Ability to climb and descend steep grades.

Zerk · Mar 7, 2016

I like the Teryx and Rino because they cover fun and work. Not to big, they can get through the woods. Polaris RZR is more of a trail machine with to of small of bed. Polaris Ranger very popular, little more work oriented. But not as much as a Kubota. Skidoos are popular but they are expensinve, I don't like yellow either.

Big part of the decision for me was looking around and seeing what I could get a deal on. Not a lot of used SxS, people same to hang on to them, and not around long enough. Though they seem dominate the trails where I am. Though they are to wide to be on some trails in some areas.

nybirdman · Mar 7, 2016

Oldpath05 said:
Nice color, you gonna put a winch and snowplow on it sometime?

No;snow plowing is my tractor's job.My BIL has a 2015 Viking/snow-plow set-up and it does a very good job.
The dealer I traded with sold my 2006 Rhino in less than a week.
It was a very clean machine and well taken care of.

ultrarunner · Mar 7, 2016

Amy thoughts on a Kawasaki MULE™ 610 4x4 XC CAMO?

Went by a local Dealer and they wanted to deal on a new 2015 model...

Also learned in California requires off road registration and fees even is used on private land... learn something every day.

Zerk · Mar 7, 2016

Plus in CA you will probably get gelded engine.

4570Man · Mar 7, 2016

I'm pretty sure a mule 610 is the same as my mule 600 except the 610 is 4wd. This mule isn't very strong. It has a lousy hauling capacity of 400 pounds and a low towing capacity of 1100 pounds. Besides that it is pretty good. Mine is a 2008 with 500 hours. I have never had any trouble from it. I got to use a buddies RTV 900 today and that thing is sweet. The engine braking is super effective. If your not careful it will throw you into the dash. I climbed a couple hills that were easily over 20 degrees. His was a 4wd, but I was able to climb them in 2wd. Also the bed was equipped with hydraulic dump. A luxury not found on many other side by sides. I climbed the far side of this bank in 2wd.

dfkrug · Mar 9, 2016

ultrarunner said:
Also learned in California requires off road registration and fees even is used on private land... learn
something every day.

Used to be you could buy a UTV or ATV and opt out of getting a title at all. Now, dealers provide
a title and 2-year OHV registration. This 2-yr reg (green sticker or red sticker) is $52 every 2y. Once
yours comes due, register as "non-op" for $18, and never pay again for reg. If you fail to renew
or non-op, the state will come after you for late fees for years to come.

ultrarunner · Mar 9, 2016

This is what I was told... the penalties and fees add up fast if you ignore... guess you need the sticker if anywhere but private land?

I think California is the only place where the owner must pay NOT to use their vehicle...

Thanks for the info...

ultrarunner · Mar 9, 2016

4570Man said:
I'm pretty sure a mule 610 is the same as my mule 600 except the 610 is 4wd. This mule isn't very strong. It has a lousy hauling capacity of 400 pounds and a low towing capacity of 1100 pounds. Besides that it is pretty good. Mine is a 2008 with 500 hours. I have never had any trouble from it. I got to use a buddies RTV 900 today and that thing is sweet. The engine braking is super effective. If your not careful it will throw you into the dash. I climbed a couple hills that were easily over 20 degrees. His was a 4wd, but I was able to climb them in 2wd. Also the bed was equipped with hydraulic dump. A luxury not found on many other side by sides. I climbed the far side of this bank in 2wd.

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Reliable and dependable with ease of service would top my list...

Anyone change the CV belt on one of these?

Looking online it seems a gates belt is about $55

My other CV question is how much engine braking is there if any or is going slow downhill mean riding the brakes?

cdaigle430 · Mar 11, 2016

How about the Gator 6x6 diesel? We used them all the time on steep hills when i was in the military. Workhorse, powerhouse and unstoppable. Not very fast but a good fir for your application.