Great review! I've often wondered about getting one of these. You made a lot of good points. I see one of these in my future. Thanks very much! Tight lines!

Lovin my 13.5 standard out here in Utah. Such a cool awesome little machine! Pulls everything I’ve ever threw at it. 3 sled deep with me and my 2 kids for some over nighters.

@BendItFishing

7 ай бұрын

awesome!!!

SnowDog are awesome we will be a seeing a lot more this Season great information

These Snowdogs are over $5000 plus tax in Northern Ontario. Bought my 07 Tundra for $3000 with Estart and reverse a few years back. If these were $1500-$2000 I could see buying one but not at that price! @Aventure Fishing, we get it you really like the Snowdog.

@sharonbraselton4302

Жыл бұрын

eltrç snowmobileß ²500⁰

@DrRemorse

7 ай бұрын

And all the 2020 and before are wood engine mount lol

Thank you for this!!! I'm considering one of these. I'm just in Limerick, ME.

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

get it!!

great vid! i just bought a new 13 hp sport model. love it. I bought a pair of folding aluminum ramps and use just one to load and unload into the back of my f150. works awesome and keeps it out of the salt spray pretty well. i had 4 fully grown adults and all their gear behind me in six sleds a few weeks ago. really turns some heads heading out when people see you unpack the back of the truck and then start it up and hop on and drive away.

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

It's a head turner for sure!

@sharonbraselton4302

Жыл бұрын

chef got hybred eltrc f15⁰

I have the 13hp snowdog bought December 2021, Been out on the lake 6 times already. Poor snowmobile is getting sold, this was so much better for my use case. I use ramps and put it right in the back of the truck. I have a camper top for it, all the ice gear goes to the other side of the bed. It sure is a head turner. Was pretty good to see a snowmobile stuck on the ramp and I went right up it. That felt good.

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you love it!!

@discgolfer1roc141

2 жыл бұрын

For how much you pay for them. I’ll just continue to walk my stuff lol. Good workout

Great video, I linked your video with my Tinger Dog Pro Kit build.

@BendItFishing

6 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

I'm having a hard time finding one for 2k ish...... I saw your videos was current and I turned green....lol The hunt continues ;) Thx for the review!!!!!!!

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

They don't make the 2k version anymore

Looks like an awesome set-up!

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Thanks for the vid! Very cool!

Looks perfect for your application!

@BendItFishing

Жыл бұрын

It is!

Cut a couple short pieces of 2x4 to brace the side you a loading onto the wheelchair rack. It keeps it from flexing like it did on you.

Awesome machine impressive for what they are

I was debating on a 10 hp or 13 hp... But you having a 7 hp and towed all those gears with some buds also. I think 10 is all I need..... key is lightweight for me and being more mobile. Great content.

@sharonbraselton4302

Жыл бұрын

7 hplees gad

Thanks for the good video. I want one of those beauties

dang I need one of these! Maybe next year, I have already bought too much new gear this year lol.

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Never too much gear! Unless you are pulling it by hand

Good for flat land little hills. Never got me to any of my lakes in northern Ontario Canada. Hit a snowmobile track trench and your done tips you over. Very hard for anyone taller to keep balance ! Steep Hills forget it ! Deeper snow 2’ plus forget it. Sold mine that’s a true review !

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Did you have track slides on yours? They are tippy but I have never tipped mine. One thing I've learned is to keep the handle bars high so you have more leverage

@ckong46

4 ай бұрын

Well for your situation up in Canada, u need snowmobile instead of a snowdog 😂😂

I still gave you a thumbs up. I like atv's tho, don't run any chains, studs or tracks, Orillia, Ontario, CA

They should make one that has an interchangable mower deck that way you can use it on the lawn for summertime and it'll be easier for guys to sell their old ladies on the idea then too. They come out with a model like that I'll tell the other half the mowers shot out and I can go grab one with out any headaches!

@agentredbone1667

2 жыл бұрын

Fabricate one. I mean..free time is your time

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

My plan was to make one but I didn't have the time to make one at the time with a newborn

@roscoep.coltraine6344

2 жыл бұрын

You make a very good point! Red Green style engineering is sure ta get er done way under trailor park budget leavin $ for 🥃🍺 and bait. And if you're real crafty like McGuiver and the A-Team you'll really be loving it when the plan comes together and there's $ left to just go waste! 🤡

@roscoep.coltraine6344

2 жыл бұрын

@@BendItFishing congradulations! Is it ur 1rst?

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Yes and he's a handful now at 2.5 years old

Had once with a friend on a snowdog, I noticed his snowdog very easily get stucked by ice slushes. When riding on pure snow or ice there's no issues.

