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Posted: 5/1/2024 10:57:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Smooch: I just bought a ‘23 72” X3 Turbo RR after riding Polaris Sportsman’s for years. It’s great. I shopped different models for almost a year before I narrowed it down to what I wanted and found a great deal. I was never a brand loyal guy, but I don’t see me going back to Polaris unless they make a 180 with their designs, quality and price. They don’t offer the value compared to their competitors. I went with the 23 RS. It’s pretty awesome.  Attached FileFor comparison; I always say the Polaris Turbo models are like a Ford Raptor and the CanAm more like a Mustang because of how you sit in them. |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 11:00:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LexDiamonds: I just discovered the Kawasaki today. The Teryx is a nice looking machine. The Kawasaki has a very nice suspension and is a comfortable ride. I wish they’d make a turbo model.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 11:17:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lungbuster: Ive owned or driven them all. You are correct that the reason there's more Polaris in the shop is because of their popularity. Polaris sells more than all the other dealers combined. The first question I ask is : How tall are you? If you're over 6' you'd be more comfortable in a CanAm. At least sit in one of you can't take it for a test drive. Polaris makes an excellent machine. Don't listen to the retards. My current sport models: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/196752/IMG_2632_jpeg-3202788.JPG OP. I have a trip planned for the first week in June south of Billings if you're interested. He's right. I have a '13 RZR 800 and it's the sports car of SxSs. Super fun and we've had it on most of the roughest trails for a hundred miles around and we always got home. Rides great, 50", small. A lot of the units you meet on the trail are almost as big as a pickup, fuck that. For the farm we have a 835 Gator. Full cab, heat and air. Perfect box for the dogs. We drive it every day of the year, more than the pickups. |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 11:23:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Merlin: True, but the Kubota RTV-XG850 C3PO and I posted about is known as a hybrid, something between the pure sport vs. pure work models (like the slow as molasses Kubota diesel RTVs). So, the OP has the option of getting a little bit of both. 40 mph is about as fast as I'd want to go in an UTV; 70 mph would scare the living shit out of me.  The RZR 800s will go about 60 on the highway and track like a car even though they are only 9' long and 50" wide. Not scary, super fun. |
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Posted: 5/2/2024 12:13:48 AM EDT
[Last Edit: migradog]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LexDiamonds: I just discovered the Kawasaki today. The Teryx is a nice looking machine. I have a 2013 RZR cause I want a 50" rig that will fit in a toyhauler. Had an Arctic Cat Wildcat 1000 that I took on rides with my friends. They all have the Teryx KRX 1000 I sold the Wildcat and bought a Teryx KRX 100. And haven't looked back! It's a great, well handling machine. The pic is our rigs during a ride from Salmon Dam, ID to Jarbridge, NV.  |
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Posted: 5/2/2024 12:22:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FDC: The OP asked about UTVs and you're surprised he gets UTV recommendations? Big difference between a UTV and a playtime SxS. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FDC: Originally Posted By mike3000fl: lol, OP wants something fast and fun, without dump beds. everyone posts pics of off road golf cart utility sxs with dump beds. lol. seriously either go Polaris RZR or Canam X3 The OP asked about UTVs and you're surprised he gets UTV recommendations? Big difference between a UTV and a playtime SxS. |
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Posted: 5/2/2024 12:28:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sublimeshooter: We have 3 Can Am X3 XMR's and if you want a go fast machine with a great ride and handling, they're hard to beat. If you're going to run trails at 15mph, I'd suggest something a little less sports car like and go with a Maverick Sport, Commander, Kawasaki KRX, Yamaha Rmax... Accessories/upgrades also get very expensive on the Rzr's and X3's because there's huge aftermarket support and you'll constantly be seeing something else your machine cant live without. I have 19K in aftermarket stuff on mine. Like someone else said, the X3's and RZR's are going to require more maintenance and care than many of the other options out there. Horsepower and performance come with a price. Anyone that says different, either abuses their machine like it's one of these or drives one of these like they're taking Miss Daisy out for a Sunday drive. XRC for rock crawling XDS for areas with wooded narrow trails 64" XRS for open desert out west style stuff 72" |
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Posted: 5/2/2024 12:40:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By USCG_CPO: OP, I have a Kubota Sidekick and work the shit out of it. It is not as fast as some of them but I got mine to work and casual play. A 3 cyl Subaru gas engine, governed to 41 mph which is plenty fast for farm use. Metal bed with 1,000 lb capacity, 2,000 lb tow capacity. I will be honest and say I have overloaded mine in the bed and tow capacity and it didnt let me down. It has locking dif, 4 low, 4 high and regular 2 wheel drive. Never had an issue in 3 years. The are around $14K and Kubota always has zero percent interest. https://cdn-fastly.atv.com/media/2022/10/24/8778326/2018-kubota-rtv-xg850-sidekick-review.jpg?size=1200x628 Some of the sidekicks have a problem with gas getting into the oil. They call it a “short run” problem meaning if you don’t run them long enough to heat up sufficiently the rings will let gas through. There’s a thread on ORANGE TRACTOR TALKS FORUM about this. Kubota has acknowledged the defect and already replaced the OP’s machine. Just be aware. Not sure what years are affected but they are Subaru powered units. |
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Posted: 5/2/2024 12:42:16 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By USCG_CPO: OP, I have a Kubota Sidekick and work the shit out of it. It is not as fast as some of them but I got mine to work and casual play. A 3 cyl Subaru gas engine, governed to 41 mph which is plenty fast for farm use. Metal bed with 1,000 lb capacity, 2,000 lb tow capacity. I will be honest and say I have overloaded mine in the bed and tow capacity and it didnt let me down. It has locking dif, 4 low, 4 high and regular 2 wheel drive. Never had an issue in 3 years. The are around $14K and Kubota always has zero percent interest. https://cdn-fastly.atv.com/media/2022/10/24/8778326/2018-kubota-rtv-xg850-sidekick-review.jpg?size=1200x628 Some of the sidekicks have a problem with gas getting into the oil. They call it a “short run” problem meaning if you don’t run them long enough to heat up sufficiently the rings will let gas through. There’s a thread on ORANGE TRACTOR TALKS FORUM about this. Kubota has acknowledged the defect and already replaced the OP’s machine. Just be aware. Not sure what years are affected but they are Subaru powered units. I own 2 Kubota products right now but not a sidekick. |
