The Taiga Patrol 550 snowmobile holds the record for the number of kilometers traveled in runs and various expeditions. This snowmobile is the only one that was included in the Russian Book of Records, as it was able to overcome the Rybinsk-Salekhard-Uelen run, which lasted 11 thousand kilometers. In this regard, Taiga Patrol 550 was included in the top hundred best products in Russia. It itself belongs to the multifunctional utilitarian machines. Serial production of this snowmobile is carried out by the Rybinsk manufacturer Russian Mechanics.
TAYGA PATRUL 550 SWT has a comfortable two-level seat, a removable backrest, special handles for the passenger, a heated steering wheel and gas trigger, a hydraulic brake, and a tow bar.
The snowmobile comes standard with heated grips and throttle trigger, electric start, LED rear light and footrests. The car has a plastic anti-reflective windshield with sufficient height, which protects the driver from snow and headwinds.
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The model has high cross-country ability, which is due to a smooth ride and an increased contact area of the tracks with the surface. Thanks to this, the snowmobile copes well on almost any surface, and burying it in deep snow is a rather difficult task.
This snowmobile is ideal for off-road snow. It uses a rear single-shock suspension, with the ability to adjust for a specific type of surface and type of work being done. This suspension has torsion springs. All this, together with the wide contact of the caterpillar belt, gives the model excellent stability and versatility during operation.
The front suspension of the vehicle is telescopic and has an increased travel, which was specially designed for use on rough terrain and forest off-roads. In addition to the electric starter and heated steering wheel grips with throttle trigger, there is also a light socket.
LED rear optics are resistant to various vibrations, durable and have a fairly high light brightness. Thanks to this, the machine can be replaced even in very harsh visibility conditions. The caterpillar rollers were replaced with plastic ones, which made it possible to significantly lighten the vehicle and give it a finished look.
Over the entire period of mass production and operation, the TAYGA PATRUL 550 SWT snowmobile has received a large number of different reviews. According to most owners, this snowmobile has fairly high traction characteristics, which, when operating in low gear, allows it to tow a very heavy load. In order to ensure optimal operation of the vehicle's power plant and for confidence during long-distance runs, the manufacturer has used an advanced ignition system that does its job perfectly even in the most severe weather conditions.
Features and operating experience
It’s not often that Russian technology delights its owners. But Taiga 550 SWT destroys all stereotypes. Users appreciated the build quality, reliability and maneuverability of the device. With proper handling, the Patrol 550 will last 2-3 seasons without the slightest breakdown.
Advantages of the model:
- Powerful engine. A motor with a superwedtrack class platform is the main feature of the snowmobile.
- Load capacity. The machine is capable of towing a load weighing up to 500 kg.
- Economical. A powerful vehicle with high cross-country ability consumes only 20-22 liters of fuel per 100 km.
- Speed. The cruising speed of the domestic horse is 80 km/h, but if necessary, you can push it to 90 km/h.
- Wide track that prevents the machine from “burying” in the snow.
Considering the ratio of price and technical characteristics, you can turn a blind eye to minor shortcomings. The car lacks comfort, but what can you expect from a utilitarian snowmobile?
Specifications
Dimensional data:
- The structural length of the snowmobile is 2950 millimeters.
- Width with skis - 1150 millimeters.
- The total height with glass is 1460 millimeters.
- The total length of the track is 3937 millimeters.
- The width of the caterpillar track is 600 millimeters.
- The height of the caterpillar track is 22 millimeters.
- The track width between the ski centers is 900 millimeters.
- The track base of the snowmobile is 508 millimeters.
Operational values:
- Structural weight - 315 kilograms.
- The model of the installed engine is RMZ-550.
- The type of engine installed is gasoline.
- The octane number of the fuel being poured is AI-92.
- Engine starting type - using an electric starter.
- The type of rear shock absorber of the propulsion unit is hydropneumatic single-tube.
- Fuel tank capacity is 55 liters.
Transmission:
- The type of optionally installed transmission is a variator.
- The type of transmission installed is two-stage.
- Number of speeds - 3: low, high, reverse.
Brakes:
- Control type: hydraulic.
- Braking mechanism type: hydraulic disc.
Suspension:
- Front suspension type: telescopic.
- Front suspension travel is 105 millimeters.
- Rear suspension type: slip.
- Rear suspension travel is 190 millimeters.
Electrical equipment:
- Front headlight type: halogen.
- Taillight type: LED.
- Heated steering wheel and throttle trigger are standard.
Basic equipment
The standard equipment of the TAYGA PATRUL 551 SWT snowmobile includes:
- Two-stroke power unit and liquid cooling of the RMZ-551 brand, the rated power of which is 44.13 kilowatts or 60 horsepower.
- Reinforced telescopic suspension and the widest caterpillar track (600 millimeters), which together significantly influence the cross-country ability of the model.
- Two-level seat with removable backrest and handles for the passenger.
- Under this seat there is a special luggage compartment in which you can transport both various tools (including an additional battery) and things.
- Electric starter and emergency start of the power plant.
- A gearbox equipped with a low gear, necessary for towing various loads or for climbing slopes.
- A tow bar designed to tow a load weighing no more than 500 kilograms.
- Windshield made of elastic, high-strength plastic. Glass improves operating comfort, as it protects the driver from headwinds and snow.
A halogen headlight with a FF reflector is installed in front, which provides good and directional lighting in conditions with poor visibility. There is an LED flashlight at the back, which provides fairly high brightness and resistance to vibration that occurs during long-term operation of the equipment.
