Ok, I have a similar question to Scotts88....I'd like your opinions on four ATV's that I'm trying to choose between: The Kawasaki Prarie 360 4x4 auto, the Suzuki Eiger 400 4x4 auto, the Honda Rancher 4x4 ES, and the Yamaha Big Bear 4x4. Any help choosing the right one would be greatly appreciated.
I would be riding in snow, some mud, trails, maybe a few streams. This would be my very first ATV. I'm interested in something that would be good for both work and play. Thanks again.

 

I don't own any of these, but the eiger appears to be the fastest machine and has the most options. It and the Kaw are newer designs, this may be good or bad.

 

I do like the Eiger. I'm not sure if I'll get to test it, so I may end up getting it blind faith. But I think it's a good machine from what I've heard, as well as the others. It's just I like the price and features of the Eiger.

 

I drove a friends big bear with standard shift, it was ok. All time 4x4, etc. He beats the snot out of it and its still working a year later. I picked up a 2002 Rancher 4x4 ES a bit over a month ago, thing works great. No problems so far, installed a superwinch 1500 and 60" cycle country plow on it. We had 8" of snow last thursday and it plowed it easily. Only way to get it to spin was trying to move a pile the size of my f250 stacked almost 3' high. Used it to take everyone out to their stands deer hunting last week too... which included a 350+yard long trail up the side of a steep ridge for each trip with 2 people, 2 rifles and gear. I always liked Honda quads...

 

I think the Eiger is the fastest out of the crowd and does good in mud. It has High and Low Range depending on work or play. I havent had any problems with it yet, have had water above my headlights and she went right through it.

 

I would get the Eiger, Ive, seen one in action.