- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Testing the water on a new UTV
Posted on 1/21/25 at 8:08 pm
Posted on 1/21/25 at 8:08 pm
Looking at buying a new side by side. Need something that could pull a trailer but also be fun to take trail riding.
Currently between a Defender HD10 and a Ranger 1000 but interested in hearing about the General
Any pros and cons for either or other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Currently between a Defender HD10 and a Ranger 1000 but interested in hearing about the General
Any pros and cons for either or other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
11
Posted on 1/21/25 at 8:59 pm to Bosethus68
I have a Kawasaki Teryx 750, and it’s perfect for both
Posted on 1/22/25 at 7:42 am to Bosethus68
I went with Yamaha rmax4 1000. Fox shocks and gps.
Rear seats slide forward and can be completely removed in 10 minutes when needed.
Good time to buy new. I should have waited 6 months.
It’s not a dune jumper but can tow a surprising amount.
Rear seats slide forward and can be completely removed in 10 minutes when needed.
Good time to buy new. I should have waited 6 months.
It’s not a dune jumper but can tow a surprising amount.
This post was edited on 1/22/25 at 7:43 am
Posted on 1/22/25 at 8:12 am to Bosethus68
Really need to figure out what trail riding means to you. Even the utility machines these days are capable of handling and going way faster than I care to. You can spend as much as you want now, so it’s a matter of figuring out what you actually want it to be able to do, so you don’t pay for stuff you don’t.
I have a Ranger 1000 (non-XP) and it’s a very different machine from a general, which a buddy has. Let me know what specific questions you have.
I have a Ranger 1000 (non-XP) and it’s a very different machine from a general, which a buddy has. Let me know what specific questions you have.
This post was edited on 1/22/25 at 8:22 am
Posted on 1/22/25 at 8:34 am to Bosethus68
quote:
Ranger 1000
I would stay away. I had a 2020 XP1000 premium that had nothing but electrical problems. Also they have a brake pressure switch. When that bitch goes out there isn’t anyway to start. Mine left me in the woods twice.
Posted on 1/22/25 at 9:02 am to Bosethus68
Very limited experience but one of our contractors uses Kawasaki Mules at plant sites, and they seem to be pretty nice plus they look more like a work vehicle than a douche-mobile like most side by sides nowadays.
Posted on 1/22/25 at 9:40 am to VolSquatch
I dont own either but I believe in yamaha and kawasaki for reliability
Posted on 1/22/25 at 9:42 am to Nado Jenkins83
My Yamaha will supposedly do 70 ish.
frick all that.
frick all that.
Posted on 1/22/25 at 9:44 am to lsufan1971
quote:
they have a brake pressure switch. When that bitch goes out there isn’t anyway to start. Mine left me in the woods twice.
All atvs and sxs have it.
Except the sub 9k new sxs
Posted on 1/22/25 at 10:51 am to Nado Jenkins83
quote:
dont own either but I believe in yamaha and kawasaki for reliability
I’m not brand loyal to any of them but between friends/hunting buddies I’ve been around all the major brands except Kawasaki. To me they’re all about the same, as long as you aren’t sinking it in the mud and do routine maintenance it’ll last. The ones that have left people stranded are Yamahas that used the natural wire insulation, mice love it. They’ve since corrected that and it was only a couple years, but goes to show anyone can make a lemon.
Posted on 1/22/25 at 1:58 pm to TheDrunkenTigah
quote:
They’ve since corrected that and it was only a couple years, but goes to show anyone can make a lemon.
All manufacturers use the coating now. All of them.
The yamaha rmax is perfect...except it's too loud.
The general is very reliable... And quieter. The problem eith the general xp is price. It's just expensive.
With my Rmax gone I'll either be going northstar ranger pr kawasaki ridge.
Unless the new Honda HVAC released later this year is just outstanding. ... I doubt it.
Posted on 1/22/25 at 6:29 pm to Bosethus68
2seater or crew?
If it’s just a 2 seater I’d look at the Kawasaki Ridge.
If it’s just a 2 seater I’d look at the Kawasaki Ridge.
This post was edited on 1/22/25 at 6:33 pm
Posted on 1/22/25 at 8:14 pm to X123F45
quote:
All atvs and sxs have it.
True but my Ranger less than 2 years old had it go out twice. There isn’t a bypass and then part is $200. Polaris wouldn’t warranty it even though I had an extended. They called it wearable maintenance item. I’ll never own another Polaris.
Posted on 1/23/25 at 8:59 am to lsufan1971
quote:
True but my Ranger less than 2 years old had it go out twice. There isn’t a bypass and then part is $200. Polaris wouldn’t warranty it even though I had an extended. They called it wearable maintenance item. I’ll never own another Polaris.
Who is your dealer?
Someone screwed up.
Mine was replaced on my 21 rzr as a recall item BEFORE it ever hinted at failure.
There is a bypass btw if it fails again. Search for prcforum brake start bypass that works. The guys copied the honda start in gear mod
Posted on 1/23/25 at 9:05 am to Bosethus68
Based on my experiences with Kubota, Polaris, Club Car, Bobcat, and Kawasaki at our plant……..
Kawasaki all the way.
Kawasaki all the way.
Posted on 1/23/25 at 10:29 am to Bosethus68
quote:
Defender HD10 and a Ranger 1000 but interested in hearing about the General
Can't go wrong with any of these. I have had two Ranger XPs and both never gave me any issues. I will say it's worth it to get an XP over the standard 1000. My buddy has the 1000 and it won't go places around the camp that the XP will go.
Posted on 1/23/25 at 1:58 pm to Bosethus68
quote:
Defender HD10 and a Ranger 1000
Just know, these things drive way more like a small truck than they do a 4 wheeler. When you have springs rated for 1000lb of payload they don't have much give. They are great for doing work in a pasture for sure, but not so great on a trail. (Imho)
Posted on 1/23/25 at 2:11 pm to Kingpenm3
The suspension is what I’ve been most impressed with on the Ranger. I drive pretty fast on some not so well maintained logging roads with and without weight and it eats it up. My old fourwheeler would knock your teeth out on a water bar. You sure someone didn’t mess with the preload?
Posted on 1/23/25 at 4:07 pm to Bosethus68
Thanks for all the input
I’m leaning toward a Kawasaki KRX4 1000. Sounds like its biggest negative is they are not super fast, but they are extremely durable with good warranty coverage. Anyone have experience or friends with one?
I’m leaning toward a Kawasaki KRX4 1000. Sounds like its biggest negative is they are not super fast, but they are extremely durable with good warranty coverage. Anyone have experience or friends with one?
Posted on 1/23/25 at 4:16 pm to Bosethus68
Dude we must have very different definitions of fast, that thing is going to be able to do 75 mph.
If you’ve never actually done it, 35 feels like flying down a logging road.
If you’ve never actually done it, 35 feels like flying down a logging road.
Page 1 of 2
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News