How many CC's needed for utility atv?
 

Hi, I am looking at getting an ATV for some small farm work and also some play as there is a trailhead up the road from me.

i'd like to pull a trailer some that might have wood or a hay bale in it.

Is 250cc going to be enough for work and play or should I be looking at the 400+ to cover all the bases?

I think 4WD is needed as it can get muddy.

Thanks

Welcome to the forums. :)

Honestly, if you're going to use it for work, I'd say 400 or bigger. If you look around, you can get a good, used 500cc at a good price.

I've had fun on 90cc quads. But you don't want to come up short of power while you're working.

A 400cc with low range can pull harder then a 500 without low range.

True, that's another thing to consider when looking.

A 250 CAN get the job done, I have been there, but a 400 class machine will be better suited to the task. I agree with having low range. That is a must if you get a cvt transmission. Honda makes some great working utes, and often has a granny 1st gear on the geared trans in place of low range.

I would also look for a machine in the 500 cc range. Great for working in low gear. Fun enough in high gear for just about anything.

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Even with a 5 speed I liked the ones with a dedicated low range sub tranny vs just a low 1st gear. My old 350 Big,bear had that also the 300KQ it had 3 ranges a super low, a low and High also the 400 Eiger/KQ had the low sub tranny.

The newer Big Bears switch to just a low 1st gear later on as a cost saving measure.
But a Low 1st,2nd,3rd,4th and 5th was much more versatile then just a low 1st gear.

I actually agree with you on this one TLC. I have ridden them both ways and the dual range with is better. I am not sure anyone sells a geared dual range machine anymore though? That is why I didn't mention it.

The 400 Suzuki KQ looks to be the last 5 speed with a dual range Sub Tranny. http://www.atvreviewnetwork.com/enth...cleCode=418798 it also comes in a CVT version as well.