Side x side utility vehicles

[Jmesonp1]

Seriously considering purchasing one. Looking for opinions from those who have used several different models. Which is your favorite and why? 

[hoghunter71409]

I have a polaris ranger and I like it; if I could have afforded the Honda Big Red, I may have bought it instead just becuase I really like honda brand.  I wish the Big Red had more clearance, and it is a bit bulky.  Seems like the rangers have different pros and cons depending on the year and model you buy.  They are all a bit different.  I know a guy that had that Kawasaki Terek and he put that thing through heck...I beleive all he did was change from stock to mud tires.  I know a guy who unts in an older model Yamaha rhino, and he really likes his, but it is one of the models that has a tendecy to flip; I think yamaha has fixed it.

[justincorbell]

I have a rhino and I will be selling it in the next couple months to buy a ranger or a big red. I have hunted with at least a dozen people that have rangers and the outcome is the same.......the Ranger is a true workhorse, i've watched some of these guys drive their rangers through stuff I would have never imagined they would make it through and I still wouldn't believe it if I hadn't seen some of it myself. I like my rhino and so far it has gone everywhere i've asked it to but the ranger is just a better fit for me, bigger bed, bigger payload, more power, more leg/cab room. Lacy man on here has a Big Red and it has been nothing but good to him as far as I know....it hasn't stopped when i've been with him anyway........ it is a comfortable riding machine with plenty of power, the seats are more comfortable than the ranger in my opinion but I prefer the legroom of the ranger. If I were you I would go test drive any of the utv's that you are interested in and decide which one is the best option for you. Good luck.

[Lacy man]

Yea I d agree with the above post, I have a big red and 3 years and no complaints here. I have had good luck with it so far and if you have to follow peachcreek hunting that's sayin alot

[Jmesonp1]

Has anyone been around the John deere models?

[Jmesonp1]

What engine size are those Rangers that are unstopable? Do you have to go for the biggest engine or will a 500 get 2 adults, 2 bulldogs and a fully stocked ice chest up a steep hill?

[hoghunter71409]

I have the 2010 Ranger 500 and it has plenty of power.  I have the bench seat and it holds three adult men, 6 dogs, and a cooler on dog box.  I can put it in 4 low and go up and down just about anything.  One of the reasons I like it so much is the bench seat.  I have two boys that hunt with me; that would be hard to do with two bucket seats.

[AnotherRunner]

Im a honda guy but I would go with polaris ranger 500. Friend has one and I love it. Roomy holds a bunch of dogs. Has lots of power and will go thru alot of mud with good tires. I'd love to have one

[okboarhunter]

I have a buddy thats into racing them n .the mud terrain type stuff ill see what he prefers.  I wanna say he has a artic cat 1000 cc    I no your not racing or anything but he seems to know his atv/utvs so ill gove him a shout for ya

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[dirtydeez]

my boss has 2 of the john deere 825i and there a hoss i have pulled a 16ft trailer loaded with 600lbs of corn, feeders and stands all around a deer lease with now problem there pretty nasty in 4wd to. i like there ranger dont want none of that gator.

[Shotgun wg]

I have the big red and like it. My only suggestion would be snorkel kit it if u get one. That will help prevent the air filter from clogging with dirt. If I was looking to buy today I would be wanting to look at the new Honda pioneer. More clearance more power better styling and faster. This would fix 90% of what issues I have heard people have with the big red.

I really want to check out the Honda pioneer.

[okboarhunter]

My buddy said polaris ranger.  He likes the 900xp

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[country man 563]

If you want a true work horse and a tank get a mule

[JoshStokley]

I have a rhino and I will be selling it in the next couple months to buy a ranger or a big red.

That didn't take long.

[Fixitlouie]

I have been researching for over a year. everyone has a ranger. this is a little bit more expensive with less amenities. Its just simple. when or if I can swing it, this is what I'm going to get. I think it also has a smoother ride then the Ranger. you put the Ranger on 4 low and you jerk around
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[brad s]

I have the ranger 800xp and love it. Lots of power big bed and bench seat. Only thing is if u go thru any mud or climb anything with any weight in it always put in low range bc u will burn a belt in hi

[sethmcalex]

No regrets with the Can-am Commander

[mtarrant23]

I have a arctic cat prowler it has been great and a rough 5 years but if I was in the market now I would buy the yamaha viking big as a ranger and should as reliable as rhino and if you like honda the new pioneer is very nice also

[justincorbell]

I have a rhino and I will be selling it in the next couple months to buy a ranger or a big red.

That didn't take long.

Im all about a good deal cuz. Treat it like a burger and Flip it to move on up!

[justincorbell]

I have been researching for over a year. everyone has a ranger. this is a little bit more expensive with less amenities. Its just simple. when or if I can swing it, this is what I'm going to get. I think it also has a smoother ride then the Ranger. you put the Ranger on 4 low and you jerk around
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We have a bunch of these where i work (refinery/tank farms) they are tough machines and big/roomy but honestly after being around both quite a bit I really dont think that one of those could follow a ranger offroad......dont get me wrong, it'll pull anything the ranger will but it wont run (speed wise) like a ranger and i dont think it'll handle the woods as well.....just my opinion.