which is better taiga varangian or patrol

Conquering the peaks: 5 snowmobiles worthy of your attention

We are really waiting for it to snow in our southern lands so that we can get out somewhere towards the snowdrifts.
You may have to wait forever, but if you look at the statistics, you won’t have to wait long - most of Russia gets its share of snow regularly, and that’s good. This year we propose to go beyond traditional skis, snowboards and carts with huskies. Why not try a snowmobile? And why not ride it all the time afterwards? This is a cool form of transport. Ideal for Russia or for those who want to inject some adrenaline into their blood.

"Buran Leader"

Of course, we will consider only domestic models. They are more reliable from the point of view of the Russian climate, have been tested, and are respected by professionals. And to begin with, we will take the beast, whose name is “Buran Leader”. This is an affordable snowmobile that is durable and easy to ride. “Leader” is not afraid of deep snow, easily drags a fully loaded sled and can cope with any household task. Cool technical gadgets include the following: automatic chain tensioning on the reverse box; carbide undercuts SHT "Taiga", which improve the controllability of the snowmobile and the strength of its skis; reinforced bumper; high steering wheel with heated grips; LED tail light; enlarged trunk; the presence of useful fastenings (for example, for carabiners).

"Buran Leader" is available in two versions: with a long and short wheelbase. Choose the one that suits your needs.

Repair and service

The snowmobile comes with an instruction manual. It describes in detail the stages and frequency of maintenance of important machine components. You can also look at reviews and read forums. Before each trip, you should check the level of oil, brake fluid and gasoline, the serviceability of the brake system and other elements.

The first full maintenance should be carried out after the first 250-350 km. The next service should be carried out after 1000-1050 km, and after - 3000-3050 km. In order for the car to last longer, it is also necessary to carry out seasonal maintenance, which consists of preserving and re-preserving the vehicle after and before the season.

You can find repair instructions online for the transmission, engine, track, and other parts of your SUV. However, it should be remembered that for this you need to have a special repair kit, which will include all the necessary tools.

Spare parts and consumables can be purchased from an authorized dealer at an affordable cost.

"Taiga Varyag 550"

There is such a class of snowmobiles as WideTrack. The class feature is simple - the track width is 500 mm. In general, this class was introduced specifically for competitions to provide equal chances for racing participants, but if we talk about our snowmobile, it is great not only for racing, but also simply for touring. "Taiga Varyag 550" perfectly proves this in practice. It is perfectly balanced: the overall center of mass coincides with the drive axle.

“Varyag 550” has good traction characteristics, and its price is much cheaper than the flagship model “Taiga Varyag 550 V”. That means you get great power to help you haul heavy loads at a good price. We can also highlight the following technical characteristics: hydropneumatic shock absorber, which ensures a smooth ride; telescopic front suspension; tracks 500 mm wide; two-level seat with removable backrest; heated grips and throttle trigger; hydraulic brake; tow bar

Technical characteristics and adjustment data

Engine RMZ-500 Weight – 37 kg. Dimensions (length x width x height) in cm approximately: 50x50x40.

Number of cylinders – 2 Cylinder diameter, mm – 72.0 Piston stroke, mm – 61.0 Cylinder volume, cm3 – 496.7 Compression ratio (geometer) – 10 Max engine speed (+- 100) – 6500/6800(2- x carb) Technical characteristics and adjustment data Gap at the joint of the piston rings, mm - 0.2 (new), -1.0 (wear limit) Gap of the piston/ring groove, mm - 0.03 (new), - 0.2 (wear limit) Gap between the piston and cylinder, mm - 0.08 (new), - 0.4 (wear limit) Gap at the end of the connecting rod, mm - 0.2 (new), - 0.7 (wear limit) Axial crankshaft play, mm — 0.3 Max crankshaft journal runout, mm — 0.08 Generator power, W — 120 (RZP) / 200 (Ducati) Ignition — BSZ (thyristor) Spark plug — NGK BR9ES Spark plug gap, mm — 0 .45 Ignition synchronization, mm — 1.66 Sensor coil, Ohm — 3.5–4.5 Charging coil, Ohm — 550-660 Lighting coil, Ohm — 0.12-0.15 High/voltage transformer, Ohm — 0.5-0.6 (primary), - 4-5 kOhm (secondary) Carburetor - Mikuni - VM-32 (1 carbure) / 2x VM-34 (2 carbure) Main fuel. jet (GTZ) – 250 (VM32) / 210 (VM34) Sprayer – 159 0-0 Jet cold. stroke - 25 Symbol. needle - clamp position - 6DH8-4 Float position adjustment - -1mm - 23.9 Mixture quality adjustment screw -1/16 rpm - 1.5 Cold speed. stroke, rpm - 1600-1750 Gasoline type/octane number - AI-92 Oil/fuel mixture - 1:40 Oil injection system - E11 Fan belt deflection at a force of 5 kg - 8-9mm

Spark plugs for snowmen “Taiga” with Russian ignition NGK 9ES for snowmen with “Ducati” NGK BR9ES also DENSO W27ESRU If you want not to spend money on CVT belts multiple times, buy branded BRP, they have no competitors in terms of quality yet.

