My sister is hot for a UTV. She will use it for lite hauling (firewood, a bag or two of fertilizer, tools, chain saw, etc.,). I don't know enough about them to make a recommendation.

What's your experience with one of these to help her find the best deal for the most reliable machine? Secondly, what dealer do you recommend?


Thanks,

weve got the biggest john deere gator they make its fast and reliable

If there's a Kubota dealer nearby that's a simple choice. If not Kawasaki is making enough Mule SX she should be able to find one.

I have a polaris Ranger and a Kabota. The kabota has all the bells and whistles. Heat, A/C, Real Glass windshield and door windows, Stereo, Diesel Engine, etc. but, it is slowwwww. If she is going to use it for anything other than what you described, I'd go Ranger. My ranger has a fully enclosed cab with full doors, etc and I use it most of the time because of the speed. Now, If I'm just driving around the farm sipp'n whiskey, the Kabota is nice.

Gator XUV835 here. 4 years with no problems.

It's the only one I found that works well for shorter folks like my wife. All the others we tried, the seat will move forward, but still the same height from the floor. Gator XUV series (not sure about the others) has the driver's seat on a slant, so going forward moves the seta closer to the floor. My wife can drive the Gator easily, but can't reach the pedals on the other ones you mentioned.

I had a Kubota for years and never a single issue. Hated getting rid of that thing

As stated, the Kubota is slow and heavy. The one I ran traps off of required 4wd in places a Ranger Crew 570 handled in 2wd. Did I mention it was loud ?

Loud and slow I would say you could about narrow them down to that! Sounds like a good fit for a polaris, try and find a good deal on a lightly used 1 row. I like the Mules, but for some reason they get a bad rap I guess for not having locking front diff, I've never owned one. Currently have a Polaris that has needed a little TLC on it with me as the 2nd owner, but I don't think that's the fault of the cart. Canam's are super nice if you want to spend a little more.

I chose the Yamaha Viking and have no complaints

The new Mules are the best ones I've ridden on.

Both mules I’ve had, has locking rear diff.

I’ll take a Polaris anyday over those other 2.

Are those your local dealership brands or are you set on those brands? Honda 500 is a smaller sxs with no box bed. I’ve seen some with a flat bed and pocket stakes for wagon sides. I’m not sure if they have turf mode or not, though (like a live axle so it tears up the yard when turning). CanAms are nice machines, too, as are any of the others mentioned above.

Yeah I was talking about front

Sorry it says front. Didn’t see that before. Apologies!

We purchased in 2020 and went with the Polaris Ranger. We have had no problems and are happy with purchase.

If sis is old, slow and can’t hear good, she’ll pair well with the Kubota.

Otherwise a Polaris is what she seeks.

I have a 10 year old Polaris still running strong with zero issues.

I like my Can Am Defender, but I'm a big guy and it had the most room. Had it 3 years and it's been good so far though.

I love my Kubota but I agree she is heavy and slow. But on the upside I can pull my pontoon around with it with no worries, it all depends on your specific needs.

I have a Polaris Ranger XP1000 I bought new in 2019 and have had the brake sensor replaced but other than that it's been a great machine. Brother has one a couple years older on his farm and has had good experience.