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Brock1
Posted 2/20/2018 17:56 (#6592385)
Subject: Best UTV for farm work


Hopkinsville, Ky.		Having trouble with my polaris. I like it just seems to be needy right now. I saw a can am in show room that look really nice. We live where the ground seems to to freeze very often. So we are in mud from nov to April. Never had a gator wondered about them in muddy conditions. Kubota was ok u joints went out to much for us.
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cattlefeeder
Posted 2/20/2018 18:15 (#6592438 - in reply to #6592385)
Subject: RE: Best UTV for farm work


Central Kansas		I know its not what you asked. But I was tired of working on utvs. I asked all my neighbors and they seemed to be working on all the brands just as much. I bought a 2006 Jeep LJ. It was quite a bit cheaper than finding a decent utv. Goes well in mud here. Only time I have ever had to put it in 4 wheel drive was pulling out a pivot. Goes 65 to town for parts with a great heater and air conditioner while listening to the stereo and carrying on a conversation on my cell phone. Have had it a year and put 20,000 miles on it. I put a set of rear brakes on it but that was needed when I bought it. I also put a fan clutch and fan on it from a ford explorer so it will idle with the air conditioner on while in a irrigated pivot of corn. Other than that just oil changes. I still have a four wheeler for some stuff, but use the Jeep for lots of things. Parts are cheap and so are accessories.
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agboy190xt
Posted 2/21/2018 06:51 (#6593604 - in reply to #6592438)
Subject: RE: Best UTV for farm work


Central Iowa		We went the same route a few years ago and bought a CJ-5 jeep for 1,500. Made a 20' spray boom for it and it's slightly lifted so we can spray around fence lines a little later than usual. Not as maneuverable or easy to get into as a UTV and its a manual so only a select few want to drive it but it was our best option at the time. Currently looking at a Polaris 1000 to replace it.
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tc806
Posted 2/20/2018 18:16 (#6592440 - in reply to #6592385)
Subject: RE: Best UTV for farm work


Casey IL. ( I -70 ) then south on rt.49		I have a JD.my 2 friends have a JD. a peace and there not good. They get around in mud good. We just had mechanical issues . They don't seem to be able to fix. Have a knock that they haven't been able to fix. The front end every once in a while gets locked up and you have to back up a ft. to get to work right They can't fix that either . We have taken them to different places.
Please don't get a JD. Think about those little trucks and put 4 wheeler rims and tires on it.
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Ben
Posted 2/20/2018 18:21 (#6592455 - in reply to #6592385)
Subject: RE: Best UTV for farm work


North Mo.		it is truly a shame the Geo tracker/Suzuki side kick are not produced anymore

Edited by Ben 2/20/2018 18:34
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feelnrite
Posted 2/20/2018 18:39 (#6592501 - in reply to #6592455)
Subject: RE: Best UTV for farm work


northwest tennessee

https://www.vci-classifieds.com/print.php?id=988727

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Ben
Posted 2/20/2018 20:57 (#6593013 - in reply to #6592501)
Subject: RE: Best UTV for farm work


North Mo.		I have two 92's both will let a log chain out thru the floor. Get enough junk on the floor you are ok just don't hit a waterhole too fast. Mine are both hardtops more farm use with them.

Edited by Ben 2/20/2018 20:58
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bshannon
Posted 2/20/2018 18:38 (#6592493 - in reply to #6592385)
Subject: RE: Best UTV for farm work


.		Have had a Kubota for 6 years now, never had a problem with u joints going out.

I figure they are about as tough as you can get.
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whistle pig
Posted 2/20/2018 18:38 (#6592495 - in reply to #6592385)
Subject: RE: Best UTV for farm work


SE MN		We had a gas gator that was quite a bit of trouble. We bought a diesel gator in 09" that has been real good.

