UTV SxS , which not to consider

[Cx21 Pro]

I’ve had three Polaris rangers and won’t own anything else.

[vatreefarmer]

Looking at 3 seater bench UTVs, Gasoline. Utility, not sport. Does not need to be a beast, no winch required. Considering Polaris Ranger or CanAm defender. Any to avoid?

John Deere Gator, especially if you're gonna use it primarily to WORK. Power dump bed, 1400 pound payload (Yamaha Viking is only 600 pounds). Plus, JD parts/service are always around in every town.

[Cestratton]

The new Yamaha RMAX is getting a lot of love but it is a pretty new offering. As far as Honda low range issues my understanding is it's mostly user error. I'm pretty new to the SxS world as I just bought my first, Honda Talon 1000R, in June but if I needed pure utility it'd be Pioneer or RMAX.

[Bueller]

I have a 2008 Polaris and it’s been nearly flawless. Replaced the stator a few months back and that was the first and only issue/repair.

[The Bass Junkie]

Speed UTV.

[1Holeshot]

The Yamaha, Honda, and Kawasaki are all very reliable and will serve your purpose well OP.

[bassfisher444]

stick with the JAPANESE, their stuff just has less problems.

YAMAHA VIKING
HONDA PIONEER
KAWASAKI TERYX

If I avoided any it would be Polaris.

I have an 07 Yamaha Rhino 660 that runs great and has the original belt on it still. It isn't the fastest on the trail but it will go anywhere the new ones will, the CanAm and Polaris
UTVs that I have seen don't even have front differential lock like the Rhino does.

[RoadrashPaul]

I have a 2020 Mule FXT Pro with around 1400 miles so far. I drive it on the road a lot to and from a piece of property I own about 7 miles from my house. I really enjoy it. Can haul 6 people plus gear or push the rear seat up to make it one row and have a huge bed. Tons of accessories as well. 3cyl liquid cooled. 48hp if I remember correctly.

[Cover Dog]

Have a 2005 Polaris Ranger 700XP, first year for fuel injection. 435+ hours and not one problem. Put new tires on this summer, 16 years old they were starting to dry rot. No new belt yet, has plowed our 600’ drive for 13 years and still going strong. Had 2 Polaris Sportsman 500’s 4 wheelers and never a problem with them also.

[Roddy]

I had the opportunity to ride in them in the mountains of New Zealand while there for a red stag hunt ever outfitter had Yamaha or Honda. They said the belt drives on the Polaris wouldn’t hold up for them.

[jsr]

Honda
can am
mule


end of list would be Polaris.

[opaleski]

I have a Kubota works great!!

[Altro Cat]

I'm on my 4th Polaris Ranger and wouldn't have anything else. If you were strictly going to by using it for work or farm I would recommend a Mule Pro FXT. They struggle however with trail riding due to their low ground clearance.

[Altro Cat]

I have an 07 Yamaha Rhino 660 that runs great and has the original belt on it still. It isn't the fastest on the trail but it will go anywhere the new ones will, the CanAm and Polaris
UTVs that I have seen don't even have front differential lock like the Rhino does.

All Polaris UTVs lock both front wheels by design. They do not need a special diff lock switch.

[dukhntr]

John Deere Gator, especially if you're gonna use it primarily to WORK. Power dump bed, 1400 pound payload (Yamaha Viking is only 600 pounds). Plus, JD parts/service are always around in every town.

This is what I considered when I ordered my 835M. Should be here next week. Kids are pumped!

[madmurph]

If I were buying one strictly for work and not play, I would definitely consider a Mule or a Gator.

[Alliston64]

I have a 2016 Yamaha Viking. It's been a really great machine for us. We use it for farm work and hunting. I've taken it on a few rides with machines far more capable and was impressed what it was able to do and endure. No issues at all and very comfortable. It's got a wide wheel base making it stable on hillsides and enough engine to pull up any hill within reason....and some not so much in reason. lol.

[BMCD]

Had a Teryx I mostly used for playing in the mud and some work. Was concerned on the belt, but never had an issue.

[Altro Cat]

The new Yamaha RMAX is getting a lot of love but it is a pretty new offering. As far as Honda low range issues my understanding is it's mostly user error. I'm pretty new to the SxS world as I just bought my first, Honda Talon 1000R, in June but if I needed pure utility it'd be Pioneer or RMAX.

The RMAX is not a utility machine. They are built for recreation and sport. The 4 seat model doesn't even have a bed.

[bassfisher444]

All Polaris UTVs lock both front wheels by design. They do not need a special diff lock switch.

They don't work as good, they have to spin first before they engage, I would rather have a button to lock it when I want it to and know it's locked like on a Yamaha.