Purchasing a New UTV

[Industrial Toys]

Why all that horrible cheap looking black plastic all over these UTVs? There are no clean lines on any of these. All, just stubby short, blotchy plastic contraptions.
I said it before. There should be Utility machines and "SPORT/Dunebuggy" style machines each with a different designations.

 

[deserteagle71]

Why all that horrible cheap looking black plastic all over these UTVs?

"Cheap" is the operative word. Why should the manufacturers bother stocking different colors that people might want? They chose black and that's what everyone gets.

That same thinking is now working its way into the automotive side of things. I HATE the black interior of my Jeep - but that's the only color available. Same with a Toyota 4Runner and even the new Ford Bronco. All interior plastics are black!

 

[tradosaurus]

My Dad made a financial contribution towards the Mule. After I got it, I took him on a jaunt around the farm with maybe four inches of snow on the ground. After a while, I could smell the belt smoking. Switched to low.

Changing the belt on my Diesel 2510 is not a job I would wish on anyone.

I gotta say. I simpy HATE campact or some other equipment where you simply can't get at anything.

I've read many accounts where guys are stuck on a trail because their belt came off. No Thanks.

 

[groundcover]

Had a few belt issues on a Polaris 6X6, always got us back but a real pain overall. Running a Honda Pioneer and a Kubota RTV, Love them both .

 

[the old grind]

I've read many accounts where guys are stuck on a trail because their belt came off. No Thanks.

I knew a guy who lost an eye riding trails, so I never do.

Different uses for different owners. (see post #41) My Kioti UTV isn't a joy-rider, explorer, or icon of my coolness. It doesn't 'get air' or travel far off my ten. Dealer said it'll do 25 mph. I'll take his word for it, but have had it up to 20 when trailering the ZTR to the other house for two Summers.

In low range it'll do 10 or 12 going WFO. In any range it'll out-pull my smallest CUT, a 4WD Case/IH DX26. So I wanted a tractor with two (3) seats, top & windshield, and a cargo bed. It's nothing like my Nephew's '19 Ranger Razor, or Neil's 4-seat Honda, but we each chose for particular uses. I wouldn't trade mine for anything I've seen.

IMO, once you get over $15k a used Jeep looks good.

 

[ArlyA]

Just to clarify a few machines that have completely failed in the world of grooming, those and working machines is the world I reside in.

All hydrostatic UTV sized machines.

Let me add, if you don't do basic maintenance to your machine, I'd recommend not owning one.

 

[Snobdds]

Why all that horrible cheap looking black plastic all over these UTVs? There are no clean lines on any of these. All, just stubby short, blotchy plastic contraptions.
I said it before. There should be Utility machines and "SPORT/Dunebuggy" style machines each with a different designations.

Has anyone ever told you, you complain a lot? I bet you're great to talk to.

The plastic on my Ranger can get hit with stuff and not dent, break, or look like crap.

I wish truck companies would switch to metal reinforced plastic body panels.

 

[Industrial Toys]

Not really. I just know what "I" like and what "I" don't. And forums are for our opinions.

I end up with a lot of stuff in my life I really like or at least let pass, and don't compromise much, if at all. Not with stuff and not with a woman. Besides if you are not accutely aware of the "BAD" how can you ever get something that's good? And that should really apply to our society at the moment.

EDIT: I also have enough friends that seem to bend over backwards for me. Hardly makes me think people avoid me on account of negitivity.

Sheity black milk jug like plasic. Same reason I guess I always hated the look of the Avalanches, with all that plastic crap on them.

 

[the old grind]

So I want to replace a blue fender and all I can find anywhere is a red one.

IMO dealers have enough to do if stocking every part for every model to please those of us who want replacements available forever.

Not about any brands, but for me any color but orange.

Why aren't there red or blue Kubotas?

Why aren't AG Deeres all yellow like the industrial models?

