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Frequently Asked Questions about Lite Trax Snowcats

So you’ve decided to get a Lite Trax, congrats! To help get you started, here are some common questions that people often ask. Hopefully they will help you in deciding which Lite Trax vehicle is best for you.   So you’ve decided to get a Lite Trax, congrats! To help get you started, here are some common questions that people …

Photo Contest!

Did you know we’re having a photo contest on our website? We’d love to get some of our customer’s pictures of their snowcat doing amazing things. Submit your Lite Trax pictures here:  Did you know we’re having a photo contest on our website? We’d love to get some of our customer’s pictures of their snowcat doing amazing things. Submit your …

Basic Utility Use

LiteTrax SnowCats are perfect for grooming both snowmobile trails and cross country ski trails. SnowCats are well suited for plowing snow, with their zero-point turn capability and large surface contact with the ground. Among the basic uses for SnowCats are plowing small parking lots, driveways and trails, as well as cutting roads through snow drift areas. The vehicles are also …

People with physical limitations

These LiteTrax vehicles are for ANYONE, even those with limited mobility such as respiratory, heart, or joint issues that limit their ability to walk or riding ATV’s long distances.  They are also for individuals who have no use of, or have lost limbs and are wheelchair bound.  They are able to regain access to much of what they thought they …

Search and Rescue

              Getting to the victim quickly and safely is the goal in search and rescue. You want a vehicle that can get off the road and get into tight spots without getting stuck. A LiteTrax vehicle can maneuver around and through many obstacles that trucks, snowmobiles and ATVs can’t. These machines are easy to …

Recreational Use

The LiteTrax vehicle is ideal for many recreational activities, such as hunting, fishing, hiking, trail access, skiing and exploring. The vehicle bed offers drivers a convenient place to store heavy gear, and a sled or trailer can be added for even more packing room. With its ability to maneuver through rough terrain, the vehicle will take you to places you …

Cabin Owners

                          With the large contact area of its tracks, the LiteTrax snow vehicle can operate in soft snow, slush, powder, fine sand or marshy soil. For many, accessing a cabin can be an adventure involving slick or loose terrain ground or rough terrain. No matter what the path …

Is a Lite Trax Vehicle Right for Your Business?

Are you considering ordering a Lite Trax Vehicle for your business? Our vehicles are tough machines built for difficult terrain, and can benefit a variety of different businesses. The Lite Trax is built to have the strength and power potential of heavy machinery, yet be light and maneuverable through difficult areas.   

Calculating Ground Pressure On A SnowCat

A tracked vehicle that is designed to travel in the snow preforms best if it rides or floats near the surface of the snow rather than sinking in and pushing through the snow. This can be achieved by distributing the weight of the snowcat out over the snow through the tracks. Similar to how a person trying to walk in …