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Offline Shawndale1

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UTV ice fishing rigs
« on: Dec 30, 2017, 06:48 PM »
Hey Guys
Just wondering what you guys think safe ice is for a full size UTV with tracks? I think mine weighs in at 1500# dry weight. With full cab and tracks I have to think it’s pushing 2000#.

Also, let’s see some pics of what you all are using for your “ fishing rigs”.
Thanks!!

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Offline Akbl4

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Re: UTV ice fishing rigs
« Reply #1 on: Dec 30, 2017, 07:16 PM »
I don’t take my ranger on anything less than 12” of good ice.
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Offline carmi-icefisher

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Re: UTV ice fishing rigs
« Reply #2 on: Dec 31, 2017, 10:49 AM »
Ice we have now you will be fine.
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Offline Light liner

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Re: UTV ice fishing rigs
« Reply #3 on: Dec 31, 2017, 11:04 AM »
If you want I'll run all next weekend and let you know on Monday.
Just drop it off at eagle point.
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Offline Hideebeez

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Re: UTV ice fishing rigs
« Reply #4 on: Dec 31, 2017, 11:45 AM »
To answer your question with that weight i would say miminum 10 inches to be safe.  8 would probably hold but thats figuring 8 everywhere with 10 those thinner spots are 8s instead of 6s
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Offline Shawndale1

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Re: UTV ice fishing rigs
« Reply #5 on: Dec 31, 2017, 11:51 AM »
Thanks guys, so my rule of 12” of ice before I take it out sounds more than safe. Light liner I will do my best but I wouldn’t plan my day around using it!!! 😆
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Offline icefisherman

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Re: UTV ice fishing rigs
« Reply #6 on: Jan 01, 2018, 08:49 PM »
I have a Ranger 900XP and it is plenty safe on 6 inches of ice with tires and a full cab on it, weighing in at 1850lbs. If i have the tracks on it, it weighs right around 2000lbs and 8 inches of ice is good. 7 inches of ice alone will hold 2 tons, if you wait all the way till 12 inches of ice to go on, it can hold up to 8 tons. I will drive my full size truck on 10-12 inches no problem.
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Offline lowaccord66

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Re: UTV ice fishing rigs
« Reply #7 on: Jan 02, 2018, 12:17 PM »
2000lbs divided by 4 wide tracks carrying the load....
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Offline ice warrior

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Re: UTV ice fishing rigs
« Reply #8 on: Jan 06, 2018, 06:30 PM »
very nice looking unit  @)
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