Polaris Vs Honda which is best for utility work??
#31
03-09-2004, 03:20 PM
Polaris Vs Honda which is best for utility work??
Rhino, PLEASE START A POST OF THIS IN A FORUM SOMEWHERE!! Yo are so right about every word you just said!!!!! Honda gained its "GREAT" reputation from the past whereas Polaris gianed its "POOR" reputation from the past as well! NOwadays I think Honda, Yamaha, Zuki, Kawi and Polaris are all about the same in Quality if all manufactured here in America!!
So are you saying that honda's reliability has dropped down to the standards of the other manufactures?
#32
03-09-2004, 03:23 PM
Polaris Vs Honda which is best for utility work??
Originally posted by: lax
So are you saying that honda's reliability has dropped down to the standards of the other manufactures?
Rhino, PLEASE START A POST OF THIS IN A FORUM SOMEWHERE!! Yo are so right about every word you just said!!!!! Honda gained its "GREAT" reputation from the past whereas Polaris gianed its "POOR" reputation from the past as well! NOwadays I think Honda, Yamaha, Zuki, Kawi and Polaris are all about the same in Quality if all manufactured here in America!!
So are you saying that honda's reliability has dropped down to the standards of the other manufactures?
#33
03-09-2004, 04:25 PM
Polaris Vs Honda which is best for utility work??
Try all makes as all are nice machines.
from what you decribed you are looking for,
I would think 4x4 on the fly is a must,
I would think differencial lock is a must, again on the fly.
if your pulling heavy loads braking is a must, EBS?
for handleing heavy loads, weight of machine would be a factor.
If you didn't want to add $$ after purchase, take a look at what comes stock for tires.
Power would be a big factor for heavy loads, 500 vs - 700's
Reability should be hugh factor.
Long term, will it be worth anything 5 years from now.
Most important, service and dealer. Find a dealer you know and trust, he can help you or hurt you.
good luck.
from what you decribed you are looking for,
I would think 4x4 on the fly is a must,
I would think differencial lock is a must, again on the fly.
if your pulling heavy loads braking is a must, EBS?
for handleing heavy loads, weight of machine would be a factor.
If you didn't want to add $$ after purchase, take a look at what comes stock for tires.
Power would be a big factor for heavy loads, 500 vs - 700's
Reability should be hugh factor.
Long term, will it be worth anything 5 years from now.
Most important, service and dealer. Find a dealer you know and trust, he can help you or hurt you.
good luck.
#34
03-10-2004, 04:05 PM
Polaris Vs Honda which is best for utility work??
As far as the IRS on a true worker.
Lets look at streetable vehicles.
My 2003 Jeep liberty has a nice ride on the Highway. It has a IFS and a solid rear axle. Decent on trail, horrible when pushed.
My 1983 Wagoneer has Front and rear solid axles with leaf springs, it will climb a tree in low range first gear.
Independent suspensions are a new technology for people that want smoother rides for thier part time fun off road.
If you look at any "real" off highway vehicles, they will be fitted with solid axle configurations.
Its just the way it is.
Lets look at streetable vehicles.
My 2003 Jeep liberty has a nice ride on the Highway. It has a IFS and a solid rear axle. Decent on trail, horrible when pushed.
My 1983 Wagoneer has Front and rear solid axles with leaf springs, it will climb a tree in low range first gear.
Independent suspensions are a new technology for people that want smoother rides for thier part time fun off road.
If you look at any "real" off highway vehicles, they will be fitted with solid axle configurations.
Its just the way it is.
#35
03-10-2004, 04:11 PM
Polaris Vs Honda which is best for utility work??
Originally posted by: KatyBirdChaser
As far as the IRS on a true worker.
Lets look at streetable vehicles.
My 2003 Jeep liberty has a nice ride on the Highway. It has a IFS and a solid rear axle. Decent on trail, horrible when pushed.
My 1983 Wagoneer has Front and rear solid axles with leaf springs, it will climb a tree in low range first gear.
Independent suspensions are a new technology for people that want smoother rides for thier part time fun off road.
If you look at any "real" off highway vehicles, they will be fitted with solid axle configurations.
Its just the way it is.
As far as the IRS on a true worker.
Lets look at streetable vehicles.
My 2003 Jeep liberty has a nice ride on the Highway. It has a IFS and a solid rear axle. Decent on trail, horrible when pushed.
My 1983 Wagoneer has Front and rear solid axles with leaf springs, it will climb a tree in low range first gear.
Independent suspensions are a new technology for people that want smoother rides for thier part time fun off road.
If you look at any "real" off highway vehicles, they will be fitted with solid axle configurations.
Its just the way it is.
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03-10-2004, 06:37 PM
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SInce you are on the farm, I would suggest seriously looking into the Polaris 500 ATP and the Ranger. They may be better suited for farm use than the Sportsman due to their straight axel, rear diff lock as well, a dump bed, and plenty of storage for extra gear.
#37
03-10-2004, 07:42 PM
Polaris Vs Honda which is best for utility work??
Originally posted by: BigBadScrambler
SInce you are on the farm, I would suggest seriously looking into the Polaris 500 ATP and the Ranger. They may be better suited for farm use than the Sportsman due to their straight axel, rear diff lock as well, a dump bed, and plenty of storage for extra gear.
SInce you are on the farm, I would suggest seriously looking into the Polaris 500 ATP and the Ranger. They may be better suited for farm use than the Sportsman due to their straight axel, rear diff lock as well, a dump bed, and plenty of storage for extra gear.
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Originally posted by: RhinoOffRoad
heh......all it takes is one test drive to answer that one! the polaris diesel is loud. im not talking about annoying loud...im talking m16 with no ear plugs loud and im not exaggerating at all. i started to take one out for a test drive but turned around about as fast as i started out. i just couldnt take that level of noise and im not an old prude by any means. ive ran open headers on my big block dragsters for all my life, but i couldnt tolerate 2 minutes on the diesel sportsman. it literally felt like someone was driving a screwdriver into your ear drum on each stroke.
heh......all it takes is one test drive to answer that one! the polaris diesel is loud. im not talking about annoying loud...im talking m16 with no ear plugs loud and im not exaggerating at all. i started to take one out for a test drive but turned around about as fast as i started out. i just couldnt take that level of noise and im not an old prude by any means. ive ran open headers on my big block dragsters for all my life, but i couldnt tolerate 2 minutes on the diesel sportsman. it literally felt like someone was driving a screwdriver into your ear drum on each stroke.