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12/16/2012 1:20:49 PM EDT
I want to get something for trail riding, hunting, and practical utility in the great outdoors.  I'd like to hear opinions from those who have them, or have had them.  Pros vs. cons for each style, noise, capabilities, etc.

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12/16/2012 2:18:23 PM EDT
[#1]
I road a little while with my
brother yesterday in his
Rhino 450. Unbelievable
off road capabilites in a
side by side, with a small
bed for hauling stuff, too.

I would like to have one
for grid down but they are
not cheap...

Be safe!

John
12/16/2012 2:47:22 PM EDT
[#2]
I have had both and really like both... I guess it comes down to whatever serves you best and whichever you like more, or are willing to spend more money on.

A nice sideXside is almost the cost of a new vehicle, where a very capable ATV is 1/2 that.

I do a lot of firewood and plowing and trail riding with my Honda ATVs and they are great for that.

I would not say one is better then the other but each have their purpose and utility.

six to one half a dozen the other? Apples & oranges?
12/16/2012 4:06:47 PM EDT
[#3]
The ATV gets the nod for carrying around in a truck easily and for best off road capability. Everything else goes to the UTVs. We have an older yamaha golf cart that we have modded heavily with lift kit and engine mods, etc and that thing is just so darned handy. We have used it for everything from hauling around sacks of deer corn, seed for foodplots, water for garden, firewood, etc. I could go on and on about it but I'd highly suggest you just try them both as they all have good and bad points.
12/16/2012 4:08:14 PM EDT
[#4]
UTV's cost a little more, and carry a little more....  (and are a little safer in a roll over)
Get both!
or one of THESE!

RB
12/16/2012 4:16:56 PM EDT
[#5]
I just bought a rhino 660 for $4,000. Its amazing off road. The reliability is right behind Honda.

12/16/2012 4:29:55 PM EDT
[#6]
Quoted:
I just bought a rhino 660 for $4,000. Its amazing off road. The reliability is right behind Honda.
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j26/louisianarebel14/20121208_112745.jpg


Dang!  $4K?

Did you get a title with it?  

Later!

John
12/16/2012 4:37:13 PM EDT
[#7]
An ATV has that load in the truck and go aspect.

But I admire UTVs a lot. Check out the one offered by Bobcat with the diesel engine. Thing is a freaking tank.

Not sure but it may have locking axles too.