Place for starter

Increasing ground clearance

Spacers to increase ground clearance

Increased ground clearance on Taiga Varyag 500

Tayga Patrul 800 SWT

An excellent snowmobile for traveling comfortably together in deep snow, and even loaded with a 500-kilogram trailer. Perhaps one of the most practical snowmobiles. Separately, you can highlight the passenger and driver's seats - the designers thought through their ergonomics in detail, in addition making the steering column higher. The basic configuration includes a two-level seat with a removable backrest and heated handles. The V-shaped four-stroke engine with a volume of 800 cm3 produces 60 horsepower, and this with a tank volume of 55 liters, which is enough for 250 kilometers.

This snowmobile has gone through a huge path of modernization: the suspension has been strengthened and retuned (now riding a snowmobile is much softer and more comfortable); strengthened front telescopic suspension; there is a heating of the coolant, which allows you to start the engine even at extremely low temperatures; The battery capacity has been increased (up to 45 Ah), etc.

In general, if you want decent equipment that can withstand a snow storm and transport you and your passenger through huge layers of snow, then take the Tayga Patrul 800 SWT snowmobile. You can't go wrong.

Appearance

The design has a masculine character - it has quite aggressive sporty details, and is presented in strict black or bright red. A fairly high windshield is installed in front, although it is quite narrow, unable to protect from snow during side gusts of wind.

The instrument panel is minimalistic. It consists of an analogue (pointer) speed sensor and a fuel sensor, warning lamps - everything is assembled in a single housing. All lights and control lights are made using LEDs.

The body is made of impact-resistant ABS plastic, which has proven itself well in test drives. The seat is double (for the driver and one adult passenger), quite soft, but not “sagging”. The back of the snowmobile has a backrest and small side rails that the passenger can hold on to while riding.

"Buran AE"

And finally, the third “Buran” in our selection. We’ll tell you right away how it differs from others. Firstly, the letter "A" means that you are looking at a model with a short platform. But the letter “E” indicates that the snowmobile has an electric starter. In fact, “Buran AE” is a modernization of the classic snowmobile model “Buran A”. The appearance has undergone changes, because the design does not stand still. The mounting pattern has changed, and the hood (under which there are 34 horsepower) now folds back, which makes working with components and assemblies much easier.

Single

If we talk about the manufacturer’s model range, we cannot fail to mention the popular single-seat models. They are not part of the Taiga line, but are no less popular among lovers of outdoor activities and riding in the fresh frosty air.

TIKSY 250

Tiksi 250 is equipped with a V-belt variator with electronic reverse and a single forward gear. It has a single wishbone front suspension and a disc brake. Despite its relatively small dimensions (it weighs 100 kg less than the Taiga), it can pull a load weighing up to 150 kg.

This snowbike is maneuverable and rides confidently in deep and loose snow. The role of the main driving element is performed by the two-stroke power unit RMZ-250. The rated power of the machine is 20 hp. At the same time, the snowmobile is capable of reaching speeds of up to 60 km/h. The model is economical - average fuel consumption per 100 km is about 15-17 liters.

"Rybinka"

This “snow bike” can rightfully be called the most amazing vehicle that has ever rolled off the assembly line of the Rybinsk Machine-Building Plant. The compact car is both a tractor and a transformer.

The main advantages of "TTX Rybinka":

capable of towing a loaded trailer weighing up to 150 kg (full weight - 110 kg);
convenient to transport - disassembles into 7 parts;
4t engine with a separate lubrication system and a cubic capacity of 0.211 l;
spacious fuel tank;
has two trunks;
economical - 10 liters per 100 km.

The engine has a power of 7 horsepower, air cooling. The device can accelerate to 45 km/h.

Popular opinion

You have decided to purchase a Taiga snowmobile. And you, like many future users of snowmobiles, want to learn about them from the owners themselves, i.e., as they say, “first-hand.” But many sellers of snowmobile equipment only sell it and do not use it themselves.

We decided to take and publish reviews from snowmobile forums, we apologize in advance to the moderators.

Vocabulary and spelling are completely preserved.

And if you carefully re-read what is written below, and this was written precisely by the owners, then nowhere will you find the phrases: “Don’t buy Buran or Taiga” and “don’t buy Yamaha.” Everyone makes their own conclusions about whether to buy or not to buy, based on their practical tasks and the conditions for using the snowmobile. Some may have the task of “getting you from point A to point B”, others may have the task of getting further into the taiga for a few days with friends and returning back with loot, while others may have the task of climbing the mountains only on a mountain snowmobile, because... You can’t do this to a friend, etc.

Based on materials from the forum talk.gans.ru

It drags two people through loose snow, consumption is 20 liters per 75 km (approximately).

The risk of returning on skis (but so far God has been merciful).

