Was a tank, diesel. Was only 8k (used) I wouldn’t want it for rec use but occasional rescue it would do well. Cats, I never priced but groomers do show up on CL when I’m searching tracked machines. It seems some backup is needed. At least you got snow!

It was but there are parts available for it. We are familiar with Bombies and most all dated snow cats. Good thing is they are simple to fix. Bad thing is you are fixing them and looking for parts 24/7. Here's me at the oldcat jamboree. Some broke while here.....

 

[plastikosmd]

So I exhausted my iPhone battery trying to find you a solution.

Some people reference “Octacruiser” which is or was a heavily customized 6x6 on YouTube. Idk, but I guess he is using it to pull out stuck quads in mud. Maybe there would be some advise there?

I didn’t look at videos but maybe something

 

[jjeff]

I'm not sure what a "yute" is. The Apline's had such small tracks, they could tow less than a skandic.

Lol been hanging out with a friend all he was talking about was living in a yute or yurt. I believe it's an octagonal or round tent type structure. I meant Sherpa. I believe the twin tracks of an alpine have more track on the snow than even a 20" wide swt skandic. But like you said they don't turn and are pretty hard to maneuver not to mention are not light by any stretch. I think a spring tensioned pin type coupler will do wonders when starting out pulling a heavy load in the snow. You also probably have done/know this but breaking/establishing a trail before pulling anything behind me works very well. In my experiences.

 

[ArlyA]

So I exhausted my iPhone battery trying to find you a solution.

Some people reference “Octacruiser” which is or was a heavily customized 6x6 on YouTube. Idk, but I guess he is using it to pull out stuck quads in mud. Maybe there would be some advise there?

I didn’t look at videos but maybe something

Octacruise youtuber did seem to fix his greif with the proppler shaft. I spoke with the dealership about it.