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Posted: 5/2/2024 6:20:26 AM EDT
[Last Edit: FDC]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mike3000fl: Tell us you didn't read his post, without telling us you didn't read his post. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mike3000fl: Originally Posted By FDC: Originally Posted By mike3000fl: lol, OP wants something fast and fun, without dump beds. everyone posts pics of off road golf cart utility sxs with dump beds. lol. seriously either go Polaris RZR or Canam X3 The OP asked about UTVs and you're surprised he gets UTV recommendations? Big difference between a UTV and a playtime SxS. I read his post. Which is why I didn't post about my UTV. When you title a thread asking about oranges, but your post is talking about bananas don't be surprised if people talk about oranges in your thread. |
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Posted: 5/2/2024 8:31:13 AM EDT
[Last Edit: sublimeshooter]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mike3000fl: XMR is great but was really designed for mud/swamp. Snorkels and swamp mud tires come standard. XRC for rock crawling XDS for areas with wooded narrow trails 64" XRS for open desert out west style stuff 72" I'm good at finding DEEP puddles! The snorkels are about the only XMR thing on mine at this point. Here's the Devils Elbow  Up Devils Elbow Slate Rock https://youtube.com/shorts/zDaHKxim0SM?si=grAzuceftwiAWfzf |
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Posted: 5/2/2024 8:40:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wm69: I'll post the quote again from the parts manager from Honda East Toledo, which sells and repairs all of the big brands. This was from emails back and forth a couple of years ago. Can am are gas guzzlers, Polaris can and will sell to anyone with a pay stub, credit or not, as far as the quality goes....I let it speak for itself. All the machine out back in our stable, 90% of them.....Polaris sportsmans and RZR's. I had to put a belt and clutch rollers in my FIL's Can Am HD8 with under 1K miles on it, stock tires. Otherwise it's been ok, but with only 1K miles on it, not really enough use to tell how it will be in the long term. I'm a Honda ATV guy, but there new stuff isn't as good as their old stuff. For years I'd buy 3-4 basketcase Honda ATV's (usually sunk, and then ridden till they died) and rebuild them. I have a lot of people show up and say "Hey, I've heard you're good with ATV/ UTV stuff, can you fix this?" and I've fixed a lot of stuff over the last decade. Were I looking at SxS's, especially a "sporty" one, I'd look at Yamaha first. The Honda 1000's had some issues early in the design that seem to have gotten better with some component upgrades. The700's aren't really a "sport" UTV, and the three speed transmission leaves a lot to be desired. The Yamaha has the best belt system. Hondas don't have belts. That puts them top of the heap for me. Can Am's are powerhouses, but power breaks stuff. Polaris and Arctic Cat are bottom of the barrel garbage as brands, and not only would I not buy one, I won't work on them anymore. They're just shit build quality, parts are $$$, and they have to be repaired over and over again. Polaris dealerships here don't last. Nobody buys them. The power junkies buy Can Am, everyone else buys Honda. my x3 max does well on fuel, even with 4 of us in it. i suppose if you are constantly hammering it, it wouldnt... but its a 4 seater, cant really hammer it in the woods  my dads defender 1000 has had some issues. albeit, because it just sits. just had to put an injector in it. its a 2018 with 300 miles on it.... sooooo im not a huge fan of how the defender handles/rides etc compared to a ranger. the defender vibrates a lot, its jerky and i just the the ranger is a smoother machine. the power is great tho.... |
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Posted: 5/2/2024 8:54:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lungbuster: How has their reliability been? Mine has left me stranded a few times. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/196752/IMG_0918_jpeg-3203397.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lungbuster: Originally Posted By explodingvarmints: Never change GD. OP: "High guys. Looking for a sporty utv not a farm or work machine. What would you suggest?" GD'r: "I've got this super heavy diesel model with rock hard suspension and a high speed of 40 mph! I love it." WTF! I've got 6 of the diesel Kubota and they're about as boring to ride as a golf cart. How has their reliability been? Mine has left me stranded a few times. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/196752/IMG_0918_jpeg-3203397.JPG Never a single mechanical issue. They can get stuck on wet grass though. |
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Posted: 5/2/2024 9:02:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hillcountry: Some of the sidekicks have a problem with gas getting into the oil. They call it a "short run" problem meaning if you don't run them long enough to heat up sufficiently the rings will let gas through. There's a thread on ORANGE TRACTOR TALKS FORUM about this. Kubota has acknowledged the defect and already replaced the OP's machine. Just be aware. Not sure what years are affected but they are Subaru powered units. I own 2 Kubota products right now but not a sidekick. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hillcountry: Originally Posted By USCG_CPO: OP, I have a Kubota Sidekick and work the shit out of it. It is not as fast as some of them but I got mine to work and casual play. A 3 cyl Subaru gas engine, governed to 41 mph which is plenty fast for farm use. Metal bed with 1,000 lb capacity, 2,000 lb tow capacity. I will be honest and say I have overloaded mine in the bed and tow capacity and it didnt let me down. It has locking dif, 4 low, 4 high and regular 2 wheel drive. Never had an issue in 3 years. The are around $14K and Kubota always has zero percent interest. https://cdn-fastly.atv.com/media/2022/10/24/8778326/2018-kubota-rtv-xg850-sidekick-review.jpg?size=1200x628 Some of the sidekicks have a problem with gas getting into the oil. They call it a "short run" problem meaning if you don't run them long enough to heat up sufficiently the rings will let gas through. There's a thread on ORANGE TRACTOR TALKS FORUM about this. Kubota has acknowledged the defect and already replaced the OP's machine. Just be aware. Not sure what years are affected but they are Subaru powered units. I own 2 Kubota products right now but not a sidekick. I wish Kubota would come up with a solution for the overly twitchy throttle though. 
