Hi,

I have been doing research into buying a new ATV for a long time now, but I am still not certain about which to get.

It will be used for getting around a rough 45 acre area, possibly more in future. It will be required to pull a mower, plow in winter, pull a trailer with logs, fencing, etc in it. It will also need to be able to carry feed bags, and the like on the racks. I think I will tie them down with elastics.
It has some dirt tracks, but is mostly rough fields with sheep. It also contains a rather steep hill down to the water.

I think I have narrowed it down to the following:

Can-am Outlander Max XT-p 600 (I would get the XT, but here from the dealers around, they only sell the XT with a more powerful engine, so it is more expensive.)

Yamaha Grizzly 700 EPS.

If any of you happen to know about mowers, I was also thinking a wildcut rotary from quad-X. Good/Bad idea?

Thanks

 

2013 Can-Am Outlander™ 650 ATVs "XT" only means it has nicer alloy rims and bush guards other then that is the same a the base model with no power difference.
For the $1500 difference a person may be better off getting his own aftermarket rims and guards.

I think any 4x4 will do the work you want , I would just recommend it has IRS for a smoother ride and more ground clearance and a low range for heavier pulling. Also diff lock is handy . I,m riding around right now and the machine can only get around in AWD diff lock mode with the snow we have.

So both ATVs the 650 Outlander and 700 Grizzly would fit the bill.

Personally I like the grizzly because it has a less complicated single cylinder. A twin just has twice as much to go wrong.

 

I think the XT also gets power steering and a 3000 lb. winch. With the brush guards, alloy rims, and better tires it's not a bad package. Cheaper than putting them all on the base model later on.

Honestly, the single cylinder Grizzly 700 is more torque oriented than the V-twin 650. Either will do the job but if slow going is your aim the single cylinder might be the way to go.

Another quad that I think is worth mentioning is the Polaris Sportsman X2. The newest version has a 570 that is very torque oriented It has a dump box in the back that is rated for 400 lbs. I had a 2006 500 X2 and loved it. The only drawback was the top speed wasn't up there with the 700's and 800's some of the guys I ride with had. Couldn't keep up so I got the 650 Can-Am. The dumpbox on the X2 also can be made into a passenger seat in about 10 seconds. The driver backrest goes down, forming a seat for a passenger and the passenger gets a backrest that flips up from the floor of the dumpbox. Another plus is the X2 has the best toting numbers and some of the highest towing numbers. Because it's a dedicated 2 person machine it has a longer wheelbase so it's much more stable going up and down hills. See: 2015 Polaris Sportsman X2 570 EPS Sage Green : Features.

If you have the money Polaris and Can-Am make 6 wheel drive, quad width machines that are the top of the heap work machines. See: 2014 Polaris Sportsman Big Boss 6x6 800 EFI Sage Green ATV : Features and Outlander 6X6 XT | Can-Am Off-Road US.

 

Thanks for you replies. I will take a look at the polaris

 

I just bought the Polaris Sportsman 570 and love it. However, for your uses I think the Honda would be better suited to your needs. It'll be more dependable, the solid axle is better for work use, and the real gear driven transmission (no belt) will hold up to low speed work better. It also has real racks and the Polaris doesn't. Your uses are different from most people now days and for you I would recommend a Honda with the ESP feature...whether it be a Rancher or Foreman.