Need help with UTV knowledge

[Boz1911]

I'm going to need a UTV side by side soon. After walking my new property yesterday I realized it will need plenty of off-road capability. Other requirements are user friendly (wife will drive)
tow capacity (mostly small trailer with logs). Needs to be roomy and preferably with a bed that can carry 5-6 rifles, ammo, etc. And lastly I'm not looking to spend 20k.

 

[aragorn1]

Not sure what they currently offer, but can't go wrong with a Honda.

 

[Rolling_trip]

I’ve really enjoyed my Polaris Ranger so far. There are deals to be had out there if you are quick. I found my 2014 570, with 78 hrs for $6k.

 

[georgia357]

I bought a Kawasaki Mule diesel in 2004 and never regretted the decision one minute. Use it all winter in the woods getting firewood and the rest of the year for just riding the trails and making new ones.

 

[Boz1911]

Not sure what they currently offer, but can't go wrong with a Honda.

Stopped and looked at the Honda's Friday. Very nice machine and the price wasn't stupidly high

 

[Boz1911]

I’ve really enjoyed my Polaris Ranger so far. There are deals to be had out there if you are quick. I found my 2014 570, with 78 hrs for $6k.

The Ranger seems to fit the bill nicely, sounds like you made a good snag there.

 

[Boz1911]

Anyone have any experience with the John Deere products or you just paying for the name?

 

[DinkyDau]

2011 XP 800 had it since it was new love it.

 

[CAMSDADDY]

A mule is tough to beat. The only downside is they max out at 23 mph and ride like a mule. They are very low maintenance and run forever. They also run about half of your budget. If you want more comfort, size speed the mule pro answered all of those. Remember on a driver vehicle use low when you should use low and high when you need high. Belts last forever if you use low most the time and only switch to high to run down the road etc.

 

[jeep78]

Anyone have any experience with the John Deere products or you just paying for the name?

My neighbor has had one for almost 20 years. I have used it many times, and it goes anywhere.

His is diesel, and has given no problems.