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Posted: 5/2/2024 9:02:36 AM EDT
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Love everything about my Rmax2, except for how loud the engine noise is. Ride is fantastic. Power incredible. Sport mode is stupid fun. Last fall we took it through some serious snow drifts and places I thought for sure we were going to get stuck.
If I had to look again, I would look seriously at the Honda Pioneer. Neighbors have one and it's a great machine. Much quieter to ride in.  |
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Posted: 5/2/2024 9:59:57 AM EDT
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Good feedback and cool pics. Lets keep em coming!
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Posted: 5/2/2024 10:26:58 AM EDT
[Last Edit: guns762]
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I will add, we had a RZR 800. One of the first models. It sucked, and was treated like a baby. My in-laws own a Ranger. Constant problems, and theirs never gets mistreated. I've had to go rescue(trailer it out) my M-I-L several times, when it just quit and left her on the side of a mountain. Not good for an 80yr old woman. I was looking hard at a General, but was scared away by my past experiences. I know you said you weren't wanting something with a dump bed, but there are many models out there that bridge the sport/utility use. I love how high up I sit in the Wolverine. My GSD loves to go for a ride, so the bed works well with him.
I just added a dome light Saturday, new light bar where the fake hood intake is, and looking to upgrade the headlight bulbs soon. I also added some revovery boards strapped above our heads, below the roof. Couple spots spooked me last fall, and the boards will give me more options if need be.      |
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Posted: 5/2/2024 10:50:26 AM EDT
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One downside to Kubotas (and, I assume, JD) is the cost of replacement parts.
See the round things just inside the headlights? Those are just simple round reflectors. If you want to replace them with Kubota LED headlamps, they are $200 - each.  Another downside is the aftermarket parts and accessory market: Go to almost any UTV tire and/or accessory place and they'll have separate categories for aftermarket parts and accessories for Yamaha, Honda, Kawa, Can-Am etc. etc. But Kubota? Nope, narry a one; they don't even bother to list them. One last comment: If you drive at all on pavement, don't buy or install ITP Blackwater Evolution tires (the tires shown above). They are great for off-road, great traction, durable and robust 8 ply construction; very good on steep hills - but they suck for longevity on pavement. See the tread above on the front tires above? All gone, they are completely bald now after just one summer of driving the 1 1/2 and 2 lane rural roads around here picking up trash. I plan to replace them with 27" Tusk Terrabites. The only real question is do I upgrade to 14" wheels or keep the stock OEM 12" wheels. |
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Posted: 5/2/2024 11:20:21 AM EDT
[Last Edit: explodingvarmints]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By guns762: I will add, we had a RZR 800. One of the first models. It sucked, and was treated like a baby. My in-laws own a Ranger. Constant problems, and theirs never gets mistreated. I was looking hard at a General, but was scared away by my past experiences. I know you said you weren't wanting something with a dump bed, but there are many models out there that bridge the sport/utility use. I love how high up I sit in the Wolverine. My GSD loves to go for a ride, so the bed works well with him. I just added a dome light Saturday, new light bar where the fake hood intake is, and looking to upgrade the headlight bulbs soon. I also added some revovery boards strapped above our heads, below the roof. Couple spots spooked me last fall, and the boards will give me more options if need be. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1292/20230613_141501-2859930.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1292/20210911_142440-2874906.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1292/20230612_082420-2859933.jpg https://i.imgur.com/p068q1b.jpg https://i.imgur.com/jQcMMYi.jpg The Wolverine was finalist #2 after looking at a lot of machines, talking to serious riders, and sitting in various machines. I really wanted to stay with Yamaha after how awesome my Rhino's and Grizzly had been but the bed was just too small and too high for what I was going to do with it (hauling dead deer, etc.). Therefor the CanAm Defender got the nod. I haven't put it through a serious trail ride yet, but I have no reason to think it wouldn't do fine and be fun. You can still make it go sideways around a curve if you punch it. . . it's got a lot of power and responsiveness in "sport" mode. Your Wolverine looks like it has more sport than it does work which would seemingly fit what the OP is looking for very well. Nice machine! |
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Posted: 5/2/2024 11:20:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Oldgold: Don’t have a dog in this fight, but you’re saying Polaris will sell to anybody, sells the most, but nobody in your area sells Polaris because they’re out of business? BTW, Polaris dealer down the road has been in business since ‘85. Just here for info. I'm saying they're popular because they're powerful, comfortable, and easy for bubba to buy with his 300 credit score. The problem is, they're shit quality so they don't last without constant repairs. Hard for a dealership to stay open when Cleetus buys it on credit, doesn't make the payments, and won't bring it in to be fixed (shop revenue) because he doesn't want it repo'd. First dealership opened here in the early 90's. All the farmers flocked to buy Polaris. After a few years, they all realized their ATV's were always in the shop, and the cost of ownership was through the roof. so the farmers all got rid of the Polaris rigs and went back to Honda. Polaris dealership opened about 30 miles up the road about 2010. I think it lasted 3-4 years before it closed. People around here use their ATV's and UTV's for work, and they want equipment that holds up. Interestingly enough, it appears that the Honda/Can Am dealership a 1/2 hour away recently picked up Polaris. Since the shop tends to normally bring in much more revenue than new unit sales, I'm guessing they wanted to add a "POS" line to their floor to try to bring in more repair revenue. Polaris are like dodge vehicles. They're cheaper, have lots of bells and whistles and when brand new they're nice, but they're POS compared to Japanese competitors. |
