I am about to purchase my first ATV. I am a avid dirt bike ride of about 25 years experience and am a serious hunter in the state of Pa. I like going back in several miles in the mts. while hunting. Couple questions. Any imput will be grately appreciated. Will one or the other outperform in the mud, grade of hill climb safely, stability on hill, log pulling ability. Not concerned about cost or speed of the machine, just want one that is down right mean when the going gets tough and manueverability is also an issue for in the woods. I am also planning on putting on the itp 589 27"ers on the stock wheels, seems to be the way to go to avoid the rub problem and will those tires make a big difference in the performance of the machine and it seems that the axle problem has been resolved. Thank you very much for reading this and helping me make the big decision!

John

 

I hear the new Rhino is mean. A lot of people have sang it's praises. So I would lean towards it.

 

I'd go with the Grizzly. the Rhinos seem awesome, but I think you would like a Grizzly better.

 

the grizzly has the same motoer as a raptor!!!!

 

I know...but I think it would be better...its lighter.....handles better....go up hills easier...

 

Go with the grizzly. The side by sides are nice, but and ATV si just so much more agile I think. I think you would enjoy it better. Just my $0.02

 

I like them both, personally. If you have wide open spaces, get the Rhino. I think they are a good bit wider then a Grizzly (?) But look at that big ol' bed on the back! you can haul all kinds of hunting stuff back there!