The best tracked all-terrain vehicles for hunting and fishing

In one of the previous articles, we already looked at the 5 cheapest amphibious all-terrain vehicles with ultra-low pressure tires. Let’s continue this topic, but today we’ll look at 5 commercially produced tracked amphibious all-terrain vehicles costing up to 500 thousand rubles. Precisely all-terrain vehicles, not motorized towing vehicles or snowmobiles, although they, if desired, can also be used as all-terrain vehicles. For the most part, these are mini all-terrain vehicles with low-power Chinese engines, mainly Lifan. So, let's begin.

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"Hunter"

In a huge country there are places where you can find impassable places, but not for modern people. You won’t be scared by the taiga, snow or swamps, because there is such equipment as the Okhotets tracked all-terrain vehicle , the most popular type of special equipment for those who like to experience the thrill. This vehicle is chosen primarily for its excellent cross-country ability, the presence of an all-wheel drive system, efficiency and simplicity. There are about 4 model options, but the best tracked all-terrain vehicle from Russia has the same design, only the engine and colors change.

When choosing a unit for fishing or hunting, we can consider it an ideal option, because the tracked all-terrain vehicle hunter calmly overcomes small rivers and swamps; it does not need a road to travel further. All the wheels propel and the tracks move at the same time, which gives you confidence off-road. As an engine, all-terrain vehicles of good quality received a Chinese power unit from the Lifan company. The manufacturer is known in Russia and is therefore in demand. The cost for the “Hunter” in the basic configuration can start from 220,000 rubles.

Power: 13-24 hp
Speed: 30 km/h
Load capacity: 500 kg.
Track width: 40 cm
Track: 1600 mm
Clearance: up to 31 cm
Tank: 6.5 l.
Weight: 380 kg.

Blizzard

The Metelitsa SUV is a standard tracked all-terrain vehicle. Its main difference from the previous model is that when driving the car, only the main gear and steering are involved. This all-terrain vehicle is able to overcome any snow cover and water obstacles thanks to the wide track profile, which puts virtually no pressure on the surface of the earth or soil.

In addition, a tracked all-terrain vehicle can be used as a means of transportation. Oil and gas production companies inspect oil and gas pipelines using this all-terrain vehicle. It is also difficult to imagine rescue and geological exploration work without Metelitsa.

Speaking about domestic all-terrain vehicles, I would like to note that these vehicles include engines with a power of 30 or 24 horsepower. The cars are equipped with a four-speed gearbox. The SUV can accommodate up to 5 people along with the necessary equipment if the drive is overland and on a flat surface. It is very convenient to drive such a vehicle even on a small area of the roadway, since the mini-all-terrain vehicle turns freely even with insufficient surface area. When maneuvering, the difference in rotation of both tracks is taken into account, which allows the car to make a U-turn on the spot.

Bumps and ditches will not disturb passengers thanks to the guide wheels with spring suspension. It is worth noting the fact that at a speed of 5 kilometers per hour, the all-terrain vehicle is able to overcome descents and steep ascents. Of course, mini-all-terrain vehicles have quite a few advantages, but we shouldn’t keep silent about the disadvantages. The excellent technical characteristics hide the not very attractive interior dashboard and equipment of the car.

Tinger Scout

Only the best all-terrain vehicles for hunting and fishing can replace 5 types of equipment at once, such as a tractor, snowmobile, swamp vehicle, quad and amphibian. Today, Tinger Scout has been heard all over the world; it is an excellent technique for the money, with powerful performance. A reliable engine of our own production, with it you can easily overcome absolutely any difficult obstacles on roads, swamps and mud. It is reliable and economical at the same time. The company has taken care of comfort, the seats look comfortable and it is easier for the rider to maintain control over the controls.

The best tracked all-terrain vehicle Tinger Scout has a reliable body that is not afraid of scratches, and during trips in the forest there are usually a lot of them. The steel frame is made at Severstal, which is much stronger than conventional material. The reinforced tracks are made of durable rubber and supplemented with rigid lugs 2.5 cm long. The cost of such a unit can reach 580 thousand rubles, depending on the configuration.

Power: 22 hp
Speed: 35 km/h
Load capacity: 300 kg.
Track width: 48 cm
Track: 1340 mm
Clearance: 30 cm
Tank: 28 l.
Weight: 580 kg.

Caiman Expert

Undoubtedly, it can be called the best tracked all-terrain vehicle to date, because it has been in development for almost 2 years. All elements, parts and components are made of wear-resistant steel. The unit is stable on water, thanks to the sealed body, it can pass through waters, of course, not the deepest ones. The design is simple, so some owners will be able to repair it themselves, without a trip to a car repair shop. Which tracked all-terrain vehicle is better with a roof, it's the Cayman, it can really claim first place. In addition, it has comfortable seats for four at once. Therefore, looking at a unit for hunting with a group is also a great option.

