Is the Husky the Ultimate Off-Road Machine? Testing on Ice & Snow

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We hit the ice and snow with the Husky to find out if it's better than an ATV or snowmobile.
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Are you a Winter sport enthusiast? Want to have a ton of fun with minimal investment in gear or people? This Unit gives you the Freedom to explore the ice and snow solo while also providing the versatility to work hard for your ranch, farm, or homestead every single day.
Hunting or Ice fishing? This unit can get you into the deep bush or out onto the frozen lake in no time - with all your gear! Towing and hauling your stuff around effortlessly all while being gentle on the environment. It makes an excellent small scale alternative to a Snowmobile or ATV in a lot of settings - not to mention a ton of fun to just rip around on!
Low maintenance and fuel costs combined with customizable sleds and cargo decks make this an ideal winter tool or toy for logging, forestry, surveying, or bushwhacking. Tired of hiking to the beautiful spots? Check out a Husky!

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@huskymotorscanada1164 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for shooting our machine! You got some really great shots. We hope you had a great time with it. Best regards from the Husky Motors Canada Team.

@chriscowan6630 3 жыл бұрын

Loading your Husky into the ZR2 with the Bronco parked in the back....you guys are living the dream!!

@kettlebellcarnivore-vr5cw 8 ай бұрын

I didn't know we had a Canadian option! Super stoked. I see one in my future. I had a 2019 Skidoo Tundra LT for 3 years. I loved it, but the logistics of loading, transport, storage, maintenance, etc. in a small modular home in Yellowknife with no yard or garage. Nope! This would be awesome for hunting, camping and trail grooming.

@Hp2G1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I bought a SnowDog a few years ago. As you say, it doesn't replace a snowmobile, but it is much easier to get unstuck, an since it is narrower, it will go to places the snowmobile or ATV won't. I just bought a snowmobile, but I am keeping the tracked sled. I am glad to see that we came-up with a Canadian version of the Russian SnowDog.

@villagelightsmith4375 Жыл бұрын

Snow Puppy?

@meals24u 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Homebuilt tracksled for a quarter of the price of new, but the thing I like most about these Tracksleds is their versatility, I love ice fishing, and most of all adding 3 sleds to the back making it a train and then taking the girls for a rip through town, grabbing groceries, going for a coffee or head out onto the lake for early ice. Super light, fits into the back of my Van and uses very lil gas.. Next to no maintenance which beats a Snowmobile

@brettshedd4217 2 ай бұрын

I built mine for less than $1000 and that included $350 for the donor sled.

@gymkhanadog Жыл бұрын

Man for $4k you can get a _really_ nice used snowmobile. For 4k you can get three or four old vintage sleds and make some DIY track sleds. Very cool idea with a great utilitarian use. This really reminds me of ARGO and those mondo 2 wheel drive mini bike/motorcycle things you'd find on the back pages of magazines. :D

@anthonyc1883 3 жыл бұрын

Dad dancing at 0:57 was awesome!

@richfarfugnuven6308 3 жыл бұрын

Dad Truck King is, well, The King....

@farnorthpicker56 2 жыл бұрын

I grew up on the old original machines, started driving a 63 skidoo with a whopping 6 hp! I owned an original hus-ski 444 and also a model 600. I was going to buy a snowdog for next winter but I’m definitely checking these guys out. It would be a great utility machine for our trail filled property, hauling wood out and ice fishing. Not to mention grooming our narrower trails here. Thanks for the review guys. The only thing missing was a link to the Husky site. 👍👍

@lanceripplinger8352 3 жыл бұрын

What a cool machine! Seems like this would be a good machine for those that live way up north, off the grid or beaten path.

@nickhansen129 2 жыл бұрын

Living in Utah I own a Snowdog machine. It was cheaper then 4K$ with the sled and hitch included. Ice fishing and hauling gear is as easy as it gets now. Cool to see other options outside of the states. 🤙🏻

@MrGordy61 2 жыл бұрын

Iknow things vary from state to state, but do these have to be registered like a snowmobile?

