Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Alaska 6x6 ATV choice?

In the near future I'll be ordering one of the following ATV's primarily for moose hunting:

Can-Am Outlander 6x6 1000 or Polaris 570 6x6 Sportsman. ZERO interest in a side by side as they are to wide for my use.

There are some significant differences between the two. The Can-Am has way more power and will likely use more fuel and costs about $3500 (depending on your negotiated deal) more. It would also be more fun when just going out for a ride. The fuel is only an issue on longer hunts as I would have to carry extra. Few, if any hunts will be longer than 100 miles total. Either ATV will be pulling a meat wagon weighing around 500 pounds going in and maybe 1200-1300 coming out.

I have owned a Big Boss 6x6 500 chain drive in the past and it did the job without any issues. The new models have shaft drive and are heavier with larger tires and a larger fuel tank. Both dealers are local to me.

Decisions decisions. Do you own either machine? Why did you pick it over the other?

I don't own either, but I know several guys with 6x6 outlanders that used to own polaris 6x6s and none of them are looking to switch back. I didn't realize they were that close in price.

Own a 2024 570 big boss only thing I use it for is to plow drive way and occasional haul grass clippings to the garden. I picked Polaris because Hatcher pass has always done me right and definitely a lot cheaper than the can am.

You wouldn’t be so fat if you actually shoveled your driveway you fat phak.

Sure thing Ernesto uh I mean Eddie, you are a broke ass from Wyoming, or is it Phoenix?? Or terrebonne ? Your broke ass been all over hard to keep up.

Also I can’t help if I weight 678lbs.

Can am ... known guys on Polaris...told me ...can am..... four wheelers are made for going to the cabin six wheelers are made to go hunting....

Can Am

I have owned both. CanAm, no contest.

There are a number of people out here with the Can-Am and they have been impressed with what they can do.

Thanks guys. I was leaning towards the Can Am due to the engine size but always nice to hear of first hand reports. I just put a deposit down on the 1000 cc model and will pick it up in May.
Another Alaskan toy acquired!

18400.00 oct 22... Add front bumper and oem hand warmers..they would not move on price....cash no talk 😔. After market adf ons/must haves ...easy 20+

Had the full length UHMW skid plate protection including the A arms added to the package. Figured they would negotiate a little on the price of the machine as well as the options and they did. Might have the shop add the heated grips before I pick it up.

DEFINITELY get the heated grips, Randy! You will thank yourself later. I've seen the 6x6 do things that I would not contemplate using my 850 Max 4x4 outlander. I did the aluminum skid plates as I figured that they'd stiffen the machine and act as a subframe. 4-6" Racks front and back are nice for tie downs. They sell a "snow" pre filter that keeps those whispy little cotton-like seeds from clogging up the intake. And a foam wrap for the air filter is nice, too. I did the Elka Stage 3 shocks and don't know that they are so much better for hunting to justify the price. Just crank the preload if actually required--You'll need a piece of metal pipe about 8-12" long (electrical conduit pipe?) to slide over the Can-Am spring preload adjustment tool. Makes field adjustments possible when everything is caked and baked with mud. Probably there are other tips from Outlander owners specific to the 6x6. From my observations they are quite capable machines and reliable.

Cheers!

Bob

I have a 2001 Polaris 6x6 Big Boss dont use it much it has 905 miles but it is hard to beat in bad country seems you can always get 2 wheels on something with traction. Lo ground clearance is an issue in deep ruts do the Can Ams have better ground clearance? I can't put much higher front tires on mine put a shock lift spacer kit on my front end with taller tires any wider and it interferes with the tie rod ends, wheel spacers on the rear to take care of the tip over issues.

Side note can't keep AGM batteries from failing the mini 1 amp chargers will not keep it charged enough in cold weatiher pain to remove and reinstall the last AGM battery lasted 6 months! Did some research and found they make an AGM charger for cold weather going to try one or buy my batteries from Wall Mart with a 2-year guarantee! When a AGM fails its done unlike a lead acid, where you can jump it and get home.

Snow level this year last year we had 10ft!

Stopped by the dealer yesterday to order a dual axle aluminum meat wagon. Since I was in the mood to spend money had them add the heated grips to the 6X6.

Bosski? I've had two of their (steel, dual axle) trailers and they have been excellent. Will actually semi-float across creeks if not loaded too heavily.

Marlon. It was significantly less than than a comparable Bosski, most likely because the Bosski has brakes.
I ordered the 1605 with the lid.
https://www.marlonproducts.com/prod...ind/marlon-atv-1605-pull-behind-trailer/

I already have a single axle meat wagon. Wanted a dual axle to make sure I can carry out an entire moose in one trip without stressing out over blowing a tire(s). The single axle can carry all the lighter, larger pieces of camping gear.

Gonna take you about 4 moose to pay that thing off, at current beef prices. Color me green.