Which UTV SxS for a compromise

[sailorman]

I 'm 2 years away from paying off tractor . When I do, I would like to use the monthly income that will keep coming ( can 't reduce my retirement system check, only increase it ) to buy a UTV . I would like to compromise between speed ( for grins and giggles ) and light hauling power and tool transport ( for SWMBO ) if there is such a thing . Also would like it to look like a man toy .

What do ya 'll think ?

 

[nybirdman]

Yamaha Rhino first choice,Kawaski Teryx second.My Rhino(450) is good on fuel can haul 1200lbs.,carry(rated) 400 lbs. and will go anywhere you point it.
Mine has 2700 trouble free miles,is sporty enough to have some fun..I use it every day.
A lot of the S/S have gotten so big that you might as well buy a jeep or samari.
Our Teryx has been good but uses a lot more fuel...it is a 750 twin.My brother in law just bought the new John Deere.....three cylinder China motor.Sounds like an out board motor.I don't care for the size(too big) or looks,and it tough on fuel.He had to widen any trails he had..plus it was $13,000.yikes.I like Kubota tractors but would never buy their s/s too big slow and not off road worthy.I have friends that bought them..good thing they both own tractors...for-ever pulling them out.

 

[sailorman]

nybirdman, ya got any idea what the Yamaha Rhino 's top speed is ? I can 't seem to find that info .

 

[nybirdman]

The 450's top speed is about 34mph,,,the 660/700 Rhinos about 36mph.Fast enough for me....on ATV tires.The are ways to make them go faster..but I am not interested.

 

[radman1]

Yamaha Rhino first choice,Kawaski Teryx second.My Rhino(450) is good on fuel can haul 1200lbs.,carry(rated) 400 lbs. and will go anywhere you point it.
Mine has 2700 trouble free miles,is sporty enough to have some fun..I use it every day.

I agree with the rhino and teryx. I have a teryx. The polaris is also a good all around machine. Bit more slant toward the utility. Polaris will have smoother ride than rhino or teryx which may be a plus. Polaris will have the largest box of those 3 and will have bench front seat for carrying the extra person. My next machine will probably be a Polaris. Like the extra person capacity and larger box.

Honda Big Red is just a too slow for me and kind of ugly.:laughing:
Kubota and Kaw Mule are mostly utility. Bench seat of the mule can only carry 2 comfortably. Kubota diesel feels way too under powered compared to the gas engines, IMHO.

 

[sailorman]

Thanks all for the help . Speed in the 30 's is enough for my excitement .

 

[PapaPerk]

Rhino!!!

 

[galaxie428]

I just recently traded my Sportsman off for a 500 EFI Ranger. For 2011, Polaris put the 500 EFI on the mid size frame and then they offer the 800 EFI on the large frame. The mid size frame which is a carb 400 and fuel injected 500 is 56" wide and will fit in the bed of a truck. I tried it and it does go between the wheel wells on my truck.

The book says it has a top speed of 43 mph but I briefly touched 50 with it the other day and seemed to still be picking up speed. I don't now how accurate the speedo is though. It was plenty fast for me though.

I have not hauled anything with it but it comes with a standard 2" receiver and claims to be able to pull 1200lbs. The box will support 500lbs which seems like plenty.

Just to give you an idea on price, the 500's are listed at $9100 on the Polaris website. I think the 800 is listed ar $11,300. I can tell you though if you look around and find the right dealer, you can do a lot better than that.

Here is a pic of the dogs new toy.

 

[TOMMYHPX4X4]

i second the rhino it's a good all around get you anyplace utv.i dropped a epi mudders clutch kit. in mine top speed is around 38mph .you can do a machined sheave to get more speed but 38 mph is good enough for me.i have the 700 rhino the 450 is geared lower so it will do anything the old 660's would do .

 

[schoolsout]

Another vote for Rhino

 

[jimrs]

My 2008 Rhino 700 will do 42m.p.h. but rarely gets that fast.

