well dirtwheels has all the 2008 yamaha models in their magazine except the rhino, but they said they would have updates by october or november. they suspect it to have a 700 efi with power steering.

 

If you are looking for it to be used as a utility, then the Ranger will be the choice. It will out work about anything. The weight helps alot in snow plowing. The 1500lb cargo box is great. My dad had a rhino but he traded it for the ranger because of this. The ranger may not be the most sporty on the trails but it will go just as well. It is a bit wider but the turning radius it just as good as the Rhino. Go ride them both. If you want a Rhino, them great but do not make the mistake my Dad did and go off his friends who had them and end up wasting a big hunk of cash on the trade. On the trails he has no problem keeping up and will actually outrun the rhino on top end.

 

Thanks for the advice. I am still holding off until I see if there are any major improvements for 2008. Just out of curiosity does anyone think that Polaris will ever come out with a diesel ranger?

 

the 2008 rhinos will come out on sept. 10th at 12:00noon eastern time

 

I know it's in the works but the market isn't huge on diesel's. It's not that they would not sell but the cost of the R+D and the market for that type of model is less than 1% of total UTV's (survey estimate). The Kubota is a beast but the sales compared to other brands are not close. It will not be easy to make a diesel engine come close to keepin up with the gas.(not sayin it has to) You might see one in the future but I would not hold my breath till next year. Maybe in a couple if the Kubota sales start picking up

 

kawi has a diesel mule

 

Well the `08 Rhino is finally out... Here's some of the new things the `08 has... (no power steering though)


All-new 686cc engine puts out plenty of broadband power. New four-valve head with 9.2:1 compression bumps power and efficiency.
Electronic fuel injection ensures peak performance in nearly all conditions and elevations, along with instantaneous cold starts.
Tough, rotomolded doors keep mud, water and dirt on the trail where they belong.
New four-wheel disc brakes provide unsurpassed stopping power, and a new parking brake is super convenient.
Cool, comfortable new steering wheel and new passenger grab handles.
Now with two cup holders for even greater creature comfort.
New underhood tool-free air filter is a snap to service.
CV joint protectors for long, trouble-free life.

 

i looked at them on the yamaha website yesterday, and i decided to get one instead of a grizzly eventually. have they changed anything on the frame, because the don't have as many accessories. yet