How Much does E-Start Weigh??

Canuck0199 · Dec 4, 2008

The dealers keep telling me its only 8 lbs.

This seems a bit light for a starter and battery.

Does anyone have the real numbers? (if 8 is incorrect)

Thanks!!

mtnsledder · Dec 4, 2008

Just weighed the wife's e-start parts for her 08 700 RMK.

Using bathroom scales it was about 23 lbs. (without ring gear) since e-start clutch is already on the sled.

Your dealer could be quoting the weight of the kit without battery since they no longer are included.

Battery weight was about 12 lbs making e-start kit about 11 lbs without battery.

Hope this helps.

Snow Trooper · Dec 4, 2008

mtnsledder said:
Just weighed the wife's e-start parts for her 08 700 RMK.

Using bathroom scales it was about 23 lbs. (without ring gear) since e-start clutch is already on the sled.

Your dealer could be quoting the weight of the kit without battery since they no longer are included.

Battery weight was about 12 lbs making e-start kit about 11 lbs without battery.

Hope this helps.

That is dead on, the kit from Polaris technically doesnt include the battery so if they are looking at a shipping weight they will see 10-12 lbs. Where in reality its about 22-23ish

Canuck0199 · Dec 4, 2008

Thanks!!!
That makes much more sense!

IQOUTLAW · Dec 4, 2008

well worth it! I have always had pull starts and frowned on the weight for e-start. After riding Med Bow with a group of guys with e-start, I dont think ill ever go back!!! Especially on COLD mornings!

diamonddave · Dec 5, 2008

IQOUTLAW said:
well worth it! I have always had pull starts and frowned on the weight for e-start. After riding Med Bow with a group of guys with e-start, I dont think ill ever go back!!! Especially on COLD mornings!

X2!!
If the weight of the battery scares you, you could always opt for a light weight battery like the yammy girls use. They weigh 3 lbs. can't remember who they're made by right now.

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