I used to think the same way(Buy American)most of the things we buy today from Japan or built in America.Quality and resale value are amongst my list,and we can't hardly give away a Polaris down here.Dealers are next to nothing,repairs are made in blacksmith shops.....no resale or trade-in-value.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: pwillie

I used to think the same way(Buy American)most of the things we buy today from Japan or built in America.Quality and resale value are amongst my list,and we can't hardly give away a Polaris down here.Dealers are next to nothing,repairs are made in blacksmith shops.....no resale or trade-in-value.</end quote></div>

Where do live? The 18th century? Just kidding. But are you in the boonies or something? Right off hand I can think of a half dozen Polaris dealers I've been too. Several are close by.

 

I've looked at them all and I am leaning towards the Kubota. It's not as fast as some but strong, built for life, love the diesel (i know others have one) and coupled with the hydraulic bed seems to be the best all around for working and playing.

 

I have Honda 650 4 wheeler and 4 Arctic Cat Prowlers ,, nothing is perfect out there but all the UTV's are made in China not sure about the Bob Cat or the Kubota ones ,,,, I would say the Arctic Cats are ok ,,,, we have had some small problems with them ,,braking axles but they have a new generation axle out now that is good and bending tie rods at the thread end and I have the fix for that if any one has the problem ,,, I think I would find something where I could get parts for it with out having to drive a 100 miles ,, I like the cat's ,,they have width and ground clearance ,,, lots of luck

 

Kubota makes some good stuff, I just sold a 30hp 4x4 tractor that I no longer need.I have a friend in N.C. who has the Kubota,and he likes it very much,but he will tell you that its not very good in deep woods and rough terrain(ditches,holes etc.)The low ground clearance and heavy weight adds to the problem. I think they work well in a farm type situation.

 

Being that I plow snow with both an ATV and UTV I can tell ya that the ATV is easier to load, can haul about the same, is faster moving, takes up less space, can get unstuck easier, etc.

The UTV is super for taking my dogs and wife with me but the ATV is just better for most stuff.

 

I guess it is all a matter of what floats your boat; got a Rhino, Mule and a Grizzly 700 and if I could have only one, it would be the Rhino.

 

It depends on where you live too. In MI the only UTV you can legally ride down an ATV trail is the RZR, and <u>not</u> the RZR S. There's a 50" maximum width. That's why I only own an ATV and not a UTV. My one off road vehicle is the kind I can legally ride off road. I would like to have a Ranger, Rhino, or Mule if my friends and I could pile in and ride the trails in it. My dog would like that a lot better too.

 

Good points to consider, for while I was responding to the original post about using a UTV on his farm, he may very well wish to ride elsewhere once he owns one. In Missouri an ATV and UTV are pretty much considered the same for use on public roadways. Since I have never ridden on anything but private land, my own, with the exception of deer hunting and I use my Grizzly then, I am not sure what the requirements are on ATV trails in this state. I like my privacy, so using public trails is not a consideration for me.

It seems no matter how much you think about these things, there is always something you overlook.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: tripleR



It seems no matter how much you think about these things, there is always something you overlook.</end quote></div>

That's what I love about the forum. When I bought my first ATV I didn't know I could only ride on designated trails, or else drive 4 hours to the UP to ride forest roads too. I assume that most new buyers probably don't know what their state laws are either. It's the same thing with age restrictions. When someone asks what ATV to get their kid I always wonder what their state allows kids to ride. As far as farming goes a UTV will out perform an ATV in every way I can think of, but if you want have some fun when you're done then maybe it's time to hit the trails. I know some other states have width restrictions too. If you have a fat-@$$ Polaris and put wheel spacers on it, it may or may not be legal anymore.