first time buying quad.....narrowed down to two......polaris sportsman 500 efi or suzuki king quad 450......anyone have advice? both have features other doesn't....will be using it mostly for play but plowing driveway in winter and occasionally pulling trees/branches out of woods.....thanks for any help....new to the quad thing

 

The best I can tell you is to drive them both and pick the one you like best. They each have their qualities and querks but are both good machines in their own respect.

 

Like what was already said try them both and pick the one you like most. The Polaris is heavier and won't feel as sporty. However for pushing snow or pulling stuff, it's just like a tractor, a heavier tractor works better than a light one. Also check out the shifter and pattern. When plowing you do a lot of shifting between forward low and reverse. I don't know about the Suzy but some are hard to shift or have patterns requiring you to shift thru high to get to low from reverse. Check out the storage rack and compartments to see if they will hold what you want. I have found the Poo front compartment to work great for tree clippers and bow saws as well as a spare jacket. It's also large enough you don't have to ball you clothes up. If you plan on carrying a lot of stuff you may need to attach a box or bag anyway. Also if appearance is important, the painted finish available on the Poos seems to hold up much better than the bare plastic. Good luck searching, you can't go wrong with either.

 

i disagree.. the sp500 does feel "sportier." the KQ450 is a bit smaller though and rides a little rougher... easier to maneuver in tight trails though.