Looking to get a SxS and like the ones at Bass Pro. I've read up on who makes them and I'm OK with that. I am trying to decide if the 500 will meet my needs or if I need to drop the extra $3K on the 800. My primary concern is making it through a flooded field to get to a duck blind. I'm OK with replacing stock tires for something more aggressive if needed. It will also be something I will drive on country roads when I go to ND next year. Looks like only 2 guys can fit in the 500 and that's OK as well. I usually like bigger and more powerful but I am kinda thinking smaller and lighter might be nice here. I'll also plan to use it for light duty work in the next year or so when we move and get a place with several acres.
The front tires of the 500 are 8" wide and the ones on the 800 are 10" wide. Anyone know if the wider tires would perform in mud better even if the machine is almost 600 lbs heavier.