As far as Polaris go, a friend on a ranch here says they don't last with the rough way they use them. However, I would bet that the ATV's that ride the tundra in Alaska get more abuse per season than the vast majority of ATVs in the 48. The Polaris' that I had used and friends who talk about theirs keep on going.
the atv is not getting any more abuse in alaska then they do in va. riding in rocks all day.wv has some of worst trails for atv's . coal dust eats them up fast.
Don't be sure. Many parts of rural Alaska offer the lumps and mire of tundra, the rocks of the trail-less hills, and the salt of coastal beaches. Ours sure don't know anything different. Add to that the miles and hours the machines get here in many places, and Alaska is a formidable ATV test ground. We got a new ATV on the 3rd of this month. Presently it has 390 miles and nearly 30 hours on it's clock. Polaris ATVs do not have a good track record in these conditions. The best place to see them other than at the dealer, is to look for a broken down wreck behind someone's house. Typically a running Honda, or one of the other brands, will be in the driveway.
