Which Can Am Traxter

[RH15LEW]

I’m pretty much sold on getting a Can Am Traxter, but, i don’t know whether to go for the HD8 or HD10. There will be quite a bit of road work so diesels are out due to speed and i want to have a bit of fun, when on trails etc. How thirsty are they in the real world and are they reliable? Also, what are the legalities of road registering them? Idea is to use it for the short trip from home to the farm (3 miles), instead of taking the Discovery constantly.

 

[Tarw Coch]

If you want fun buy a maverick

Had a HD8 on loan whilst my Kioti was in for repairs, was glad to get the Kioti back, fuel costs soon mount up.

 

[RH15LEW]

If you want fun buy a maverick

that was plan A, but soon realised their not practical at all!!

 

[Spanner_Man]

Get it converted to run on LGP. Much cheaper to run. Only difference between 8 and 10 is engine size. Look at the HD10XMR

 

[michael N123]

Carrs billington are pushing them lpg converted now they’ve taken over from Paul chuter

 

[RH15LEW]

Get it converted to run on LGP. Much cheaper to run. Only difference between 8 and 10 is engine size. Look at the HD10XMR

Where do you get it filled up?

 

[michael N123]

Where do you get it filled up?

Get a tank at home and a hand pump I’m tempted just for a excuse for a V8 farm truck

 

[RH15LEW]

Get a tank at home and a hand pump I’m tempted just for a excuse for a V8 farm truck

i have got a lpg bulk tank for the heating...plumb into that?

 

[michael N123]

i have got a lpg bulk tank for the heating...plumb into that?

I think all you’d need is correct fittings and a transfer pump if it’s the correct fuel type

ebay lpg 4x4 and you’ll want to

 

[RH15LEW]

I think all you’d need is correct fittings and a transfer pump if it’s the correct fuel type

ebay lpg 4x4 and you’ll want to

Something to look into. What sort of mileage would i get from a tank? Biggest thing is to take pressure off the Disco, but wont bother if i’m constantly filling up

 

[Spanner_Man]

Yes speak to your current supplier of your tank and they will install a transfer pump. Its a mile or 2 per gallon less consumption than petrol but at less than half the price it can be. We install 40l tanks onto the machines, haven't had any complaints on range.

 

[Tarw Coch]

that was plan A, but soon realised their not practical at all!!

Have you had a go in one?
By far the fastest thing I’ve ever driven, 0 to 60 in 3.8 seconds off road iirc.
True, they’re not practical but as far as thrills are concerned you wouldn’t get better bang for your buck.

 

[RH15LEW]

Have you had a go in one?
By far the fastest thing I’ve ever driven, 0 to 60 in 3.8 seconds off road iirc.
True, they’re not practical but as far as thrills are concerned you wouldn’t get better bang for your buck.

no, i haven't! Tempted now tho! Biggest gripe is lack of space in the back, carrying any passengers and the wheelchair can go in the back along with the dog etc.

 

[Tarw Coch]

no, i haven't! Tempted now tho! Biggest gripe is lack of space in the back, carrying any passengers and the wheelchair can go in the back along with the dog etc.

Well, if you end up buying a traxter I’d hit the dealer for a demo/play in one as part of the deal.

 

[FarmerD89]

Why not look at the Deere with a glazed cab ? You don’t see many cams with full cabs for sensible money, Thought of that in the rain with no doors etc would leave you taking the disco anyway.

 

[Hilly]

You will be lucky to get a traxtor they getting hard to get .

 

[Jontym]

Been told by Carrs no new can am quads or Traxters until at least March, even certain parts becoming a bit sketchy, however this seems to be affecting all brands from what I’ve heard.

 

[Hooby Farmer]

You will probably never regret buying the one with the bigger engine. I've test driven a hd8 and loved it. The salesman said hands down their most popular model is the hd8 and occasionally they would sell a 10 if the customer really wanted one but not a big seller.

 

[RH15LEW]

Why not look at the Deere with a glazed cab ? You don’t see many cams with full cabs for sensible money, Thought of that in the rain with no doors etc would leave you taking the disco anyway.

Biggest issue for me with the new type Gator is the handbrake mechanism, not having use of my legs will be a pain with the handbrake

 

[FarmerD89]

Biggest issue for me with the new type Gator is the handbrake mechanism, not having use of my legs will be a pain with the handbrake

had a look on their site appears they do decent heated cabs, Kawasaki mules look good along with the kubota rtvs