@dbumstead88 Жыл бұрын

@@MrGordy61 Most states don't require registration since you don't actually ride on the vehicle. There might be one or two exceptions though.

@coryernewein 3 жыл бұрын

My grandpa used to have a Red Devil that was very similar to that rig. I saw it in the background of the vidjéo with the bronco vs the jeep and was curious about it. Glad to see this review😎

@jake.h3274 3 жыл бұрын

Love the videos guys! I would like to see more unique items like this.

@74beeper97 3 жыл бұрын

I love it.... They have something like this in the Philippines except its a big single cylinder diesel tiller. It's called a Kalig-lig and they use them in the flooded rice fields. When not in the field, they take off the paddles, bolt on some tires and hook a big trailer on it. It's a legitimate means of transportation there.

@mikefoehr235 3 жыл бұрын

That is a pretty neat machine. I remember a neighbor on Nippising having something similar back in the 70s...cannot remember the brand tho.

@larryhudlemeyer2617 Жыл бұрын

AWESOME!!!! I wish I'd of had one of these when I was in the USAF and stationed in the U.P. of Michigan back in the 1970's! This would have definitely added to our overall good times in the great Northwoods!

@marcpikas2859 3 жыл бұрын

Other than the noise and the smell it looks like fun at low speed....a rare commodity nowadays.

@franklinthompson8629 3 жыл бұрын

This was fun to watch, and you guys obviously had fun, too !

@gregmve6gcm 3 жыл бұрын

That thing looks like a blast. I wonder if it could be converted and add a snow plow blade to clear a driveway? I think that would also be a big hit. Keep up the great videos.

@sylvainlandreville3425 3 жыл бұрын

Fun and utility on a budget. When less is more!

@loganholmberg2295 3 жыл бұрын

Guy named Survival Russia uses a similar machine out in Siberia. Looks like a good workhorse machine if you know how to use it prperly. He also retorred a fully tracked APC to explore the bush and skeg up there.😅

@MrTackleberry79 2 жыл бұрын

Much needs this in Northern Idaho.

@PETERLINNAH 3 жыл бұрын

Wow!n That is a cool little vehicle! I want one and I don't even live in snow country!

@clwade10 3 жыл бұрын

Great review guys as always! Really neat little vehicle..It looks pretty fun to zip around in. Personally I would rather put that 4 grand into a decent SxS for more equipment/people or lockers for the wrangler. I would rent one for an hour to scoot around in the snow/ice for sure! Especially with little kids that may not be able to ride a snow mobile

@jamesc.5734 3 жыл бұрын

What was old is new! I recall a version of that design in the late 60's.

@frh-freerangehuman 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing

@gregdeguerre8804 2 жыл бұрын

You are thinking of the Bolens Hus-ski 444 from 1966

@ezee2daz Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing how to actually use and steer it instead of just ripping back and forth down the trail.

@leifmanson7599 2 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for your dad's comment about it being a good utility machine. These machines do seem to have some advantages over a snowmobile. The first is that you can ride two people. OH&S will not allow double riding unless the machine is built for that (many are not). One pickup truck could carry two of these, without a trailer and provide transport for 4 people. That is a big logistical benefit. You could ride it up narrow cut lines for geophysical work or cut yourself your own trails with less effort. Recreational users would find it slow, but as a machine to drag stuff deep into the forest, it looks pretty good. Fun to ride too. I haven't seen any videos of these machines tackling hills. With their towing ability, they should be good at climbing, but I would like to see that.

@Spiked2005 2 жыл бұрын

Ideal for compacting snow for winter Mtn biking, just need some extra weight

@RobertKohut 3 жыл бұрын

Nice!! Unique niche machine...:-)

@PeakDecline 3 жыл бұрын

These things are awesome. I've wanted one ever since I saw a similar setup on KZfaq, check out Survival Russia. I don't get enough snow for that use case but I'm betting these would also do well in other terrains with the right tracks and sleds behind it.