I wouldn't bother with anything gas.
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johnny skeptical
Posted 2/20/2018 18:44 (#6592517 - in reply to #6592385)
Subject: RE: Best UTV for farm work



n.c.iowa		There are several Kawasaki mules around here, they seem to be the most trouble free. I have one I bought in the early 90's it's got almost 4000 hours on, and I don't know how many tons of rocks it has hauled. The only things I've replaced has been the drive belt, the drive clutch last year, muffler, and starter.
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Steve1968
Posted 2/20/2018 18:52 (#6592545 - in reply to #6592385)
Subject: RE: Best UTV for farm work


Honda for sure, test drive one and you will see.
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Dallen749
Posted 2/21/2018 13:21 (#6594471 - in reply to #6592545)
Subject: RE: Best UTV for farm work



Crockett, Texas		+1 on the Honda! Mine has been awesome
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DFI
Posted 2/20/2018 19:00 (#6592576 - in reply to #6592385)
Subject: RE: Best UTV for farm work


central Illinois		Have 2 Kubota 1100 and they are great right at the home farm, any road time or in and out of cab alot there worthless. The heater and a/c work great when needed. Bought a Honda pioneer 1000 couple months ago and really like it. Lot easier to get in and out of than Kubota and road speed is nice. It needs a front and rear windshield if planning to use it much when it's cold though. The pioneer does not start when it's below zero, needs bigger battery just won't crank over.
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Spanky
Posted 2/20/2018 19:21 (#6592653 - in reply to #6592576)
Subject: RE: Best UTV for farm work


southern Missouri		Club Car XRT1500 Diesels do well on our farms. They have Kubota diesels that have glow plugs to start in cold weather. One has Intelattach that allows a bucket or blade to be mounted on the front. Both have full cabs. They have automatic four wheel drive that senses when to go in and out. Really economical on fuel. Routine maintenance is all we do, and they keep on going. People think Club Car is a golf cart. Look this model up on the internet to see why we use them.
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farmerrob
Posted 2/20/2018 19:22 (#6592661 - in reply to #6592385)
Subject: RE: Best UTV for farm work



I have spent the better part of my spare time the last two years trying to decide on one. I liked the metal bed of Kawasaki, the diesel of Kubota, the ability to make a flatbed of a Mahindra and various features along the way. I finally bit the bullet last month on a hold over 2017 Can AM Defender HD8 which helped a little on pricing. I really didn't want a the plastic bed but the other features I liked enough to give one a try. It is liquid cooled- great for when doing slow moving work. I like the 40-20-40 split bench and the fact that it is wide enough for 3 people and the ability of the center seat to fold up and to fold down into an arm rest and the ability of the passenger seat to fold up. Both folded up gives a lot of room in the floorboard to haul some items like man's best friend. I liked the red color- seemed nearly every other one I looked at it was either army green or camo. I hate camo. I have only had it a little over a month and it has already been quite handy. I store hay and straw off site at another location and with the wider "full size" as they call them I was able to haul 12 small squares bales with ease. It also has power steering which is real nice as the wife and daughter can drive it easy enough to help out. The larger cab is great as I am no small boy and it's easy to get in and out. I am sure others out there could meet my preferences but this one just seemed to fit me well. I was leaning towards a Kawasaki FX model but when it came down to it I didn't want that long of a wheelbase to work with- loved the biggest bed in its class but for some of my chores it just seemed too much. There are pluses and minuses to every model out there. Good Luck in your search.



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8870
Posted 2/20/2018 19:48 (#6592764 - in reply to #6592385)
Subject: RE: Best UTV for farm work


Swmn		Honda pioneer 700
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Lauritsenag
Posted 2/20/2018 20:12 (#6592852 - in reply to #6592385)
Subject: RE: Best UTV for farm work


Really wanted a Honda Pioneer two years ago. 2 months waiting time. Dealer talked me into a Yamaha Viking. So far so good, 2000 miles only oil changes, but loads of power. the best thing is you sit in it, like a car. Lot of leg room, straddles 30" rows. The cons are no dif in rear end so don't drive it in the yard and with a windshield on you do get a lot of engine noise. I'm not sure about new ones, but mine doesn't have those annoying nets, just half doors.
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toby
Posted 2/20/2018 21:43 (#6593179 - in reply to #6592385)
Subject: RE: Best UTV for farm work


