Polaris snowmobile - one of the best trackedall-terrain vehicles of modernity - was created in 1954 by brothers Edgar and Allan Hitton. The first device was generally successful, although the creators expected more. However, the “motorcycle sled” for a decent amount was bought by the Hitton's neighbor, and this was the impetus for the construction of the next instance. The money ($ 465), the proceeds from the sale, the brothers have invested in a new, improved machine.
History of creation
If the brothers equipped their first snowmobilethe engine from the lawnmower, low-powered and unreliable, then for the next car they purchased a two-cylinder motorcycle engine, developing a thrust of 12 horsepower. This power, according to Edgar, should have been enough to carry two riders at a speed of 30 miles per hour. The engine was installed on a frame of thin-walled pipes, which they themselves manufactured using a primitive welding machine for homework.
Real Classic Crawler Truckit was impossible to create in a garage, and the brothers decided to use driving wheels from a garden tractor, of relatively small diameter, but wide enough so that they would not fall into the snow. The calculation turned out to be true, and after the pressure was reduced in the tires and the wheels had settled, the movement along the virgin snow became optimal - the design worked.
The new snowmobile, named Polaris, was alreadymore maneuverable, moreover, he literally “took right off the bat”: a torquey motorcycle engine easily accelerated a light car. The Hitton brothers decided to start building and producing snowmobiles.
However, inventors had not enough moneyfor the development of the project, and the brothers bought in bulk waste metal pipes of different profiles in a mechanical plant that worked nearby. When enough material was collected, work began to boil in the garage under the house. For a start, the Hitton brothers made three snowmobiles, which they immediately sold to local residents, and with the money they bought they bought materials for the next batch, which already included five snow bikes. The garage was crowded, we had to rent additional space on the outskirts of the city. So there was a workshop for the release of snowmobiles - "The Hitton Brothers and Company."
"North Star"
The company "Polaris" a few years later announcedyourself as a manufacturer of reliable technology for driving across the snowy expanses. Since the beginning of the 60s of the last century, the Polaris brand (which means North Star) translated, under its auspices, the production of sport moto vehicles, including snowmobiles of various modifications.
The lineup
Современные снегоходы "Поларис", отзывы о которых usually positive, these are powerful compact machines that make up the whole "Polaris Rush" model family, with high-speed features, easily manageable and reliable. In the production of snow bikes are involved the most advanced technologies of the last time, technical innovations that allow to withstand fierce competition in the market. The company is successfully developing, the model range is regularly updated with exclusive developments. Each new machine is the result of the hard work of the numerous team of the company.
Snowmobile "Polaris" has 16 sportsmodifications, 17 mountain models and 18 tourist. In addition, the company has five utilitarian species for adults and three for children. Each model includes a number of exclusive features, although the majority of components and assemblies are fully or partially unified. This simplifies the assembly process: when it is necessary to increase the production of a particular model, there is no need to restructure production. A certain set of parts is common to a certain number of models, and the conveyor almost never stops.
Sports cars
- Polaris IQ 550/600 Shift is a brand of sports snowmobile with a torque-driven engine that allows you to reach speeds of 100 km / h with stable control.
- Indy 600 SP - a car with a powerful engine LibertyCleafire volume of 600 cc / cm. High performance of the engine is combined with low fuel consumption, thanks to the system of controlled injection of the latter.
- 600 RR - Race Replica snowmobile, model 2008, provides a fairly comfortable off-road driving. The machine is light, maneuverable, behaves steadily at any speed.
- 600 Rush - a sporty innovative snowmobile2010 release. The design includes almost all the latest branded development, the car has an aggressive design and high engine response.
- Rush 600 Pro-R is a popular model of 2011, engine capacity of 125 liters. with., needs no introduction. Sports contours are organically combined with a relatively small weight of 212 kilograms.
- Switchback 600 Adventure - Polaris 600 SnowmobileSA from the model range of 2012, is distinguished by an elongated contour that allows the truck to be placed on 136 inches. Two-stroke engine, well proven in racing.
- Dragon 600/800 SP - sports snowmobile, produced in 2009, created on the IQ platform. Available in two versions, with a forced motor and with a quieter dynamics.
- 600/800 IQ - model of 2009, differs by a powerful engine that throws the car "right off the bat". Ideal for lovers of extreme driving.
Class "Pro"
- Indy 800 SP - with a great technical snowmobilefeatures, has a light and durable Pro-Ride chassis, providing ease of control at high speeds. Differs economy engine.
- Rush 800 Pro-R - one of the first Polaris snowmobiles, smoothly enters corners at speeds above 80 km / h while maintaining the feeling of comfort.
- Switchback 800 Pro-R - model equipped with a track136 inches, high performance Walker Evans shock absorbers that stand on all machines with a Pro index. Model 800 has a wide comfortable seat.
- 600 Dragon FST - a snowmobile has a truly draconian character, super-dynamic, although it is obedient to control. Indispensable in racing and in any other sports competitions.
Engine power
- The IQ 700 is a sporty snowmobile with an aggressive appearance thanks to a 142-liter engine. with. provides the wearer with a high level of adrenaline throughout the trip.
- IQ Shift - a great tool for breathtaking travels on a snowy plain, the extreme nature of the snowmobile will not be bored.
- Turbo IQ Dragon - the car from the lineup 2009of the year. Ideal for outdoor activities, sports competitions and just dizzying trips. A snowmobile driven by a 140 horsepower engine will always be ahead.
