Mechron

[wv joe]

Thought I'd post some comments on the Mechron since we've had it a few months. Haven't really worked it too hard, but I'll add comments on that later.
Its our first ATV (and I tend to be picky), so some of my issues may be related to that.
Overall we're real happy with it, seems to have great traction, good payload capacity, and a lot of power. No way to clock it, but it seems to go faster than the specs say, plenty fast for the wife and I. It sure beats pushes wheelbarrows of hay through the mud. I think we got a good deal on it, $8999 out the door with a free canopy.
Some of the very few complaints in order of annoyance:
1) The parking brake lever is on the drivers left - may be ok for you skinny types, but I get goosed every time I get out of it.
2) Steering is stiff, for a 10K vehicle, power steering would have been nice.
3) Didn't realize when we bought it that taillights and turn signals were optional - saw the control on the dash for them (same as the tractor), so assumed they were there. Luckily we don't go on the road much.

No complaints other than those, many plastic parts, but I think that's industry wide. All in all, I don't think anything else out there compares for the money, especially with a diesel.
Going to see if I can add the signals/horn/tailights and definitely going for a windshield now that the cold weather is here.

 

[steve0413]

I might consider getting one. At my age, I might enjoy getting goosed every once in awhile. :laughing: Thanks for the review.

 

[MotorSeven]

How's the noise level? I am also curious how much engine heat will be generated in the summer. We acquired a diesel JD Gator a couple of years ago. Hot, dusty,noisy & poor suspension for anything but a gravel or paved road.

 

[DrRick]

heat from diesel not really a problem. Has a fan that blows across engine under seat that seams to prevent hot seat. I am taking mine back to dealer in morning as well as my friends unit. I noticed a bit of oil on the right rear axle where it goes into the diff. Upon wiping it off I noticed it was LOOSE. I have 27 hrs on mine. I asked my friend to check his (22 hrs) and his had no oil, but also was loose ( like the bearing in the differential had failed). Our other friend who also bought one has only 2 hrs on his. We felt his rear axle and it was rock solid! Something is amiss, and we will take it in tomorrow and let the dealer have a look. It is disconcerting to have 2 different units with such low hours having this. Dealer on telephone said he had not heard anything like this yet. I suppose the dealer may have failed to put oil in the diffs, but it seems it would last more than 20 + hours even that way.Will keep you all posted.
rick
ps they are a bit loud, but ride great!

 

[DrRick]

I might have been a bit paranoid. I took my mechron to dealer this morning, and they are going to replace a seal in the rear differential, but I checked 4 new units in the showroom, and all had a good bit of play in the right rear axle where it exits the diff. I was told this is just the way the are. So please disregard my crying wolf on these issues.
rick

 

[wv joe]

How's the noise level? I am also curious how much engine heat will be generated in the summer. We acquired a diesel JD Gator a couple of years ago. Hot, dusty,noisy & poor suspension for anything but a gravel or paved road.

Sounds a little loud to me, but this is the first ATV, so no much to compare to. Not as loud as my Craftsman garden tractor. Haven't noticed any heat issues, but we got it toward the end of summer. Suspension and rise seem fine both on and off pavement.

 

[wv joe]

I might consider getting one. At my age, I might enjoy getting goosed every once in awhile. :laughing: Thanks for the review.

Age was the reason for getting the Mechron, but not for the goose! Got tired of hauling everything by wheelbarrow, especially through mud and snow. About time age got me something (an excuse to buy something)!

 

[yuccafarmer]

The ride on the Mechron is great and the noise level is low. The neighbors around here were impressed at how quiet it is. I don't plan on driving it on streets but did add lights (stop, running, and turn) along with a horn just because I couldn't see all the wiring going to waste. Work lights were added, the bed was coated with Line-X and a snow blade/winch will be on within a week.

 

[TimberXX]

8999 for a diesel puts it in a great spot in the UTV market... hopefully they can hold that price.

 

[BSVLY]

We like ours plenty. The windshield does help cut the cold. I found that the only way to exit the drivers seat gracefully-is to completely retrace your moves getting in. Try it. Takes a little thought and practice, but the reverse of getting in makes for a smooth exit! No goosing!