My TB 250 is awesome in mud,I just go slowly down in to it and then I RAM IT!!!!Mud goes flyin every where and it goes right threw it.I love mine.

 

and if you get into to much water...get off and it floats to the top (the tb 250 ne ways)

 

i wud defanilty go with the predator because its alot faster and its got more power. Also it will be easier to get through cuz its got a clutch. youll juss get through quicker and easier i think.

 

I wouldn't worry about the TB400's piston. Polaris has been making that motor for a LONG time. I think they got it pretty much down packed. If it concerns you that much then just put a Wiesco in it. I think that what makes one machine better in the mud over the other has a lot to do with the tires. Razor's aren't exactly a "mud" or even an "all terrain" tire, like the 489's are. So, if you do get a Pred, then do as USMC said and get some better "mud" or "all terrain" type tires put on the back, and maybe regear it to for more low end, like a 13t sprocket. Also, some larger tires would probably help with the ground clearance and give you a bigger "footprint" (with a wider tire)

 

It's all in the tires. my sons TB250 has 489s and my 400 has badlands (razor wanna bees). He can go through a lot more mud than I can. I've gotten stuck several times when he just goes right through. The little **** likes to give me a good roosting on his way by too! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

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