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Re: Need a machine in winter what do you advice [Re: snowy] #6458533
02/11/19 10:01 PM
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that would likely work in OH honda.


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Re: Need a machine in winter what do you advice [Re: hdwolfer] #6458548
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Originally Posted by hdwolfer
buy a mule


If I knew how to keep it alive in the winter I would totally buy a mule. There was a Greek horse around here when I was a kid and it managed to feed itself.

Re: Need a machine in winter what do you advice [Re: snowy] #6458564
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Originally Posted by snowy
I'm looking for a outfit that I can get around in hilly, heavy snow area for winter months. Of course I don't want to spend a lot on a machine, will only be using it for a few months each year when the going gets tough.

So, what would you suggest I'm not big on snow machines so that option is out. I was thinking of an old pickup and installing tracks on it, a good side by side etc.. Give your best take and keep in mind cost of the unit.


You can get a darn good pair of snowshoes for less than a couple hundred bucks, they use no fossil fuel, heart healthy, leave no track on the land and with a good compass you can get most any where.

Zim

Re: Need a machine in winter what do you advice [Re: snowy] #6458569
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Snowy a wheeler and put tracks on it best of both worlds go across bare ground in drifty country and deep snow ...use the wheels until you can't,,,, last 2 winters no need for tracks
Side ×side is pretty spendy with track on it.

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Re: Need a machine in winter what do you advice [Re: snowy] #6458574
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Re: Need a machine in winter what do you advice [Re: Zim] #6458583
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Originally Posted by Zim

You can get a darn good pair of snowshoes for less than a couple hundred bucks, they use no fossil fuel, heart healthy, leave no track on the land and with a good compass you can get most any where.

Zim

I snowshoed into a beaver flowage set the other day. I guess I put on about three miles in my travels. I have three different styles of snowshoes with the Ojibwa being my favorite.

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Re: Need a machine in winter what do you advice [Re: snowy] #6458615
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I've owned an Argo for 10 years and no problems. With tracks it's almost unstuckable. Is that a word?

Re: Need a machine in winter what do you advice [Re: snowy] #6458633
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Bet if you took my '88 Enticer longtrack for a rip you'd change your mind! grin

Re: Need a machine in winter what do you advice [Re: Posco] #6458644
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Originally Posted by Posco
Originally Posted by Zim

You can get a darn good pair of snowshoes for less than a couple hundred bucks, they use no fossil fuel, heart healthy, leave no track on the land and with a good compass you can get most any where.

Zim

I snowshoed into a beaver flowage set the other day. I guess I put on about three miles in my travels. I have three different styles of snowshoes with the Ojibwa being my favorite.

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Ya, I did that today also, and had 4.5 miles recorded on the phone. LOL I really do enjoy traveling with snowshoe's but as I get older the snow seems to get deeper and the trips seem to get longer. It is more the packing in, then just the walk and eventually will have to find an easier way to commute in winter months any way.


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Re: Need a machine in winter what do you advice [Re: snowy] #6458662
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Originally Posted by snowy
Ya, I did that today also, and had 4.5 miles recorded on the phone. LOL I really do enjoy traveling with snowshoe's but as I get older the snow seems to get deeper and the trips seem to get longer. It is more the packing in, then just the walk and eventually will have to find an easier way to commute in winter months any way.


I'm fifty-nine and don't get around like I used to. Bitter about it, too! Let us know when you make a decision on your ride.

Re: Need a machine in winter what do you advice [Re: snowy] #6458736
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That guy from Idaho? Used a Toyota with almost flat tires to run mountain roads with snow

Re: Need a machine in winter what do you advice [Re: snowy] #6458738
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The nice thing about snowshoes is after a few trips you can walk the hardpacked trail then like a sidewalk!


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Re: Need a machine in winter what do you advice [Re: snowy] #6458741
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Polaris ranger 1000 is the best overall. Can use it for everything year round

Re: Need a machine in winter what do you advice [Re: snowy] #6458745
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200+ horsepower? You can check traps awfully fast

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Re: Need a machine in winter what do you advice [Re: snowy] #6458747
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Ohh come on.. I use to ride my 4wheel drive Polaris in snow up to the headlights. Snowmobiles is useless for the times where there is no snow, or you have to travel down a road.


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Re: Need a machine in winter what do you advice [Re: snowy] #6458779
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5k+ for side by side tracks. Add the side by side and 20K invested but can use year round. Argo with tracks & cab 25 to 40K. Mattracks for a pickup are well over 5K. A good snowmachine can be bought new for under 10K and can use it for many years. You're not going far with any vehicle on wheels in 18-36 + inches of snow.

Re: Need a machine in winter what do you advice [Re: snowy] #6458785
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why are you ruling out a snowmobile ?

Re: Need a machine in winter what do you advice [Re: danny clifton] #6458788
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Re: Need a machine in winter what do you advice [Re: snowy] #6458790
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I beaver trapped a section of a large farm in December and got to ride and drive this brand new bad boy that the farmer owned, he has two. He said there is a lot of maintenance problems with the tracks, bearings etc.- great in snow but he preferred wheels on all other terrain.
My side-by-side went through everything we did with the Kubota (no snow at the time)- but the heated cab felt good and it was fun! if you watch Trapping Inc on Amazon Prime- looks like that Argo would be hard to beat.

Re: Need a machine in winter what do you advice [Re: snowy] #6458805
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One of these might work

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