Power: 18.5 hp
Speed: 40 km/h
Load capacity: 350 kg.
Track width: 36.5 cm
Track: 1700 mm
Ground clearance: 35 cm
Weight: 550 kg.

Amphibious all-terrain vehicles max (max), ridea, huntsman, elise, whale, mirage, etc.

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Pelec Mini 3

If you start asking questions about what are the best all-terrain vehicles for hunting and fishing at the moment, you involuntarily remember about this swamp vehicle on caterpillars. Despite its rather compact body size, it is quite powerful and is capable of making its way even through frozen swamps, not only manufacturers claim this. The 30 horsepower engine is ready to deliver fishermen to the most inaccessible places. The monster is a bit expensive, more than half a million, but it deserves the money.

Power: 30 hp
Speed: 35 km/h
Load capacity: 400 kg.
Track width: 38 cm
Clearance: 30 cm
Tank: 40 l.
Weight: 650 kg.

All-terrain vehicle Pelets

Perhaps the most popular snow and swamp-going vehicle is Pelets.
It is often used in wetlands, snowy roads, or in areas where rivers are flooded. The car easily overcomes high banks, holes and steep slopes, sparse forests and rough terrain. The body design allows you to work even in water for a long period. The amphibian has a gasoline engine, a centrifugal clutch and hydraulic disc brakes. The driver and passengers will be able to accommodate themselves and take with them everything they need for recreation and fishing. Of course, the all-terrain vehicle will be loaded, so its speed will only be about two kilometers per hour. It is worth noting that the engine holds 17 liters. This is a very good result for this type of car.

PatrolTrack

Recognized by many as the best tracked all-terrain vehicle of 2021, which is suitable for any season and can freely walk through virgin snow or even a swamp. Just looking at the unit, it becomes clear from the outside that this is a real hybrid of an ATV and a tracked vehicle. While driving a vehicle, it becomes possible to overcome a ford with a depth of up to 70 centimeters. But most of all they love transport for its speed characteristics, all 60 km/h on the road and up to 30 km/h in snow with a depth of 30 cm.

Power: 55 hp
Speed: 60 km/h
Load capacity: 360 kg.
Track: 1190 mm
Tank: 38 l.
Weight: 590 kg.

Tank for two: test drive of the Pelets-Mini II all-terrain vehicle

It is for these reasons that designers around the world have long agreed that the best transmission option for light off-road vehicles (meaning snowmobiles and ATVs) is a CVT, which ensures continuous transmission of torque. But in the case of utilitarian models, which will have to work in very difficult conditions, carry loads and haul trailers, the range of gear changes may be too small, so their transmission is supplemented with a gearbox with a reduction gear.

The designers of Pelets went further. They used a V-belt variator, with which they mated a standard four or five-speed gearbox. The overall gear ratio of such a tandem can change by 16 times! At the same time, you do not have to constantly move the gearshift lever while driving: the variator copes well with both the clutch function (or, as it is commonly called in relation to armored vehicles and other tracked vehicles, the main clutch), and with changing the gear ratio when driving in fairly stable conditions .

As my experience has shown, simply in virgin snow and when overcoming not too extreme terrain, it is best to select second gear. The speed ranges from 0 to 35 km per hour. To tow a trailer or sled with a load (and “Pelets Mini 2” can easily tow a load of up to half a ton) - turn on the first one. Well, for a quick drive along the road, the third or fourth is suitable. Naturally, you will have to switch to move backwards, although the tracked vehicle may well use the Kazakh principle. Do you know this one? Well, have you heard the joke about the fact that Kazakhs don’t know the word “backward”, but only “alga!”, that is, “forward”? And if they need to move in the opposite direction, they turn around and say “Alga!” So you can do this: after all, like any tracked vehicle, the Pelets is capable of turning around in one place. The main thing is not to overdo it with gas, so as not to tear off the track.

Chassis

And finally, a few words about the tracked engine itself. It must be said that in fact the caterpillar is a very complex and technologically advanced unit, especially if it consists of individual tracks connected in a chain. A rubber-metal track, of course, is much lighter and simpler than a multi-link track, and their reliability today has been brought to very high levels. Decades of technological development separate Kegress's first rubber bands from the tracks of modern snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles.

Track belts for all-terrain vehicles "Pelets" are cast at a specialized enterprise using tooling manufactured by. The designers used a layout scheme in which the drive wheel is located in front and the tension idler is located in the rear. It would seem that since the engine of the car is located in the rear part of the body, then it would be logical to place the drive wheel there too. But no, the rear position of the drive wheel leads to the fact that the upper branch of the caterpillar tends to sag, which, in turn, increases the likelihood of “taking off your shoes” at the most inopportune moment.