Is it possible to tow a quad with 2(or 4) of its wheels on the ground behind a car? i have seen caddys that do that for bikes but not for quads.

-steps beside just putting it in neutral?
-having only 2 wheels on the ground make a difference?
-can only certain quads do this without damage?
-after market upgrade needed first?

 

Possible yes.

Extremely dumb to do Yes.

I dont know whet else to say, but i know i sure as heck wouldnt.

 

How would this be any dumber of an idea then doing the same thing with a car which i see on the freeway every time i do out to the desert?

is there a reason im not thinking of that makes it unsafe or is everyone afraid to try something different then whats typically done?

 

Some things to concider,
If it is full time four wheel drive this wont work.
This will wear your tires very fast as atv tires are not made for pavement.

 

The Quad diffs and tires (2 or 4 wheels on the road) would most likely over heat and and get torn up. I don't think any quad would stand up to the high RPM's of being towed at speeds over 50 miles per hour for more than a few miles.

Even a car towed behind a Motor home is modified slightly to allow it to be done not to cause damage, including electrical connections to make it legal (breaks and turn signals, etc).

 

My neighbor tows his behind his pickup between farms. So it can be done. I would not, buy a trailer. As said earlier it will burn up your tires for sure.

 

From one farm field to another, maybe.

The difference between this and towing a car is you have 4 psi tires that are not highway rated.

Also, many cars must be modified to be able to be towed with wheels down without damage. In many rear wheel drive stick shift vehicles, when you do that only the upper rear shaft in the transmission spins (output shaft). The countershaft sits lower (in the oil) and since it isn't spinning the upper bearings don't get splashed with oil. With 4x4 pickups, having the transfer case in N and the transmission in gear is generally the recommended method, but even then they usually limit speed to like 45, for 30 miles (IE something that should be done in an emergency only).

 

i actually read my owner man for an 87 big red. they say that stuff will overheat when towed because the lubrication comes from the engine turning the gears, NOT the other way around, even if it IS in neutral.

 

Tires as well as bearings are not made for the constant high use. You would be better off strapping it to the top of the vehicle.