Which track system fits my ATV?
It depends on the make, model and year, and on the mount kit the manufacturer publishes for it. The broad shape: the Kimpex WS4 has the largest published ATV fitment list but covers eight makes; the Camso T4S and X4S each cover thirteen, including Argo, John Deere, Kymco, Textron and TGB. Displacement alone does not settle it — run your exact machine through the fitment tool on this page, or call us and we will confirm the system and the mount kit before you order.
Is a track system worth it on an ATV, given what the quad cost?
That is the right question to ask, and it is sharper on an ATV than on a side-by-side: a system commonly costs more than half what a used quad is worth. It is worth it when the machine is genuinely idle for a season otherwise, when you are plowing a long driveway, or when the access you need is closed to tires several months a year. It is usually not worth it for occasional recreational riding on maintained trail. We would rather talk you out of it than sell you one you park.
Will tracks make my quad hard to steer?
Heavier, yes — this is the trade ATV owners notice most and side-by-side owners barely mention. Track geometry and ground contact both increase steering effort, particularly at low speed on hard ground. Power steering makes a large difference, so if your machine has it the change is much easier to live with. If it does not, and you ride long days, weigh this seriously before ordering.
What is the difference between the Camso T4S and the X4S?
Almost nothing dimensional — and that is the useful answer. Every figure the two publish is identical: 2,000 sq in of footprint, 11.5-inch front and 12.5-inch rear tracks, the same lug heights and the same track lengths. The difference is what they are sold to fit. Camso publishes the T4S for ATVs of roughly 300 to 1000cc, and publishes the X4S for ATVs and light-duty UTVs, designed to move between the two. If you own only a quad, the T4S is the same hardware without the cross-platform premium.
How much slower will my ATV be?
Plan on roughly a third slower. Kimpex publishes an average speed loss of about 35% for the WS4; Camso publishes an average maintained speed of about two-thirds of tire speed for the T4S, and publishes no speed figure for the X4S. Those are planning averages that depend on your machine, gearing, load and ground — not specifications. Most owners run in low range in deep conditions.
Can I plow snow with a tracked ATV?
Yes, and it is one of the most common reasons people buy them. A tracked quad with a blade pushes without the wheelspin that makes plowing on tires miserable, and it costs far less than a compact tractor. Match the blade to the machine, and note that tracks change traction rather than what your quad is rated to push or carry — go by the vehicle manufacturer’s limits for that.
Can I run them in summer, or is this a winter-only purchase?
Both manufacturers build their current ATV systems as all-season equipment, and owners run them through mud, marsh, muskeg and soft ground as much as snow. What shortens a rubber track’s life is sustained running on hard, abrasive surfaces and sustained high speed — not the season. Most ATV owners still swap back to tires for summer, because the steering effort and speed loss are harder to justify once the ground firms up.
Can I move a system to a different quad later?
Often, but never by just unbolting it. The track units may carry over if the new machine is in the class the system is rated for. What changes is the mount kit, which is built for a specific make, model and year, and depending on the two machines hub or sprocket components may change too. Tell us the machine it is on now and the one you want it on, and we will confirm whether the transfer works and price the exact parts.