The Right UTV

[coobie]

I'm in the market for a new UTV and thought I would gather some opinions.

I'll be moving out to 20 acres in a few months. I need a machine for several different tasks... Some of these tasks include basic transportation around the property, hauling tools around, hauling some firewood, towing a small trailer around and travel to the neighbor's houses in the near area.

Right now I own a Can Am ATV. I've considered selling it because I don't use it very much. Occasionally, I'll haul it to a trail head with some friends and we'll ride. I do love riding it but it would be nice to have some trade in cash.

I've been looking hard at the John Deere 825i. I don't plan on trail riding with it and it doesn't need to be very fast. 30 mph would be fine. The JD 825i is around $12500. I don't really want to spend much more then that. I should also mention that I saw a Massimo ATV at Tractor Supply today. It looked pretty nice and was priced at only $8000. I don't know much about that brand though.

Some others I've considered are Polaris Ranger and Kawasaki Mule.

What kind of UTV do you guys have? Advice?

If you want a work horse Buy a Kubota RTV 900 or 1100.I would not be without mine.It,s a 2006 RTV 900.coobie

 

[Xfaxman]

I'm in the market for a new UTV and thought I would gather some opinions.

I'll be moving out to 20 acres in a few months. I need a machine for several different tasks... Some of these tasks include basic transportation around the property, hauling tools around, hauling some firewood, towing a small trailer around and travel to the neighbor's houses in the near area.

Right now I own a Can Am ATV. I've considered selling it because I don't use it very much. Occasionally, I'll haul it to a trail head with some friends and we'll ride. I do love riding it but it would be nice to have some trade in cash.

I've been looking hard at the John Deere 825i. I don't plan on trail riding with it and it doesn't need to be very fast. 30 mph would be fine. The JD 825i is around $12500. I don't really want to spend much more then that. I should also mention that I saw a Massimo ATV at Tractor Supply today. It looked pretty nice and was priced at only $8000. I don't know much about that brand though.

Some others I've considered are Polaris Ranger and Kawasaki Mule.

What kind of UTV do you guys have? Advice?

Have you checked the TBN Forum: ATVs & Utility Vehicles

There is a new thread there asking the same question: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...eking-orientation-side-sides-differences.html

I have a Polaris Ranger EV. I installed the top and front hitch a couple of weeks ago.

 

[rmorey]

I bought the Kioti Mechron. 900cc diesel...I think. It is so good on fuel, I cant remember what kind of fuel I put in it. :laughing:

It uses a Ck20 engine cvt tranny and can haul a house! Got it last fall, it works great.

 

[bgiles117]

I fell in love with the Ranger 800HD. 50HP, plenty of Oomph!!! Plus I can carry my wife and grandson when we head down to the creek. I looked at a 570 Crew. All in the $10.9K Range...

 

[MNBobcat]

I tested ATVs for a living. The Japanese manufacturers I believe build the best machines in the world. Polaris and Bombardier have come a long way but the Japanese still build a more reliable machine.

 

[El Wood]

I tested ATVs for a living. The Japanese manufacturers I believe build the best machines in the world. Polaris and Bombardier have come a long way but the Japanese still build a more reliable machine.

What manufacture would you recommend if you were buying one yourself today?