@BendItFishing

Жыл бұрын

Ya like most things they have issues with slush. I have noticed it's easier to get unstuck then a 500 atv

Paid $200. for my 70's ski doo snowmobile with reverse. The guy I bought it from said it hasn't ran for 2 years I sprayed starting fluid started right up. And I'm happy. The snow dog can't go through deep snow also is expensive for a pull behind lawn mower.

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

I've gone through 8 inches of powder no problem. It does not like slush however

@fishinghunting7275

2 жыл бұрын

@@BendItFishing slush is bad for everything. I'm up in Minnesota they don't sell them under $3,000

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

They probably don't have the 10hp model then

@Mrv1960

2 жыл бұрын

@@BendItFishing try 3 to 5 ft drifts on a lake. Tracks and sleds are only way.

@adventurefishing3190

2 жыл бұрын

Snodog most certainly can go thru deep snow.

Outstanding review and explanation. Knowing what you experienced so far in NH with the compact model, if you were going to buy a new one and needed to pull yourself and a friend with your gear would you get another compact or move up to mid level and why? Looking at getting one but not sure if I need more than the compact.

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

I would buy the Utility B13 MER or the Sport MER, the little compact is nice for just me but my buddies Always want a ride! Also the compact is a little to small for overnight trips

@KKruse-qg3dc

2 жыл бұрын

@@BendItFishing Thanks for the response. That helps. Not a lot of comparisons out there between the compact and other models for traction and pulling power.

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

They are phasing out the compact 10hp just because it's not enough power with deep snow

I saw my first one ever last weekend, such a cool machine! I would like it even better if it was electric, even fewer moving parts so more reliable especially with modern batteries. Awesome!

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

They are very cool! I did see an electric concept, it would be nice to have the torque

@differentfins

2 жыл бұрын

@@BendItFishing for sure!

@bryantitus6634

2 жыл бұрын

The only issue with batteries is regardless of the type of battery, the cold is hard on them and would reduce range. Likely increase the weight too. You can carry an extra gallon of gas and nearly double the range on these. You'd need a generator, even a small $99 one from harbor freight... And gas, to increase your range. And it's gonna take time.

@differentfins

2 жыл бұрын

@@bryantitus6634 I wouldnt say that. Tesla cars have been proven worthy in -40 temps. My ice auger is much lighter than the gas powered auger it replaced, it handles cold well. It might reduce the range (maybe) but an electric motor equal in horsepower would weigh less than this B&S gas powered motor. Lithium Ion batteries are extremely light. I dont think it would be nearly as bad as you think.

@bryantitus6634

2 жыл бұрын

@@differentfins we just towed ±900 lb with my uncle's snowdog yesterday about 3 miles total just in and out of our spot we were fishing and with a couple decent hills and about 7" of snow on the lake, that's a lot of load. Electric motors last a long time with low load. The same lake we set up on we fished the end we access at. Our other spot is 2 miles down the lake. Just to and from the lake is 2 miles from the vehicle round trip. And 4 miles round trip across the lake that has a good 6-8" of snow on top will be a very big draw. To have enough on board battery to provide 6+ miles of range JUST TO AND FROM and not around our spot and to move occasionally, or go to our farthest tip ups that can be pretty easily 200-300 yards from the tent is asking a lot on electric range. When one 1.6 gal tank of gas and a spare 1 gallon jug will provide adequate range AND backup reserve. I'm an advocate of electric. I run a clam drill plate adapter and everyone I fish with that doesn't run drill adapters runs 24v and 40v strikemasters. Very different applications. Really the part that makes me uneasy about electric conversions with them is just range under load, specifically when breaking trail going in with everything. We put about 10 miles on on bare ice and mostly back and forth to flags up to 300 yards from the tent. In those same conditions electric would excel. I agree. Getting enough range to do so with a comfort level with electric would increase weight dramatically. Yes Tesla's do well in cold weather, but electric cars are typically up to 1,000 lb heavier than similar size gas counterparts. One of the best things about a snow dog is when you are safe walking on the ice, the snow dog had been safe already due to footprint. But for more remote scenarios, gas still has its place.

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Hey, just wondering if you could tell me how the 7hp performs in consistently deep snow (not just drifts) pulling ice fishing gear and tent. By deep i mean maybe 12". Reason I ask is that I'm looking at another brand that only has a 6.5hp. Concerned it maybe under powered. Thanks for all the vids

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

It will be underpowered for sure

You can get a used Yamaha VK540 for less that a new Snowdog. They're readily available where I live, but I don't know if that's the case elsewhere. It is a much larger, heavier machine, but they can go pretty much anywhere, and are legendary in terms of reliability. The VK540 has a very simple air-cooled engine. And maintenance isn't an issue, because they literally last forever. And you could carry/tow about 15 times as much gear with a VK. They have a hi/low/reverse gearbox, 540cc engine, and 20”x156" track. It's a bigger machine to store and transport but also much more capable, comfortable, and faster. For longer expeditions, I think the VK is a much more practical choice, but it's all a matter of tradeoffs and priorities, I guess.

