ALPHA ONE REAR SUSPENSION
You can’t ask for more out-of-the-box thinking than Cat’s new rear suspension for select Mountain Cat sleds. Its single-beam design is not only intriguing but gives a whole new meaning to track flex. The concept/thinking is that the track will hug the snowy terrain almost regardless of the angle of the sled, whether sidehilling or laying down in the powder. We said, “almost” as eventually the track will come off the ground when the sled is tipped enough to one side.
- One single aluminum beam positioned in the middle of the Power Claw (154- or 165-inch) track.
- Obviously with one single beam instead of dual parallel rails, it’s going to be lighter to the tune of about 11 lbs.
- Reduced snow accumulation in the rear suspension because there are fewer parts for the snow to accumulate on. Cat estimates with the Alpha One’s design there will be as much as 30-40 lbs. less snow riding around in the rear suspension.
- The rail itself is extruded aluminum with magnesium attachment points.
- Less rider input is required.