Engine
The Taiga Patrol 550 snowmobile is equipped with a power plant of its own production, namely a two-stroke engine of the RMZ-550 brand. The block of this unit contains two cylinders, the total volume of which is 0.553 liters. The fuel system consists of two Mikuni model carburetors. The rated output power reaches 40.45 kilowatts or 55 horsepower, which is more than enough for the total weight of the snowmobile. Air-type power unit cooling system. Starting is carried out using an electric starter, but the engine can also be started manually, like earlier models of snowmobiles. In order to ensure optimal operation of the vehicle's power plant and for confidence during long-distance runs, the manufacturer has used an advanced ignition system that does its job perfectly even in the most severe weather conditions. This engine can be easily started at fairly low temperatures.
The engine is endowed with truly high traction characteristics and reliability. Moreover, the motor is initially designed for a long service life. Its further maintenance will not cause the owner any special costs, either in terms of time searching for the necessary parts or in investing in repairs.
Snowmobile Taiga Patrol 551 SWT
The Taiga Patrol 551 SWT snowmobile is a civilian type of equipment that was previously used exclusively in the army. Such vehicles belong to the class of utilitarian cars. A characteristic feature is the wide tracks, which ensure stability regardless of the type of track.
The lug height is 22 m, which is the norm for machines of this class. Thanks to the specialized design, maneuvers performed when reversing are made as easy as possible. There is a standard suspension located in the front of the snowmobile. It includes telescopic stands.
A characteristic feature is the presence of a reliable front shock absorber system. The package includes specialized ski extensions that significantly facilitate movement in deep snow. Due to the use of a powerful and lightweight power unit, the equipment is characterized by excellent maneuverability, despite its impressive dimensions.
Power is 60 hp. s, and the motor is of the two-stroke variety and is equipped with two cylinders. There is a liquid cooling system that provides excellent engine boost by reducing the thermal load.
Price
The Taiga Patrol 550 snowmobile can cost from 330 thousand rubles to 380 thousand Russian rubles. The final cost directly depends on the year of manufacture of the snowmobile and its configuration. A used snowmobile has a cost that is an order of magnitude lower, namely the cheapest model costs 230 thousand rubles, while the most expensive one costs 320 thousand Russian rubles. The cost of a used one varies depending on the year of production, equipment, general technical condition and the number of kilometers driven.
Reviews
- Alexander, Irkutsk. My snowmobile has already covered more than 5,700 kilometers, and now we can draw a conclusion about this machine. I was pleasantly surprised, since I have never owned a Russian-made snowmobile. I only had used foreign models, which often broke down. I finally decided to buy a new car, but a domestic one. Over the entire period of use, I changed the variator belt three times, and also had to replace the fan belt. The machine is excellent for transporting large loads, up to 800 kg. And from the point of view of dynamics, the Taiga Patrol 550 SWT snowmobile pleasantly pleased me. You need to regularly change consumables and regularly monitor the snowmobile, and then it will definitely not cause problems. I plan to continue using the car.
- Dmitry, Krasnoyarsk. The Taiga Patrol 550SWT snowmobile made a strange impression. This is an unpredictable car that often broke down during the run-in - at the beginning of use. This device is much more powerful than my previous Buran snowmobile. After running-in, some were eliminated - oil stopped leaking, and the gearbox and engine emit less noise and vibration. Fuel consumption has decreased and maneuverability in loose snow has improved, despite the telescopic front suspension, which is considered more rigid than a linkage chassis. By the way, the rear suspension can be adjusted and thereby adapted to road conditions. The build quality has noticeably deteriorated over three months. Some parts are not fitted neatly, and this is a little annoying. But the car works and breaks down less. Let's see what will happen next.
- Alexey, Leningrad region. After using this snowmobile for (only) 50 km, the speedometer broke down. This happened to me and my friend (we bought cars together, in the same store, and started using them almost simultaneously). This means that this is a fairly common breakdown for this model. Later I discovered that the rubber mount for the engine was missing - it flew off and got lost somewhere. The wiring burned out several times. Shock absorber struts are often capricious and need to be tightened regularly so that they don’t fall apart at all. When the tank is fully filled, the dashboard shows 50% full, or even less. Such shortcomings interfere with normal operation, and so far the machine has only caused dissatisfaction.
- Andrey, Novosibirsk. The Taiga Patrol 550SWT snowmobile was given to me in 2015 for my birthday. I still struggle with it to this day. Wiring problems and other problems often occur. Well, at least the design is simple and you can repair it yourself. And spare parts are cheap. Fuel consumption per 100 km is as much as 50 kilometers - probably due to the engine design being too old. At first, the engine coils regularly came off, but I solved this problem after replacing the coils with higher quality, imported coils. The quality of original materials is annoying; Russians still save on everything. The mediocre handling is such that there is a risk of overturning during a sharp maneuver. I recently replaced the crankshaft. I’ve somehow gotten used to the car, I’m not planning to sell it yet - it’s inexpensive to maintain.
Snowmobile price
A new snowmobile bike in the showrooms of official dealers costs about 556-586 thousand rubles. This price will be for trucks without mileage produced in 2019-2021. When purchasing from an official store, a person receives a manufacturer’s warranty, which is valid for 36 months from the date of conclusion of the purchase and sale agreement.
Some individual parts are not covered by the warranty.
However, earlier models can be found on message boards. Their cost varies between 350-480 thousand rubles. and depends on the technical condition.
