TRACKER. OFF ROAD UTVs & ATVs “Discontinued” !!

[2coil Fox]

SO NOW what do owners do?  I own a 2021 Tracker SxS 800SX LE —— perfect condition and very pleased with it BUT concerned that Textron discontinued building them !  What are other Tracker Off Road owners hearing & doing for Service etc..?

[Dan B]

The engine is from Chery.  It's the same engine as in one model of a John Deere 825i.  Kawasaki uses that engine in one of their models.  Other lesser known brands of UTV use the same engine.  It it's a 3-cyl 800 (812) engine, it just might be a Chery engine.  Don't limit your parts search to Tracker.  A lot of SxS from China use the same or similar parts.  Unless you are lucky to live near a dealer, I've had to learn to do repairs myself.

[2coil Fox]

5 hours ago, Dan B said:

The engine is from Chery.  It's the same engine as in one model of a John Deere 825i.  Kawasaki uses that engine in one of their models.  Other lesser known brands of UTV use the same engine.  It it's a 3-cyl 800 (812) engine, it just might be a Chery engine.  Don't limit your parts search to Tracker.  A lot of SxS from China use the same or similar parts.  Unless you are lucky to live near a dealer, I've had to learn to do repairs myself.

I think that’s “possible” but Not going to resolve most issues that will arise overtime - as the Tracker 800SX LE gets older and requires repairs to “other parts” besides the Engine.  Also, relying on “Parts made in China” does Not fill me with confidence !

Automotive companies are required to maintain a 10 year supply of parts After they discontinue production of any specific model….is Tracker doing this?  Has Bass Pro/Cabala’s announced that they will insure “Parts” and service will remain available for at least the next 10 year (IF BassPro& Cabela’s don’t go out of business in the next 10 years?).  Lastly, I have very few mechanical skills - far below the average person AND “No Desire” to learn.  If I didn’t like the SxS so much and it’s been so “perfect” the past 4 years —- I’d sell it “preemptively” before something goes wrong and while it still has Value and someone would be willing to buy it……I’m Not ready to sell it YET but it’s possible in the Future if I don’t see a way to maintain it properly and with a good supply of parts IF Needed.  Lesson Learned - pay extra, get established Brand ie: Yamaha-Honda-Polaris-Can Am…and in That Order.

[ledmircy]

Tracker dealers are still around in good numbers, so no big worries for at least the next few years.

[2coil Fox]

7 hours ago, ledmircy said:

Tracker dealers are still around in good numbers, so no big worries for at least the next few years.

Ledmircy — I think you are overly optimistic or just a Wishful Thinker.  Your Post contains No Specifics, you don’t mention how many “Authorized Dealers” have stopped carrying Tracker Off Road products —- the Majority has stopped selling AND servicing Tracker Off Road and in Virginia there are NONE left.  Only Cabela’s/Bass Pro remain in most areas.  So, if you purchased your Tracker ATV/UTV at a Dealer 20 miles from your home and they no longer handle Tracker —— you will need to drive to the nearest Cabela/Bass Pro (50-100 miles?).  Also, your wait for service & repair will increase —-and it was never “fast” to begin with.  Regarding Resale value ?  Doubt it will be very good —— I know I wouldn’t want to pay much for a used one.  But, it is——what it is and now a good reason for me to learn some “mechanical skills”, do all my own maintenance etc..  And of course save my $$ to eventually buy a Yamaha or Honda SxS in the future.