My wife and I have 100 acres that is set up as a youth camp. We've had experience with several UTV's and ATV's. We're not into recreational riding, it's all transportation/utility for us. We previously had a Mule 2510 gas, Gator 6x4 gas, and Honda Recon 250 ES (all at the same time). We now have a Kubota RTV1140 (the four-seat/two-seat convertible bed model) and a Club Car Precedent electric. The Kubota is great for the hard work: towing trailers, moving people (don't plan on a conversation while the engine is running though) and tools, hauling and dumping material (the bed in the extended mode is awesome), and plowing snow. Last year we got the electric Club Car, used, for about $3500. Honestly, if you have only 1.5 acres, go with a used electric golf cart. You will save a lot of money, it's quiet, and you can get a box for the back or a flip seat/platform. The Club Car is just so nice to hop in and go, no glow-plugs, no noise, no smell, just go. With our usage, we charge it overnight every 4-5 days in the spring/summer/fall and check the water in the batteries about once per month. IF you really want a UTV, Club Car makes some electric models, but the cheapest new version is about $7,000.
