I am interested in buying a high-end sport quad, but I have a bit of a problem. I want the top end in power, manual tranny, etc, but I also want a tow hitch.

I know alot of you are sport quad purists and would hate to see a tow hitch on a Raptor or Predator, but I live on a farm, need to use it for a few things around the place and can not afford multiple atvs at the moment.

Does anybody have a suggestion on what to buy? Does anybody know if it is even possible to put towing equipment on these machines?

Thank you for any help you can give me.

 

yea get a utility. lmao

 

best bet would be a wolverine. id hate to see a sport quad pulling a trailer, its just not right. besides ud be putting clutches in all the time slipping the clutch to pull a load.

 

Buy two used quads. You can get a very good used shee for 3k and an old 3 wheeler with a hitch for under 1500. Thats about 66% of the cost of a new rap or pred.

-nick

 

The wolverine,can give u the tow hitch and the power of a sport quad.It also is a 4x4 in case you ever need it.Just an all around best bet for farm use and fun on the side.

 

I'd have to agree on the wolverine, it even has upgrade possibilites.

 

How are the performance numbers on the Wolverine compared to, say, a Z400. And, if I remember correctly, doesn't the wolverine have shaft drive and a semi-automatic tranny? How do these affect the sportiness of the machine?

 

...and thank you all for the helpful suggestions, BTW.

 

Wolverine will get stomped by a Z400...

One problem with a sport quad and trailers is the manual clutch. You are going to burn out your clutch in no time trying to get that trailer moving and keep it moving. I would say there are a couple of options:

1) Get a sporty utility: Some have mentioned the wolverine but, I would lean towards the Prairie 650. It has the best acceleration I have ever seen in a utility. It also is pretty good for jumping. It will hold it's own against 400exs and Z400s as well.

2) Get one of each:Sport and utility. If you are not hauling HEAVY loads you could get a 250 class or a 400 class utility and then get the sport quad of choice. You will be spending more money but you will have the best of both worlds.

3) Forget the work and go ride your Predator! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

MX

 

I really want a Raptor or Predator, but I need to justify the atv purchase somewhat on my farm with a little utility.

That Prairie...I thought that bike was pure utility...does it really have some sportiness to it?