@BendItFishing

8 ай бұрын

I wouldn't doubt that the Yamaha is a great machine. My storage is limited and I really don't want to tow a trainer around.

@ahobimo732

7 ай бұрын

@@BendItFishing You don't need that big of a trailer for just one sled, but I see your point regarding the storage. If you don't have the space, it would definitely be a hassle.

@BendItFishing

7 ай бұрын

My space is limited, I was just looking at an enclosed trailer and trying to justify it but can't because the lack of parking

I built my own out of an old polaris Indy 400 tunnel and a predator motor I love it

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Which predator motor?

@brettjamesmiller

2 жыл бұрын

@@BendItFishing 212

@brettjamesmiller

2 жыл бұрын

@@BendItFishing it runs about 15-18 mph just pulling the driver sled and about 10-12 pulling 2 jet sleds 2 adults and a 2 man Eskimo Sierra flip over and gear

@jackpinesavage9806

2 жыл бұрын

Brett, I’m gonna do that I think. Does the sled have much power? How about knee deep snow? I don’t need speed. I have new 9 hp Vanguard that needs something to do. Thanks!

@brettjamesmiller

2 жыл бұрын

@@jackpinesavage9806 it has plenty of power it depends on your track lugs and gearing I don’t have any problems going through 6-8” of heavy wet snow…I’m running a 10 tooth on my torque converter and 21 tooth on my Jack shaft and also have a spare 40 for the Jack shaft

Being from nh, how does it do in the slushy later season or deeper snow? I’m curious how it works compared to a 4 wheeler where it struggles in those conditions.

@nicksancartier6209

2 жыл бұрын

I guess what I’m trying to ask is are there any conditions where it doesn’t perform pulling all your ice gear?

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

It does not like deep slush

Try that on Lake Huron or Erie when your normal trip is 4-10 miles one way, over cracks, slush, chopped ice, etc. A suspension is absolutely necessary.

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Suspension would be nice and a wind shield

@adventurefishing3190

2 жыл бұрын

They do, and do it well.

What is the stability like riding in the back? It seems like you would crush your spine on rough wind blown drifts

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

I was just on a lake that was wind blown slush and my back did hurt at the end of the day but most of the time our lakes are flat

Did you have to do anything special to your trailer hitch or just normal install for the handicap ramp?

@BendItFishing

Жыл бұрын

Normal install

Looking at the design it appears to me that deep snow would be an issue . Does it have enough power to pull you and gear through snow covered slush?

@BendItFishing

Жыл бұрын

It does not do well in slush

Also curious how it works on bare ice?

@rustyreel2228

Жыл бұрын

best to have the track studded.

I love these things and need to buy 2. But based on the Russian connection I may have to go husky. :( also, I'm guessing you don't need to plate and license these things?

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Parts are going to be tricky

It is a little bit hard to start the engine during the very cold days. 🥶

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

If you have one the choke doesn't shut all the way sometimes. I pull started mine at -19 F yesterday no problem

@dianepelletier198

2 жыл бұрын

synthetic oil....👍

You made the right choice. You'd spend more time and money trying to keep a $1900 snowmobile running and wouldn't have time to fish

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

Neat machine but id personally rather have a rokon 2x2 bike for summer/winter. Most places here we cant even take anything driven onto the ice but you can use gas augers etc makes no sense.

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

I've always wanted to try one of those made right here in NH

Ski doo expedition 900 ace for the win.

@BendItFishing

7 ай бұрын

Ya let me just spend triple what a brand new Snowdog costs!

any lights on it ?that could be an issue if you fish later in the day

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Yes small one

Now the prices are through the roof.

@BendItFishing

4 ай бұрын

Well this one was 7hp the new ones are 13.5 with reverse

It’s cool!! But there are sleds out there way less than 7000 lol

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Brand new? Cheapest i just found new is the Polaris 550 Indy

@tzrippinlips2527

2 жыл бұрын

@@BendItFishing why’s it need to be brand new? Old school is good too!!

@tzrippinlips2527

2 жыл бұрын

I mean it’s all good just wondering

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

I'm just comparing new to new to make it easy

Are there 2 brakes ? What are both handle controls for ?

