Go test drive the Max. If you try it out you will want it. Once I saw the Max, my Polaris was FOR SALE.

Polaris has about the worst dependability of any quad. If you get the Polaris I would expect to see you back on the forum posting "Need help fixing..."
My Max is almost six months old. I still have another six months warrenty on the vehicle and another one and a half years on the engine. It has been flawless since day one. Nothing has broke or been replaced and it hasn't ever left me walking.

You could get the convertable top and plow snow in a warm cab. Nothing beats that.

Go try the Max and you will be convinced.

MaxRules

 

While I agree with Max6x6 about the Max, if you test it and still are not convinced, there have never been any problems with a Magnum 500 on the Polaris forum.

If it were me, I'd opt for a Polaris 6x6 if the Max is out.

The Max will do nothing like a tank in this use except turn quickly.

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Want a Magnum or Sportsman 500!!!

 

I've never seen a Max (or any six-wheeler for that matter) around here. Folks use any number of 4x4 utility quads, mostly Honda and Polaris, for plowing. They're light, nimble, manueverable and I've never heard of one not being able to handle the snow. My next door neighbor is a ski resort, and I use a Foreman 400 with a Moose blade from November thru early May.

Jennifer in northern VT

 

Hello Eroc, I have a Magnum 500 which has been a really good machine. I pull a 60 inch mower with mine and I cut my yard (nearly 4 acres) and a lot of farm roads with it. The Magnum will pull the mower about 7 to 8 miles per hour and do a decent job of cutting. As for the snow I can't speak for that due to the fact we rarely have any here. I will say this ; you say you are buying a Quad for work, I've seen this before, you will be surprised how much fun it is to ride . I promise you you will get into recreational riding after you purchase it . ATV's are very addictive and a great way to get out and have fun. I personally would consider a 4-wheeler over the Max for the situation that you describe, no doubt the max has its place but if you intend to use it for yard work you may prefer a 4-wheeler. I also saw the snowblower in the Polaris catalog ,looks like a really nice piece of eqipment, You might could make a little money with that this winter.

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Kevin Gowdy aka Kagey 1999 Polaris Magnum 500

 

I first want you to know that my position at the place I work is grounds coordinator. I also use a quad to work. I know absolutely nothing about snow, but grass is another story. I would not go with the max or the polaris 6x6. I don't know much about the max, but the I really like the Polaris 6x6. The problem with these two machines is the way they are going to turn on your turf. The max has no choice but to slide the tires when turning. The 6x6 Polaris has two instead of one solid rear axles, which also, somewhat, tear up the turf. My quad tears up the grass with one solid axle so two is probably not a good option. For mowing I would not go with the flail mower unless you have a lot of uneven ground and rocks. The other two options for the front and rear mowers are really for different things. The front is going to be better for tight close to house, fences, etc.. areas. The rear is going to be better for field areas where there is not as many trees and obstacles in the way. You may have to weigh how important it is to have a quad. I love mine and wish everyone could have the oportunity to ride sometimes. If you are looking for nothing more than a mower/snowblower then grasshopper and a few others have excellent machines for this very things. They have tons of power, zero turning radius, use shaft driven implements, and have a quick and easy exchange of implements. Hope I was of some help. If you need more info. on grasshopper or anything else contact me via e-mail.

 

Eroc
Up here in Canada we tend to have to deal with alot of snow and I believe that it is more important to learn how to use the equipment you choose, sometimes, rather than trying to buy something thats "best at". Let's rephrase this, it doesn't matter which machine you purchase, you'll have to get use to it and how it works.
After market add ons such as snowblowers and mowers are available from other companies such as Kimpex and Swisher http://www.swisherinc.com/t44_trailmower.html ( Swisher also makes a real neat gardening outfit called a Quadavator). Just remember fellas, with a plow or snowblower on the front you are not driving in deep snow you are on slik ground, so ground clearance doesn't matter, traction does (you may need chains). As for pushing mounds of snow MAX6X6, up here a tractor cannot push for any distance without having to push off to the side.
I use my Honda for all these yard chores and have had no trouble getting around in the snow yet.
Good Luck Eroc

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Ride the "WILD COUNTRY" , South Gillies, Ontario, Canada

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Dual wheels for even more traction.

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Max keeps you warm in the winter.

 

That was pretty good! Max keeps you warm in the winter! A comforting thought!

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Andy Bassham *(1999 Arctic Cat 500 4x4, 1989 Honda 300)*

 

Those same things are made for quads. Got to mega-trax.com for some pictures and info on the dual wheel kit.

 

A 4x4 is more than enough for snow plowing. I live in quebec and snow is not new to me. But rarely we see more than a foot of snow falling in a same storm. My snowblower is only 2 wheel drive (with chain)and has enough traction to pull trough the snow. Any 300cc+ 4x4 should be able to do the job just fine. I can tell you that I would prefere plowing with an automatic since faster in reverse and easier to control speed in forward but this is just my opinion... I have never plowed with an atv before but I base my knowledge on what I have seen. My neighbour plow with his kawi400 4x4 and one of my bud plow with his KQ. Both do the job well.