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Posted on 3/23/12 at 8:41 am
Posted by LSU 318 LSU
El Cerrito Place
Member since Jan 2011
4278 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 8:41 am
Looking at a Polaris Ranger 800 EFI or the Honda Big Red. Any other suggestions? Let's hear it OB.

For your troubles...

Posted by BarDTiger81
nurfeast lowsyana
Member since Jul 2011
15639 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 8:43 am to
I love Kelley hazel and get the ranger razor. End thread.
Posted by Da Hammer
Folsom
Member since May 2008
5997 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 8:44 am to
I'd also consider a crew cab as you'll be amazed at how fast a two seater fills up. John Deere is also one to look at.
Posted by LSU 318 LSU
El Cerrito Place
Member since Jan 2011
4278 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 8:46 am to
Let me explain a little more. I will be using this as a hunting/yard work/hauling shite type vehicle. The razr is not the caliber I am after
Posted by BarDTiger81
nurfeast lowsyana
Member since Jul 2011
15639 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 8:49 am to
Correct you are.
Posted by 4X4DEMON
NWLA
Member since Dec 2007
11957 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 8:49 am to
Go for the Ranger, you wont be disappointed
Posted by LSU 318 LSU
El Cerrito Place
Member since Jan 2011
4278 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 9:03 am to
quote:

Go for the Ranger, you wont be disappointed
That's what I keep hearing. This is the animal I am looking for
Posted by LSUballs
RayVegas LA
Member since Feb 2008
40383 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 9:14 am to
I've have a Rhino for 4+ years and have beat the holy hell out of it. It keeps on chuggin. Toughest UTV on the market imo.

That said, it is not near as comfortable as a Ranger..
Posted by NattyLite
St. Charles Community
Member since Jan 2010
2059 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 10:12 am to
I also had a Rhino and absolutely loved it. Had it for 3 years and had no problems or complaints about it. Sold it when I was building my house. My FIL has 2 Rangers and he hates them and cant keep them out the shop. Has replaced several belts on each. He does abuse them though to say the least. He has the ones with 2 rows of seats. They are a bitch if going in trails in the woods, like driving a school bus.
Posted by Slickback
Deer Stand
Member since Mar 2008
28158 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 10:20 am to
My buddy had a Rhino that was a POS. Upgraded to a John Deere and he loves it. More expensive, but much more of a workhorse.

If I were buying it would be between the John Deere and Honda Big Red.

I also know a guy with a Kawasaki Mule and he's been pleased with it.
Posted by BarDTiger81
nurfeast lowsyana
Member since Jul 2011
15639 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 10:22 am to
Don`t second guess yourself, go with the Ranger XP.
Posted by El Josey Wales
Greater Geismar
Member since Nov 2007
22710 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 10:27 am to
Ranger for sure.
Posted by LSUballs
RayVegas LA
Member since Feb 2008
40383 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 10:31 am to
quote:

Ranger for sure.



Josey, them Rangers is dropping like flies over at the camp. However I certainly like cruising in your turn row limo..
Posted by taurusjwf
Member since Oct 2008
922 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 10:54 am to
I just bought a Ranger 800 EPS LE. So far it has been great.
Posted by slinger1317
Northshore
Member since Sep 2005
7069 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 1:11 pm to
Kubota UTV

We have a Kubota 900 at our place and it is great. We use it all over the property and also drive it to the stand. It is a little loud, but we walk a ways into the woods anyway. It has a hydraulic dump bed on it which I like, and it can take a beating. I have only driven a Mule other than the kubota, and I prefer the Kubota.
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
28759 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 1:29 pm to
My FIL has the Kubota. It's a really nice machine but that diesel motor and hydrolics make it heavy plus it's slow.

After looking the Kubota is ~ 700 lbs heavier.
This post was edited on 3/23/12 at 1:35 pm
Posted by pdubya76
Sw Ms
Member since Mar 2012
6560 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 1:31 pm to
I have a Kubota RTV500.Its the gas enging,fuel injected model.Its no speed demon by any means but its a workhorse.Much beefier frame and suspension that the rhino,ranger, and mule.The Gator is prob the closest thing to it.I bought mine in 2009 and have had ZERO issues out of it.I would like the 1140 but not crazy about the diesel for hunting.Go check em out,think u will be impressed.
Posted by LSUballs
RayVegas LA
Member since Feb 2008
40383 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 1:53 pm to
The Kubota, Mule, John Deere are fine but not really in the same thing as the Ranger, Rhino, Big Red ect.. They are built more for work. Don't have the top end speed as the others and are a lot heavier...
Posted by LSUfootball222
Member since Oct 2009
1167 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 2:12 pm to
We've got a Polaris ranger. It's badass when it works. Had to take it in several times to get it fixed though.
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