jpuisis Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 I am looking at buying a Tracker Off-road 500 from Bass Pro. They are being built by the people that bought out Arctic Cat and Bad Boy Buggies. Anyone have any knowledge about these ATV's either good or bad ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mxt Sniper Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Lots of problems seen online about faulty parts on artic cat built machines. A few tout the brand as good but the majority say they would never buy one again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpuisis Posted September 6, 2019 Author Share Posted September 6, 2019 I have an old Arctic Cat quad and have no problems with it. I would like to hear from someone that has one of the new Tracker Off-road machines. There warranty is 6 to 12 months longer than all other major makers. For the price ,I am looking for someone to tell their experiences with the new brand. I can find a lot of info about the 800 model on line, but very little about the 500. Thanks Mxt Sniper for your input. Any one else have any thing to say ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerR Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 People with good problem free units don't do reviews very much But someone with problem unit are going to be all over and a lot are so trivial and the dealer fixed it free but they are still going to complain It's like going out to eat 9 times the best food and service on the earth 10 the time food is not as good and you wait along time for service and food, someone asks have you ever eaten there reply , yeah the last time bad service and food It takes a lot of good replies to offset 1 bad Chevy , Ford, Ram, Jeep don't ask a group of men which is best could cause a huge fight, just like I didn't say a group of men and WOMEN Sorry ladies just a example didn't mean anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank c Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 You started your topic post here referring to side x sides. I owned a 700 XP Polaris SxS , after driving and riding in a few 500 cc units I would call them underpowered with a passenger and loaded with gear step up to a larger cc displacement no matter what brand. Currently have owned a 500 H.O. TRV Cat ( factory 2-seater quad) for 3 years now and it takes the wife an I and loaded with gear anywhere easily. But that's a quad, lighter. Average SxS comes in between 1200 up to 2000 lbs, takes some BEEF to start pushin that dry weight along with a load of passenger and gear. Have fun , shopping is half the fun of purchasing Hapy Huntn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpuisis Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 Frank c, I am looking for a side by side. Wife won't ride on the quad, it hurts her back. For $7999.00 ($9000.00) out the door the Tracker 500 will fit my 10x5 trailer and will fit in the bed of our truck if we get a camping trailer. Right now we have a cab over camper.We don't do any real heavy duty off roading.Just from camp to dry washing or detecting spots. Any one with actual Tracker knowledge please chime in. The 800 model is too big,the Honda doesn't have the dump bed I want, the Polaris 500 and 570 models are just too expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank c Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Is this "Tracker" a Chinese knock-off ? I haven't seen any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpuisis Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 (edited) Frank c, Tracker Off-road is the new name for Arctic Cat. They are being built right here in the USA at the old Arctic Cat plant in Minn. Look up Tracker off-road or Textron which is the parent company on the Internet. They really look impressive, but I still would like to talk to someone that owns one. Out west they are being sold through Bass Pro Shops and Cabellas. Edited September 17, 2019 by jpuisis Added bass pro info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank c Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Heres a good 2 page forum post on the subject. May interest you.https://www.hunttalk.com/threads/tracker-atv.289072/ You have to remember when a "new" kid shows up on the block, the best thing is to "wait" an see what goes on with it. It takes some time for buyers to use and start yappin about the "reality" of the vehicle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeB Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Stay away from Tracker 500S. A piece of crap. I am presently trying to get my money back through Lemon Lawyers partners. I have less than 20 hours. First and second ride after 10 hour break in, came home cut off and temp guage maxed out and gave a trouble code and would not restart. I have seen two other people with identical issue in forum and posted on TRACKER facebook. Textron/Artic cat say this is normal operating procedure and will not fix or refund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpuisis Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 I couldn't find any info from current owners of the Tracker 500 so I bought a Polaris 570.I think I made the right move. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonoran Dave Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 5 hours ago, jpuisis said: I couldn't find any info from current owners of the Tracker 500 so I bought a Polaris 570.I think I made the right move. When Arctic Cat sold out, I quit buying them, and I've had several great Cats. It's sad to see an American company go down the tubes like that...corporate greed can be a killer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck OLoskey Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 I own a Tracker 500S. The only issue I have had is with the starter circuit. There was a short that somehow involved the headlight switch. Dealer replaced the switch under warranty. I keep it on a battery maintainer because I don't use it regularly. I am not a hardcore user, but so far, it does everything I need it to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobAK Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 I also have a 500s, main complaint is not enough ground clearance. The specs say 10" but not close to that. I needed the smaller machine to fit across a bridge and also on my trailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeper Bob Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 Honda or Yamaha, Only ones that hold up to heavy use, Daily driver. The ranchers and vineyard owners used to buy Polaris when the first came out but not anymore too many problems. I have a Honda 450 foreman with 48000 miles on it and 2 Yamahas with over 23000 miles. No major problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCB Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 I own a 2020 Tracker 500s. Runs fine, speed is pretty acceptable top end is 43mph. I think the motor is a bit unusually noisy. The ground clearance is not high enough, is less than 10", closere to 8.5". For the most part I'm happy but will likely install a lift kit if I can find one suitable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtrhd Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 i bought my 2021 textron tracker 500s about a year ago I absolutely love it no regrets runs great goes like a billy goat . i added a 5000lb winch lifted it 2.5 " in the front 3.25 " in the rear added 27" mudog ll tires so ive been able lift it a reasonable amount for its length and width at a minimal price . now for issues ive had ! the intake inlet is directly behind the dash so be careful about how deep of water you get in and i recentlyhad an issue with the gear selector switch causing it to read correctly what gear you're in so when you go to reverse it cuts the power as if you aren't wearing your seatbelt ! thats a $65 dollar fix . im 6' 4" and i sit comfortably in it and i trail ride it at least every other week for 5-9 hrs at a time ! that being said power steering would be helpful but not necessary . in short i love my machine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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