5 cheapest snowmobiles
The snowmobile has become an indispensable technique in the northern regions of our country. Both old and young have managed to appreciate the advantages of this type of transport. The Russian market has a rich model range of both domestic and imported equipment. To find the cheapest and most reliable device, you should take into account several recommendations of experts.
- First of all, before buying, you need to determine the purpose of the equipment. A light mini snowmobile is suitable for children, while fishermen and hunters will need a workhorse with good carrying capacity.
- Budget models usually lack a number of useful options. Only Chinese manufacturers offer a rich package bundle. It is a pity that this is often achieved at the expense of quality.
- Inexpensive snowmobiles have a lot of plastic parts. When choosing, you should pay attention to the thickness of the plastic, and also ask about the resistance of the material to severe frost.
Our review includes the cheapest snowmobiles sold on the domestic market. When compiling the rating, the opinions of experts and consumer reviews were taken into account.
TOP 5 most inexpensive snowmobiles
5 TAIGA VARIANA 500
Among budget snowmobiles, the versatility of the development of the company "Russian Mechanics" TAIGA VARYAG 500 stands out. This utility vehicle is equipped with a 500 cc engine. cm, which has a capacity of 43 liters. with. The Varangian is capable of developing high speed, transporting heavy loads over a long distance. The manufacturer has equipped the equipment with a capacious gas tank (40 liters) so that you can travel long distances without refueling. The classic CVT suspension is simple in design and easy to maintain. Its reliability is a pleasant surprise, which is not always typical for inexpensive technology.
Users are not impressed with the sled's suspension. The ride stiffness can be leveled out of the seat. Fortunately, the high handlebar allows for this. There are certain problems with the model in terms of reliability and build quality.
4 Irbis Dingo T150
Domestic development Dingo T150 today becomes the cheapest model among adult snowmobiles. Low-cost equipment is made in Russia, so users will not have problems with maintenance and repair. The Dingo is powered by a 149.6 cc power unit. see Starting the motor is carried out using an electric starter, a manual start system is used as a backup. Driving the snowmobile is quite comfortable, the handles and trigger are heated, the transmission has a reverse gear. Luggage can be stowed not only in the luggage compartment, but also under the seat. The maximum weight of the transported cargo is limited to 150 kg. A reinforced hitch is installed for towing a trailer. The presence of an outlet (12 V) allows you to connect a navigator or a phone charger to equipment.
The owners include a large dead weight (154 kg), weak acceleration dynamics and low cross-country ability to the disadvantages of the Dingo.
3 TAIGA RM CHILDREN'S LYNX
The inexpensive price and compact dimensions make the TAIGA RM LYNX snowmobile a suitable equipment for teaching children. 200cc Kohler engine cm easily copes with the transportation of the driver and cargo weighing 80 kg. For safety reasons, the manufacturer has limited the maximum speed at around 13 km / h. The equipment does not need to be registered with the supervisory authorities; a technical passport is not issued for it. Children aged 6 and over can get behind the wheel, only it is allowed to ride on special stages in the presence of adults. The small size of the mini-snowmobile allows you to store it not only in the garage, but also in the basement or on the balcony. The engine is started manually, the model is not equipped with an electric starter, heated grips and a speedometer.
The cheapest kids snowmobile is fuel efficient and simple in design. Among the shortcomings of the model, users call the manual start of the motor and backlash in the steering mechanism.
2 MOTOLAND Snowmax
The Chinese manufacturer has pioneered many innovations in the creation of the budget MOTOLAND Snowmax snowmobile. The strengths of the technology from the Middle Kingdom are stylish design and good equipment. Power unit with a capacity of 7.6 liters. with. allows you to overcome snow-covered areas with a breeze. And the small size of the mini-snowmobile makes it predictable in handling and very maneuverable. The model consumes gasoline quite economically, 5 liters of fuel is enough for 100 kilometers. The maximum speed reaches 50 km / h. One of the interesting new products is the LCD panel. Even on a sunny day, the information is easy to read. The user will not have any problems with the transportation of goods thanks to the spacious trunk.
In the reviews, the owners praise the equipment for its beautiful appearance, good equipment and an inexpensive price. The flimsy plastic does not inspire confidence, the lack of lubrication on some parts is disappointing.
1 Buran A
The budget Buran A snowmobile will not let its owner down in difficult times. Its design was developed 45 years ago. Keeping pace with the times and taking into account the needs of users, the manufacturer regularly upgrades the equipment. The main advantages of the model are reliability and simplicity. The snow all-terrain vehicle has 2 tracks and 1 ski, which differs from most modern counterparts. Due to this design, the snowmobile is easy to operate and has excellent maneuverability. In addition, experts note a high level of comfort, which is unusual for cheap equipment. The model has high two-level seats equipped with a removable passenger backrest. The plastic used in technology is molded using injection technology, so it is not afraid of shock loads even in severe frost.