I have been riding the same yfm225 for 29 years and it's time to upgrade. I'll be retiring next year and plan to up my power some.
I don't do any heavy trailing, I use my atv mostly for hunting, hauling out deer and some exploring. I hunt in Louisiana and southern Arkansas where there are thick woods, plenty of mud, but only small to moderate hills and bottoms. After 29 years with only normal maintenance, you can imagine I'm not hard on the equipment. I'm wanting 4wd, reliability and comfort, and will probly buy used. Anyone wanna give me some ideas on what would be some good choices to look for?
Thanks

 

Check out the Polaris Sportsman X2. I used to have a 500 cc model and it treated me a lot better than I treated it. 2017 Sportsman X2 570 ATV | Polaris It is a great work quad. And you can convert the rear dump box to a passenger seat if you'd like to. It carries a true 400 lbs. in the rear too. Great for bringing home that buck you bagged.

 

I retired last year, been riding a Praire 300 for 16 yrs and never had an issue, like you I take good care of my stuff. When I retired , I bought myself a present (after 50 yrs in the trade) I have a side x side now, Kymco brand, excellent quality and yes I researched for months before deciding. Now that I have a UTV I would never consider going back to an ATV, way easier to handle, better ride and more room to haul stuff.

 

Grizzly 700 would be a good choice
​​​​​​​can get with eps or without. Plenty of power reliable and rides great.