Best UTV?

[ArlyA]

Nice to have you here with us Dan. Personally we stay far away from UTV with Hydrostatic trannys. If operating at high elevation is a concern, they rob much HP.

We are looking for advice on the purchase of a utility vehicle. We have a remote cabin 7,000 ft elevation, with a 500 ft driveway on a 22% grade. We need the UTV to be at least a 4 seater to occasionally transport guests, as well as haul heavy loads of building materials up, and down the steep grade. The UTV will only be used for these purposes up, and down the steep drive path. We also will need a snow removal attachment. We are in the process of researching the best UTV for our specific needs. We are strongly considering the Kubota X 1140, but are a little overwhelmed with the vast amount of choices available, and need to narrow it down. We would be grateful for input from experienced UTV owners.

Thank you in advance for your advice,

Dan

 

[ultrarunner]

Went through the same and bought a used Samurai and it has been a tremendous work horse... Paid $1,000 for it.

On the ranch which has some very steep slopes went for Kubota 900 with Hydro which we found to be very safe on the slopes and never need to use the brakes

 

[Industrial Toys]

That ROXOR is amazing! At last, someone is building a proper utility vehicle. Proper automotive/truck technology. Not that borrowed from the off-road sports market.

Anyone happen to notice it kind of looks like a JEEP? Too Funny!

A guy should get hold of an unused Jeep VIN plate, get some Jeep stickers and put it on the road.

 

[YLee Kioti]

Went through the same and bought a used Samurai and it has been a tremendous work horse... Paid $1,000 for it.

On the ranch which has some very steep slopes went for Kubota 900 with Hydro which we found to be very safe on the slopes and never need to use the brakes

Forgot about that one, blast from the past but totally capable. One co-worker used to pull out 4wd trucks at matagorda beach.
I would also consider a old Datsun truck, Ford Ranger, or a beater jeep.
The jeep has a small bed can remove cab cover has 4wd and is small.
Many good options other then a 5 figure UTV.
Even a good used UTV is still 4 to five figure machine.
Good luck in your search.

 

[parhamfarms2615]

Polaris general 1000.i have one and love it.plenty of power,dump bed and you can still cut loose and play if you want to.

 

[parhamfarms2615]

 

[Omega Woods]

I have a Kubota X1100C. It's a great workhorse on my hills. If we were at altitude, I would consider an aftermarket turbo for it. I wish they made a factory turbo. It's not speedy but it's a workin' beast.

 

[jhasafety1]

We bought the six passenger Mahindra mpact last fall. Nice vehicle only issue was a broken throttle cable. Does everything I need it to do, max speed is around 35 mph. Has 4 wheel drive and tilt bed. Got the windshield and roof free. I would highly recommend it.

 

[Cataclysm]

We are looking for advice on the purchase of a utility vehicle. We have a remote cabin 7,000 ft elevation, with a 500 ft driveway on a 22% grade. We need the UTV to be at least a 4 seater to occasionally transport guests, as well as haul heavy loads of building materials up, and down the steep grade. The UTV will only be used for these purposes up, and down the steep drive path. We also will need a snow removal attachment. We are in the process of researching the best UTV for our specific needs. We are strongly considering the Kubota X 1140, but are a little overwhelmed with the vast amount of choices available, and need to narrow it down. We would be grateful for input from experienced UTV owners.

Thank you in advance for your advice,

Dan

Polaris makes a pretty stout and relatively inexpensive 6x6. Large load capacity and the 6x6 will be super stable on the grade.
Polaris 6x6

 

[ovrszd]

That ROXOR is amazing! At last, someone is building a proper utility vehicle. Proper automotive/truck technology. Not that borrowed from the off-road sports market.

Anyone happen to notice it kind of looks like a JEEP? Too Funny!

A guy should get hold of an unused Jeep VIN plate, get some Jeep stickers and put it on the road.

Being a Jeep guy I feel just the opposite about it. I see no market niche at all. A very, very nice used Jeep can be boight for the price and no illegal deception is needed.

 

[Industrial Toys]

I have found that the worst equipment to have around is old unroadworthy stuff. Every damm time you go to use them, they need some repair.

I do think a Samauri/Sidekick represents a better value than many of the UTVs being offered, albet a NEW or southern one. Yes, I know, they aren't made anymore. But not a beat to death on Canadian roads one. At least they are quiet. Can you imagine spending that kind of money for something that sounds like being inside a garbage can with a lawn mower?

