Sae J33-2017
Sae J33-2017
RATIONALE
This SAE Recommended Practice sets forth accepted definitions and terminology of major components and parts peculiar
to snowmobiles.
Illustrations have been selected to identify functional characteristics and to identify common mechanisms. They are not
intended to show all existing commercial machines or to be exactly descriptive of any particular machine. These criteria
were prepared to facilitate clear understanding and promote uniformity in snowmobile nomenclature.
2. REFERENCES
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3. DEFINITIONS
3.1 SNOWMOBILE
A self-propelled vehicle intended for off-road travel primarily on snow, having a curb weight of not more than 450 kg
(1 000 pounds), driven by a track or tracks in contact with the snow, steered by a ski or skis in contact with the snow, with
the following special classes:
3.1 .1 Class I-Competition Snowmobile
A snowmobile intended only for competition as stated and identified publicly by the manufacturer.
3.1 .2 Class II-Children’s Snowmobile
A snowmobile intended only for use by children, as stated and identified publicly by the manufacturer. For a more detailed
definition, see SAE J1 038.
3.2 OPERATION WEIGHT
The total weight of a snowmobile including a full load of fuel, oil, coolant, tool kit (supplied by manufacturer), and an 80 kg
(1 75 pound) operator.
3.3 CURB WEIGHT
The total weight of a snowmobile including a full load of fuel, oil, coolant, and tool kit (supplied by manufacturer), but without
any occupants or cargo.
3.4 UNLADEN WEIGHT
The weight of a snowmobile without load, fuel, and oil, but comprising of all other materials necessary for its operation.
3.5 FLOTATION AREA (BEARING AREA)
The projection in a horizontal plane of the area on the surface of the track and skis which contact the snow. To account for
machine penetration into snow, the projection plane is located 75 mm (3 inches) above a nonyielding horizontal surface
supporting the snowmobile while in a curb weight condition. (See side view Figure 1 .)
3.6 SNOWMOBILE CUTTER
A sleigh designed to be drawn behind a snowmobile.
4. SNOWMOBILE DIMENSIONAL DEFINITIONS
The dimensions listed are defined by Figure 1 and are to be taken with the snowmobile in an unladen weight condition on
any unyielding horizontal surface, with the following exceptions:
4.1 OVERALL LENGTH
The horizontal distance from the foremost part of the snowmobile, to include the bumper and ski or ski handles, to the
rearmost part of the snowmobile, to include the bumper or other fixed attachments, excluding snow flap.
4.2 OVERALL HEIGHT
The vertical distance from any unyielding horizontal surface on which the snowmobile, in an unladen weight condition, rests
to the topmost fixed part of the unladen snowmobile, including the windshield.
4.3 OVERALL WIDTH
The horizontal dimension of the minimum aperture through which the snowmobile can pass.
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4.4 DRIVER POSITION
The seated, forward-facing position which is necessary to operate the controls under normal operating conditions.
4.5 PASSENGER POSITION (IF PROVIDED)
The seated, forward-facing position in the area in which adequate handgrips have been provided.
5. NOMENCLATURE