Thanks! I was actually thinking of using the 330 if it would have the ability to pull the mower. The 90 was just a bonus for my kids to use in the near future. Do you think the 330 2x4 would be able to pull the mower?

Thanks,
fsumarc

 

a 330 might do it but I think you would be happier with 400, sooner or latter like you said your going to be playing on it.
As for autos vs manuals.. I like manuals, sure you have to shift but they get better milage, transfer more power to the ground and are cheaper to operate ( belt replacement) > the main draw back is the learning curve , you cant just gas and go. This can also be a problem if you take people along to try out your toy. They tend to over rev the crap out of them !

As for A/C, I think you are going to see more out of them. The problem is the way they are rated. Most of the time its by guys that love to run trails hard. A/C sits high and wide, like a HUMMER. For what they are designed to do ( hard work) they are great, even the goofy shifter is a good design . The test guys just dont give it time to get used to it. They want to jump back on what they are used to.

I have a few 4x4 ( yamaha, honda) and an 2004 A/C 400 manual. I did let the springs all the way down and it handles trails rather well. The factory tires are not much ( none of them ever are) so I stuffed some 26"Dirt Devils on it.

 

We own a 02' Polaris Magnum 330 4X4 and we haven't had a problem with it yet. My dad uses it for heavy work on our farm, and I use it for trails and deep mud. It hasn't let us down yet. Very reliable and sturdy. It's a bit on the slow side, but really wasn't made for speed.

 

yes ot would pull the mower very well but you will like the 4x4 feetures of the sportmen 400 i saw one go last week for 2600 it was a 2002 in good condition.

 

Get a Forman, It for sure will work for you. stay awat from belt full automatics, get a one that you put into gear and it stay there until you shift. You will where the belts out faster.

 

Thanks everybody!
Well, I hope I did ok, I walked into the polaris dealer up the road to check prices and ask about the mower. (they are also a swisher dealer) and the owner offered me a brand new 04 330 ATP for $4900 (5100 out the door) It felt like a good deal to me and heck, I can just about ride it home from there, it's that close. Been playing for a few days now. Only problem so far was a fouled plug from my wife poking around while learning to ride... now gotta get the mower and get to work! :-)

fsumarc

 

good choice, atp 330 is one of the best work horses i ever seen.only thing is it dont have irs but thats ok you proly wont need it from the sounds of it.

 

I read on here that there's a guy who pulls a Swisher with a Warrior.

Anything is possible.