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Posted: 5/2/2024 11:24:24 AM EDT
[Last Edit: wm69]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lungbuster: You sure do love posting that garbage in every utv thread. Just stop already bro. To the folks who know what we’re talking about, you just look retarded. Polaris has the reputation that it does for a reason. Of course, those who bought a Polaris anyway get butt hurt when told that they made a poor decision. How many powersports engines do you rebuild in a year? |
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Posted: 5/2/2024 11:44:38 AM EDT
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I will be concentrating on HONDA PIONEER when ready to buy. I like the fact they have engine braking and after all…it’s a HONDA! My usage is strictly on my own land and I have steep leave-covered hills with several runoff brooks that I will have to cross. I will ride it gently and never abuse it like some do… ever a used any of my machines. I think the Honda will last my lifetime. (Which may not be a full 20 years, but who knows?)
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Posted: 5/2/2024 11:55:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wm69: Polaris has the reputation that it does for a reason. Of course, those who bought a Polaris anyway get butt hurt when told that they made a poor decision. How many powersports engines do you rebuild in a year? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wm69: Originally Posted By Lungbuster: You sure do love posting that garbage in every utv thread. Just stop already bro. To the folks who know what we’re talking about, you just look retarded. Polaris has the reputation that it does for a reason. Of course, those who bought a Polaris anyway get butt hurt when told that they made a poor decision. How many powersports engines do you rebuild in a year? I have 2 brother-in-laws in powersports. One a mechanic at a dealership, one a general repair shop that handles UTV's motorcycles, boats etc. Both told me if I bought a polaris I was on my own for repairs. I have lots of friends with Razrs who love them, but both the BiL's said they see far more of those than anything else, and they tend to be difficult to work on. I'm not sure if it's cause polaris sells a lot more of them, or if it's a general quality thing. |
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Posted: 5/2/2024 12:02:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By explodingvarmints: The Wolverine was finalist #2 after looking at a lot of machines, talking to serious riders, and sitting in various machines. I really wanted to stay with Yamaha after how awesome my Rhino's and Grizzly had been but the bed was just too small and too high for what I was going to do with it (hauling dead deer, etc.). Therefor the CanAm Defender got the nod. I haven't put it through a serious trail ride yet, but I have no reason to think it wouldn't do fine and be fun. You can still make it go sideways around a curve if you punch it. . . it's got a lot of power and responsiveness in "sport" mode. Your Wolverine looks like it has more sport than it does work which would seemingly fit what the OP is looking for very well. Nice machine! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By explodingvarmints: Originally Posted By guns762: I will add, we had a RZR 800. One of the first models. It sucked, and was treated like a baby. My in-laws own a Ranger. Constant problems, and theirs never gets mistreated. I was looking hard at a General, but was scared away by my past experiences. I know you said you weren't wanting something with a dump bed, but there are many models out there that bridge the sport/utility use. I love how high up I sit in the Wolverine. My GSD loves to go for a ride, so the bed works well with him. I just added a dome light Saturday, new light bar where the fake hood intake is, and looking to upgrade the headlight bulbs soon. I also added some revovery boards strapped above our heads, below the roof. Couple spots spooked me last fall, and the boards will give me more options if need be. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1292/20230613_141501-2859930.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1292/20210911_142440-2874906.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1292/20230612_082420-2859933.jpg https://i.imgur.com/p068q1b.jpg https://i.imgur.com/jQcMMYi.jpg The Wolverine was finalist #2 after looking at a lot of machines, talking to serious riders, and sitting in various machines. I really wanted to stay with Yamaha after how awesome my Rhino's and Grizzly had been but the bed was just too small and too high for what I was going to do with it (hauling dead deer, etc.). Therefor the CanAm Defender got the nod. I haven't put it through a serious trail ride yet, but I have no reason to think it wouldn't do fine and be fun. You can still make it go sideways around a curve if you punch it. . . it's got a lot of power and responsiveness in "sport" mode. Your Wolverine looks like it has more sport than it does work which would seemingly fit what the OP is looking for very well. Nice machine! One of my neighbors bought a new CanAm 4 seat sport, not sure which model, but it was a high end model. They are older, and after using their new CanAm for a while, they were not a fan of sitting so low to the ground in it. After driving mine around a bit, they were convinced they made the wrong choice for them. If I remember, any machines were hard to come by, as it was during Covid, choices were limited. Not one choice will be good for everyone. Choices are nice to have. Some may not find the engine noise of the Wolverines a problem, but for me, it's annoying. When I'm blasting through huge snow drifts and going too fast, it's amazing....when I'm trying to put around at 10-20mph on trails.....
