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http://www.sledracer.com/2011/08/2012-m8-153-on-the-scales/
Here is the pic came in 12 lbs over the 2011
Here is the pic came in 12 lbs over the 2011
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why is it so hard for arctic cat to put their sled on a diet they should be about 435 lbs to be head to head with Polaris's sled technology. don't get me wrong I've been a hard core arctic cat guy from day 1. but it chaps my azz when polaris comes out with a new chassis at 431lbs and arctic cat comes out with a new chassis at 490 friggin lbs. I think they missed the boat!!!
For the life of me, I can't understand this obsession with weight. "This sled weighs more than last years sled!........... My mangina cannot handle an extra dozen pounds" That seems to be the sentiment of some on here...
A sub 500# sled will do very well in whatever situation you find yourself in.
If you think Arctic Cat just decided, "Heck, lets not worry about weight, lets design this thing the way we want, to heck with the weight", I think you are missing the bigger picture.
Could it be that the Cat engineers wanted this new chassis to have running boards that do not flex 3" when you put your feet on them?
Could it be that the engineers initially design this sled to be in the 430 pound range and found that it crinkled up like a piece of tin foil from atop of a thanksgiving turkey fresh out of the oven?
Could it be that the engineers wanted to have a design that stands up to time?
Could it be that the engineers designed a chassis that will be revolutionary and people will have so much fun on it, that they will not notice the weight? Or care for that matter?
When I took the 1100T for a test ride, I could not really feel the weight over my old 99'X (Dry weight of 496 pounds by the way) It was nimble, felt light, and handled like no other sled I have ever ridden on how it soaked up huge bumps and dips.
Apparently there is a price to pay for this, and that is weight.......
There are alot of you people complaining about the weight of the sled, that weigh 250+ yourselves.
Maybe over time, Cat will look at warranty issues (Or lack thereof) with the chassis and ratchet back the weight in areas that are smart for the company and the consumer.
Wyoboy hit it right on the head. This chassis needed to be tough enough to handle the torque of the 1100T. I predict that all manufacturers will have turbo four stroke sleds, and still want one chassis for all powerplants. This will be the trade-off in the future, and it is the trade off presently with Cat.
Heck, if you don't like the weight, you have other choices....... Go that way then!
What about oil, did you drain all the gas, they come with some in the tank.
Pretty sure the polaris is quoted as DRY weight, not crate weight. So add coolant, oil and shock fluid, brake fluid or whatever to that figure. It's all a play on words, and polaris makes the dry weight sound better.:face-icon-small-dis
Pretty sure the polaris is quoted as DRY weight, not crate weight. So add coolant, oil and shock fluid, brake fluid or whatever to that figure. It's all a play on words, and polaris makes the dry weight sound better.:face-icon-small-dis
I thought I saw Pro's weighing in at 448lbs with basic fluids not 430. Kinda like Skidoo saying 439 and they actually weighed 456-458lbs.
Pro's weighed exactly what Polaris said they would.....it was well documented with pictures on here when they came out.
Well documented! You are right about that! Take a look! 430????? WHAT?:becky:
http://www.snowestonline.com/forum/showthread.php?t=225794
What about oil, did you drain all the gas, they come with some in the tank.
If you want a 430lb sled then buy a pro, If you stuck a cat 800 in a pro it would weigh more and the cat 800 would tear it apart eventually. Cat has built near turbo ready sleds for how many years and probably made it even better. I have yet to ride one but if it handles right I will take the heavy bastard any day over a poo 800. It will be easy to drop 20lbs on this sled and not hard to get more weight off. Wait a little while before you start B1tchin about something hardly any of us has experience with. Remember the whole sled was built to hold up to a the T1100 and all its torque, the 800 is going to be one of the stoutest sleds out there IMO.
BTW, you still can't pack 430lbs on your back when the pro pops a engine.