During extended periods where you won’t be using your snowmobile, you may find it beneficial to put it on a stand.

There are a variety of benefits associated with using sled dollies and lifts to keep your snowmobile protected all year long. Whether it’s for basic maintenance or storage, having a good selection of snowmobile lifts available will make it easier for you to accomplish the task.

Some of the benefits of using a snowmobile lift include:

• Maintenance: With the snowmobile lifted off the ground, it becomes significantly easier for you to perform necessary maintenance to the equipment, as you’ll be able to get underneath some of the most important components.
• Storage: If you know you’re going to be storing your snowmobile away for a while, you can use a lift for storage. This will help you make better use of your space, and, if your lift has wheels, can also make it easier to maneuver the snowmobile around your storage area if you need to move items around.
• Reduce pressure: Putting the snowmobile on a lift reduces the pressure on the track or suspension, which can grow to be quite significant with long periods of rest.
• Prevent rust stains: By getting the snowmobile off the ground, you can prevent contact between metal components and the floor that could create rust stains on the floor.

Using the various types of snowmobile lifts

Whenever using a snowmobile lift, it’s important you use one that was professionally designed for that purpose, and not a DIY method. DIY lifts can be quite dangerous, creating a major risk of injury or damage to your snowmobile. They also are often far bulkier than lifts that have been professionally designed to be convenient and easy to operate.

Black Widow Pro offers a variety of snowmobile lifts that operate in different ways, but provide many of the same benefits.

This snowmobile lift is capable of lifting the sled up to 25” high, allowing owners to tackle their maintenance and repair projects. The lift folds out and has rubber coated lift pads to protect the snowmobile. When not in use, it maintains a slim profile that makes it easy to store away. It can be converted into a dolly with an optional wheel kit.

This equipment allows you to lift the sled just over 28” off the ground. An included winch and pulley system allows you to hoist and lower the sled easily. Set the crank to your ideal height, and when you need to lower the snowmobile, flip a switch and crank in the other direction. The safety latch makes sure the lift stays in an upright position. A reinforced base ensures stability, and the included wheels allow you to flip it up and move it away when not in use.

Black Ice Heavy-Duty Snowmobile Track Stand and Lift

Raise the snowmobile from the front or rear with this lift. This is a helpful tool for getting ready to load the snowmobile or for preparing to chock it for maintenance. To use the jack, you slide it under the snowmobile, set the height and then pump the lift arm. Once you reach our set height you lock the jack into place. There are six adjustable height settings, and the equipment supports up to 600 lbs.

Black Ice Snowmobile Stand

This stand is designed to keep the track and shocks off the ground during the offseason to prevent them from settling. At just 17 pounds, it’s easy to relocate in your garage and take with you.

Any of these types of snowmobile lifts will be effective at providing safe storage, and most will make it much easier for snowmobile owners to perform routine repairs and maintenance.

Choose the style that works best for you and prioritize high-quality storage when you’re not using your sled.