@soluschristus8360 2 жыл бұрын

You have such a way with words. You make fudge brownies out of cow pies. "Stay alert for obstacles up ahead or bluououh...shhhjus catches up wid iself..." 😂

@RobertKohut 3 жыл бұрын

Its cool, great winter property tractor...:-)

@R.Nelson 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha!! Practicing your dancing moves Howard??!!😄😀😆 Had me laughing Bro!! Good morning 🌄!!!

@TruckKing 3 жыл бұрын

I try

@TruckKing 3 жыл бұрын

Truck King mom here Ron and he always dances like that just sporadically makes me laugh🥰

@R.Nelson 3 жыл бұрын

@@TruckKing Good afternoon King Mom!!! I like Howard he's pretty cool guy!!😎 Enjoy the day King Mom😃

@R.Nelson 3 жыл бұрын

@@TruckKing Your Awesome Howard!! 😎Have a good day my friend!!😀

@atvseatexchange2176 3 жыл бұрын

Cool machine, but the Canadian Twist was a classic.

@peiguy1982 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome launch control just like the new Mach Z.

@tannerschimmens3299 3 жыл бұрын

Great machine I have so much fun with it , had around 900 pounds of people and gear pulled it no prob even up a hill . The problem with it creeping forward is a simple fix ,it’s was the throttle linkage was to tight had that issue too but easily fixed .

@FuckALLauthorities 5 ай бұрын

Currently out of stock. I will order one.

@1chrismagill 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool

@francoismorneau5010 2 жыл бұрын

The competition have reverse....

@R.Nelson 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt Hey Steve... Good morning 🌄!!

@ralphcasados8862 3 жыл бұрын

It was a awesome tool / toy for the money and get what you pay for. I would buy it like the video.

@trevorrobinson3513 2 жыл бұрын

Whoever notched that tree put the saw down and do some research before you hurt someone

@MrBillsfishin 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty neat for the money.

@SWATT101 2 жыл бұрын

Yup good bush buggy for sure

@thegreatone1018 3 жыл бұрын

Hey there! Just curious as to where ya’ll are filming, looked like Timmins to me for a sec lol

@TruckKing 3 жыл бұрын

We're in Ontario, but not nearly that far north. This is shot near Norland in City of Kawartha Lakes.

@MrSweetHart6976 3 жыл бұрын

It's late in the season but I would love to see how well this does in deep snow. I have to image with that small Honda motor, this thing is really good on gas? Plus you can use these in the summer too with a wheeled sled instead, right?

@TruckKing 3 жыл бұрын

Great point!

@gregdeguerre8804 2 жыл бұрын

For a better idea on deep snow performance Louis from Powermodz did a few test videos here on KZfaq of the Snowdog brand machine which is the same as this Husky. He had the Snowdog in some deep off trail snow.

@walterdowns9978 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to say but if you take one of these into the deep snow once you will never ever do it again it keeps tipping over to the side and you cannot keep it upright and straight

@fredhinck9685 2 жыл бұрын

Twenty years behind the Russians. Built a couple off You Tube videos six years ago. Yup , they're cool for the intended purpose. Ice fishing super toy. From Sask. Canada.

@michelt4390 2 жыл бұрын

Well, the Russians pretty much live in bog/snowed-in area... That's a pretty good incentive

@RJenkins6586 3 жыл бұрын

I'm assuming it doesn't have reverse with such a basic drivetrain, what if you get in a spot where you need to back up and you have a "seat trailer" and another trailer full of wood or gear. Pushing the unit and 2 more trailers could be a issue same with grabbing the front and trying to lift it up and turn it around with 2 trailers.

@rcryderman11 2 жыл бұрын

don't get into that spot hauling 2 trailers would be my advice.