I think the UTV market has really become a suckers market, much like the Gigantic Camping trailers. People loose sight of what the thing was supposed to be for. Utility! Always easy, when you aren't paying CASH. I was talking to a Kubota/Polaris Salesman about the high cost to repair these things. He agreed and said many of the buyers have to get a co-signature to even buy the thing on time!

 

[ch1ch2]

I shopped UTV's quite a bit. Ended up buying what I think is the best UTV and got it at a price better than any other brand,
It is the Kawasaki Trans 4x4, for less than 10K. MSRP was 11,699.

 

[ultrarunner]

My Sami was bought new by a couple that towed it behind their RV. It had been sitting in their carport for several yeas here in California.

Over the years it needed 2 batteries, oil/filter and 2 tires. The only thing broke is the radio. No rust and it works really hard stacked high with concrete sacks and towing my box trailer. Did have one wild ride where I had 3k of concrete in the trailer and the wild ride was going down a gravel fire trail and there was no stopping. Now I put 25 sacks in the Sami and it goes anywhere.

Not taking anything away from the Kubota RTV 900. It is just not going to be able to make a run to the supply house like Sami

 

[AWSubie]

I have found that the worst equipment to have around is old unroadworthy stuff. Every damm time you go to use them, they need some repair.

I do think a Samauri/Sidekick represents a better value than many of the UTVs being offered, albet a NEW or southern one. Yes, I know, they aren't made anymore. But not a beat to death on Canadian roads one. At least they are quiet. Can you imagine spending that kind of money for something that sounds like being inside a garbage can with a lawn mower?

I think the UTV market has really become a suckers market, much like the Gigantic Camping trailers. People loose sight of what the thing was supposed to be for. Utility! Always easy, when you aren't paying CASH. I was talking to a Kubota/Polaris Salesman about the high cost to repair these things. He agreed and said many of the buyers have to get a co-signature to even buy the thing on time!

I have to agree with Industrial Toys and Ultrarunner. The best all around UTV is an old 4x4 such as Jeep, Nissan, Samurai, Isuzu. My 1988 Isuzu Trooper is 5' 5" wide and can go just about anywhere a UTV will go. I will say a UTV has its place if your needing a small vehicle for dragging food plots or towing an agricultural sprayer. But the original poster (OP) would be better served with the capabilities of a road-worthy vehicle. At least when considering the initial description of need. I think UTVs are fun but the pricing is ridiculous (well... ridiculous to me, I'm not a wealthy person). Having said all this, hey, its your money, there have been great suggestions on both sides. Those of us who prefer the old trucks just want the OP to be aware of all the options available and to know that the older (1980's era) on-road vehicles from many of the manufacturers were much smaller than the SUVs of recent times.

 

[bdog]

UTV's are great. I own 4 of them. That being said have you considered instead of dropping all this money on one instead using some of it to improve your driveway? You mention it is only 6' wide, steep an 500' long. If your only need for a UTV is traversing this driveway why not instead use that 10-20k a UTV would cost to make the driveway passable with more normal vehicles?

 

[NoTrespassing]

Huntington Beach, CA

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for...t=SUZUKI&searchRadius=500&listingId=484496700

 

[LD1]

I was just in the market for a UTV. As the family outgrew the 4x4 ATV.

My uses were pretty basic. Not much hauling so bed space/capacity wasn't important.

What I do is haul saws to cut wood when too wet to get tractors in, ride fences and fields to look for downed trees, or tile/blowout issues, haul trash from the house down to the shop where the dumpster is, tow the lawn roller or cultipacker, travel to woods to hunt ( Deere, squirrel, mushrooms)....and pretty much just a daily driver shuttling me to and from my shop, that is about 400' of hill from the house.

So for me, getting around in muddy and uneven terrain, and ride handling/comfort was Paramount.

So I went a different direction than the UTVs that are built like tanks (and ride like log waggons).

I got a Kawasaki teryx4.

 

[ultrarunner]

Here is a picture of the UTV... the one I bought for $1000

 

[Ritothebull]

The nice thing about an old jeep is anyone can fix it and you can get parts pretty cheap anywhere. I've owned a few utv's and just crack one of them plastic fenders or bend a tailgate and look out, whatever you think the part may cost just triple it and you should be close.

 

[RoyJackson]

Here is a picture of the UTV... the one I bought for $1000

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That a real Bantam?