I’d like to get a big bore 4 x4 and from what I’ve read as far trails and recreational riding I can’t go wrong with any choice. What I haven’t seen is how well these 4 would hold up working. I say 4 due to I’m looking at both the 650 and 800 outlander. I don’t need more than a 500 probably, but the child in me thinks why not go big. Right now I think I would lean towards the outlanders. 3 year warranty and a dealer is 5 miles away. The closest Yamaha is 15 miles and Honda is 41. Is there anyone out there who pulls with there machine and works it? From time to time?

 

Usually, when I look for a quad primarily to work, I look at the ones with a solid rear axle. The IRS quads are probably fine but the backends tend to squat more noticeably when towing. Although, this isn't a problem if you stay within the recommended towing limits for your machine. The Honda Foremans/Rubicons along with the Suzuki Vinsons are some of the few still shipped with solid rear axles.

 

I think in the same cc range, or close to it, any quad will work as good as the next one. It just depends on what you do with it, and personal preference. They will all hold up fine, but you have different accessories, and advantages on one vs the other. examples..... Solid axle vs irs, 2" reciever vs other, strong metal racks vs plastic, speedrack on AC vs others[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img], you just have to look around at what your planning on doing with it. Good Luck

 

I would think a grizzly could out work a vinson....my 2cents

 

I tow a lot with my ATV, and it is IRS. I can haul my heavy two place snowmobile trailer with both sleds on it around and it dosen't squat much. You can adjust the suspension to make it hard or soft, and this works out great. Plus I have a 2" receiver hitch that really does a great job at distributing the weight. With you choices there, I would think the Grizzly would be the best, but all will do the job. Good luck. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

Actually, the Rincon is not as good. We've owned a Rincon, and a total of four Grizzlys to date, and the Grizzlys tow significantly better. We don't have a farm, or pull a swather with an ATV, but we do go ATVing pretty much every weekend. And every once in a while on a group ride you have to tow a broken down quad back to the truck. Its never been my quad getting towed back, but I have done the towing a few times, and the Rincon really struggled towing a busted down Sporstman across mountain goat trails. There was even a hill that the Rincon could NOT do, and we had to hook another quad in front of the Rincon to form a train of quads pulling the Sportsman. And it wasn't a lack of traction that stopped the Rincon, it just did not have enough power to even turn the tires. The Rincon is simply geared too high, has no low range, and the torque converter makes way too much heat when under a constant heavy load. For sure you need to plan on changing the oil after making a Rincon work. In comparison, the Grizzly just grunts a little harder and does the job.

 

People are always towing sportsmans around[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] jk

 

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Wannabe,
Well, I'm one of the few with the machines you are considering - a 650 (happens to be an AC V2) and Can-Am 800 Max. I like them both, but for different reasons. The AC is a real work horse and I'll put it's working ability and features against ANY machine out there for that intended purpose. The V2 is faster than the H1, the the H1 has better torque for towing, and slow grunt. The H1's durmatic auto transmission is VERY durable also which suits towing as well.

The Outty is much more comfortable, is fast, but when I need to pull something I use the AC. If I had to do over, I'd probably buy the 650 since it is so close to the 800 in power - naw, I wouldn't. It's a guy thing or as my dad used to say, "Son, did you every wish your d**k was smaller."

If you EVER ride two-up, I'd offer you at least consider a 2-up machine, regardless of make. Buying the max over the standard Outty was one of my better decisions. There is very little loss of maunervability with the longer wheelbase. Most two-up machines also have the ability to add a "box" from the mfgr for small hauling jobs although I don't have one for my Outty. The Outty is expensive so shop the internet for a better deal. I got $1000 off by doing so.

I have a three-year warranty on both machines, although it's my understanding those warranties have been reduced to two years now. It was a promotional when I bought mine. The first six months are through the factory and the remainder is by a contracted insurance company with a $50 deductable, although the work is still done through the dealer.

I'd offer that a dealer with a good reputation is worth more than the brand you buy if you are undecided between two brands. Personally I'd drive a 100 miles for a dealer willing to help me, and wouldn't go across the street for one that wouldn't - even for the same make.

 

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