Thanks for your response. I realize that some people want full time 4wd, and some don't. I am one of those that do not. I like that I have selectable 2 or 4 wheel drive, and I like the lever diff lock because I don't have to stop to engage it. All I do is pull it in when I need it, and release it when I don't need it anymore. I know 65 is not fast compared to racing bikes. I know, because I also have an '86 250R that is bored 30 over, and it is the true definition of fast, but for a heavy, 4WD capable work bike, I think 65 is pretty quick. Anyway, everyone is entitled to his or her opinion, and I respect yours. Talk to you soon.

 

The Polaris machines are selectable 2wd/4wd that can be turned on at ANY time or speed with the flick of a switch. And with the way the 4wd works, it makes for easy steering yet ALL 4 tires will pull (locker) without the need to input another another devise (pulling another lever)

 

Have you ever forgotten to take your truck out of 4WD and then made a sharp turn on dry pavement. You know how it skips and really grinds the tires. I immagine the same would happen if all for tires on my quad were spinning at all times when I was in 4WD. I would much prefer to have one back tire and one front tire pulling during normal 4WD driving, and then be able to temporarily lock in all four when I absolutely need it, which I might add is very seldom with the praire 700. In fact, the only time I have needed it so far is when I was pulling my 14' Boston Whaler with 1000 lbs. of ice frozen in the bottom of it through 2 feet of snow uphill, in high range I might add, and even then, as soon as I gained traction, I released my diff lock, and kept towing that boat right up the snow and ice covered road. Like I said, I like what I like, and I don't have to like what you like, and you don't have to like what I like either.

 

Your 100 percent right about likeing what you like....its just alittle friendly ribbing.And be careful pulling that kind of weight with a p700 your going way over what that quads rated for something sure to brake....

 

I have nothing against your Prairie, but what I am saying is that you are misinformed on Polaris and how their machines and there 4wd system works. I will try and put this in a nut shell. When you flip it in 4wd, the front hubs dont engage until the system detects the rear tires slipping approx. 1/5th more than the front. At that time, it engages the front hubs giving you 4wd. When it engages, it engages BOTH hubs (thus giving you a locker). When traction is gained and the rears are no longer slipping, it releases the front hubs to make turning easier and less drivetrain stress. So, theroreticly, you can have it in 4wd and as long as you dont spin the rear tires, it will stay in 2wd. This system have been used for years with GREAT success. It happens SO FAST that you will never know that it is engaging and dis-engaging. Just some FYI. Enjoy your new machine and ride safe. Later

 

If you do a search on the units sold by each manufacturer, the Grizz and sportsmans both outsell the prairie!!!

 

My buddy has a polaris with that amazing 4wd system, and you are right when it detects a slip it tries to lock the hubs. (sounds like that would be good for women drivers, or if you're driving a lexus) I watch him try to go thru the snow, by the time it detects a slip his back tires are already digging a rut for him to park in. Grizzly, give me a break. Both these bikes are designed for older folks who can't handle the rough terrain or a solid axle. They work real well for the seniors to haul out their kill.

 

LOL. Oh boy, not another one

 

I think these new Prairie owners need schooled, the Sportsman Way!! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]

 

TowTruck Im about 15 to 0 on woopin Polaris but bring your wallet and your Polaski I will be here and Im allways willing . You can ask any of the Polaski owners in our club.