ATV tracks Sportsman 570

I have a 2019 Sportsman 570 with power steering. Is this enough power to run the atv tracks? I need input from anyone who has them and who makes the most reliable kits. Also the pros and cons of tracks.

I have tracks on my 2012 sportsman 500 with out power steering so you will be just fine.

PRO:
1. Can get through just about everything until you can’t!
2. Much better traction then tires and chains making it easier to pull things and plow
3. Higher clearance

Cons:
1. Make sure you have a place to store them in a heated shop to thaw out as everything on the machine gets packed in snow (including snow in the air box)
2. When you get stuck it is a PIA

The Pro’s out weigh the cons!

Walternator

I have tracks on my 2012 sportsman 500 with out power steering so you will be just fine.

PRO:
1. Can get through just about everything until you can’t!
2. Much better traction then tires and chains making it easier to pull things and plow
3. Higher clearance

Cons:
1. Make sure you have a place to store them in a heated shop to thaw out as everything on the machine gets packed in snow (including snow in the air box)
2. When you get stuck it is a PIA

The Pro’s out weigh the cons!

Walternator

I have run them on an 06 500 Sportsman, also with no power steering. You’ll be fine. As Bob stated though you’ll be able to go through JUST ABOUT anything! They do take up some room when in storage, but they aren’t that heavy to move around.

Bob D wrote:

I have tracks on my 2012 sportsman 500 with out power steering so you will be just fine.

PRO:
1. Can get through just about everything until you can’t!
2. Much better traction then tires and chains making it easier to pull things and plow
3. Higher clearance

Cons:
1. Make sure you have a place to store them in a heated shop to thaw out as everything on the machine gets packed in snow (including snow in the air box)
2. When you get stuck it is a PIA

The Pro’s out weigh the cons!

Walternator

Storage is not an issue really, but on the thawing out part, does it need to thaw out after each use or is a Monday/Tuesday sufficient after a weekend long trip? And does it get all packed in with any amount of snow or only when you are going off trail through deep snow. Are they reliable?

My battery is down in the frame towards the front of wheeler, totally exposed to the elements (incredibly dumb location) should I relocate it to my front storage compartment like it is on the new sportsmans?

My family has been running tracks on atvs/utvs since 06. I think we’ve had bearings go out in a couple of idler wheels, thats it. I do check them over after each winter season, have never had a failure while using the machine. As far as snow, it seems to get packed in everywhere especially if it’s the light fluffy kind. I never worry about unthawing them everyday unless you get into slush. Then I try to drive around some on a hard surface to get as much out as possible to prevent freezing up overnight.

As Forrest stated the real issue with thawing out is going to be slush and wet snow. Just like a snowmobile if you don’t thaw that stuff off while you can it will turn into solid ice. With a snowmobile you can at least lift up the back end and drop it to break the track free from ice. With a ATV you won’t be able to lift it up so if your tracks are full of ice they may not turn and/or you may break something. I have been fortunate enough to have a heated garage so I have never had an issue with ice. I will say the most annoying thing with tracks is snow getting into the airbox. Just be aware of that and check the airbox after a ride so that you can remove the snow or suck out any water that accumulates. I know Can Am has created some sort of pre-filter for this issue on their UTV’s but I don’t believe Polaris has anything to prevent the snow dust getting in there.

Bob D wrote:

As Forrest stated the real issue with thawing out is going to be slush and wet snow. Just like a snowmobile if you don’t thaw that stuff off while you can it will turn into solid ice. With a snowmobile you can at least lift up the back end and drop it to break the track free from ice. With a ATV you won’t be able to lift it up so if your tracks are full of ice they may not turn and/or you may break something. I have been fortunate enough to have a heated garage so I have never had an issue with ice. I will say the most annoying thing with tracks is snow getting into the airbox. Just be aware of that and check the airbox after a ride so that you can remove the snow or suck out any water that accumulates. I know Can Am has created some sort of pre-filter for this issue on their UTV’s but I don’t believe Polaris has anything to prevent the snow dust getting in there.

I’d imagine that a guy could make something to help with that. I appreciate all the information, it has been very helpful, I think I’m going to pull the trigger on this idea. Brand suggestions?

I have Polaris tracks, but I believe they are the same as Camso. Not sure where you are from but if you look on Fargo Craigslist under atv/snowmobiles there is a place in Mayville, ND that carries the camso brand tracks. A coworker bought a set from them for his Ranger, they were about $1000 less than a set from Polaris.

Had Camso’s on my 2014 570 Sportsman for 6 years. Put 120-150 miles in a week on them up on Winnipeg every winter and ran them around home some. No issues. I bought a new Honda Rubicon last year and put a new set of Camso’s on that. Fairly straight forward for putting them on and taking them off.