Yes or No?

Thanks, Jeff

 

Im not sure I understand your question but if it is which one to get I would go with the Rancher.

 

Try posting this on the Polaris forum. Those guys will be like a dog with a bone.......

 

I was reading the Review on this web site for the Rancher and it says, quote, " The 2000 Rancher 4x4's use a new clutchless front differential system that automatically sends power to whichever front wheel has the most grip. " This is why I'm asking for clarification. Thanks.

 

This will confuse everybody.
Yes, only 3 wheels will spin under certain conditions.
However, 90% of the time, drag the front brake a little & the other front tire will kick in.

 

Here lets clear it up. On level ground all 4 wheels. However if one of the front wheels goes airborne then the power is transferred to the wheel still on the ground.

The Honda's are full time 4wd no guessing whether or not its engaged. We don't have to wait for our rear wheels to spin 20% faster than our front wheels in order to engage.

As you can see there are advantages & disadvantages to every 4WD system out there, even to the Polaris.

 

Based on the last response it sounds like the torque sensing option can be an advantage. The messages I have seen in other forums about pulling Ranchers out of the mud because one wheel was dead must have been incorrect. Those of you who own a Rancher or Rubicon, would you please share some experiences so far with snow and mud or other low traction experiences? Thanks.

 

I have taken my Rancher out in the snow twice so far and i have buried it in snow both times the reason i got stuck is because it got so deep i just high centered it and i had all four wheels spinning there have been a couple of times where it did only turn 3 wheels but the majority of time when i need four wheels pulling i have four wheels pulling

 

I had my Rubi in a little snow while plowing, and it did great. I didn't notice any slippage at all. As for mud, the only time I've been stuck was when I high centered. Even then, both front tires were spinning. I'd say the new diff works very well.

 

i'm gone for awhile and when i come back you guys are still debating this........yes the rancher and rubicion WORK and WORK wonderfully!!!!!