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Re: Which UTV/Side By Side deerhunter5555 #16456134 09/21/21
Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 9,049 T TimberRunner Campfire Outfitter
TimberRunner Campfire Outfitter T Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 9,049	We all use them differently.

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Re: Which UTV/Side By Side deerhunter5555 #16456409 09/21/21
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,292 Central Missouri, USA Crappie_Killer Campfire Tracker
Crappie_Killer Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,292 Central Missouri, USA	I have a single seat Honda 1000 pioneer. It has been a very solid machine, I haul about 15-20 cords if wood out with it the past 4 years, plus hunting duty and pleasure trips. Six pioneer bed full make about a cord and a quarter. I had to have the shifting fork replaced, and from talking to the repairman it was more than likely my fault. Has been a great machine so far. CK

Re: Which UTV/Side By Side kingston #16456513 09/21/21
Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 13,606 Middle of SD Colorado1135 Campfire Outfitter
Colorado1135 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 13,606 Middle of SD	Originally Posted by kingston Originally Posted by Colorado1135 Kubota sucks, the airflow intake for the radiator is behind the front tire so it kicks up everything and plugs it and they overheat. If it's the convertible type you have to raise the bed or undo it to get to the radiator to blow it out. That's not how mine is. X1120D It is slow, but they're hell for stout. I Iook at it like a mini off-road dump truck. The diesel isn't quiet, but I have fuel onsite, so no messing with jugs or suffering the woes of ethanol. Good to see they finally fixed that simple design flaw, only took them a decade or so. Not enough to bring me back after switching to the ranger. Enclosed cab with heat and AC along with better ride and getting up to 55 easily on the highway beats the kubotas hands down in my book. Plus the options for performance and work in three settings makes a world of difference. The Kubota has the low med and high but seriously the difference isn't all that much. Maybe one day they'll figure that part out too. Each has it's pros and cons for what you're application is, for me the Kubota doesn't cut it Beware of any old man in a profession where one usually dies young. Calm seas don't make sailors.

Re: Which UTV/Side By Side Raeford #16456632 09/21/21
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 43,857 Hi-Line SamOlson Campfire 'Bwana
SamOlson Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 43,857 Hi-Line	Originally Posted by Raeford Originally Posted by Jim_Conrad Not that it matters to most of ya...but the big Honda won't fit in a horse trailer. Not sure if the 1000 Polaris will either. Next machine for us will be a 570 Ranger I think. The YAMA Rhino's are hard to beat[size esp]. The 900 Ranger will barely fit in our standard width trailer, the 1000 Honda will fit in some of the wider trailers. I'm waiting for someone to design/build a bale bed cradle for a full-size SxS. I think it could be done?

Re: Which UTV/Side By Side deerhunter5555 #16456732 09/21/21
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 7,504 Lived all over the world H hotsoup Campfire Outfitter
hotsoup Campfire Outfitter H Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 7,504 Lived all over the world	I have a 825 jd gator for about 8 years. It's done great with only 1 small repair. When I get a new one in a year or so I'll be getting a kawasaki mule.

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Re: Which UTV/Side By Side Colorado1135 #16457079 09/21/21
Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32,130 Somewhere between lost and fou... kingston Campfire 'Bwana
kingston Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32,130 Somewhere between lost and fou...	Originally Posted by Colorado1135 Originally Posted by kingston Originally Posted by Colorado1135 Kubota sucks, the airflow intake for the radiator is behind the front tire so it kicks up everything and plugs it and they overheat. If it's the convertible type you have to raise the bed or undo it to get to the radiator to blow it out. That's not how mine is. X1120D It is slow, but they're hell for stout. I Iook at it like a mini off-road dump truck. The diesel isn't quiet, but I have fuel onsite, so no messing with jugs or suffering the woes of ethanol. Good to see they finally fixed that simple design flaw, only took them a decade or so. Not enough to bring me back after switching to the ranger. Enclosed cab with heat and AC along with better ride and getting up to 55 easily on the highway beats the kubotas hands down in my book. Plus the options for performance and work in three settings makes a world of difference. The Kubota has the low med and high but seriously the difference isn't all that much. Maybe one day they'll figure that part out too. Each has it's pros and cons for what you're application is, for me the Kubota doesn't cut it You must be talking about the old style. Mine is a 2014. I bought it in early 2020 with 42hrs on it. It has a two speed hydrostatic transmission. It's not fast, but that's not what it was made for. Originally Posted by 16penny If you put Taco Bell sauce in your ramen noodles it tastes just like poverty

