Snowmobile "Polaris": technical characteristics and reviews

Polaris 600 IQ Widetrak is a high-quality snowmobile from an American manufacturer. This model is considered one of the best for many reasons and parameters discussed in this article. The model under consideration is characterized by smooth operation and modern design, as well as proven technical solutions. The equipment was manufactured in the American division of Polaris, which is engaged in finalizing the design and body of snowmobiles of the same brand. The machine entered production in 2010, and is considered one of the most successful Polaris products. This snowmobile features an advanced chassis and a sports powertrain with excellent traction characteristics. Compared to classic utilitarian snowmobiles, a machine called Polaris 600 IQ Widetrak is very technologically advanced, dynamic and powerful. This can be confirmed by the fact that the maximum speed of the 600 IQ can reach 100 km/h.

The American snowmobile received a redesigned design, as it was required to install a new engine. The result is a moderately massive and maneuverable snowmobile with an acceptable weight and technological innovations. In terms of cross-country ability, the 600 IQ Widetrak also showed its best side. The model is ideally suited for difficult climatic conditions. It is very comfortable on long trips. The snowmobile has a comfortable passenger seat, a spacious trunk and an ergonomic dashboard.

In addition, let's pay attention to the new suspension, which is based on double A-arms with a high power-to-weight ratio. Thanks to this, you can freely transport up to two passengers (including the driver), plus another 500 kg of cargo. At the same time, you can move over any terrain. The driver's seat has been improved compared to its predecessors. For example, it is possible to adjust the backrest, and you can also turn on the heated handles of the passenger seat - this function will further increase driving comfort.

Engine characteristics

Best models

• Polaris 800 RMK 155 is a classic mountain all-terrain vehicle with a 154 horsepower engine, which is an unprecedented example of design maximalism.
• The Switchback 800 Assault 144 is a snowmobile designed for driving in deep snow both on the plain and in the mountains. The mode switching system allows you to select the optimal location of the driving mechanisms.
• Trail RMK is one of the most popular models. The average characteristics nevertheless made the car popular and in demand on the snowmobile market.
• Turbo LX is a 2010 snowmobile. The mountain model is distinguished by its endurance and sufficient level of comfort.

Suspension

"Pro" class

• The Indy 800 SP is a performance snowmobile with a lightweight, durable Pro-Ride chassis for easy handling at high speeds. It is characterized by engine efficiency.
• The Rush 800 Pro-R, one of the first Polaris snowmobiles, corners smoothly at speeds above 80 km/h while maintaining a comfortable feel.
• Switchback 800 Pro-R is a model equipped with a 136-inch track and high-performance Walker Evans shock absorbers, which are found on all Pro machines. The 800 features a wide, comfortable seat.
• 600 Dragon FST - the snowmobile has a truly draconian character, super dynamic, although obedient to control. Indispensable in racing and any other sporting competitions.

Specifications

Sports cars

• Polaris IQ 550/600 Shift is a brand of sports snowmobile with a torquey engine that allows you to reach speeds of 100 km/h with stable control.
• The Indy 600 SP is a car with a powerful 600 cc Liberty Cleafire engine. High engine performance is combined with low fuel consumption, thanks to the latter's controlled injection system.
• 600 RR - Race Replica snowmobile, model 2008, provides a fairly comfortable off-road ride. The machine is light, maneuverable, and behaves steadily at any speed.
• The 600 Rush is an innovative sports snowmobile released in 2010. The design includes almost all the latest proprietary developments; the car is distinguished by its aggressive design and high engine response.
• Rush 600 Pro-R is a popular 2011 model with a 125 hp engine. s., needs no introduction. Sports lines are organically combined with a relatively low weight of 212 kilograms.
• The Switchback 600 Adventure is a Polaris 600 SA snowmobile from the 2012 lineup, featuring an extended contour that allows for a 136-inch track. The engine is a two-stroke engine that has proven itself in racing.
• Dragon 600/800 SP is a sports snowmobile, produced in 2009, created on the IQ platform. Available in two versions, with a forced engine and with calmer dynamics.
• 600/800 IQ - 2009 model, features a powerful engine that propels the car right off the bat. Ideal for extreme riding enthusiasts.

Seats

The lineup

Modern Polaris snowmobiles, reviews of which are usually positive, are powerful compact machines that make up the whole family of Polaris Rush models, with high-speed characteristics, easy to control and reliable. The production of snow bikes uses the highest technologies of recent times, technical innovations that allow them to withstand fierce competition in the market. The company is developing successfully, the model range is regularly replenished with exclusive developments. Each new machine is the result of the hard work of the company’s large team.

The Polaris snowmobile has 16 sports modifications, 17 mountain models and 18 touring models. In addition, the company has five utilitarian types for adults and three for children. Each model includes a number of exclusive features, although most components and assemblies are completely or partially unified. This simplifies the assembly line process: when it is necessary to increase the production of a particular model, there is no need to rebuild production. A certain set of parts is common to a certain number of models, and the production line almost never stops.