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Posted: 5/2/2024 12:06:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wm69: I'm saying they're popular because they're powerful, comfortable, and easy for bubba to buy with his 300 credit score. The problem is, they're shit quality so they don't last without constant repairs. Hard for a dealership to stay open when Cleetus buys it on credit, doesn't make the payments, and won't bring it in to be fixed (shop revenue) because he doesn't want it repo'd. First dealership opened here in the early 90's. All the farmers flocked to buy Polaris. After a few years, they all realized their ATV's were always in the shop, and the cost of ownership was through the roof. so the farmers all got rid of the Polaris rigs and went back to Honda. Polaris dealership opened about 30 miles up the road about 2010. I think it lasted 3-4 years before it closed. People around here use their ATV's and UTV's for work, and they want equipment that holds up. Interestingly enough, it appears that the Honda/Can Am dealership a 1/2 hour away recently picked up Polaris. Since the shop tends to normally bring in much more revenue than new unit sales, I'm guessing they wanted to add a "POS" line to their floor to try to bring in more repair revenue. Polaris are like dodge vehicles. They're cheaper, have lots of bells and whistles and when brand new they're nice, but they're POS compared to Japanese competitors. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wm69: Originally Posted By Oldgold: Don’t have a dog in this fight, but you’re saying Polaris will sell to anybody, sells the most, but nobody in your area sells Polaris because they’re out of business? BTW, Polaris dealer down the road has been in business since ‘85. Just here for info. I'm saying they're popular because they're powerful, comfortable, and easy for bubba to buy with his 300 credit score. The problem is, they're shit quality so they don't last without constant repairs. Hard for a dealership to stay open when Cleetus buys it on credit, doesn't make the payments, and won't bring it in to be fixed (shop revenue) because he doesn't want it repo'd. First dealership opened here in the early 90's. All the farmers flocked to buy Polaris. After a few years, they all realized their ATV's were always in the shop, and the cost of ownership was through the roof. so the farmers all got rid of the Polaris rigs and went back to Honda. Polaris dealership opened about 30 miles up the road about 2010. I think it lasted 3-4 years before it closed. People around here use their ATV's and UTV's for work, and they want equipment that holds up. Interestingly enough, it appears that the Honda/Can Am dealership a 1/2 hour away recently picked up Polaris. Since the shop tends to normally bring in much more revenue than new unit sales, I'm guessing they wanted to add a "POS" line to their floor to try to bring in more repair revenue. Polaris are like dodge vehicles. They're cheaper, have lots of bells and whistles and when brand new they're nice, but they're POS compared to Japanese competitors. That's been my take on Polaris as well. Some folks get a good one and turn into the loudest fanboys alive. Most folks get one with non-stop electrical gremlins and off it once they've trailered it back to the dealership one too many times. I see more of the latter. |
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Posted: 5/2/2024 12:22:22 PM EDT
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A new Polaris dealer opened near me two years ago and they seem to be doing well. I don’t know of any that have closed. Not everyone can run a business. My Ranger is 10 years old and my RZR is 8 years old, never needed to rebuild, because well Polaris….
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Posted: 5/2/2024 1:38:44 PM EDT
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Any other Teryx owners?
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Posted: 5/2/2024 1:48:01 PM EDT
[#28]
Polaris Rzr
Can Am Maverick Kawasaki Teryx All are great Machines. I prefer the Kawasaki myself. Can Am is just too expensive for what you get, the fit and finish is mediocre and the seating position sucks IMO. The Rzr would be my second choice. Don't rule out CF Moto. I am actually considering adding one to the stable. A few buddies have them and they have had zero issues with the 950 h.o. and performance is impressive. For the money they are tough to beat as well. |
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Posted: 5/2/2024 3:12:54 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JDennis: Don't rule out CF Moto. Well even Segway makes SxSs now. |
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Posted: 5/2/2024 3:38:46 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LexDiamonds: Well even Segway makes SxSs now. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LexDiamonds: Originally Posted By JDennis: Don't rule out CF Moto. Well even Segway makes SxSs now. I thought Segway went out of business when the new owner went off a cliff on a his Segway. |
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Posted: 5/2/2024 3:44:38 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ARMinnesota]
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By guns762: I will add, we had a RZR 800. One of the first models. It sucked, and was treated like a baby. My in-laws own a Ranger. Constant problems, and theirs never gets mistreated. I've had to go rescue(trailer it out) my M-I-L several times, when it just quit and left her on the side of a mountain. Not good for an 80yr old woman. I was looking hard at a General, but was scared away by my past experiences. I know you said you weren't wanting something with a dump bed, but there are many models out there that bridge the sport/utility use. I love how high up I sit in the Wolverine. My GSD loves to go for a ride, so the bed works well with him. I just added a dome light Saturday, new light bar where the fake hood intake is, and looking to upgrade the headlight bulbs soon. I also added some revovery boards strapped above our heads, below the roof. Couple spots spooked me last fall, and the boards will give me more options if need be. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1292/20230613_141501-2859930.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1292/20210911_142440-2874906.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1292/20230612_082420-2859933.jpg https://i.imgur.com/p068q1b.jpg https://i.imgur.com/jQcMMYi.jpg I love that the Rmax comes with Maxxis Carnivores. In my opinion the best looking tire out there but I only got two seasons out of them running a LOT of pavement. I probably could have squeaked another season out of them but last summer I tore a hole in one and I no longer trusted it after the massive patch job. |
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Posted: 5/2/2024 4:01:02 PM EDT
[#32]
KRX1000 is the way to go, top speed is about 65-67 mph, which is more than enough for trail riding, if you have a dealer nearby that handles different brands check out the build quality and beefiness of the KRX. The ride quality on the krx is one of the best there is, here is a picture of mine, just put 35 inch tires on it and it will go anywhere that I want to take it.
