Hi, I am looking at getting an ATV for some small farm work and also some play as there is a trailhead up the road from me.

i'd like to pull a trailer some that might have wood or a hay bale in it.

Is 250cc going to be enough for work and play or should I be looking at the 400+ to cover all the bases?

I think 4WD is needed as it can get muddy.

Thanks

 

Welcome to the forums.

Honestly, if you're going to use it for work, I'd say 400 or bigger. If you look around, you can get a good, used 500cc at a good price.

I've had fun on 90cc quads. But you don't want to come up short of power while you're working.

 

A 400cc with low range can pull harder then a 500 without low range.

 

True, that's another thing to consider when looking.

 

A 250 CAN get the job done, I have been there, but a 400 class machine will be better suited to the task. I agree with having low range. That is a must if you get a cvt transmission. Honda makes some great working utes, and often has a granny 1st gear on the geared trans in place of low range.

 

I would also look for a machine in the 500 cc range. Great for working in low gear. Fun enough in high gear for just about anything.

 

 

Even with a 5 speed I liked the ones with a dedicated low range sub tranny vs just a low 1st gear. My old 350 Big,bear had that also the 300KQ it had 3 ranges a super low, a low and High also the 400 Eiger/KQ had the low sub tranny.

The newer Big Bears switch to just a low 1st gear later on as a cost saving measure.
But a Low 1st,2nd,3rd,4th and 5th was much more versatile then just a low 1st gear.

 

I actually agree with you on this one TLC. I have ridden them both ways and the dual range with is better. I am not sure anyone sells a geared dual range machine anymore though? That is why I didn't mention it.

 

The 400 Suzuki KQ looks to be the last 5 speed with a dual range Sub Tranny. http://www.atvreviewnetwork.com/enth...cleCode=418798 it also comes in a CVT version as well.