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Imp vrs Super Imp

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Nushagak

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What is the difference between the Imp and Super Imp? I’m trying to decide on a track rig for Moose hunting in Alaska. We hunt 12-15 miles off the road, swamp, brush, and hills. Have been using argos, and they just aren't enough machine, and the Nodwell is to much machine, so need to find something in the middle. Open to all suggestions, with the idea of a smaller sized rig. Dependability is the number one factor, a rig that is prone to problems is not for me. I like the size of the Imps, a couple of guys have cautioned me about weak rear ends in the Imp's, but didn't elaborate. They were running the larger Thiokol’s. I will be pulling a trailer for hauling meat.
Thanks,
Nush.
 
The Imp does use a lighter rear end than the Super Imp but for hunting that may not be much of an issue. The issue would become a bigger deal if you were pulling a trail groomer or doing some hauling that would be more suitable to a larger/heavier built unit. You say that you are pulling a trailer for hauling meat. I guess the question is what is the gross loaded weight of that trailer and how difficult of terrain will you be attempting to pull it through? It would be one thing to throw 1200 pounds of meat and gear on the rear bed of an Imp, but quite something different to pull a trailer with that amount of meat loaded onto the trailer.

I'm not one of the Thiokol experts here, so hopefully someone else can come along and help you with some more specific questions.
 
B_Skurka said:
The Imp does use a lighter rear end than the Super Imp but for hunting that may not be much of an issue. The issue would become a bigger deal if you were pulling a trail groomer or doing some hauling that would be more suitable to a larger/heavier built unit. You say that you are pulling a trailer for hauling meat. I guess the question is what is the gross loaded weight of that trailer and how difficult of terrain will you be attempting to pull it through? It would be one thing to throw 1200 pounds of meat and gear on the rear bed of an Imp, but quite something different to pull a trailer with that amount of meat loaded onto the trailer.

I'm not one of the Thiokol experts here, so hopefully someone else can come along and help you with some more specific questions.
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the last moose i shot was over 2000 pounds dresed out it had my 3/4 ton chevy diesel squatting prety good had to make 2 trips 1 with the meat and 1 for the boat and gear
 
dds said:
the last moose i shot was over 2000 pounds dresed out it had my 3/4 ton chevy diesel squatting prety good had to make 2 trips 1 with the meat and 1 for the boat and gear
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Whitetail deer in Indiana might get up to 200 pounds. You guys in Alaska are up in the "mother in law" category of weight hauling :whistling:
 
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