The next concession is in your track option. The M 8000 comes with a Power Claw 2.6-inch track. You can get both the Mountain Cat and the SnoPro in a 3-inch version.
When it comes to tracks, the Power Claw hooks up as good as anything on the market—whether you are running a 3-inch or 2.6-inch track. If spending a few more bucks so you can be covered for that extra one or two times a season when a 3-inch track outperforms a 2.6-inch track … well then, spend away.