"Muzhik", "Burlak" and "Bars": three motorized dogs for a hunter

A motorized dog is the best assistant for a hunter, which you begin to appreciate more and more with each new kilogram of prey heaped on the drags. But what to choose if this is the first such technique in life, and you don’t know what to look for? Let's simplify the task and consider three motorized towing vehicles at once - reliable, passable, load-lifting, and, of course, not the most expensive.

Burlak-M Forwarder

A serious device for all-weather use, the most expensive in today's review, but 100% beats off its cost. She, by the way, from 210 thousand rubles and more, depending on where to get it. There are also on the secondary market, and almost the entire model range of the manufacturer.

The motorized towing vehicle is driven by a 17 hp engine. with. or 18,5 liters. with. – depends on the chosen modification. The transmission is continuously variable - one gear forward, neutral, there is also a reverse for reverse. You can refuel with AI-92 or AI-95 gasoline. The maximum that can be squeezed out without harm to comfort is 40 km / h. Fuel consumption is on average 3,5-4,25 liters per hour.


High cross-country ability due to two separate tracks with a width of 380 mm each. They create 760mm of overall width, the pressure is evenly distributed on the ground, snow or mud, and your chances of getting stuck are greatly reduced. For an additional fee, you can take a special kit to strengthen the chassis. It is useful if you are planning extreme operation of equipment.

From the equipment, the owner of the motorized dog has access to heated handlebars, a headlight and an LED beam for excellent visibility in bad weather or in the dark. The maximum mass of towed drags or a trailer is 350 kg with a towing vehicle own weight of 195 kg. The motor is located in front, which, together with the front-wheel drive to the tracks, provides excellent handling.

Motorized towing vehicle "Burlak-M Forwarder" is interesting for its air suspension. It performs well in swampy areas and when traveling through mud. It excels in this matter both skid and roller suspensions, the features of which we will consider in detail a little further. Pneumatic suspension is good and simple maintenance - pump up the wheels, and that's it.

By the way, for winter operation, you can convert the Burlak-M Expeditor suspension from wheels to a snowmobile version. On sale there is also a special pusher for driving in very deep snow.

Man M760

A motorized dog with a poetic name will comfortably take you from point A to point B both on snow and off-road, and on icy roads too. The suspension is implemented in the form of two tracks 360 mm wide, in this regard, everything is the same as in the case of the Burlak-M Expeditor motorized dog.


Depending on the modification, engines from brands such as Lifan, Loncin, Zongshen, Honda are installed on the equipment. Available power - 15, 17, 18,5 and 20 liters. with. The fuel tank holds 6,5 liters of gasoline with an average fuel consumption of 2,5 to 3 liters per hour - depending on the driving mode.

Motor power is transmitted to the rollers through an improved version of the popular Safari CVT. The model is very high-torque - it can pull a load weighing up to 800 kg, which is definitely a record among the three models in the review. At the same time, the own weight of the motorized towing vehicle is only 130 kg.

In the basic configuration, the motorized dog of the Muzhik M760 model offers a wide range of options. These deserve special attention:

✅ two LED headlights - each 27 W
✅ high strength snowmobile hitch
✅ reinforced chain from the variator to the suspension
✅ regular mount for the Pusher module
✅ polymer powder coating of the body

For an additional fee, you can add handles with two heating modes, a 60 W LED headlight, a cigarette lighter, a battery with a large current and an electric starter for quick start of the motor. There is no reverse in the basic version, but you can buy it in addition. The same goes for disc brakes. If you want to stand out among the hunters, you can buy a hood color change, for example, under camouflage.

Suspension for the model "Man M760 roller." It is somewhat inferior to the skid in terms of patency on snow more than a meter deep, but it is superior in terms of comfort and versatility. On a motorcycle dog, you can ride along snowy trails, and through mud or swampy terrain, and even through the forest. In addition, the roller suspension is considered the most durable and “softest”, so you don’t have to shake hard over small bumps even at speeds under 55 km / h. It is she who is declared as the maximum.

The price of the motorized dog "Man M760" depends on the power of the installed engine. On average, this is from 120 to 129 thousand rubles in the basic configuration, not counting the many additional options.

Bars P 550 MD RV 13 S

One of the many models from the manufacturer of motorcycles "Bars", which can be ordered for an average of 105-110 thousand rubles. The solution is budgetary and very ascetic visually, however, it is perfect for hunting, and this is primarily due to the design of the suspension of the motorized dog.

The model "Bars P 550 MD RV 13 S" was based on a skid suspension with the possibility of transformation into a roller one. A plus of slips is high cross-country ability in deep and / or loose snow. She has no equal in this matter, and if there have been no snowfalls for a long time, but you want to hunt, you change the slides for rollers and go hunting. Specifically, it is not worth driving on a skid suspension except on snow, as there will be serious heating, which is compensated just by the cold from the snow-covered surface.


The track width is less than the models above, and is only 550 mm. However, this is enough for moderately comfortable movement in deep snow or ice, for which the skid suspension was created. Why in moderation? The fact is that the slips themselves are hard, and this is another reason not to use the slip suspension when traveling not in the snow. At least it compensates for the stiffness.

The motor dog is equipped with a 390 cc engine with a power of 13 hp. with. Fuel consumption averages 3,5 liters per hour with a gas tank capacity of 6,5 liters, like the other two models. They are also similar in the design of the transmission - the Safari variator is also installed here.

A big plus of the model is a long loading platform with a side, located in front. Here you can put the booty and equipment, and there is also a towbar for a trailer with a weight limit of up to 300 kg. Due to this platform layout, the engine is located at the rear of the hull. Due to this, the control of a motorized dog on long trips to the hunting place and back becomes easier.

Equipment in the basic configuration is as simple as possible, hence the low cost. Headlights and other amenities will have to be bought and installed separately if you suddenly want to drive at night.

Which one to take anyway?

First of all, start from the type of suspension. If you plan to hunt in loose snow with great depth or on ice, then the Bars P 550 MD RV 13 S will be an excellent choice. For trips through swamps and through "mud baths" on the road without the risk of getting stuck, it is better to take the Burlak-M Forwarder model. Do you want a little bit of everything and so that you feel comfortable? Your choice is "Man M760".

Otherwise, each of the three models is equally well suited for the transportation of equipment and production due to its high cross-country ability and carrying capacity. Think about what characteristics are most important to you, and start from them when choosing a particular motorcycle dog.