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Posted: 5/2/2024 4:15:03 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AlienHunter: KRX1000 is the way to go, top speed is about 65-67 mph, which is more than enough for trail riding, if you have a dealer nearby that handles different brands check out the build quality and beefiness of the KRX. The ride quality on the krx is one of the best there is, here is a picture of mine, just put 35 inch tires on it and it will go anywhere that I want to take it.https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/287185/IMG_0155_jpeg-3203912.JPG Sexy. Besides the 35s what other accessories have you added? |
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Posted: 5/2/2024 4:19:49 PM EDT
[Last Edit: guns762]
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ARMinnesota: I love that the Rmax comes with Maxxis Carnivores. In my opinion the best looking tire out there but I only got two seasons out of them running a LOT of pavement. I probably could have squeaked another season out of them but last summer I tore a hole in one and I no longer trusted it after the massive patch job. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ARMinnesota: Originally Posted By guns762: I will add, we had a RZR 800. One of the first models. It sucked, and was treated like a baby. My in-laws own a Ranger. Constant problems, and theirs never gets mistreated. I've had to go rescue(trailer it out) my M-I-L several times, when it just quit and left her on the side of a mountain. Not good for an 80yr old woman. I was looking hard at a General, but was scared away by my past experiences. I know you said you weren't wanting something with a dump bed, but there are many models out there that bridge the sport/utility use. I love how high up I sit in the Wolverine. My GSD loves to go for a ride, so the bed works well with him. I just added a dome light Saturday, new light bar where the fake hood intake is, and looking to upgrade the headlight bulbs soon. I also added some revovery boards strapped above our heads, below the roof. Couple spots spooked me last fall, and the boards will give me more options if need be. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1292/20230613_141501-2859930.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1292/20210911_142440-2874906.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1292/20230612_082420-2859933.jpg https://i.imgur.com/p068q1b.jpg https://i.imgur.com/jQcMMYi.jpg I love that the Rmax comes with Maxxis Carnivores. In my opinion the best looking tire out there but I only got two seasons out of them running a LOT of pavement. I probably could have squeaked another season out of them but last summer I tore a hole in one and I no longer trusted it after the massive patch job. I'm also loving the tires . They are monsters in snow. Simply incredible. I dread paying for the next set. @ARMinnesota did you go up in size from the 30's? |
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Posted: 5/2/2024 4:38:21 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lungbuster: I run mine up the interstate. 72” wide machines are pretty stable. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/196752/IMG_0533_jpeg-3203406.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lungbuster: Originally Posted By Merlin: True, but the Kubota RTV-XG850 C3PO and I posted about is known as a hybrid, something between the pure sport vs. pure work models (like the slow as molasses Kubota diesel RTVs). So, the OP has the option of getting a little bit of both. 40 mph is about as fast as I'd want to go in an UTV; 70 mph would scare the living shit out of me. I run mine up the interstate. 72” wide machines are pretty stable. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/196752/IMG_0533_jpeg-3203406.JPG Umm mum mum!!!! That's Ill Eagle!
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Posted: 5/2/2024 5:47:19 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LexDiamonds: Only added a windshield, a GRMs radio system and a after market cage , oh and a cheap boss head unit for music, built the speakers myself from Polk marine speakers. Sexy. Besides the 35s what other accessories have you added? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LexDiamonds: Originally Posted By AlienHunter: KRX1000 is the way to go, top speed is about 65-67 mph, which is more than enough for trail riding, if you have a dealer nearby that handles different brands check out the build quality and beefiness of the KRX. The ride quality on the krx is one of the best there is, here is a picture of mine, just put 35 inch tires on it and it will go anywhere that I want to take it.https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/287185/IMG_0155_jpeg-3203912.JPG Sexy. Besides the 35s what other accessories have you added? |
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Posted: 5/2/2024 6:00:47 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By guns762: I will add, we had a RZR 800. One of the first models. It sucked, and was treated like a baby. My in-laws own a Ranger. Constant problems, and theirs never gets mistreated. I've had to go rescue(trailer it out) my M-I-L several times, when it just quit and left her on the side of a mountain. Not good for an 80yr old woman. I was looking hard at a General, but was scared away by my past experiences. I know you said you weren't wanting something with a dump bed, but there are many models out there that bridge the sport/utility use. I love how high up I sit in the Wolverine. My GSD loves to go for a ride, so the bed works well with him. I just added a dome light Saturday, new light bar where the fake hood intake is, and looking to upgrade the headlight bulbs soon. I also added some revovery boards strapped above our heads, below the roof. Couple spots spooked me last fall, and the boards will give me more options if need be. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1292/20230613_141501-2859930.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1292/20210911_142440-2874906.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1292/20230612_082420-2859933.jpg https://i.imgur.com/p068q1b.jpg https://i.imgur.com/jQcMMYi.jpg At first I was like Jesus the wolverine is bigger than I thought stock then I realized your wife is pretty small lol |
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Posted: 5/2/2024 6:16:46 PM EDT
[#38]
Damn you guys are going to cost me money. The local dealer has a Honda Pioneer 700 for sale for $12,000. That's a buy once, cry once for what I need. Going to send a link to the wife and see what she says.
