T Snowmobile?

[GJScholz]

I Always thought a T snowmobile had dual rear wheels and a track.
But I see on the Snowmobile meet post, one of these:



Was this a common thing to do?
It would seem to me that by installing skis, and adding chains or as seen here those buckle cinches, a guy could have a lotta fun on a frozen lake.

Is it really just the matter of the skis, and chains?

[Humblej]

Technically that is not a snowmobile. With regards to a model T, Snowmobile and Snowbird are brand names for accessory tracks with double rear axles and wheels...The tracks define the "snowmobile", not the skis. The problem with snow or mud is ground pressure, higher ground pressure will cause a wheel to sink and get stuck, lower ground pressure will allow it to "float". Tracks and dual axles decrease the ground pressure considerably, and the metal track pads increase traction, resulting in superior soft ground mobility. Skis and tire chains would be fun on ice or packed snow, but ineffective in deep snow or powderd snow.

[GJScholz]

Thank.you.
The more I learn, the more I don't know.

[Duey_C]

Although not technically a Snowmobile, that's a really OLD model T Snowmobile!
Really neat pic Greg!
Hahaha! I feel the same about learning!

[GJScholz]

Thanks Duey!
Now I don't feel so alone.

I stole that pic from the Snowmobile Event post.....

Greg