Ranger XP900 or Commander 800XT!?!

[NS Gearhead]

I don't need a big bed, I've got a trailer

 

[matt1524]

That would probably be on the more utility and less fun end of the spectrum.

Nothing with a bench style seat will have the comfort or "fun" of a RZR or Maverick with its bucket style lower seats. My father in law has a Ranger and a Big Red, great for projects arond the farm. Bad for riding trails all day.

The commander and Ranger will just be rougher, but you ge more utility use....

BTW: They know longer make the Honda Big Red

 

[pwright]

I have found something that tips the scales in the favor of the Can Am; aftermarket makes a bench seat for the box... so the odd times I take the family I could snap that in... the downside of that is that the seat's $750... and in the interest of safety I should probably get the cage extension that's another $1200... so not so cheap, or easy to install/ remove.

These are also available for the Rangers but as you note they are not something you would want to install/remove very often.

There is also the less expensive bed seat options like the Yutrax that is sold by Cabelas (and others).

A lot of folks take boat seats and fab up mounts to hold them in the bed of Rangers.

To maintain some degree of safety you would want to use a cage extension that protects the bed area but then you are back to a bed that isn't useful most of the time.

I'm a little concerned about getting in/out of a machine repeatedly that you sit "in" like the Commander vrs sitting on a bench like the Ranger.

If you really believe you'll be using it for 50% work/chores then I suspect climbing in and out of the Commander could be an issue. It isn't as extreme as a RZR but still not as easy.

We've taken our Rangers on multi-hour trails rides and haven't had comfort issues related to the bench-seating.

 

[NS Gearhead]

We've taken our Rangers on multi-hour trails rides and haven't had comfort issues related to the bench-seating.

Good to know! The Jeep sold yesterday, so it's time to get serious and make a decision!

 

[Green Power]

I would get a ranger. Do you still have the poor mans side by side?

 

[NS Gearhead]

Yup, still got it though it's up for sale.

 

[PapaPerk]

Don't forget the Commander most likely does not have an unlocking rear diff. So it will rip your grass and driveways to shreds. Polaris does. That was the main reason I bought my Ranger 400 Midsize.

 

[NS Gearhead]

Don't forget the Commander most likely does not have an unlocking rear diff. So it will rip your grass and driveways to shreds. Polaris does. That was the main reason I bought my Ranger 400 Midsize.

I don't think the 900XP has that feature... but it's a moot point for me... I won't be on the grass with it anyway.

 

[NS Gearhead]

I'm gonna see if I can make my way to the Can Am dealership after work today... the Mrs and I started traveling together... so it's cut down my "errand" time after work. LOL

 

[bucktaker]

I just got a polaris Ranger 570 midsize. It was plenty sporty enough for us to ride 30 miles in the mtns of tn overlooking I-75 near Jellico Tn. Wife and I really had a good time in it and never felt unsecure on the bench seat.