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Posted: 5/2/2024 7:58:58 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Earl_Basset: Damn you guys are going to cost me money. The local dealer has a Honda Pioneer 700 for sale for $12,000. That's a buy once, cry once for what I need. Going to send a link to the wife and see what she says.  |
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Posted: 5/2/2024 8:01:00 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GeneralDisaray: At first I was like Jesus the wolverine is bigger than I thought stock then I realized your wife is pretty small lol Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GeneralDisaray: Originally Posted By guns762: I will add, we had a RZR 800. One of the first models. It sucked, and was treated like a baby. My in-laws own a Ranger. Constant problems, and theirs never gets mistreated. I've had to go rescue(trailer it out) my M-I-L several times, when it just quit and left her on the side of a mountain. Not good for an 80yr old woman. I was looking hard at a General, but was scared away by my past experiences. I know you said you weren't wanting something with a dump bed, but there are many models out there that bridge the sport/utility use. I love how high up I sit in the Wolverine. My GSD loves to go for a ride, so the bed works well with him. I just added a dome light Saturday, new light bar where the fake hood intake is, and looking to upgrade the headlight bulbs soon. I also added some revovery boards strapped above our heads, below the roof. Couple spots spooked me last fall, and the boards will give me more options if need be. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1292/20230613_141501-2859930.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1292/20210911_142440-2874906.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1292/20230612_082420-2859933.jpg https://i.imgur.com/p068q1b.jpg https://i.imgur.com/jQcMMYi.jpg At first I was like Jesus the wolverine is bigger than I thought stock then I realized your wife is pretty small lol She is 5'4". I've got a picture somewhere of my 3rd gen 4runner parked next to the Wolverine in the garage. They are the same height. We laugh because we sit closer together in the 4runner than the Wolverine. |
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Posted: 5/2/2024 8:04:49 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Earl_Basset: Damn you guys are going to cost me money. The local dealer has a Honda Pioneer 700 for sale for $12,000. That's a buy once, cry once for what I need. Going to send a link to the wife and see what she says. That seems like a that might be a good rig to grab of its in good condition. |
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Posted: 5/2/2024 9:30:56 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By guns762: She is 5'4". I've got a picture somewhere of my 3rd gen 4runner parked next to the Wolverine in the garage. They are the same height. We laugh because we sit closer together in the 4runner than the Wolverine. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By guns762: Originally Posted By GeneralDisaray: Originally Posted By guns762: I will add, we had a RZR 800. One of the first models. It sucked, and was treated like a baby. My in-laws own a Ranger. Constant problems, and theirs never gets mistreated. I've had to go rescue(trailer it out) my M-I-L several times, when it just quit and left her on the side of a mountain. Not good for an 80yr old woman. I was looking hard at a General, but was scared away by my past experiences. I know you said you weren't wanting something with a dump bed, but there are many models out there that bridge the sport/utility use. I love how high up I sit in the Wolverine. My GSD loves to go for a ride, so the bed works well with him. I just added a dome light Saturday, new light bar where the fake hood intake is, and looking to upgrade the headlight bulbs soon. I also added some revovery boards strapped above our heads, below the roof. Couple spots spooked me last fall, and the boards will give me more options if need be. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1292/20230613_141501-2859930.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1292/20210911_142440-2874906.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1292/20230612_082420-2859933.jpg https://i.imgur.com/p068q1b.jpg https://i.imgur.com/jQcMMYi.jpg At first I was like Jesus the wolverine is bigger than I thought stock then I realized your wife is pretty small lol She is 5'4". I've got a picture somewhere of my 3rd gen 4runner parked next to the Wolverine in the garage. They are the same height. We laugh because we sit closer together in the 4runner than the Wolverine. I have a 2008 rhino that’s been a tank. It’s about 6’ ish to the top of the roof. I had the first legit failure this past weekend - fan didn’t start when it was supposed to lol. Not bad for 14 ish years |
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Posted: 5/3/2024 3:14:54 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Earl_Basset: Damn you guys are going to cost me money. The local dealer has a Honda Pioneer 700 for sale for $12,000. That's a buy once, cry once for what I need. Going to send a link to the wife and see what she says. The 700 has the same engine as the 680 Rincon, other than a lower geared secondary. I'm not crazy about the 3 speed transmission, but I prefer it to the DCT in the 1000 Pioneers. They are tough, proven powerplants. Have been used in the Rincons since pretty much 2003 (EFI was added in 2006, and CC's went from 650 to 680 at the same time). NO BELTS which is the biggest benefit. However, you won't be able to run huge tires without portals. Will be fine for something like 27's-28's, but you'll have to do portals to go bigger than that, and portals are $$$$. Keep in mind that the base SxS isn't what costs so much. Adding accessories is where they will scorch your wallet. Top, doors, windshield are all $$$$ on these UTV's. Still should be a good machine. Do your research when buying accessories and don't get hosed at the dealership. |
