Buying Utility Vehicle Help

[photonsforever]

Just a simple top. My local Polaris dealer has the 570 for $9,799.00. I haven't tried to deal them down yet. They only have 2015's in stock so I don't think they have any rebates yet.

 

[RollingsFarms]

The 2015's have 4 more hp and new styling, that's the only difference between the 2014. I was lucky to buy one of the last 2014 570's they had left and it was around $8700 and then I added a top, windshield and 2 year extended warranty. Don't let them charge you stupid fees like assembly and stuff like that.

 

[RJJR]

Thanks to everybody for their replies. GREAT info. After reading all above let me ask what would be your choice of vehicle with the price:

1. 2014 Polaris 570 - $10,000 with a top
2. 2014 Arctic Cat Prowler 500 HDX - $8500 with a top
3. 2015 Kawasaki Mule 610XC - $8500 with a top
4. 2014 John Deere 825i - $12000 with a top, power bed lift and front brushguard
5. 2014 Honda 700 - - $10,000 with a top

Thanks again to everybody!

What part of the country are you in? I'm being quoted 14,200 for a camo 825i with power lift, bighorn tires, roof, delux carg box and no scratch windshield. Plus they are asking $400 for freight.

 

[DIXIEDOG]

Thanks to everybody for their replies. GREAT info. After reading all above let me ask what would be your choice of vehicle with the price:

1. 2014 Polaris 570 - $10,000 with a top
2. 2014 Arctic Cat Prowler 500 HDX - $8500 with a top
3. 2015 Kawasaki Mule 610XC - $8500 with a top
4. 2014 John Deere 825i - $12000 with a top, power bed lift and front brushguard
5. 2014 Honda 700 - - $10,000 with a top

Thanks again to everybody!

I'd pick the Gator 825i but then again I did when I bought my last side by side too :laughing: That is a great price for the Gator if it has the Bighorn tire package on it....they are an excellent compromise of work and play, a lot of power and the ability to move a lot of weight. Everything I've hooked to my Gator has moved so far and I've plowed multiple 18"+ snowstorms with it in a single shot, I've never run out of power and it's been pretty dang reliable. I have had to replace a front CV shaft and a front driveshaft since new....they were both deemed manufacturer's defect and warrantied...the replacement parts have held up great. The only thing I would change on my Gator if I could is I would make it a hair narrower, otherwise it is perfect and as long as you understand the limitation of a wide UTV and don't get yourself in areas too narrow or water over 2' deep you can go about anywhere with ease.

 

[PapaPerk]

Just a simple top. My local Polaris dealer has the 570 for $9,799.00. I haven't tried to deal them down yet. They only have 2015's in stock so I don't think they have any rebates yet.

That price is too high! I have a Polaris Ranger 400 and it was around $7200 I think.. Maybe less. It's been awesome so far. Best part is an unlocking rear diff! That's a must in my book!!!

 

[myyaz33]

Have you checked with Abernathys in TN? They will get you about as good as deal as you can get if you are willing to travel a bit. --There is not much margin on the 570s though..

Personally I went with the new Mule Pro FXT after evaluating all other manufacturers. However in what you described, a smaller unit would fits your needs better. That 570 is a great choice!

 

[Keadog]

I have a '12 Ranger 500 EFI looking to trade for either a 570, 570 EPS or Northstar 900, with the 570s equipped like the 900 (cab, heater, etc), plus a plow package. I like my dealer and he has been great accommodating my needs for service, so I know I'll end up paying more than shopping around and I realize he needs to make money on the deal to stay in business.
But, I was astonished at how hard I found it to look up invoice pricing on these machines. The best I could do was '14 pricing. It seems like the margins are pretty thin - maybe $1k on the 570s and $1800 or so on the 900s.
Anyone know if I'm about right in the numbers?

 

[biffnh]

I maintain 40+ structures on over 100 acres and needed a good work vehicle. I purchased a Ranger 400 HO (2011) and put 900 hours on it in three years. It was a wonderful machine, but I the free wheeling going down hill and the need to keep up speed going up hill made it not work well when needing to creep drove me crazy. Also, the noise in the cabin was tiresome. I just upgraded to a Kubota RTV-X900 and it is perfect as a real work machine. It creeps when I need to move slowly, the HST breaking going down hill is fantastic and the cabin is soooo much quieter. On top of these features, the diesel engine sips fuel and the dump body can carry 1100 lbs. Driving position is fantastic and plowing snow is amazing in this machine. It is a workhorse.

 

[PapaPerk]

I maintain 40+ structures on over 100 acres and needed a good work vehicle. I purchased a Ranger 400 HO (2011) and put 900 hours on it in three years. It was a wonderful machine, but I the free wheeling going down hill and the need to keep up speed going up hill made it not work well when needing to creep drove me crazy. Also, the noise in the cabin was tiresome. I just upgraded to a Kubota RTV-X900 and it is perfect as a real work machine. It creeps when I need to move slowly, the HST breaking going down hill is fantastic and the cabin is soooo much quieter. On top of these features, the diesel engine sips fuel and the dump body can carry 1100 lbs. Driving position is fantastic and plowing snow is amazing in this machine. It is a workhorse.

Great info! Did you ever have any problems with the 400 ranger? I have 140 hours on my 2012 400... Hoping I can hit 900 hours with no problems!

 

[biffnh]

PapaPerk, I found the Ranger to be reliable. It did use fuel more than I expected, but it ran well. I did not do trail riding. It was strictly a mobile tool box with a roof rack for carrying lumber and ladders. It carried a lot of firewood, some stone and gravel. I hope yours gives you plenty of maintenance-free hours. Cheers.