what do you guys think is the best strictly utility machine. a friend is looking for something for ice-fishing(so it has to have a bucket) and something that can pull as much as possible. Doesn't matter how many wheels it has 4 or 6 he doesn't care. What machine has the highest towing and payload? Doesn't want a sport/utility has to have a cargo box. any suggestions??

 

well the sportsman 700 has the highest towing capacity ive seen on a quad 1500 pounds i know it has no dump bed but just a thought

 

I would check out the new Yamaha Rhino. It is a side by side similar to the mule but this thing is different than all the current side by sides out and is getting rave reviews.

 

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Man I want a Rhino so bad. I just love that machine. I wish i had some extra moola sittin around

 

<u>Srictly for work HAS to be the SPORTSMAN 6x6 </u>
its box can hold more than anything 800lbs it tows more 1250. the only other is the sp700

 

Don't forget about the often-overlooked 600 too. It's got the same ratings as the 700, and costs less.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

If your looking for a purely utility machine that you can probably get a deal on get the Bombardier Traxter XT, or the Quest Xt. THese things are designed for work and there not to bad for a little fun riding.

 

The Arctic Cat MRP models have an ice fishing package you can buy, complete with a pop-up ice fishing tent thing and all the ice fishing goodies you need. They show it on their web site. It looks pretty cool!

EDIT: Here it is, http://www.arcticcat.com/atvs/index.asp click on the MRP models button on the bottom middle.

 

Bombardier Traxter XT is the best atv for work there is on the market. Theres no question about it. Its built on the bulletproof traxter which has been known to pull many a hummer out of the desert [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]. Its got a great 3 year bumber to bumber warrenty which cant be beat plus that machine is made by the best ATV manufacturer there is. If i was looking for one that's the one I would get.