im looking for a 4x4 atv that will plow go through woods and not have to fix a lot or add anything on other then the plow and stuff for that. i also would want to add a cart on so i can pull firewood out of the woods, iv seen polaris yamaha kawasaki on the internet but i want to know which one i probably want one that is 500cc's and above probably beggir and a good price[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img]

 

Go with a polaris sportsman 500. There is not a better buy out there for the amount of machine you get, for 6600.

Do your daily checkups on it and you will have no problem[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

Don't sound like you need any more power than what the 500 H.O. offers

 

get the griz for $6600,way more bang for the $,lighter ,more power,same price...hmmm! believe i'll take the griz.

 

Last time I checked(correct me if i'm wrong) the grizzly was 7000+[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img]

 

Yeah when i got my griz it was $7000(7/01'),but there's seems to be alot of people now getting them for $400-$500 less than when introduced.

 

You can get 500 sportmans around here for $5700.

 

I have the vinson auto works great for plowing. don't get a polaris they still have a snowmobile clutch and Ifs rear which isn't good for pulling weight. You load the suspension with a grizz or a polaris. the vinson has a straight rear axle, will be stronger and last longer under loads.

 

travman, how much weight are we talking about pulling and how much ya willing to spend??

All you have to do is slip it in low range and the clutch aint a problem. Over 2000 pounds trailer weight or a heavy tongue is where you want to choose between IRS and solid axle[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

I can't believe, after all the success of the belt drive, arguments like this are still used. The belt is proven. As far as towing the 500 capacity is 1225 lbs, the 600/700 is 1500. The ground clearance on Polaris is more, the price is less. Plus, if nothing else, the Polaris is known for the ride. You cannot get a better ride out of a straight axle that you will get with IRS. We've put around 2000 miles on two of our Sportsmans over the last year with the only problems being a torn boot. If you need to pull or use lots of torque, that's what the low is for. No offense, but the Sportsman is far superior.

Scott

 

get the griz,within 2yrs all manufacturers will have irs on all top-line models,don't buy somthing outdated as soon as you leave the showroom,kaw/suz are working on a irs as we speak.