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Throttle on the right and brake is on the left

@ryancard7312

2 жыл бұрын

@@BendItFishing oh duh - makes sense , thank you !

How is that hitch carrier working ?

@BendItFishing

4 ай бұрын

Working great for 3 years

Interesting. Where is it made?

@BendItFishing

Жыл бұрын

Was made in Russia but they just moved to the good ole USA!

I'm building one with a 650cc predator engine. Took the rear off a 99 Yamaha

@agentredbone1667

2 жыл бұрын

4 to 5 inches..my ole lady said that's not enough....🤫

@agentredbone1667

2 жыл бұрын

License? Government overstep once again

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

You sir are crazy haha

@agentredbone1667

2 жыл бұрын

@@BendItFishing the predator engines aren't about speed. It's torque. Even at 650cc I'll probably only get 38 mph but will be able to pull anything

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

20mph on glare ice is scary 650 will pull anything traction is the next issue and tipping

The sled thing is cool, the hitch carrier you use is a different story, I would not put groceries in that flimsy thing.

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

It's been holding up! It has a steel main frame and I strap it to the truck so it doesn't wobble as much

I am curious, how much does that "free fish" cost you?

@BendItFishing

7 ай бұрын

Huh?

How fast are these? 13.5 miles on the lake at 15km/h would make for a long fishing day lol

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

20 mph max, our lakes are pretty small haha

@jondeer5239

Жыл бұрын

Saginaw bay?

@BendItFishing

Жыл бұрын

Not where I am

Can you put a seat on it and ride it ..steer it ,top speed ?

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Yes to the seat and top speed is 20 mph

✨🧸✨ 🙂👍

I wonder on reliability of that thing,com back in couple years and see if it still running,for me thé best still snowmobile.

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Briggs & Stratton motors are very reliable they've been around for over 100 years I think

@J_D_B4379

2 жыл бұрын

I would think basic maintenance would be easier than on a snowmobile

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

It is

@sylvainlaurence1554

2 жыл бұрын

@@J_D_B4379 each time I buy something,I’ll do the same thing.Lots of research.Snowmobile is one crazy world to get in depending on what you want to do.some good some exceptional and some really,I mean really bad to get.Once again depend on your need,for I can do all ice fishing season back of a snowdog I’m gonna be broke at the end.

@adventurefishing3190

2 жыл бұрын

This thing will be running long after a snowmobile breaks down..

does the motor also have a generator?

@BendItFishing

Жыл бұрын

Yes it does. It can support charging, USB ports, handle bar warmers and larger lights

New small engines are designed to burn recreation fuel yeah it's pricey and that is the reason a lot of folks don't burn it but the shelf life is much higher and it doesn't have the ethinal. So you will end up with a long better operating equipment.

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

It's hard to find non ethanol around here

@alanruechel2240

2 жыл бұрын

You can buy ethanol remover additive, if you cant find non-ethanol premium. Ethanol destroys small engines.

Did you buy this in New Hampshire?

@BendItFishing

Жыл бұрын

No but there is a dealer in NH Awl and All in Sutton NH is a dealer

What are your track dimensions?

@BendItFishing

8 ай бұрын

24 wide by 36 I think

That Harbor Freight carrier is a piece of junk unless you mod the crap out of it.Really should be rated for half of what they claim.A friend I work with has one for a 24" snowthrower,and I can see it flexing big time.He put a 1/2" piece of plywood on the bottom to help,but it needs better cross bracing. I have the sport model and currently using a 4x6 trailer,but will be looking into a carrier sold through Northern Tool which has the best reviews of most of them.They rate those carriers for 500lb static load,but what about dynamic loads,like having it on the back while traveling on rough roads?I have heard of some of those cheaper ones having the tongue piece bending down(thin Chinesium metal).

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, I have broken a lot on mine already. I haven't seen the steel frame bend yet but I'll check it with a straight edge soon.

$5000 - $6000 for a used one in Canada

How does this deal with slush?

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Not good!

Where did you find this for 1900

@BendItFishing

6 ай бұрын

This was a discountinued model that's why it was so cheap

@HillsideAcres

6 ай бұрын

@@BendItFishing oh I see. I have about no practical use for one but for 1900 I would go buy one just cause lol

@BendItFishing

6 ай бұрын

You can use it in the summer they are pretty sweet

SKI - DOO 🙃

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Articat!

@brianfeeney9493

2 жыл бұрын

😁

Snow dogs are one trick pony’s! I’ll bet their really fun crossing pressure cracks! If you can’t do at least 60kph it’s only a matter of time before you approach a pressure crack that’s open a bit. Then what? No suspension, no power/speed, overpriced, snow challenged, if the price was decent you’d sell more but for 4-5 gs I’ll buy a sled.

