Big guys, quad or SxS?

[DK35vince]

Pioneer 500 - yes, Mule Pro FXT nope. Really depends on the SxS width more than anything.

Agreed.
I have a side by side and an ATV.
The side by side is more stable simply because its wider. (SxS 60" wide, ATV 50" wide) If they were the same width I doubt there would be any difference in stability.
95% of my riding on our quad was 2 up with my wife on the back, so not sure where the can't carry a passenger on a quad comes from. Many Mfg. make 2 up models.
That said we do prefer our Polaris RZR side by side for trail riding. Selling the quad.

 

[Oleozz]

Our farm has steep hills and there is no place where I can't take the Mule Pro FX. Very stable, has never felt in the least bit tippy.

 

[dfkrug]

I understand why some prefer ATVs and some prefer UTVs (side-by-sides). They are really
quite different tools, suited for different jobs.

My ATVs are small 500# machines that get into tight areas and turn around easily. UTVs are
the size and weight of a small car. I use my UTV (with hyd dump) only when I need to haul
dirt or other materials.

I also run a 4x4 ATV and a 2WD ATV. I need 4x4 whenever I pull my trailer or chipper. The
2WD drives much better and has much smaller turning radius. I also have a rear differential
on the 2WD, which is only offered currently on the Polaris Sportsman Turf quad. Virtually
all quads have locked rear ends, which makes them terrible on pavement. I have a mix of
paved road, and steep dirt terrain.

Most UTV brands now sold offer a rear lockable differential option, which make them usable for
pavement as well as off road.

 

[sw99]

My Yamaha Viking is great for big folks. I'm only 6'1 and 250. By far the most room out of all the others I tried.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

SR, he wrote 'cg' not 'cq'.

Centre-of-Gravity.

Thankyouverymuch!

I also have both, and the S&S get's used a lot more than the 4 wheeler... BUT, if the conditions are bad or the trail narrow, the 4 wheeler will go where the S&S only "wishes" it could go!

IF there's mud, the 4 wheeler will go through places that the S&S will leave you walking.

DM

 

[DK35vince]

Thankyouverymuch!

I also have both, and the S&S get's used a lot more than the 4 wheeler... BUT, if the conditions are bad or the trail narrow, the 4 wheeler will go where the S&S only "wishes" it could go!

IF there's mud, the 4 wheeler will go through places that the S&S will leave you walking.

DM

Depends on the SxS IMO.
A pure utility SxS, that is likely true.
I have a Kawasaki Brute Force 750 ATV, and a pure sport Polaris RZR 900s SxS (both are 4WD). The RZR will easily go anywhere the ATV will as long as it will fit through