Hus Ski 444 specs

[charles rice]

I want to make a show card to use when I have my 444 at an event. But what I have to find is info like the Jlo's size & hp, the tractor/sleigh wieght, total length, the cost new, top speed just kind of all the sales info they used back then. I'm pretty sure it's a 1965 thank you chukker

[Barrie2777]

The tractor is 29" wide, 54" long 29" high and weighs 325 lbs. The trailer is 89" long, 24-1/2" wide, 18 to seat top, and weighs 60 lbs. Overall length 122", 28 mph, fuel consumption 1/2 gal per hour, fuel tank 2 US gal Power by a 10.4 hp JLO 247 cc engine. If you need more info, just let me know.

[charles rice]

Barrie, thanks a whole bunch. Bruce had told me You are the "go to guy"for Hus-skis. Also one other question what should I mix the fuel at for this unit? and another Also= he said you may know the exact year on this machine the number tag reads 650921 Thanks again.....chukker

[huuksnatch]

hey barrie, i c you wrote that its a 10.4 horse and 247 cc... that is exactly what my tag says on my engine, but my brothers jlo tag says its a 292 cc?? My model # is 252 and his is 292 i didnt know they made a bigger motor?

[Barrie2777]

Ah HA!!! I bet your brothers machine leaves you in the dust (snow) breathing old oil and burnt gas. JLO made a 292 cc engine which has is the identical size as the 252 but the bore or stroke is different. The 292 can also be mounted on the 252 mount without any modifications. Without examining, no one would detect a difference except for the extra 4 HP or if they read the engine tag. The previous owner of your brothers machine was very cunning to have changed the engine in this manner.

[ljhuuki]

Hi Barrie, do you know what the 292 was for? Did any Hus Skis ever come with them, or did someone have to special order it to get one? By the way I am Steves brother and I am the one who ownes this machine. Thanks for the info!

[Barrie2777]

Are you saying that you were the original owner and the HUS-SKI came with the 292? I have never seen any mention of a 292 in any HUS-SKI as OEM. The guys in CHalk River where the famous "HUS-SKI ride" occurs have modified their model 200-A to accept the 292 JLO. This is the only other time I have ever heard of a 292 in a HUS-SKI. Does the tag on the 292 engine designate it as L292R or L292L?