Need a 'working' ATV
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If you go the atv route, get one with a solid rear axle. It will carry more weight than the IRS but ride rougher.
You may find yourself "playing" around on an atv almost as much as working with one. I use a Honda Rancher for what work I do and if I were to do any heavier work, the local Yamaha/Kawasaki dealer has a Kawasaki Mule that I would probably get. Nice vehicle.
You may find yourself "playing" around on an atv almost as much as working with one. I use a Honda Rancher for what work I do and if I were to do any heavier work, the local Yamaha/Kawasaki dealer has a Kawasaki Mule that I would probably get. Nice vehicle.
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Originally Posted by WheelMA1
I highly suggest a Honda Foreman 450. Not only are they tough as nails, but they have a super low first gear to get ANY load moving. I saw a Rincon mentioned.....and while they are an AWESOME atv... they lack the low end grunt. If its for a little work, but still want a lot of fun, go with the Rincon. If its mostly grunt work... Foreman all the way.
Originally Posted by jgc2521
hands down, if i was getting a new one it would be a honda foreman S 4x4,
I highly agree. I had a 2002 Foreman 450S 4x4, and it was bulletproof! The best ATV I have every owned by far. Super low 1st gear to get any load moving...your only limitation is traction. I put 600lbs of weight on the racks, and pulled a 3+ ton IH Travelall up our gravel driveway and into our garage.
I put over 6,000 miles and 800 hours on my Foreman in the 3.5 years I've had it. It has never given me any kind of problems. Never been back to the dealership for repairs. Still had the stock spark-plug in it even with an exhaust and air filter on it without jetting. I couldn't have asked for a better ATV.
Get something in the 450cc+ range though. No one has ever said they wished they had gotten a smaller ATV. Plus, most over 450cc will not bog down with heavy-duty tires while pulling a heavy load with the racks loaded up.
Stick with Honda's for reliability, and whatever you do...stay away from Poolaris!
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I agree with Honda. I have got a 2001 Rancher 350 that has well over 7000 miles on it. It has never been rebuilt or rolled for that matter. The only thing replaced majorly is brakes, oil changes, and three sets of tires. Everything else is original, and still holding strong. We use it to haul logs (big ones at that) out of the woods and then still take it out on weekends to an atv park where we run the snot out of it. It keeps coming back for more.
If you are looking for something that will be a true workhorse, I would suggest the rancher first and then if you need something bigger, go for the foreman. We liked the rancher so much that we bought a second one in 2003, and it now has 3500 miles on it. Great machines.
If you are looking for something that will be a true workhorse, I would suggest the rancher first and then if you need something bigger, go for the foreman. We liked the rancher so much that we bought a second one in 2003, and it now has 3500 miles on it. Great machines.
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