Snowmobile Steering Tests
from the
2003 Midwest Grooming Clinic
Tests were conducted by grooming clinic participants in a hard surface controlled test. 2 people were used on the machine to simulate pulling a load. Circles were measured to the outside ski center skag.
Test 1: 2 people on the machine in the seated position, no braking or motion
|
Snowmobile |
Turning diameter |
| Polaris Wide track Powder skis with bumper weight |
40' 2" |
| Polaris Wide track Powder skis stock |
58' 6" |
| Skandic SWT stock skis and bumper weight |
25'10" |
| Skandic WT |
25' 6" |
| Skandic SWT with flexi skis |
27' 8" |
| Skandic SWT with 144 studs in center and bumper wt |
44' 0" |
| Alpine II with bumper weight |
26' |
| Alpina Sherpa |
35' 5" |
| Bear Cat |
NA |
Test 2: With 1 person and body motion
|
Snowmobile |
Turning diameter |
| Alpine II with bumper weight |
22' 9" |
| Skandic SWT with flexi skis |
25' 10" |
| Alpina Sherpa |
35' 3" |
Test results compiled by Dick Langer