Shaft drive is usually referring to the drivetrain more so than the inner workings of the transmission itself. For instance, when comparing a Polaris Ranger XP 900 to a Honda Pioneer 1000 they are both listed as shaft driven but the Polaris has a CVT transmission and the Honda has a six-speed automatic.
Which ATVs are shaft driven?
All ATVs that use metal driveshafts and axles to transfer the power from the transmission and out to the wheels are shaft drives. This includes ATVs with belt-driven, CVT transmissions, as well as ATVs with a gearbox and clutch transmission setup.
Are Yamaha Side by Sides belt driven?
It has been a long wait, but Yamaha's new pure sport UTV is finally a reality. For sport UTV enthusiasts, it has been tough to see Yamaha hit the utility and recreation markets first. ... All other sport UTVs use a CVT type transmission that is belt driven and is automatic.2015-10-19
Are Polaris 4 Wheeler belt driven?
Most belt-driven ATVs are shaft drive as-well since they use metal shafts and axles to transfer the power from the CVT transmission and out to the wheels. Here are the rear CV-axles on my Polaris Sportsman XP1000. ... ATVs, however, do not use belts in their driveline, only in the CVT transmission.
Are any side by sides shaft driven?
Most modern UTVs operate using a belt driven CVT (Constant Variable Transmission) system, but there are companies and models out there that use a shaft driven system. It will be listed on either the UTV's listing or its user manual which drive system it has.
How does a Polaris belt drive work?
The belt driven CVT system allows for your vehicle to be automatic without the use of a computer processor. The system uses a centrifugal clutch, which engages a connection between the engine and the wheels only when the engine is revving, (spinning its rod) beyond a certain speed.
Are Can Am side by sides belt driven?
A Can-Am Outlander has a CVT transmission and uses metal driveshafts and axles to transfer the power to the wheels. It is a shaft-drive ATV with a belt-drive transmission.