Appearance

History of creation

If the brothers equipped their first snowmobile with a lawn mower engine, which was low-power and unreliable, then for their next car they purchased a two-cylinder motorcycle engine that developed a thrust of 12 horsepower. This power, according to Edgar's calculations, should have been enough to transport two riders at a speed of 30 miles per hour. The engine was installed on a frame made of thin-walled pipes, which we made ourselves using a primitive welding machine for home work.

It was impossible to create a real classic tracked truck in a garage, so the brothers decided to use drive wheels from a garden tractor, relatively small in diameter, but wide enough so that they would not fall into the snow. The calculation turned out to be correct, and after the tire pressure was reduced and the wheels settled, movement on the virgin snow became optimal - the design started working.

The new snowmobile, named “Polaris,” was already more maneuverable, and it literally “hit it right off the bat”: the torquey motorcycle engine easily accelerated the light car. The Hitton brothers decided to start designing and producing snowmobiles.

However, the inventors did not have enough money to develop the project, and the brothers bought waste metal pipes of various profiles in bulk from a mechanical plant that operated nearby. When enough material had been collected, work began in the garage under the house. To begin with, the Hitton brothers made three snowmobiles, which they immediately sold to local residents, and with the proceeds they purchased materials for the next batch, which already included five snow bikes. The garage became crowded, so we had to rent additional space on the outskirts of the city. This is how a workshop for the production of snowmobiles appeared - “The Hitton Brothers and the Northern Star”

a few years later it declared itself as a manufacturer of reliable equipment for driving in snowy areas. Since the early 60s of the last century, the Polaris brand (which means “North Star”) has united under its auspices the production of sports motor vehicles, including snowmobiles of various modifications.

Utilitarian models

• The 340 Transport is one of Polaris' lightest and fastest models, perfect for walking, hunting and fishing. Playfully overcomes obstacles, large snowdrifts, snow hummocks.
• 550 Transport - Polaris 550 snowmobile with good cross-country ability and medium engine power. The weight of the car does not exceed 243 kilograms.
• The IQ 600 Widetrak is a powerful tractor with a wide track. The Polaris Widetrack 600 snowmobile is capable of walking in deep snow with two riders. The machine can also easily pull a ski trailer weighing up to 500 kilograms. The speed characteristics of the snowmobile meet the standards of the IQ group.
• Widetrak IQ - the Polaris Widetrak IQ snowmobile is often compared to a tractor, since the machine is equipped with a 4-stroke circulator-cooled Liberty 600 engine with a power of 125 hp. With. The characteristics of the motor meet the best technical standards.
• The most popular member of the range, the Widetrak LX is an extremely powerful machine with extended tracks, capable of towing loads in excess of 600 kilograms. The speed characteristics of the LX can be the envy of a car, and the maneuverability of the snowmobile is amazing. The car gently turns into turns without losing speed. This is one of the reasons that encourages buyers to purchase a Polaris Widetrak LX snowmobile. Reviews from the owners of this “miracle of technology” are mostly positive. Buyers note the reliability of the design and a fairly long service life. The model is successfully used on high-altitude ski slopes as a convenient vehicle, economical and efficient. The LX model also has no equal in sports competitions. This is what the popular Polaris Widetrak LX snowmobile looks like today. Reviews from owners based on the results of many years of operation also look quite optimistic. A snowmobile of this particular model has long been the dream of many fans of winter sports. The car can serve as a tractor, truck or reliable transport for traveling long distances. The Polaris Widetrak LX snowmobile is available in several options: colors, comfort level and speed parameters. The model is also valued due to its significant engine life.
• "Polaris 500" is a snowmobile, the predecessor of today's conquerors of snowy plains. The car was produced in the 90s of the last century and served as the basis for new developments, which were then turned into full-fledged models.

Tourist snowmobiles

• The Indy 550 Adventure is the perfect vehicle for long-distance travel. It has a good level of comfort and a smooth ride.
• The Indy 600 Voyager is a good motocross car, easy to drive, and can overcome the most difficult terrain on rough terrain without any special equipment.
• IQ 600 LXT is a touring snowmobile produced in 2011. The engine is two-stroke, 600 cc/cm, with a power of 125 hp. With.
• The IQ 600 Touring is a touring vehicle for long trips. The car is quite comfortable, even while driving it encourages you to relax.
• Rush 600 LX is a modern touring snowmobile. The vehicle is equipped with a high-capacity gas tank, which allows you to cover significant distances without refueling.
• 600 Switchback - a touring snowmobile with a sporty bent; Thanks to the Pro-Ride suspension, the car has the agility that distinguishes sports models.
• The 800 Switchback is a rationally designed snowmobile with sport-touring characteristics.
• The Switchback 800 Adventure is a touring snowmobile equipped with a sports suspension that provides good traction on any snow surface.

Luxury car

• FST Touring - the model can be classified as a “luxury” model due to its characteristics: a four-stroke turbine engine with 140 horsepower and IQ class suspension.
• The Trail Touring is a simple, reliable machine equipped with a medium-power, air-cooled two-stroke engine.
• Touring Trail DLX is a comfortable touring snowmobile, quite reliable and relatively inexpensive.
• The 2011 IQ Turbo LXT is a long-distance vehicle with plush seats and a powerful, quiet engine.