Help me pick one....
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Shipper, if $$ is a factor, I think you may want to look into a more traditional atv and buy a small trailer to tow behind it. Many of the big bore quads have plenty of muscle for those hills, and you can save a few grand over a Rhino/Ranger/etc... Some people are pulling small logs and such with traditional atv's as well. You are retiring? Is there a huge push to clear out this land? It all comes down to how big of a tool you want for the job.
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Originally posted by: Shipper
Thanks for the replies. I have looked at the tbx and was even given an out the door price here in Indiana of $8300 with plow and winch installed.
I guess what I am looking for is a work and then play ride. I am retired and will be moving very soon down to southern Indiana. The land I have will mean I need a work type of atv and if I can play a bit that would be good also. My new land is very hilly and wooded and has trees on the ground that need cut and hauled for firewood.
There is a small river or stream within about a mile or so and its supposed to have good smallmouth fishing and I would like to be able to ride down to fish once in a while and not worry about getting stuck.
Price is very important as I am on a pension and money is a concern. So any futher help is very much appreciated.
Shipper[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
Thanks for the replies. I have looked at the tbx and was even given an out the door price here in Indiana of $8300 with plow and winch installed.
I guess what I am looking for is a work and then play ride. I am retired and will be moving very soon down to southern Indiana. The land I have will mean I need a work type of atv and if I can play a bit that would be good also. My new land is very hilly and wooded and has trees on the ground that need cut and hauled for firewood.
There is a small river or stream within about a mile or so and its supposed to have good smallmouth fishing and I would like to be able to ride down to fish once in a while and not worry about getting stuck.
Price is very important as I am on a pension and money is a concern. So any futher help is very much appreciated.
Shipper[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
#24
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I have owned a Honda Rubicon 500 in the past; and it did everything I needed. It has the bull low gear for pulling or plowing; and the 5 speed for everything else. I used it for farm chores as well as in the bush.
I would suggest taking a look at the 2006 Rubicon; although it's a bit pricier than other models. One thing I know, is Honda is built for reliability. The new model also has adjustable shocks; and steers 100% better than previous models.
Nice thing also about Honda's; is no belts to maintain. Just change the oil and go.
If you're looking Yamaha, I think the Kodiac is there best model. I have also seen this model in action under some rough use from family members. The Grizzly is a nice bike, but can be tempermental. And the Rhino has the Grizzly 660 engine in it.
Artic Cat's have the most ground clearance, and are a powerful engine. The physical size however is extremely big and wide; so trail width has some bearing here. There pricing is also close to Honda's.
In the ratings, Bombadier has the most power for hard use, but they ride kind of rough for trail riding; and are heavy like the Polaris.
You have a big decision ahead, but I recommend staying away from Polaris. There parts reliability is not the best, and have a tendancy to break more often.
Good luck[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
I would suggest taking a look at the 2006 Rubicon; although it's a bit pricier than other models. One thing I know, is Honda is built for reliability. The new model also has adjustable shocks; and steers 100% better than previous models.
Nice thing also about Honda's; is no belts to maintain. Just change the oil and go.
If you're looking Yamaha, I think the Kodiac is there best model. I have also seen this model in action under some rough use from family members. The Grizzly is a nice bike, but can be tempermental. And the Rhino has the Grizzly 660 engine in it.
Artic Cat's have the most ground clearance, and are a powerful engine. The physical size however is extremely big and wide; so trail width has some bearing here. There pricing is also close to Honda's.
In the ratings, Bombadier has the most power for hard use, but they ride kind of rough for trail riding; and are heavy like the Polaris.
You have a big decision ahead, but I recommend staying away from Polaris. There parts reliability is not the best, and have a tendancy to break more often.
Good luck[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
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I want to thank all who replied to my post. I bought a NEW 2005 TBX 400 with a AC warn 2500 winch and a 50 inch plow from Rex's Cycle in Kentucky for a really great price. They were willing to give me a deal and compared to the others I got quotes from, they were over $900 less.
I know its a 2005, buts its brand new and its Green which was my main color.... I cant wait to pick it up, but will be a couple of weeks to get transport arranged.
Shipper
I know its a 2005, buts its brand new and its Green which was my main color.... I cant wait to pick it up, but will be a couple of weeks to get transport arranged.
Shipper
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