Hello all, my dad and I need some recomnendations on an ATV. First off, for the use. My dad own's an auto shop and he would like to use the ATV for pushing cars in/out of the shop and for use in the winter to plow some snow around the shop. Also, since we are into dirt track racing, using the ATV for hauling wheels/tires, etc. The only trail riding it will see is when i'm able to steal it away from him [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] My question is, what ATV would u recommend for this type of use? Would a 4x4 be necessary? His budget would prolly be ~$4500. He likes the look of the Polaris Hawkeye. Its only a 300, but would that be sufficient? We were offered a sale on a 2002 Honda Rancher 4x2 with a new 350cc motor for $2,000. What do you all suggest? Thanks!

 

I would suggest getting something with a low range if you are going to pull or push cars around. The hawkeye is a great machine from what I have heard, but it doen't have a low range. As far as needing 4wd, I am always a fan of getting it as you never know when you might need it, but for what you mentioned, you might not need it at all. Just a personal prefference based on your description of how you will be using the quad for. The sp450 would be the next quad from polaris and it has all the features of all the sportsman models as well as low range. This quad would do great for what you mentioned. But I think the price is going to be about $5500 which is about $1000 more than you are wanting to spend. With that being said, you might want to check on the following quads. they all have low range and 4wd option if you want it.

kawasaki prairie 360 4x4: automatic with low range and cost about $4800 OTD
suzuki eiger 400 4x4: automatic or manual with low range and cost about $5100 OTD
yamaha big bear 400 4x4: manual with 5 speed tranny and first gear is a granny gear and cost about $4900 OTD
arctic cat 400 4x4: automatic or manual with low range and cost about $5300 depending on which you get
honda: hondas tend to cost more and if you get one, get one with a manual trannie because their automatics don't have low ranges. Look at the rancher 350 4x4 manual for about $5200.

As far as the 2002 honda rancher 4x2 with a new motor for $2000, that sounds ok and it should be a manual either ESP or foot shifting, but either way the gearing is the same.

 

find the right dealer and you can get a sp450 for 4500. Thats what I paid for mine brand new

 

we have a local guy that pushes cars @ his garage and pushes show w/ a magum and done it for years w/ good luck. has to be a awd though for plowing. just make sure it has lowrange in you need to push alot of weight.

 

I second the Polaris 450...........Great quad for the price!!!!!!.......LOL.....LOL....

 

how much you pay caper? did you get a good deal? ah crap your in canada and I dont feel like converting LMAO [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

HOW YOU BEEN??

 

hawkeye has a low range if you ride one you will know what i mean it would do what you want as long as you dont try to pull them real fast. with that said the sportsman 450 would do it better..i think you should be able to pick one up for about $4800

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: brutus450
Well I paid 7200.00 each Canadian with two 2500 lb warn winches(not new style)drove about 2 1/2 hours.....But that is compared to 8495.00 each without winch at my closest dealer about 20 min away.
It was worth the drive for me not just because of price but there service after the sale was very good I heard!!!...
And I did need service after the sale.......They were right ....
I seen ads here in Ontario now selling 2006 450's left-over for 7400.00 still got a better deal......

I'am doing fine, but not much riding in yet this summer,YET!!!!!!LOL.LOL
.........................Caper.................


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Thanks for the input! The SP450 does sound like a great quad, i just wish i knew where u guys are getting them for 4500-4800. Around here, they are 6Gs.

 

where do you live - I am in NY - search the internet - I bet you will find one at a dealer for that. I did that after I bought mine and I saw prices range from 4500 to 6000