- Turbo IQ - speed car for snowy expanses. Sports characteristics are impeccable, the car goes smoothly and confidently in a given mode.
Mountain models
- Shift 550 136 is a universal machine for various events in the mountains.
- 600 LX - comfortable and reliable mountain all-terrain vehicle. Equipped with an engine of 125 horsepower.
- 600 Pro-RMK - the snowmobile is distinguished by a spring-hydraulic rear suspension with Walker Evans shock absorbers and other know-how.
- Shift 600 136 - a machine designed for long trips, equipped with a powerful engine and a spacious fuel tank.
- Dragon 800 Switchback - a snowmobile of the increased comfort, differs in ease in management.
The best models
- The Polaris 800 RMK 155 is a classic mountain all-terrain vehicle with a 154 horsepower engine, which is an unprecedented example of constructive maximalism.
- Switchback 800 Assault 144 - снегоход, designed for movement in deep snow both on the plain and in the mountains. The system switch mode allows you to select the optimal location of the moving mechanisms.
- Trail RMK is one of the most popular models. Averaged characteristics nevertheless made the car popular and in demand in the snowmobile market.
- Turbo LX - 2010 snowmobile release. The model of mountain mission, is characterized by endurance and an adequate level of comfort.
Tourist snowmobiles
- Indy 550 Adventure - the perfect vehicle for long journeys. It has a good level of comfort and a smooth ride.
- Indy 600 Voyager is a good driving machine, easy to drive, overcomes the most difficult areas on rough terrain without special equipment.
- IQ 600 LXT - snowmobile for tourism 2011 release. Two-stroke engine of 600 cubic meters / cm, with a capacity of 125 liters. with.
- IQ 600 Touring is a tourist vehicle for long trips. The car is quite comfortable, even while driving, it has to rest.
- Rush 600 LX is a modern tourism snowmobile. The machine is equipped with a high-capacity gas tank, which makes it possible to travel considerable distances without refueling.
- 600 Switchback - a tourist snowmobile with a sports bias; thanks to the Pro-Ride suspension, the machine has mobility that distinguishes sports models.
- 800 Switchback - a snowmobile of a rational design, possesses characteristics of sports and tourist property.
- Switchback 800 Adventure - a tourism snowmobile, equipped with a sports suspension that provides good cross-country ability on any snow surface.
Luxury car
- FST Touring - the model can be attributed to the category of "luxury" on the characteristics: a four-stroke turbine engine with a capacity of 140 horsepower and a suspension class IQ.
- Trail Touring is a simple, reliable machine equipped with an air-cooled, medium-capacity two-stroke engine.
- Touring Trail DLX is a comfortable touring snowmobile, quite reliable and relatively inexpensive.
- The IQ Turbo LXT is a 2011 long-distance driving machine, featuring soft seats and a powerful, silent engine.
Utility models
- 340 Transport is one of the lightest and fastest Polaris models, great for walking, hunting and fishing. Playfully overcomes obstacles, big drifts, snowy hummocks.
- 550 Transport - Polaris 550 snowmobile with good maneuverability and average engine power. The weight of the machine does not exceed 243 kilograms.
- IQ 600 Widetrak - a powerful tractor with a wide caterpillar. Snowmobile "Polaris Vaydtrak 600 "is able to go in deep snow with two riders. Also, the car easily pulls a ski trailer weighing up to 500 kilograms. The speed characteristics of the snowmobile meet the standards of the IQ group.
- Widetrak IQ - Polaris Widetrak IQ Snowmobileoften compared with a tractor, because the machine is equipped with a 4-stroke circularly cooled engine of the Liberty 600 system, with a capacity of 125 liters. with. Motor specifications comply with the best technical standards.
- Widetrak LX - the most popular representativemodel range of the company; Polaris Vaydtrak LH snowmobile - an extremely powerful machine with extended tracks, capable of towing loads over 600 kilograms. The speed characteristics of the LX might be envied by the car, and the maneuverability of the snowmobile is amazing. The car gently fits into the turn without losing speed. This is one of the reasons that encourages customers to purchase a Polaris Widetrak LX snowmobile. Reviews of the owners of this "miracle of technology" are mostly positive. Customers note the reliability of the design and a sufficiently long lifespan. The model is successfully used on high mountain ski slopes as a convenient vehicle, economical and efficient. In sporting events model LX also has no equal. This is the popular Polaris Widetrak LX snowmobile today. Reviews of the owners on the results of many years of operation also look quite optimistic. A snowmobile of this particular model has long been a dream of many fans of winter sports. The car can serve as a tractor, truck or reliable vehicle for traveling long distances. Snowmobile "Polaris Widetrak LX" is available in several versions: in color, comfort level and speed parameters. The model is also appreciated due to the considerable engine life.
- "Polaris 500" - snowmobile, predecessortoday's conquerors of the snowy plains. The car was produced in the 90s of the last century and served as a base for new developments, which then turned into full-fledged models.
Children's snowmobiles
- 120 Assault - the car is definitely designed forthe smallest drivers. Friendly settings dominate, eliminating jerks and sudden braking, and at the same time the car is equipped with a fairly powerful four-stroke engine, independent front suspension and a number of other subtleties for "adults."
- 120 Dragon - the perfect machine for the younggeneration, collected by the latest technology. Speed limits, soft brakes, the gradual acceleration of the snowmobile - all of this is focused on child psychology.
- 120 Indy - a novelty for children of preschool age. Small, almost toy snowmobile with a friendly "character." Meets all requirements for machines of this class.
