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Expedition LE vs Sport?

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Which machine is preferable depends entirely on where you live, and how you use sleds.

As stated, the biggest difference are the track width and transmission. There are other differences, like storage, battery location, seating, etc.

If you live somewhere with regular freeze/thaw cycles, that provide a goods base no matter what the snow depth, I'd say the sport is a better choice. If you live somewhere the snow depths never get that great, same thing. Even if you live where the snow gets deep, but you like to mostly stick to the beaten path, the same holds true. In general, a skinny track sled will be more "fun", easier to handle, easier to work on, lighter and sportier than any wide track.

That said if you live somewhere with a lot of snow fall, very little freeze/thaw cycle, you like to get off into unexplored territory, then the LE might be a better choice.

There are exceptions to every rule of course. You might live somewhere where warm temps make the snow very heavy, and the low gear makes the LE a better choice. Or, you might live where cold temps and wind mean the snow is always firm, and the sport will get around perfectly well.

Both are really capable, and either could be the perfect choice, depending on where you live, and your personal preferences.