Less than with tires! Camso track systems have very low power requirements, and with the undercarriage design, you gain torque. How? The undercarriage drive sprocket is smaller than your ATV tire (by about 1/3). This gears down the power to a drive ratio that delivers more power to your tracks.

Yes. Camso track systems are designed to be installed on almost any 4×4 ATV or SxS model. Transfer kits are available from Camso to upgrade your track system. Contact your dealer to learn more.

Well this one’s a tougher question to answer. There are so many factors to consider; it all depends on how the track system is used. Is it being used commercially, like at a ski resort or for emergency services? During the winter only? Year-round? Are you sticking to a routine maintenance schedule?

As a general rule, any system that’s maintained as recommended by the owner’s manual and with regular, rigorous maintenance of the bearings as needed, will typically last longer.

But to give you a ballpark number: if you only use the system in the winter, diligently maintain it and properly store it when not in use, etc., a track system can last about 10 years.

You can also expect roughly this lifespan if you’re using the track system for commercial purposes or in tough conditions—but with a caveat. You’ll need to replace more moving parts, more often (bearings, tracks, etc.).

It basically always boils down to this: proper maintenance will lead to a longer-lasting track system.  

The answer is yes, but there’s a very good reason for it. Vehicles lose about one third of their speed when equipped with track systems. That means you’ll only be able to reach two thirds of the vehicle’s max speed.

Why? To ensure you get maximum power in tough conditions like snow, mud or when hauling a trailer or plowing the road up to the cottage, the vehicle needs to be adapted with smaller sprockets than the ones used with wheels to retain horsepower for more torque. Added to that, track systems are heavier than tires and require more engine power to turn.

For a vehicle that would only be driving on hard surfaces, it could make sense to use bigger sprockets without losing much torque, but at the end of the day, if you’re considering purchasing a track system for your ATV or UTV, it’s not to use it on the road, is it? You already have tires for that. It’s to take it off the beaten path, without compromising HP and limiting possible mechanical failures.

In the end, a track system gives you a happy compromise. You lose one third of the speed you’d have on tires, but you keep the torque and gain flotation. Not a bad bargain, is it?

Alternatively, look at it this way: if you’re running in deep snow versus running on a clean racetrack, you won’t require the same amount of power to move forward, will you?

Yup. As you just read above, Camso track systems are engineered to retain maximum vehicle horsepower. The sprockets are adapted to your vehicle’s cc to give you the ideal plenty of power to pull an ice shelter or plow a driveway.