@Nick-vx3uq 2 жыл бұрын

would love to see how it functions on dirt

@kentcostello5286 8 ай бұрын

How does it work during the spring summer and fall in the mud & dry terrain ?

@charlestaylor8832 3 жыл бұрын

The riding experience as you describe sounds like the old 60’s and 70’s snowmobiles. Narrow, light, no suspension, and you have to muscle it around. Sounds like a ball.

@BG-vq9fd 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting

@shawnhampton2895 2 жыл бұрын

What about hunting elk deer what do you think will it handle it

@joeymccullough2716 3 жыл бұрын

They call it a Husky because that’s what they unhooked from it before the video!

@paulj3020 2 жыл бұрын

Seems like a pretty cool unit but wondering how it preforms in deeper non packed snow and lake slush.

@TruckKing 2 жыл бұрын

It has its limitations.

@doc559 3 жыл бұрын

🏆🏆🏆👍🙏 Thank you for sharing

@zachsheffee8458 2 жыл бұрын

Hulk hogan was playing in the ice!

@manly_minutes247 7 ай бұрын

America.... So interesting that you still are in the 1950:s... "Track sled"s in Sweden are in the museum as a fun way of showing the evolution of snowmobiles... The last one manufactured were in the 1950:s... I really taught that the 50:s vibe were limited to the forrester industry, but I am now starting to believe that America is stuck in the 50:s in more areas.

@bobmackay9281 Жыл бұрын

Add a strong Smitty style base to it it will definitely cruise a bit faster

@DRCrimeCircle 3 жыл бұрын

uuh nice dance moves

@jeanphilipperoberge8574 10 ай бұрын

Any link?

@rockerobertson4002 2 жыл бұрын

Can't help but notice the chain / sprocket wheel to drive the tracks is outside the body and exposed. How is that not a problem? Would you feel safe taking this 10km into the bush? Don't want to have a long walk back. So I guess this comes down to reliability. Honda makes amazing motors, so that's a good thing.

@lannyyeakle8826 2 жыл бұрын

not a whole lot in Michigan usa

@pspillow 2 жыл бұрын

Honda motor is a definite bonus...

@zachsheffee8458 2 жыл бұрын

Actually you could buy a good Yamaha youth snowmobile for about $5,000 new & use it for slow speed work like this. Then you could go a good bit faster when not pulling weight!

@julioangel1839 3 жыл бұрын

Would had loved to see how high of a hill it could climb

@JR-ew6ek 3 жыл бұрын

Cool, but should be like 2k, not 4k

@villagelightsmith4375 Жыл бұрын

If the battery is charged and it starts, that thing has everything but a little cask of hot buttered rum under its chin!

@Luckie337 2 жыл бұрын

Where is the REVERSE !

@PWlangford1 3 жыл бұрын

Can you use it in the summer with a trailer ? I bet the Elmer family will try 🇨🇦

@TruckKing 3 жыл бұрын

We were told by the PR rep at Husky that Lots of people make little custom trailers for summer use.

@loganholmberg2295 3 жыл бұрын

Theres a guy named Survival Russia that has a similar machine in Siberia that uses his year round if you want to check it out. He also rebuilt a Russian tank APC for use in the spring through fall as well. 😅

@christianxzowner2958 3 жыл бұрын

How much would the entry level cost

@TruckKing 3 жыл бұрын

huskymotorscanada.ca/product-category/husky/ - Check em' out!

@Mixwell1983 3 жыл бұрын

I have never seen anything like this before, then again I dont live where it snows. It looks like someone built this thing in their back yard.

@danlux4954 2 жыл бұрын

Any reverse gear or heated handgrips?

@TruckKing 2 жыл бұрын

@danlux4954 2 жыл бұрын

@@TruckKing :(

@Magadan1978 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 круто

@GreatWhiteDog711 3 жыл бұрын

Where can i buy one

@TruckKing 3 жыл бұрын

Just Google them - they are in Mississauga, ON.