Re: Which UTV/Side By Side JPro #16457163 09/22/21
Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 4,273 eastern arkansas B bcraig Campfire Tracker
bcraig Campfire Tracker B Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 4,273 eastern arkansas	Originally Posted by JPro Originally Posted by rockinbbar Different needs for different folks and uses. I need a powerful rig that tows and hauls a lot of weight. Some folks want a rig to have a cushy ride and drive 70mph. Some don't know what they want, or why they want it... Good points. I liked the Honda Pioneer 1000-5seater concept a lot, and I like Honda in general. But when I got in one and pictured putting my family in there with our gear, it was a no-go. My SxS needs entailed more cargo room and didn't require as much go-fast capability. Looking at the big crew-cab Polaris and Can-Am rigs, they were simply too long and cumbersome. That's primarily what pushed me to the FXT Mule, the room is there when you need it, while still being on a fairly moderate wheelbase. If I was single guy, I'd probably have just bought a single-bench Pioneer 1000 from Honda. The power steering option is a must-have, regardless of model. While the Power steering would be nice so far neither myself at 61 years old or my wife at 72 years years old and honest 85 pounds are having any problem with the 500. If or when that ever changes I will put Power steering on it. Faster horses,Younger women,Older Whiskey,More money

Re: Which UTV/Side By Side deerhunter5555 #16457212 09/22/21
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,810 NW PA C CBB Campfire Regular
CBB Campfire Regular C Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,810 NW PA	Yamaha Wolverine. I've used mine to drag logs, haul deer, trailer loads of firewood. Over 2100 miles on it since it was new in 16. 0 issues Hunt...

Re: Which UTV/Side By Side bcraig #16457299 09/22/21
Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,739 Upstate NY W wldthg Campfire Regular
wldthg Campfire Regular W Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,739 Upstate NY	I have a 2019 Honda Pioneer 500 , my brother just bought a 2021 Honda 520. we own together a Yamaha Viking. I run chains on the original back tires. We are in a very steep narrow valley in upstate NY. Rough steep , rutted logging roads. I recently gave a tour of our land to a mechanic who works on , and rides ATV's He was amazed where I took him and never once did I ever put that 500 in 4 wheel drive. Last edited by wldthg; 09/22/21.

Re: Which UTV/Side By Side deerhunter5555 #16457364 09/22/21
Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 4,513 Middle Ga K killerv Campfire Tracker
killerv Campfire Tracker K Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 4,513 Middle Ga	Most are good machines if you take care of them and dont jack them up with tires and suspension not meant for them or treat them like jon boats.

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Re: Which UTV/Side By Side deerhunter5555 #16457899 09/22/21
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 20,554 Alaska AkMtnHntr Campfire Ranger
AkMtnHntr Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 20,554 Alaska	I'm also in the market for a new sxs for next year, been driving my 700 Rhino for over 10 years now and it's time to upgrade. Seriously considering the Yamaha Wolverine RX2 with the 850 motor but am going to look at a few others, Can Am Defender and Polaris Ranger 1000. I really like the Rhino but after coming out of moose camp with a full load plus half a moose I need something with more power/torque. That's ok, I'll ass shoot a dink. Steelhead