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Posted: 5/3/2024 3:35:39 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By USCG_CPO: OP, I have a Kubota Sidekick and work the shit out of it. It is not as fast as some of them but I got mine to work and casual play. A 3 cyl Subaru gas engine, governed to 41 mph which is plenty fast for farm use. Metal bed with 1,000 lb capacity, 2,000 lb tow capacity. I will be honest and say I have overloaded mine in the bed and tow capacity and it didnt let me down. It has locking dif, 4 low, 4 high and regular 2 wheel drive. Never had an issue in 3 years. The are around $14K and Kubota always has zero percent interest. https://cdn-fastly.atv.com/media/2022/10/24/8778326/2018-kubota-rtv-xg850-sidekick-review.jpg?size=1200x628 |
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Posted: 5/3/2024 3:47:11 PM EDT
[#45]
I'm with @guns762 on this - check out the sport/utility models. I have a Yamaha Viking VI (The 6-seater model). We use it for work around the house, as well as trail riding with the kids. It's never going to be a Teryx or a Talon (although I'd love a Honda Talon4). But for the times we ride trails, it's perfect. The first one I actually saw was out in Idaho camping on Bear Lake, the camper next door had one and spoke it's praises so much I bought one when we got home from that trip. The only thing I don't like about it is the single-cylinder engine gets a little buzzy when in the sand trails down here.
@guns762 - I recognize the chest holster - have the same one and it's great when working out in the woods. |
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Posted: 5/3/2024 3:59:43 PM EDT
[Last Edit: guns762]
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ArmedBear: @guns762 - I recognize the chest holster - have the same one and it's great when working out in the woods. Gunfightersinc Kenai chest holster.....it is not  It's a similar type made by a maker out of AK. It's decent, but I had to cut down the bottom as it was poking me in the chest. This one is kind of hot to wear on warm days. If I had to do it again, I'd just pay for the Kenai. The chest holster is definitely the way to go riding in a sidexside. Doesn't get in the way, doesn't give you back pain, and is instantly available. Always have it on when I'm out riding. |
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Posted: 5/4/2024 10:17:07 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Merlin]
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Torf: Did they change the engine on the gas model? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Torf: Originally Posted By USCG_CPO: OP, I have a Kubota Sidekick and work the shit out of it. It is not as fast as some of them but I got mine to work and casual play. A 3 cyl Subaru gas engine, governed to 41 mph which is plenty fast for farm use. Metal bed with 1,000 lb capacity, 2,000 lb tow capacity. I will be honest and say I have overloaded mine in the bed and tow capacity and it didnt let me down. It has locking dif, 4 low, 4 high and regular 2 wheel drive. Never had an issue in 3 years. The are around $14K and Kubota always has zero percent interest. https://cdn-fastly.atv.com/media/2022/10/24/8778326/2018-kubota-rtv-xg850-sidekick-review.jpg?size=1200x628 Subaru made the original gas engine for the -XG850, but since 2023 or so, Kubota brought it in-house and they make it now. I *believe* it's the same engine, just now made by Kubota, but I'm not sure since I don't keep up with the latest in UTVs. |
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Posted: 5/4/2024 10:55:55 AM EDT
[#48]
IDK, I have a 21' RZR Trail S Premium I bought new. I have about 1800 miles on it and have only had one issue with a brake pedal sensor, it was about a $60ish/15min repair. I did have to replace an ignition cable that a mouse chewed on but I can't blame Polaris entirely for that one. I'm a maintenance stickler and don't beat the shit out of it, it's treated me well in kind. I will say the fit and finish on my machine is kinda shit, panels don't always fit properly and I've found several "extra" fasteners I have no idea the origin of. The some of the welds on the frame look like HS students did them in shop class their time welding, just dog shit but I haven't had any issues beyond cosmetic. I blame some this on the machine being born during the "pandemic".
Overall, I have no regrets but I do have some understanding why Polaris gets the rep it does. |
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Posted: 5/4/2024 12:37:08 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rstel01: We're actually looking for a "2nd" Machine and I'm also kind of in obsessing mode on what to do as well. Between another Mule, A Honda Rancher ATV (Honda's dont use CVT's) or an ARGO (which I really want) That 5 inches of ground clearance will sure go a long way. I don't understand. |
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Posted: 5/4/2024 12:51:43 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By deuce_22: That 5 inches of ground clearance will sure go a long way. I don't understand. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By deuce_22: Originally Posted By rstel01: We're actually looking for a "2nd" Machine and I'm also kind of in obsessing mode on what to do as well. Between another Mule, A Honda Rancher ATV (Honda's dont use CVT's) or an ARGO (which I really want) That 5 inches of ground clearance will sure go a long way. I don't understand. Never really understood Argo's either. Slow, bumpy, loud, uncomfortable, etc. They float, I get that, but beyond that. . . Rather have a UTV and a small john boat. |
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