Challenger extreme vs X3

Joerobi1 · Jun 8, 2013

So I've want get a 3" track this fall and noticed on tracks USA site that they are going to offer a 15x156x 3" track in the X3. However I can't really find any info on the difference between the to. If the challenger extreme is better than I just get it cut down but it's he nice to get the X 3 cause its already 15 wide

Rukus · Jun 8, 2013

I think the challenger extreme is better for hardpacked snow, and the X3 is better for the powder

Joerobi1 · Jun 9, 2013

Rukus said:
I think the challenger extreme is better for hardpacked snow, and the X3 is better for the powder

So the only difference would be the saw tooth tips on the track

tdbaugha · Jun 9, 2013

The new X3 has a totally different construction and is a lot lighter.

av8er · Jun 9, 2013

I bought a X3 in January and love it

haven't found a single issue in any snow condition. fluff to spring hard pack. excellent braking, excellent flotation, it's a digging son of a gun. the guys behind me complain a little because it throws grapefruit sized snow balls from behind it.

mountainhorse · Jun 9, 2013

The X3 is drum molded

The challenger 3"-lug tracks are platten molded (flat) .

The X3 turns better and, IMO, will be a more durable track.
If you are going to run 7 tooth drivers, the X3 hands down.

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Joerobi1 · Jun 10, 2013

mountainhorse said:
The X3 is drum molded

The challenger 3"-lug tracks are platten molded (flat) .

The X3 turns better and, IMO, will be a more durable track.
If you are going to run 7 tooth drivers, the X3 hands down.

.

Looks like the x3 will be te one to get then since it says you can get it in 15x156.

FatDogX · Jun 11, 2013

mountainhorse said:
The X3 is drum molded

The challenger 3"-lug tracks are platten molded (flat) .

The X3 turns better and, IMO, will be a more durable track.
If you are going to run 7 tooth drivers, the X3 hands down.

.

X2, I just received my X3 / 163" can't wait for next season!!!

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Joerobi1 · Jun 11, 2013

FatDogX said:
X2, I just received my X3 / 163" can't wait for next season!!!

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Take a picture of it

smokindave · Jun 11, 2013

I bought both the old CE 3 and the new 3,the new 3 is only 14 inches wide paddle to paddle,there is a 1/2 inch without paddle on each side of the track.
On my machines I will buy the old style and cut them down...

Joerobi1 · Jun 11, 2013

smokindave said:
I bought both the old CE 3 and the new 3,the new 3 is only 14 inches wide paddle to paddle,there is a 1/2 inch without paddle on each side of the track.
On my machines I will buy the old style and cut them down...

Is that on the 15 wide track? You think that 1/2 inch is worth getting a track cut?

MR MOOSE · Jun 13, 2013

smokindave said:
I bought both the old CE 3 and the new 3,the new 3 is only 14 inches wide paddle to paddle,there is a 1/2 inch without paddle on each side of the track.
On my machines I will buy the old style and cut them down...

Couldn't agree more with you Dave! I put one on my M8 and was very disappointed when it showed up narrow like that. Better for keeping your sled nimble feeling but thats not why I bought a 3"!

Joerobi1 · Jun 13, 2013

MR MOOSE said:
Couldn't agree more with you Dave! I put one on my M8 and was very disappointed when it showed up narrow like that. Better for keeping your sled nimble feeling but thats not why I bought a 3"!

Did it still preform though?

angle · Jun 15, 2013

Bought x3 fall 2012.No regrets.Camoplast weights at that time would have made the 16" 10# heavier when cut down to 15".Lighter track-better track speed ? No notches, whether good or bad,would make up for some narrower width.

Scott · Jun 15, 2013

A 15 wide X3 in a 156 would make my heart flutter. HAHA

damx · Jun 16, 2013

So the new x3 is a 15" wide belt, with 14" lugs, 1/4" of belt each side of the lugs? I looked camo website that's want the x3 looks like, hope the picture they have on the web site is wrong?

0neoldfart · Jun 16, 2013

It's correct...

damx said:
So the new x3 is a 15" wide belt, with 14" lugs, 1/4" of belt each side of the lugs? I looked camo website that's want the x3 looks like, hope the picture they have on the web site is wrong?

The pic is correct. I have one on my M1100T. Works very well, and I don't feel it gives up anything to the old style CE (had one of them on an M1000, too). I suppose if it is a huge issue to you, buy the old style and have it cut.

gmustangt · Jun 17, 2013

Keep in mind cutting a 16 down voids the warrenty on that track.

I went with the x3, lighter weight, no added cost of cutting the track, warrenty in place, far out way the 1/2" of lug for me.

1rarel78 · Jun 21, 2013

How much does the 156x3 cost?

CarbonWerx · Jun 30, 2013

I see lake superior motorsports has a 162x16 x3 listed on their site for $1161.. So you could still cut it down to get full width paddles.

http://www.lakesuperiormotorsports.ca/shop/item.aspx?itemid=3023

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