8 Best SnowMobiles for Snow Grooming

For 2022 different companies introduced their snow groomers for snow mobiles. Snow groomers offer various chassis sizes for different trail sizes and purposes. We know that the latest snowmobile is designed in a way other than a way to pull a trail-grooming implement like snow groomers. But, generally, it is probably the perfect machine you can avail of. Some people used ATV machines with several combinations of low-pressure tires and tracks, but they faced limitations. 

Requirements: the minimum requirements for a snow groomer are usually a 2-speed hi/low transmission. To pull the standard roller, we can use any machine. Grooming demands more power to pull it because of the knives that dig deep into the snow to reform the surface earlier to compaction. 

Here's a list of the best snowmobiles for snow grooming:

Ski-doo Expedition SE 

The Ski-Doo Expedition SE has an air shock on the rear, like the grand touring model. The air shock enables the users to air up the rear end for a firm back and superb steering. You can use the ice cobra pre-studded track. This model has a standard with a winch. It also comes in a turbo model, which has almost 165 HP, which is too much than required, but it's interesting for rescues and trail riding. The gearing in the turbo is different than the standard SE. Unfortunately, these are special spring order sleds, so you have to plan, and they cost around $13k to 14k.

2019+ Ski-doo Expedition SWT

Perfect for 24″ track. This one seems reliable. Many ranch customers order this snow groomer for their private trails. These snow groomers can be set up with customized settings like you can ask for a snow groomer with a winch in a bracket on the side and 1 ¼ receivers front and back. This snow groomer looks great and promising. I bet it offers a more luxurious ride than the Skandic (which I discussed later in this article). Ski-doo claims the 900 ACE engine will receive 21 mpg. If we talk about the old 2-stroke Skandic, a rider can't do better than 5 mpg while towing a groomer. 

Ski-Doo Skandic SWT 900 ACE

Ideal for a 24″ track. Experienced snowmobile users consider Ski-Doo Skandic SWT 900 Ace as their primary choice for major grooming sleds. Some customers with a new 2019 Skandic say it doesn't perform well. It requires extra weight on the front bumper to make it turn.

Arctic Cat Bearcat 7000 XT GS 

The Arctic Cat Bearcat 7000 XT GS  snowmobile is one of the first machines designed for snow grooming. You can order it from the dealer with the gooseneck plate with a 1 7/8 inch ball that works best with the YTS gooseneck hitch, which is an option for Ginzu groomers. It also comes pre-equipped from handlebars to a connector over the seat's back. To fit the Bearcat, YTS can provide the wiring harness. 

Arctic Cat ceased the GS due to the 2019 season. Still, not all is lost. There is a high chance that well-connected dealers will add the grooming features to a 7000 XT to create a better version of the GS. The features that turn a 7000 XT into a GS include switches, the light bar, and the HD front bumper with winch and wiring.

YTS will provide a better gooseneck hitch mount designed especially for the 7000 XT GS. One user who professionally uses snow groomers said the Bearcat could pull all day at 1 mph without overheating. 

Yamaha VK Professional

With 3-cylinder 1049 cc water cooled 4-stroke and best 20-inch track. This heavy-duty 900 lb snowmobile is very promising and grooms well.

Yamaha VK540

The Yamaha VK540 has a 2-speed transmission, 20x154 track, and a proven 2-cycle 540cc engine. This is the cheapest new snowmobile in the market and is comparatively trustworthy and reliable. It was relaunched in the market in 2017 because of the high demand for a powerful machine to pull at -40F in the frozen regions of Siberia. Which is why one of the best snowmobiles for snow grooming today. It's more like a snow truck. It's not designed for a long, romantic two-person trip.

Polaris Voyageur

While Polaris Voyager only has single-speed transmission, this excellent snowmobile is geared pretty low. Its backup capability improves because of the articulated rear track section, which makes it excellent for snow grooming.

Now let’s talk snow groomers that are compatible with these snowmobiles

1. 2021 Path-Master 20-inch wide chassis

2. 2021 Traktor 20-inch wide chassis

3. 2021 Sno-Blaster V-plow 20-inch wide chassis

The drawbar length can be different in Traktor and Path-master; however, all of these have the same size, and their drawbars will attach to the 20-inch chassis. Path-master and tractor have standard and a Loppet 60 drawbar. The Loppet 60 drawbar length can accept SNO-DEFLECTOR and SNO-RAZOR Blade. 

The SNO-BLASTER 33 Snow groomer is reliable and comes with a V-Plow specifically for FAT Biking.

1. The Path-Master is perfect for laying down the corduroy.

2. The TRAKTOR sets in classic tracks in the snow.

3. The SNO-BLASTER 33 V-Plow clears snow off the trail and lays down the corduroy.

The TRAKTOR is every UTV enthusiast's choice as a classic track setter, and it can be towed behind the huge SNO-MASTER 48 snow groomer and SNO-MASTER 72 snow groomer. The TRAKTOR can accept Loppet 60 Draw with the SNO-DEFLECTOR and SNO-RAZOR.

Best Snowmobile Snow Groomers for Wide Trails

2021 SNO-MASTER 72-inch wide chassis

The SNO-MASTER 72-inch has wide chassis and is the heaviest and largest snow groomer for those who want to lay down the largest corduroy path. It comes with all forms of bolt-ons that aid you in accomplishing the perfect corduroy path. 

2021 SNO-MASTER 48-inch wide chassis

The SNO-MASTER 48-inch is very versatile and popular snow groomer. It's perfect for all snow grooming conditions, and you can add a collection of accessories to it for a better snow grooming experience. 

Benefits of the Best Snow Groomers

Snow groomers are super helpful in making corduroy paths and trails for any occasion. Snowmobiles can go to regions where side by side cannot because they are narrow compared to a UTV. Several trails are only wide enough that a snowmobile can go through them. Fat bike trails and cross-country ski trails are usually narrow. If the trails are narrow, then a snow dog or snowmobile is the perfect machine to tow your snow groomer.

Moreover, if your snow groomer is ultra-lightweight, you usually have no issue with towing. If your snow groomer is heavy, then only a suit of utilities can handle that weight. We have already discussed the best utility snowmobiles for snow grooming; the list includes the following;

1. Arctic Cat Bearcat

2. Ski-Doo Expedition

3. Polaris Voyager

4. Yamaha VK

5. Ski-Doo Skandic

These utility snowmobiles have sections to attach a rear hitch. If you have these snowmobiles, they work brilliantly and can even pull big groomers. Remember that the towing speed during snow grooming should be 8-12mph. Many mountain sleds don't have the clutching to run that slow, and it isn't easy on your belt, but that doesn't mean that you can't tow a snow groomer.