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Honda Fourtrax 4x4 here. Bulletproof.



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I'm looking at the Polaris Ace models. 60" wheelbase, single seat, fits in a regular pickup bed, and has a full rollcage.


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Originally Posted by contender
I am looking for a new ATV(quadrunner) to replace an old and tired
185cc Honda trike. My land is fairly level and not to swampy. I probably will not do any trail riding. Hauling out deer and firewood logs will be about the extent of my use for it. That being said, I need something that
is at the lower end of the price range; but, sturdy and dependable.
Would appreciate commentary as to prices and brands.


Couple years ago I got in a new club where an ATV is mandatory for moving stands and fetching kills because of rough and hilly terrain. Honda Big Red 250 was down and I'd been thinking of a 4 WD anyway. Ended up finding a 1999 Foreman 450 4X4 with few hours/miles. Never did fix the 3 wheeler and finally sold it about a month ago. No way it would have done the job. You will never understand the difference between even an older 4 WD and your trike until you have used one a while. Even on flat ground 4 WD is amazing at crawling over small logs, thru ruts, over rocks, etc at low speed comfortably. Add grade to the ride and it's more amazing.

Your history with an old Honda probably matches mine. My Big Red was a 1986 I got from a lady owner in IIRC 1995. Thought it was the Bee's Knees compared to the Kawasaki 250 I wore out and I rode it places I had no right going. Based on my experience and experiences of friends I'd go Honda again without a blink. If you can shop around and come up with an older Foreman with a basic 5-speed transmission in good shape you'll save thousands over the price of a new one. If money's no object new is always good. And for me a 2 WD ATV is like a 2 WD truck....only about half as good as a 4 WD. Good luck.


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I like polaris. Not as tough as Honda but better power and more comfortable.

The 450 with power steering would be just right for the kind of work you want to do.

4 wheelers with out power steering should be against the law.

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Honda or Yamaha sumthing.........

most machines around here are all SxS UTV's anymore


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I'd look at the Kawasaki Bayou 4X4 300, or the Honda. Maybe a Yamaha Kodiak 400 if you can find one. The older shift machines are pretty darn reliable.


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I am a fairly large man and the SXS do not fit me very well, even as a passenger. I like the older Honda's because of the old style engine. They use less fuel and seem to have as much power. I had a used one that I finished wearing out, except for the engine. I kept thinking that I would find a good one with a bad engine but never did. I still have it in the shed, just in case. I do like it way better than the newer rancher, although the rancher has worked for everything that I need, it is just not as comfortable nor as gas stingy. miles


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Originally Posted by tex_n_cal
I'm looking at the Polaris Ace models. 60" wheelbase, single seat, fits in a regular pickup bed, and has a full rollcage.


I've been thinking of buying one of those for the Ranch just for patrolling the fence lines on the big Hill Country ranch I manage.

Took one for a test drive at the Dealer's the other day, and it rides smoother than our big double seater Ranger 900.


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Originally Posted by Cariboujack
I'd look at the Kawasaki Bayou 4X4 300, or the Honda. Maybe a Yamaha Kodiak 400 if you can find one. The older shift machines are pretty darn reliable.
I used to have a Bayou 300 but it was a 2x4. It was almost bullet proof. The same thing in a 4x4 with a low range would have gone about anywhere. It was also light enough to be easily maneuverable.


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