Middle Tennessee		Have HPX 4x4 and 850D 4x4. About 45 mins ago I was stuck in the mud with the HPX. I have a feeder in the back and it works good every year but this super wet one. The diesel 850D has independent rear and will go much better. I have replaced axles, bearing , belts, clutches and misc other pieces and still would not be without UTV. I could not maneuver with Jeep and the extra weight would churn more Tennessee MUD.

Toby
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eight
Posted 2/21/2018 07:39 (#6593701 - in reply to #6592385)
Subject: RE: Best UTV for farm work


South Texas		I bought my dad a gator 560. He didn’t like climbing on and off a 4 wheeler anymore. It’s a low end model, comparable in price and size to a ranger 570 or the small sportish mule. It’s actually the cheapest of the 3. A ranger 570 is twice as fast, but they don’t seem to be very reliable. The mule would have been about the same speed but has short suspension travel so I was afraid it would be rough. The gator rides smooth like a ranger, and is quieter. And I may be the only one but I like that plain carburated v-twin briggs and stratton. I believe they had clutch issues on the older ones, but that was solved on the newer ones and the older ones were recalled and updated. I haven’t had it in mud, because it hasn’t rained much in 6 months, but its got fairly impressive power on the low end.
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thunt88
Posted 2/21/2018 08:40 (#6593821 - in reply to #6593701)
Subject: RE: Best UTV for farm work


I would second the can-am.We have a 16 hd 10 defender and it has been very dependable,much more room up front for storage and probably the best one out of many we tried for the ease of getting in and out of.We use it in some pretty tough conditions everyday, -25 below fires right up and you won't have to be making a path to a polaris dealer for one recall after another.
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johnsongrassfarmer
Posted 2/22/2018 07:37 (#6596087 - in reply to #6593821)
Subject: RE: Best UTV for farm work


+1 for defender. 3600 miles minimal problems
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Jim
Posted 2/21/2018 08:57 (#6593871 - in reply to #6593701)
Subject: RE: Best UTV for farm work


Driftless SW Wisconsin

I have to disagree on the reliability of the Ranger. I have a 2006 Ranger 500 that is easily the most useful and reliable piece of equipment on the farm. In over 10 years have just put gas in and changed the oil.  I did replace the original battery before this winter. I think the results folks get with a Ranger is related to how they have been driven, especially the transmission shift. You must be completely stopped to shift from low to high range. Doesn't take many rolling shifts to shell out the transmission.

There are new models out and can't speak for those but this Ranger 500 has earned its keep several times over. It has great ground clearance, independent suspension, does 45 mph on the road or can pull a log out of the woods.

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Saskyfarmer
Posted 2/21/2018 09:00 (#6593884 - in reply to #6592385)
Subject: RE: Best UTV for farm work



East Central Saskatchewan		We have a Bobcat 3400 gas (basically a Polaris 570). It has been good for us so far and we have used it pretty hard at times and loaded it up fully with rocks, and so far its held up well. The ride is nice too, the only problems I don't like is it doesn't go very fast and no power steering.
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highgrit
Posted 2/21/2018 13:18 (#6594465 - in reply to #6592385)
Subject: RE: Best UTV for farm work


Middle Georgia		A Kubota diesel UTV is hard to beat for farm work. But expect to replace a u-joint or two, the cv joints in the front shaft and a tie rod end around a 1500 hours. There's nothing out there as tough as a Kubota RTV or as loud. And the Kubota will use a third of the fuel compared to a Polaris. All our equipment is diesel and having to tote gas around is a pain.
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Jim
Posted 2/21/2018 21:20 (#6595546 - in reply to #6594465)
Subject: RE: Best UTV for farm work


Driftless SW Wisconsin

Does the Kubota still have a rigid rear axle?

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