Originally posted by: Bayoumudder220
i have one thing to say, the rancher 350 ES 4x4 is a nice bike, although the 4x4 doesnt have a front locker, if you have the right tires, as in ITP mudlite XL, it doesnt matter all that much, unless you are a hard core mudder. The prarie is a nice bike too. they have a nice low gear, but the high gear is about the same. the 4x4 is nice but the weight sags it down in snow or mud, but, as the same as the rancher, it doesnt matter if you have the right tires. The polaris irs system is NOT good for hauling trailors becase it makes the rear end sag and makes it where you have a low tounge weight rating. not good. Strait axles are the best way to do as long as they dont have the single shock in the middle of the axle. But only the choice is yours, so go with what you think would fit your needs the best. Quade

Originally posted by: RIDER11X
I'm still continuing to research these two machines.......I was looking over exploded views of the motor and drivtrain, when I saw the Honda motor being set sideways from conventional means, makes the clutch a bit tougher to get to because it seems to be in the rear of the motor set up........Am I seeing this right?

Originally posted by: RIDER11X
I am heavily debating between the Rancher 350FM 4x4 and the Prairie 360 4x4. I want a 4x4 Utility quad to do some trail riding, and light utility work. I am 6'2" @ 260lb. and am not looking for a speed demon, so top speed is not a factor, but I want to be able to go where I want to go, such as up hills through snow. I read in a recent mag that commented that the Rancher would stall out on steep uphills.....????? I never rode one, but that seems hard to believe.
I want maximum trouble free use and maintenance and use. I like the locker and low range of the Prairie 360, but was not sure if it's extra 60lb of weight would hurt it's performance. I also understand that the Honda acts as a locker by applying the front brake if one wheel is off of the ground. I need lots of advice here![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img]

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Originally posted by: RIDER11X
If you want a snow quad the rancher cant be beat if you slap a set of 12 inch rims all the way around and put a set of the Radials that the Rincon comes stock with on it.
I have a 2001 es 4x4 and the only quad that can go farther in the snow than me is a quad with tracks on it.