My Camso X4S tracks arrived a couple days ago and I had my dealer do the initial install. We probably won’t have enough snow to test them this season (although Lake Erie is wide open for Lake Effect snow) but I wanted to make sure they work before taking them off for the summer. I have the Torqlocker front diff lock and hope they‘l do great in the snow. Normally I run the 26” Bighorn 1.0, which do pretty great in mud and snow. In WNY we’ve been getting more frequent 3’-7’ snow dumps, often before snowmobile season can begin, and I’d like to be able to get around when the roads are closed, help my neighbors, do some recreational riding, and help during maple season in a sugarbush that is often waist deep with snow.
I’m helping my uncle in his maple syrup operation so I use the buggy to get through the woods, tap trees, check lines, etc, so I figured I‘d test the tracks for the remainder of the season. I’ll share my initial thoughts.
Steering Effort- I have to say with little/no snow it is pretty tough to steer when in 4WD: the Torqlocker makes it harder for sure. I’ll probably add power steering over the summer. Once you are moving it’s not too bad and it’s better in 2WD, but in any sort of slick condition I think 4WD is a must. Turning radius takes a hit.
Gear Reduction- The setup has a gear reduction of almost half. Top speed (limiter) is 21-22 mph via GPS, and about 40 mph with wheels.
Traction- Traction of course seems phenomenal. On the tractor rutted logging trails they tend to stay on top of the deep mud- the bighorns would crawl through no problem but the tracks were pretty effortless. I did find some old drifted areas and the tracks stayed right on top. I’m definitely hoping for some fresh snow to test out on before summer hits but who knows what Mother Nature has in mind.
Ride- the ride is definitely harsher but not terrible. The sugarbush is fairly rough terrain so even with tires I take it pretty easy and the tracks don’t slow things down much. Crossing perpendicular to deep tractor ruts is better than the tires as the tracks bridge the holes. Slow and easy is the way.
I’ll try to post a video and update the thread as I test them out. If anyone has questions I’ll try to answer them.
I’m helping my uncle in his maple syrup operation so I use the buggy to get through the woods, tap trees, check lines, etc, so I figured I‘d test the tracks for the remainder of the season. I’ll share my initial thoughts.
Steering Effort- I have to say with little/no snow it is pretty tough to steer when in 4WD: the Torqlocker makes it harder for sure. I’ll probably add power steering over the summer. Once you are moving it’s not too bad and it’s better in 2WD, but in any sort of slick condition I think 4WD is a must. Turning radius takes a hit.
Gear Reduction- The setup has a gear reduction of almost half. Top speed (limiter) is 21-22 mph via GPS, and about 40 mph with wheels.
Traction- Traction of course seems phenomenal. On the tractor rutted logging trails they tend to stay on top of the deep mud- the bighorns would crawl through no problem but the tracks were pretty effortless. I did find some old drifted areas and the tracks stayed right on top. I’m definitely hoping for some fresh snow to test out on before summer hits but who knows what Mother Nature has in mind.
Ride- the ride is definitely harsher but not terrible. The sugarbush is fairly rough terrain so even with tires I take it pretty easy and the tracks don’t slow things down much. Crossing perpendicular to deep tractor ruts is better than the tires as the tracks bridge the holes. Slow and easy is the way.
I’ll try to post a video and update the thread as I test them out. If anyone has questions I’ll try to answer them.