Taiga, compared to Buran, is a storehouse of shortcomings. If you want, I can list:

Here is an approximate list of shortcomings that makes the operation of Taiga problematic in the conditions of southern Yakutia. Buran is capable of transporting its owner even on one right cylinder, and on one track it is still capable of moving.

I called a friend and asked him to send a brief chronology of the operation of his Taiga ST-500 D5 configuration. I quote his letter:

Sincerely, your friend Volodya.

I'm asking for advice. Which Taiga is better to choose for hunting? I myself am inclined towards the Patrol model with a 60 cm gooseneck, but there is also a new model Taga Patrol 550 SWT. Which configuration will be more reliable?

She's worth other people's money, so for now we're talking about Taiga.

Thank you! We'll keep thinking. I would also really like to hear the opinions of users and compare Buran ADE with Taiga in terms of reliability?

There can be two ambushes:

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Self-assembly

A snowmobile is an excellent option for active winter recreation. But their prices are rising rapidly. If you are deprived of ingenuity and engineering abilities, then it will not be difficult for you to make your own snowmobile. Before you start drawing up drawings, think carefully about what you would construct your equipment from.

The main part of your car is the engine. The best option would be a walk-behind tractor. Why him? First, in the winter, and this rather powerful engine that sits idle in your barn. And when spring comes and the snow melts, he can safely remove the walk-behind tractor and continue to use it for its main purposes. Assembly Needs: Pipe bender, welding, additional parts purchased at the store.

So, let's start assembling. Our device will consist of two main parts: the driven part and the driving part. The driven part is the steering wheel and shock absorbers. Drive frame, drive, power frame. Now we need to determine which parts we will make ourselves and which ones we will buy in the store. You can make the frame yourself from a metal pipe and shape it using a pipe bender. All parts are attached to the frame using a welding machine.

And to the finished frame, we weld a bracket for the engine, steering wheel, skis and seat. Our snowmobile will be tracked, which will allow our vehicle to have strong grip on the road and high maneuverability. We will also make the caterpillar ourselves, having imagination, water pipes and a conveyor belt.

More detailed information in this video:

Which snowmobile to choose. (taiga)

Sergey Anufriev

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mityai

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TUYUK

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Sergey Anufriev

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What to look for when buying used taiga?

Hi all. As in that joke, I “finally found the place and time” to buy a snowmobile. It will probably be the taiga, although I’m still looking towards lynx, but for some reason they aren’t really on sale.

What to look for? Well, in general, advice on the topic..

Oleg2013

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Re: What to look for when buying used? taiga?

I won’t buy a new one, I’m essentially buying it as a toy, I’m not ready to shell out more than two hundred for it. I'm aiming for around a hundred or so for a used one. Taiga 500 from the early 200s, by the way, where else can you watch them besides Avito and Auto.ru?

I smoke the forum, of course, but the topic is about buying used. I haven't found it yet.

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Re: What to look for when buying used? taiga?

I smoke the forum, of course, but the topic is about buying used. I haven't found it yet.

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I smoke the forum, of course, but the topic is about buying used. I haven't found it yet.

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tatarin72

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I was looking for a used Varangian, today they offered an attack (the first one + sledges, glass, trunk) from 2008 for 190. I rode Burashka all the time, tell me + and - attacks from the Varangian (I rode on a friend’s Varangian for a day, I liked it) and it’s worth taking or No

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Re: Varangian or attack

a lot of snow, you can attack! little snow, better than the Varangian

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Choosing a used snowmobile

“Taiga” was to become a licensed product of a joint venture with the Canadian corporation BRP, the world’s largest manufacturer of snowmobiles. In March 1998, a protocol of intent was signed, and production had already been prepared in the city on the Volga, all that remained was to put signatures on the final document and receive technology and equipment from the Canadians, but... The crisis of August 1998 scared off the partners. Therefore, it is no coincidence that the design of the Taiga repeats the successful Canadian model Ski-Doo Scandic.

Do I need a license and registration for a snowmobile?

Without conditional rights are needed. Snowmobiles are classified as special equipment. To obtain the right to drive this type of transport (as well as an ATV), you need a category A driver's license. This category includes: off-road motor vehicles. This category can be obtained from the age of 16.

The fee for the license is 500 rubles. Snowmobiles must undergo mandatory registration within ten days at Gostekhnadzor, otherwise you will face a fine of 1,000 to 10,000 rubles. The cost of insurance is 23,500. This equipment can only be stopped by Gostekhnadzor employees, but not by traffic police inspectors.

But MTPL insurance is not needed. New snowmobiles that are less than a year old do not need to undergo technical inspection. And the technical inspection was completed by Gostekhnadzor without inspection. But for owners of equipment that is more than a year old, a technical inspection is required once a year. The cost of insurance is 400 rubles. Picture!

Which snowmobile to choose. (taiga)

NIKOLKA

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Taiga leader or Buran?

Hello. Please tell me, I decided to buy a snowmobile, I don’t have enough money for a foreign car. Which of ours is better for fishing, Buran or Taiga leader?