Re: Which UTV/Side By Side deerhunter5555 #16457918 09/22/21
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 26,456 Blue Ridge Mtns-Smokey Mtns R Raeford Campfire Ranger
Raeford Campfire Ranger R Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 26,456 Blue Ridge Mtns-Smokey Mtns	Bought this new in 08. Have replaced one CV joint, brake pads[twice] and otherwise basic maint. It has hauled most of our firewood out of these steep Appalachian Mtns Along with a few deer & Other critters over the past 13 years: FJB & FJT

Re: Which UTV/Side By Side Raeford #16457925 09/22/21
Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 7,611 Alabama M mirage243 Campfire Outfitter
mirage243 Campfire Outfitter M Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 7,611 Alabama	Originally Posted by Raeford Bought this new in 08. Have replaced one CV joint, brake pads[twice] and otherwise basic maint. It has hauled most of our firewood out of these steep Appalachian Mtns Along with a few deer & Other critters over the past 13 years: Raeford, those were damn good machines, I've had two of them. Noisy as hell, but tough. You can get those things where you can't get a lot of other UTV's.

Re: Which UTV/Side By Side deerhunter5555 #16457958 09/22/21
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 20,554 Alaska AkMtnHntr Campfire Ranger
AkMtnHntr Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 20,554 Alaska	They can haul a heavy load pretty well as long as you're on flat ground, going up hill on rutted/muddy trails is slow going though. Attached Images moose rhino.jpg (31.95 KB, 193 downloads) That's ok, I'll ass shoot a dink. Steelhead

Re: Which UTV/Side By Side deerhunter5555 #16458006 09/22/21
Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 2,465 Texas Coast M Mikewriter Campfire Regular
Mikewriter Campfire Regular M Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 2,465 Texas Coast	We have a 610 Mule we bought used several years ago that pretty much stays out at our woods place. Use it for going back & forth, hauling stuff to deer stands (including hauling out stands themselves - also dead deers & hogs). Great machine! Hauled it home on the trailer last week to do some storm clean-up, had it I'm low gear on the trailer, and it "locked" I'm gear - would mot shift to neutral, so could mot unload it or start it. Checking the "web", found advice to rotate the rear wheels a bit. Jacked up the back end, spun the wheels, heard a "click", and it resumed shifting as normal. Pretty quick and easy "fix"! Mike Holmes [email protected]

Re: Which UTV/Side By Side deerhunter5555 #16458067 09/22/21
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,546 Laramie WY nathanial Campfire Tracker
nathanial Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,546 Laramie WY	Have two Rhino’s, a 05 and a 2012, both have been good machines.

Re: Which UTV/Side By Side deerhunter5555 #16458119 09/22/21
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,058 Glad to be back home in Nevada J JLimbo Campfire Regular
JLimbo Campfire Regular J Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,058 Glad to be back home in Nevada	Like Tikka I went with a Kawi Teryx. It's a great hunting/desert running rig. It won't go anywhere my Rubicon can't go but is much quicker and smoother on the trails between the rough spots. Last edited by JLimbo; 09/22/21.

Re: Which UTV/Side By Side deerhunter5555 #16460860 09/23/21
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 30,747 Rural Utah USA T tikkanut Campfire 'Bwana
tikkanut Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 30,747 Rural Utah USA	also believe Kawi Teryx is the only one out there offered with a 3 year factory warranty correct me if wrong T R U M P W O N ! U L T R A M A G A !

Re: Which UTV/Side By Side deerhunter5555 #16461306 09/23/21
Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 14,297 E earlybrd Campfire Outfitter
earlybrd Campfire Outfitter E Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 14,297	Mule pro has 3 year warranty

Re: Which UTV/Side By Side deerhunter5555 #16461342 09/23/21
Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 415 Tennessee F Fastback65 Campfire Member
Fastback65 Campfire Member F Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 415 Tennessee	I got the Honda with the tilt bed that turns into 4 seats comes in handy when people want to see the ranch. Has plenty of power for me and is a work horse.

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