 

[schoolsout]

My 2008 Rhino 700 will do 42m.p.h. but rarely gets that fast.

ITP Mudlite 27"? If so, I've got the same on my 450 and that combo of Rhino/tires can't be stopped

 

[redprospector]

I haven't tried anything else, but my vote goes for the Polaris Ranger.
I bought an 06 500 this spring and I don't know how I got along without one before that. Durring fire season the land owner I'm working for said the only way I could work is if I could carry a 65 gallon water tank with a pump and spray nozzel around watching for fires. That's 546 lbs of water not counting the tank, pump, hose & reel, and the pallet I had it all sitting on, oh I can't forget about the 230 lb guy I hired to drive it. It climbed every hill it was asked to, and they were steep. My Ranger allowed me to work when other contractors were shut down for fire danger. I figure it paid for itself this summer.

Andy

 

[sunnyside360]

I'd highly recommend test driving all models that are in the running --- at least the top four or five. I did this when looking for a sxs in 2007 like you are now and found the Polaris Ranger 700 XP was superior. When I decided to upgrade this year I tested several machines again and got a 2011 Polaris Ranger 800 XP with power steering. The only thing that came anywhere close to the Ranger was the 2011 John Deere 825i but in the end I went with another Ranger.

 

[PoorPlowboy]

The 450's top speed is about 34mph,,,the 660/700 Rhinos about 36mph.Fast enough for me....on ATV tires.The are ways to make them go faster..but I am not interested.

I have a friend with a bone stock 450 and it runs 45. My 750 teryx is electronically limited to 52.

 

[Diamondback]

Two years ago I was where you are now. I probably over think and over research most of my toy decisions, but feel much better when the choice is made. Important when considering the price tag on some of these machines.

After demoing the top five I boiled it down to JD, Kubota and Polaris. We live in the mountains of so it had to perform on steep slopes with a load, negotiate rough terrain, get from point A to point B relatively quick and of course be reliable.

The Polaris 800efi got my final vote and we have never looked back. It has done everything asked of it thus far with flying colors and will be outfitted with front blade to push snow this winter.

My best advice is to evaluate what YOUR top needs/uses are now and may be in the future, demo as many units as you can, consider dealer support after the sale and make an informed decision based on what you feel best suits your situation.

Good Luck

 

[TOMMYHPX4X4]

a few pictures of my 08 700.i run with some mud lights for everyday drivin but when i hit the mud holes i throw on my 26"outlaws.i like the wide outlaws because everyone is running skinnies on their atv's/utv's so when i get into their ruts my tires are a few inches wider and i have no troubles.another good thing is they have a wider contact with the ground giving you more traction.

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[Kubota 2007]

I own a Kubota RTV 900R and I have compaired it to the Polaris and Mule. My opinion is The Kubota is the best, the Kubota diesel/Hyd Trans. can't be beat. I have worked on them all, and Kubota is the easiest to maintain. Haven't done any repairs to it in the six years I owned it. The others seem to go through axle boots, starter drives and electric fuel pumps. A guy I met just purchased a Mule, he paided $9700.00 and I saw a local dealer advertising a Kubota for $10,700.00 for the extra $1000.00 I just don't think there is a compairson. If your looking for speed then forget the Kubota max at 30mph, looking for something that will work like a tank, Kubota is it.

 

[tomfifield]

I want to get a UV to ride around my land, some of it is steep so it must climb well. What one would be good for me?

 

[Brokermike]

Nobody has mentioned the smaller Mule 610 XC. The XC has different gearing, larger off road tires, and a smaller steering wheel. It sips gas, fits in the back of a pick-up truck, has waterproof storage, and a great bench seat (important if your dog likes to ride!). The 4 wheel drive, and diff lock are also manual engagement, which is very reliable. It is also only about 7k brand spanking new.

I love mine, it isn't fast, but it will go absolutely anywhere.