Now this, the bed frame "system" looks like something that even I could rig up to my P/U truck hitch for dragging the dirt I live on in the desert. Thank You!!!
Im wondering if a smaller sled would work. I got a 300cc snowmobile and 700 atv, notsure if those would work for the pallet method.. my bigger 600cc sled is getting fixed at the moment which sucks
@snowcatlawnmower i would try a big tractor tire my friend and i pulled it behind his snow mobile and it works buetufully packs and pushes the snow to the side only problem it's hard on the snowmobile but if your useing a sno-cat should be no problem! hope that helped!
I think the wooden ones will fall apart in a short period of time because it is just nailed together and the nails will pull out like in the pallet or ladder. for example.
I turned the skid upside down and dragged both manually and behind the snowscooter. There is, as you pointed out, more surface however the skid "floats" more on the snow then when it is used the way you use it. Upside down, the skid is light to pull, as I discoverd when I pulled it myself. When you use it the way you do, the little beams under the skid dig in the snow, and pack it harder because it doesn´t float on the snow. So, you way is better. Thanks for sharing...
deffinatly wouldent work for grooming trails there is no compaction happening so the sleds are just gonna rip the trails up. the point of grroming is packing a hard smooth base for optimal trail conditions good try tho!
Now this, the bed frame "system" looks like something that even I could rig up to my P/U truck hitch for dragging the dirt I live on in the desert. Thank You!!!
No problem. Hope you'll come up with something similar that will work for you.
i use a 7 foot pallet and flip it upside down so all the wood peaces that go across level out the bumps and put 3 or so tires to weigh it down
The ladder method works great in powder with no weight at all.
chain link fence works great too
I made one out of a pallet and it has a snowmobile sleigh hitch to make it more sturdy.
Nice, a hitch is a good idea!
Works better than I expected, right on
@Snowy255 If the trail is already paced and there is no fresh or loose snow on top, the shipping pallet wont be very effective.
Im wondering if a smaller sled would work. I got a 300cc snowmobile and 700 atv, notsure if those would work for the pallet method.. my bigger 600cc sled is getting fixed at the moment which sucks
The pallet method would be pretty taxing on your 300cc sled spending on how much snow is on the ground.
@snowcatlawnmower i would try a big tractor tire my friend and i pulled it behind his snow mobile and it works buetufully packs and pushes the snow to the side only problem it's hard on the snowmobile but if your useing a sno-cat should be no problem! hope that helped!
looking forward to seeing you groomer/tow sled.
@Wpgviking82 Thanks for the kind words!
How long of a tow rope do you use with that pallet?
All depends. You Don't want to be right up behind the machine. A 6' rope is usually good.
Does it work if the trail is already packed in?
@jrheino Good point, for family use, it does the trick.
Yes I saw your groomer videos. If anyone wants to see a step up from the cheap ones check out yorknorthmetal videos!
Good vid!
@NadehappyxD No problem. Let me know how you make out!
I like the bed frame
John Smith Thanks for checking out the video and commenting.
Me too. It seemed long enough to fill in the low spots. 👍
Thanks masin
I'm going to try that
Right on.
Does anybody know what would be a good cheap groomer for a tucker 1642me sno-cat.I
I think the wooden ones will fall apart in a short period of time because it is just nailed together and the nails will pull out like in the pallet or ladder. for example.
Why don´t you turn your groomers upside down, I think it would pack the snow harder, or am I wrong?
It would be worth a try as there would be more surface are on the ground for the snow to build up on. Thanks for commenting and watching the video.
I turned the skid upside down and dragged both manually and behind the snowscooter. There is, as you pointed out, more surface however the skid "floats" more on the snow then when it is used the way you use it. Upside down, the skid is light to pull, as I discoverd when I pulled it myself. When you use it the way you do, the little beams under the skid dig in the snow, and pack it harder because it doesn´t float on the snow.
So, you way is better. Thanks for sharing...
deffinatly wouldent work for grooming trails there is no compaction happening so the sleds are just gonna rip the trails up. the point of grroming is packing a hard smooth base for optimal trail conditions good try tho!