Are ATVs/UTVs overpriced?

[dj1701]

I got the Mule Pro-MX about two years ago. So far she's been great. I use it for getting the mail, taking the trash out, gardening, getting wood, and let's not forget tailgating around the fire pit. She isn't camera shy either.

 

[JeepHead]

I thought the Kawasaki Mule looked good as well. I was looking for a smaller UTV (I use the tractor for larger jobs.) For me, it came down to between the Mule and the Honda Pioneer 520. I ended up with the 520 since I just could not find a dealer near me that stocked the Mule. (I also found a deal on a 1 year old Pioneer.)

I'd say the 520 Pioneer is the same machine as my 520 Rubicon. Very good and stout machine. I have pulled my 5x8 trailer stacked absolutely full of oak and hickory out of my woods with the Rubicon.

 

[JeepHead]

I got the Mule Pro-MX about two years ago. So far she's been great. I use it for getting the mail, taking the trash out, gardening, getting wood, and let's not forget tailgating around the fire pit. She isn't camera shy either.

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What CC engine does it have?

 

[shooterdon]

I have the Mule SX. It is slow (max 25 mph) but very handy around the place. Not a trail machine if you want to keep up with others. I paid $8100 OTD in 2021. For a work machine it does the job well. I use it at least 3 times a week when the weather is good.

I looked at trading up to another Kawasaki more suitable for "fun" riding but could not justify the $12k extra cost. Then, by the time I added a roof, windshield, wiper, heat, cab, I was at the cost of decent used Jeep Wrangler.

If we drove ORV routes a better SxS would make sense, but we have miles of two tracks, logging trails and back roads around us so the Jeep is a better fit for our situation. In fact, to get to ORV trails we would need to trailer the buggy and that adds another cost and PITA factor.

We had a Jeep for a couple of years, and it was a lot of fun. Sold it when it got the "death wobble". Should have kept it and got it fixed.

 

[IndyIan]

And we paid 22K for our Outlander 6x6!! No jeep will replace

To me, that seems pretty crazy considering the actual hardware you are buying. My tractor was about that, of course in 2011, but even now a slight smaller dk4520 gear is $26.8k msrp.

But you seem to love the 6x6, and it does things that nothing else can, so its clearly worth it to you.

For working at my place, I'm pretty happy with the old 01 kingquad 300 and trailer, '87 tundra 250 and sled, and the tractor. My next toy/tool would be a mini excavator, or a dump trailer for the tractor.

 

[tradosaurus]

You couldn't wrench this "over priced" machine out of our hands.

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What is the advantage of the 6x6 you have over a UTV? Width is the only thing I can see.

 

[tradosaurus]

Unless size is a consideration, IMO, the money is better spent on a pickup truck

I would think most people who buy a UTV are for recreation (trails) or working on property.
A pickup truck would not be a good choice for either. My UTV goes places a truck cannot go and is much lighter.

 

[John_Mc]

What CC engine does it have?

Let me Google that for you:

Kawasaki Mule Pro-mx Specs?

For those who think it's easier to annoy you than to Google 'Kawasaki mule pro-mx specs?' themselves.

letmegooglethat.com

(Sorry, couldn't resist.)

 

[Too many Kubotas]

A pickup truck would not be a good choice for either. My UTV goes places a truck cannot go and is much lighter.

That lack of weight can work for you...or against you.

I wouldn't pull the harrow with the M1008 (although it certainly could), and the UTV couldn't deal with the dump trailer.

 

[ArlyA]

To me, that seems pretty crazy considering the actual hardware you are buying. My tractor was about that, of course in 2011, but even now a slight smaller dk4520 gear is $26.8k msrp.

But you seem to love the 6x6, and it does things that nothing else can, so its clearly worth it to you.

For working at my place, I'm pretty happy with the old 01 kingquad 300 and trailer, '87 tundra 250 and sled, and the tractor. My next toy/tool would be a mini excavator, or a dump trailer for the tractor.

The PSI on this machine is incredibly low. Its height and width is smaller than a UTV. Operator visibility is better as well. Yes it cost to much but we still needed a machine to use.