 

[Industrial Toys]

Maybe I wasn't very clear. Yes the stuff is black. I like black. Very Utilitarian. It's the shape of the plastic that's offensive to my senses. Kind of like a childs wagon today. All this horrible chunky plastic. I guess the shape of it to make up for the lack of strength. I still have my wagon I got for X-Mas at age six. Hardwood with steel hardware. Steel wheels with rubber that's almost gone, but still in good condition. Wooden sides that are still in A-1 shape. How can one look at a kids plastic wagon today and not complain? It's utter garbage by comparison.

 

[Rustyiron]

I believe that we're just not the "target group" the designers are shooting for any longer. Many cars, SUVs, "crossovers", and most of the atv/sxs (to me) look like a cross between a stylish sneaker and some "transformer" toy.
Some will grow on me, but most look like a 12 year old drew their dream machine.
That I guess is my official entry into becoming a "grumpy old fart" .

 

[Milo]

Belts come off when you it most inconvenient.

I've never hard of a belt coming off? I'm sure they probably have somewhere. I have heard of them slipping under abuse such as under water or using high range when not appropriate. But I've never had one slip nor ever needed to replace a belt on either of my 2 Mules or the Polaris, or my three Harley Davidsons, or Arctic Cat snowmobile. In fact the only belt was a timing belt on a Tundra at 100,000 miles.

 

[deserteagle71]

I've never hard of a belt coming off? I'm sure they probably have somewhere. I have heard of them slipping under abuse such as under water or using high range when not appropriate. But I've never had one slip nor ever needed to replace a belt on either of my 2 Mules or the Polaris, or my three Harley Davidsons, or Arctic Cat snowmobile. In fact the only belt was a timing belt on a Tundra at 100,000 miles.

They don't just "come off". That's pretty much impossible given the design. Generally takes a special tool to push apart the pulleys to get them off.

They do burn up though. By that I mean they get so hot from slippage that they begin to disintegrate. Comes from people either not reading their owners manual or not following the recommended procedures. I burned up the belt on my Yamaha Kodiak trying to back a trailer loaded with a cord of wood up under a shed - something it was never designed to do. The smell of burning rubber told me I screwed up. These machines have a high and a low range in the transmission; the owners manual makes it plain that whenever traveling below a certain speed, or working the machine hard pulling a load or climbing a steep hill or traversing deep mud or soft sand - low range should be used. States that plainly in my Yamaha and Can-am Defender manuals, and in the Polaris manuals our SAR group uses.
I've watched too many UTVs come slowly up a steep, rough hill and when they got to where I was on top, I could smell the hot belt. Sure, the engine has plenty of power to pull the hill in high range - but that's also what burns up the belt.

 

[Industrial Toys]

I'm just waiting for someone to say they used the wifes pantyhose as a drive belt to get out of the woods. Remember that old story?

 

[MoKelly]

Some will grow on me, but most look like a 12 year old drew their dream machine.
That I guess is my official entry into becoming a "grumpy old fart" .

I’m in that same club. My wife tells me that at least once a week!

MoKelly

 

[DK35vince]

I've owned multiple CVT machines.
Snowmobiles, ATV's , UTV and they worked just fine

 

[nybirdman]

Yamaha's belt warranty is 10 years.Never had a problem with one in any of the four that I have owned.

 

[Zebrafive]

My former (gave it to my daughter) 1996 Kawasaki Mule 2510 still has it's original belt.

 

[LouNY]

Well I've had to change the belt on old snowmobiles back in the 60's and 70's that broke while out riding.
However the newer ones sure do last good even when abused.
If you don't want plastic on your UTV you can get an all steel one;

I like mine, all steel, it will get up and go, it has a good suspension when riding it hard.
I seldom ride it hard, did one day with a cow that just would not behave for us at all.
Couldn't get her into the corral our normal way of walking her in slow and easy with a couple of others.
She would bolt and run you over, 3 atv's and my UTV changed her mind but it took some hard
running to stay up and crowd her were we wanted her to go.
It's a Bennchee Warrior 800.
The weather is heading towards when she will be getting used more finally.

 

[Industrial Toys]

Now your talking my language. YES, a UTILITY vehicle! Gotta love the extra space on the hood. Ever fill up the back with firewood and have no place to put your saw, oil and gas?