Wouldn't work for me. Slush is a constant where I fish. I'd have that thing buried in no time lol

@rball690

2 жыл бұрын

Same situation for me. Also at times we run 20 + miles into back lakes.

@adventurefishing3190

2 жыл бұрын

Does great in slush

@adventurefishing3190

2 жыл бұрын

@@rball690 great mpg, 25mph

I don't believe this machine was $1900 CAD, the 13 hp machines are over $6000 in Timmins . I find the machine tippy on uneven ground and wish I had the twin track which is wider. I found that Snowdog isn't much good in very deep snow!

@BendItFishing

Жыл бұрын

A few people counter balance them with batteries or weights. The compact I had was very well balanced. I haven't taken the sport out yet since we don't have snow to really test it out. One thing I have heard to handle in deep snow is lift the handle bars up so you have more control on tipping

why am I seeing 5200 dollar prices ??

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Are you in Canada?

that cargo carrier isn't good for mid size SUVs! I didn't read properly the details how much I can load on the my CRV... used a cargo carrier, put there the snowdog.. and drove about 10 km.. I noticed that the body of my Honda CRV was deformed because of the weight of the dog... Hope nobody else would repeat my mistake.

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Oh no! Yes always make sure you read your hitch weight capacity. I think mine is a class 3

@juliosdiy3206

2 жыл бұрын

Should have put that thing right n da trunk.

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Too much ice fishing stuff in the back

@sylvainlaurence1554

2 жыл бұрын

Cargo carrier are really different from one to another

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

True have to find one rated for the weight

Cool but for the price, I'll stick with my atv.

I saw you at McDonald's

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Haha I'm still in line!!

Flat ground it's not bad going up hills in snow it's worthless it's too light and loses traction.. flat ground is the only thing it's good for

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Compared to a snowmobile yes, they do groom with the larger models

If I get one it will be named Bytor…..

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Haha

Lol early 80s fanners only weigh 400 lbs. go 4x the speed and can haul 10x the weight can get an old sled for 500 bucks that tops one of these besides the fact not every vehicle can haul a sled but could probably haul a snow dog

@money_murda221

2 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool machine tho

What is this thing going to do in 3 to 4 ft snow drifts on a lake. It would be useless.

@BendItFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Went right over them yesterday

@adventurefishing3190

2 жыл бұрын

No, it goes right over them.

Snowmobiles imo are ment for fun not as a work horse

1900!? Show me where guy. Those shits are 3-5k or I’d have one already lol

@BendItFishing

Жыл бұрын

This is the discontinued model they had on sale for 1900$ USD it's 7HP COMPACT.

Cheapest new models are $5000 now.

@BendItFishing

9 ай бұрын

Yes but they are USA made now

It's decent for mobility but not deep snow or slush,

These are expensive, good on flat ground but terrible in thick powder. They trip and are harder to straighten. Not a fan of riding in a cheap plastic sled. Snowmobiles are better overall. They have more power, more accessories like heated grips! They ride better in deep snow and slushy lakes.

@BendItFishing

Жыл бұрын

I use mine for ice fishing and never had an issue with deep snow. Snowmobiles do have an advantage of having a wider stance that's for sure. Also the Snowdog has heated grip

Price has gone up too much. Get more out of an ATV at the same price point.

@BendItFishing

7 ай бұрын

This was the 7hp model and now they sell a 13.5 and a 16 HP which is the biggest cost driver.

Stay off of thin ice. Don’t be a fool.

Go get a damn used snowmobile.

@mikemacheska2936

2 жыл бұрын

Nice I like the reasons

@spiceolife

2 жыл бұрын

I could care less to explain reality to ignorant's

@WheresTheSauce

2 жыл бұрын

@@spiceolife idk man i own 2 sleds for ice fishing and i think Mike is right LOL sleds kinda suck. but feel free to explain the reasons to my ignorance.

@spiceolife

2 жыл бұрын

@@WheresTheSauce , yea, they suck so bad, you're trying to stand on a snow sled while being pulled by a mini one. Good point on them sucking.

@WheresTheSauce

2 жыл бұрын

@@spiceolife no no no i meant snowmobiles suck. Jeeze LOL what kind of snowmobiler are you you dont know when "sled" is referring to a snowmobile.

Stop buying artic cats and thay will probably run better

@BendItFishing

Жыл бұрын

You have to be a skidoo guy haha

I’d rather walk

@BendItFishing

8 ай бұрын

Excellent

You made the wrong decision, that is all.

No it's not you buy used arctic cat 3000