@walterdowns9978 2 жыл бұрын

We had one of these in early 60's they were not bad on level hard-packed snow but in the deep snow they always wanted a tip over and you cannot manhandle them as you can with a Ski-Doo where you can lean and use your bodyweight to correct it ...... if you pay more that $20.00 for one....it is not worth it.

@lawrenceyearsley822 Жыл бұрын

So it's only good for in the snow

@PETERLINNAH 3 жыл бұрын

Will it work in sand?

@TruckKing 3 жыл бұрын

Sure.

@richardgalindo7564 2 жыл бұрын

Please demonstrate Husky in DEEP FRESH SNOW. Thx.

@walterdowns9978 2 жыл бұрын

Not going to happen they are absolutely useless and hard to handle in the deep snow 1 foot or more

@opensourcedev22 2 жыл бұрын

If you’re up north, yeah maybe. Here in southern Ontario ….no really useful other than an odd ice fishing trip

@Mark1JT 3 жыл бұрын

That would be a great machine in the North for doing work, hunting, trapping, etc.

@walterdowns9978 2 жыл бұрын

N O T

@caleblangley4167 2 жыл бұрын

launch control 😂🤣🤣

@robp3431 3 жыл бұрын

Might be fun to take to the grocery store.....

@davidthomas7651 3 жыл бұрын

your a couple years late survival russia has been using one of these in Siberia for a while now

@kennethfillmoreCoolCatKen Жыл бұрын

What's bad about it has no lights

@FuckALLauthorities 5 ай бұрын

What's bad about your comment is you couldn't figure out how easy lights are to add. Sheeple.

@BushcraftQuebec 3 жыл бұрын

i have no friends :)

@macthomas5340 3 жыл бұрын

No studs ? and its made for ice fishing....wtf.

@TruckKing 3 жыл бұрын

That was our first "Would Add if it was mine" moment on the ice - It did fairly well without them though.

@Captndarty 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t imagine in 1.5 to 2feet of powder or more it’s worth a damn

@walterdowns9978 2 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right I had one back in the sixties and you cannot handle it in snow over a foot

@scuba6797 Жыл бұрын

I probably wouldn't get that if the price was halved. It is just weird how you have to sit and steer the thing in front of you.

@FuckALLauthorities 5 ай бұрын

Sheeple

@scuba6797 5 ай бұрын

@@FuckALLauthorities I agree, only sheeple would see such a terrible device and then buy it just because someone tries to make it look cool in some video. They should get a real snowmobile or another better device so they are not getting ripped off.

@justtl5885 Жыл бұрын

No registration, licenses, and fees to own/operate !

@taylorreid1739 3 жыл бұрын

🤣

@SuperHurdman 2 жыл бұрын

Forgot the biggest question Does a person need a licence on the machine to use off one own land? Way over priced far as I am concerned!

@Norwisco 3 жыл бұрын

I would not buy one i do not see 4 grand there at all you can build one at home from a old snowmobile for a few hundred not 4 grand lol

@romano2841 3 жыл бұрын

I would like to see results after you build one

@Norwisco 3 жыл бұрын

@@romano2841 look on youtube prollly videos im from wisconsin and there are people building these out of old snowmobiles seen a few ice fishing this year i have zero use for one or i would build one

@loganholmberg2295 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah but you can use this year round. I would not use Snowmobile tracks or Snowmobile engines in the summer. Your just asking fir problems without allot of mods. That being said if you want a do it yourself project why not? If you want to see a mchine like this used in Summer check out a channel called survival Russia...I think he calls it a snowcat? Anyway its a russian machine not Husky.

@Norwisco 3 жыл бұрын

@@loganholmberg2295 yea you put a 4 stroke honda on it do not use the original motor and you can use in summer might have to change the hyfax once and a while im just trying to give people other ideas than spending 4 grand on something thats easily built for around 400 to 600 bucks

@Norwisco 3 жыл бұрын

Look up diy track sled ice fishing 2021on youtube and you will see what im talkn about