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| I don't know about honest and I certainly did not look at all of them but I did seriously consider the Kawasaki Mule recently. It seems to be reliable and about the least expensive in the category. As you can see from the other thread I started, I ultimately decided the Honda Rancher 4x4 ATV did what I wanted and was significantly cheaper.
I also could not avoid comparisons of the cost of the "loaded" utvs to buying a good used pickup truck and/or bigger tractor or backhoe depending on what you want to do. |
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| quote: Originally posted by Mike Scott: I don't know about honest and I certainly did not look at all of them but I did seriously consider the Kawasaki Mule recently. It seems to be reliable and about the least expensive in the category. As you can see from the other thread I started, I ultimately decided the Honda Rancher 4x4 ATV did what I wanted and was significantly cheaper.
I also could not avoid comparisons of the cost of the "loaded" utvs to buying a good used pickup truck and/or bigger tractor or backhoe depending on what you want to do.
Amen to that.The same things are going through my mind.OB |
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| Of the machines you mentioned the honda is your best bet from my experience. You should give the Kubota RTV line a look too. They are the most reliable, trouble free UTV on the market. This comes from my personal experience as a certified impulse buyer of all things off road.
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| In February 2014 I did a bunch of research on the different UTV's. Finally purchased the Polaris Ranger 570. I made the right choice! I use it most every day. Honda Rancher ATV stays in the garage for the most part. I had the Polaris dealer add a hard top, windshield and rear curtain before I took delivery. Again, well pleased. Hope this helps.
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| I bought a Ranger XP 900 last month and have been very pleased. I also did significant research before pulling the trigger. You may want to check out some of the forums to find out what other owners are saying about their machines. Here's the link for Polaris. http://www.rangerforums.net/forum/Good luck! |
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| I was looking at the Teryx crew cab or Polaris Crew. I chose the Kawasaki due to comfort, cost and it had doors! Love the MPG! Its better than my Polaris ATV!!
Having said this I like Polaris as well! The Teryx is a little loud!
I looked at the Mule the other day. It is quieter than most, if not all other machines! I would most likely purchase a Mule if I was buying!
I have rode my Teryx HARD the past couple of years. No problems and I love having it! |
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| quote: Originally posted by OLBIKER: Hi,is there any HONEST source of information on UTVs?Something that will tell about problem vehicles.MPG,reliability.I am considering Polaris Ranger 570,Honda Pioneer 700,Kawasaki Mule(The new version.)Thanks ahead ,OB
The Mule would be good for a farm since it's slow. I would consider the Honda, or a Yamaha Wolverine. Oops! The OP already got what he wanted.  |
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