Hello Everyone!!
My name is Rich I’ve just joined this site in regards to my interest in ATV’s ALL MY LIFE.. I’m looking into purchasing a new ATV shortly. My last ATV was KFX 400, tons of fun and a great machine. This was a few years back 20-21yrs old, I’m now 25 and interested in purchasing a 4x4 ATV. I've been looking at the Polaris and Can-Am. I will be doing Trail Riding, Some Mud and Plowing (I own a Brick Paver Company, winter means plowing for me) . If you guys/gals can please give me some pointers that would be great.

I will probably be going with either a 650-850. Buying new... Or just a year old.

 

Whatever you get make sure it has power steering.
Polaris XP850EPS is a great atv.
Can Am did some work to make them better, power steering on 2010s and QE viscos lock.
Can Am 800R XT-P
Both great atvs.

Can Am does cost more but you get more for the $$$. XT has front/rear bumpers/winch/handguards/alum wheels/radial tires, you can even get on-board air and GPS on the Limiteds.

 

Both the CanAm 800 and the Polaris XP 850 have power steering available. Both are strong and powerful. Polaris has a stronger frame which might be good if using for plowing. Both are good comfortable rides with gobs of power. CanAms stock tires are better than Polaris XP's for now. Take both for a ride and see which you like better.

 

Thank you for the input.

I realize both machines are probably the best on the market. From my initial research it seemed as if the Polaris has a better 4wd system than the Outlander, I watched a few test where there was a delay to when the power is transferred to the wheel with traction, vs the Polaris was nearly instant. I've also heard some issues with the Polaris drive belt?

Please let me know your thoughts.