2002 Multi Seat Cargo Unit Shootout

The ATV Connection Big Utility Machine Shoot-Out. Multi-Seat Cargo Units.

    Now for the Toro Twister, this unit is your basic farmers,  ranchers and land maintenance tool. Lots of work ethic but a bit lacking in the traction category. For a 2-wheel drive unit with really only single wheel traction, the Twister does pretty well. Our test showed that the Toro could hold up to the Mule and Ranger in most conditions, but mud was not its strong point. The traction of the Toro was very good on dry ground, mostly due to the Twisting frame suspension which allows all the wheels to stay planted on the trail. When we entered the mudpit with the Toro, we realized how important a pull strap can be.
    Trail riding can still be fun in the Twister as most farm fields and wood trails will keep riders quite busy. The unit is capable of gathering firewood, transporting hunters and working on the Ranch. Other uses could include warehouse transportation and sporting events. Some of the problems our staff encountered were transgressing logs and mud but climbing mountain trails could not have been easier. As long as unit stayed on dry ground, traction was there. The only reason logs gave some trouble was due to ground clearance. Lastly, the Toro scored highest in the rollover point test. Interesting enough, the Twister’s intricate suspension was the reason. The Twisting suspension and low ground clearance allows for a low center of gravity, excelling the units pivot point to 36°. Don’t sell the Twister short, give it a try.

Final Impressions

    The Mule’s looks are a definite selling point, we gave it the best of show for overall impressive stature. Keep in mind the unit’s good looks and superior work ethic, the Mule will take you anywhere you need to go. If you’re a hunter, this unit is for you. Just think of all the uses, loading up the cargo box with building materials and tracking into the back woods to build a secret tree stand or taking a elderly hunter back to their stand. There are so many uses.
    The Polaris Ranger is definitely the fastest and sportiest of all the units, suspension and power are the unit’s strong points. Work has no negative effect on the Ranger, throw a chainsaw in the Cargo box and a firewood chore becomes the best fun you’ve had. We could easily do several articles on all the hunting trips we used the Ranger. Our favorite was Waterfowl hunting. We could transport the dog, canoe, guns, decoys and two passengers with plenty of room to spare.
    The Toro Twister could be one of the best units available for lawn care available, we gave it the green thumbs up. Toro’s machine is best described as quite, energetic, agile and handy. We would recommend a Twister to anyone looking for working transportation around their farm or land. We used the Toro hard and never ran into any problems. The cargo box is quite large and tough, don’t be afraid to rub up against a tree or throw firewood into the plastic box. The Toro can take it.      Testing the MSC units proved to be a interesting task, our publication learned just how different these large cargo units can be. We suggest that anyone interested in a MSC unit test drive each model, decide just what is right for you. Anyone who purchases a cargo unit will use it for different applications and each MSC unit has it’s own personality. Test drive and decide what’s best for you; just be warned, you may end up selling that Grizzly in the garage and replacing it with a Mule!