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Recommendations on ATV

by ringneckbuster , Posted to Fishing Buddy on 01/01/2010 10:42 AM | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
ringneckbuster
Joined: 03/11/2005
Location: ND
I'm looking to buy a four wheeler, mostly need it to move snow to keep my road/driveway clear.  Also would use it for ice fishing, hunting, etc.  My question is to those of u that use one, what size do i need to move snow efficiently and what brands do u recommend.  I realize that question is a little like do u like ford or chevy but I've never owned an ATV and am looking for suggestions.  Thanks.

Re: Recommendations on ATV
by scoutt247 on 01/01/2010 10:58 AM | Reply #1 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
scoutt247
Joined: 03/05/2002
Location: ND

There are alot of really good brands of fourwheelers out there. I've ran a few different brands & I'll say that the Kawasaki Brutte Force 750 is what I like the best. All the Brutte Force models are good machines. We bought ours last fall and it hasn't failed me yet.

The thing I think you want to remember to buy is a fuel injected model, easier starting in cold weather and really fuel effecient. The Brutte Force is v-twin EFI so its going to have more power, better aceleration, better performance, and really relliable. Trust me when I say power, this machine will blow your socks off. 

If you have any questions on the Kawaskis and you live near Minot, ND. Dean is the owner/sales at Action Cycles in Minot located by Menards. I've had good luck with this place and the service is really good. He does offer test rides.
LIFE IS GOOD!! 
Re: Recommendations on ATV
by Horsager on 01/01/2010 11:05 AM | Reply #2 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Horsager
Joined: 08/12/2003
Location: ND
I've got a Suziki 750 King Quad 4x4 with differential lock and it moves snow very well.  I'm using a 54" Eagle blade.  I"ve got a couple spots where it's pushed the snow piles 5' high.  When snow gets hard packed and frozen down however a guy still has to either knock it loose with a shovel or go into it slowly with a blower because that hard stuff will stop an ATV in it's tracks, or at least it stops mine.  I am able to peel off very small slices of the very hard snow but it takes lots longer than either breaking it up with a shovel 1st or just blowing the very hard stuff.

I like my Suzi but I've got very little to compare it to as I haven't ridden very many ATV's and I did virtually no research on them.  I do know that the EFI makes for very easy starting, even in the cold.  A good friend owns a Suzuki dealership, as such, that's what I ride. 
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Re: Recommendations on ATV
by whopperking on 01/01/2010 12:14 PM | Reply #3 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
whopperking
Joined: 02/09/2008
Location: ND
I agree with scoutt 247 brute force is a monster. I got the 750 runs great lots of power.
Re: Recommendations on ATV
by fish slayer on 01/01/2010 1:16 PM | Reply #4 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
fish slayer
Joined: 03/08/2006
Location: ND

On our farm we have two Honda's, a Rancher 420 and a Rubicon 500. I use the 500 to push snow and when i have good traction that thing can push snow have no problem pushing up piles 4ft high and i run a 60 inch cycle country plow.It is on it's 9th season of pushing snow and has held up pretty good i have had to rebuild a few of the piviot spots just that the holes were pretty wore. Our 500 is an 05 model with 8500 miles on it and the only problem i have had with it was the water pump went out this fall but other than that nothing at all. The Rancher is EFI which starts really easy in cold weather so i use that one for ice fishing. I don't really care for the electric shift all that much i wouldn't want it for pushing snow would kinda be a pain to run the winch for the plow and shift with the same hand. IMO Honda's are pretty heavy built machines that 500 is like a tank just a good solid machine.
Re: Recommendations on ATV
by SHEDZ on 01/01/2010 1:31 PM | Reply #5 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
SHEDZ
Joined: 10/18/2006
Location: ND
Just look on bisman. Kaw,suzi, artic, are mostly what are on there because there resale is terrible,IMO there junk to, If your going to keep it for a long time then go for it but if u trade a couple of years then buy honda or canam. Not to many people get rid of them. As u can see on bisman.As far as size for snow pushen a 400 would be fine. I got a 800 can am and a 400 rancher., but u now what they say. go big or go home. Like they said go with a fuel injected one.


PS. It's fun keepin the little punk's in town with there sporttrax's 4 wheeler's behind me with my 800 4 wheel drive beast. Good luck
Re: Recommendations on ATV
by scoutt247 on 01/01/2010 2:04 PM | Reply #6 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
scoutt247
Joined: 03/05/2002
Location: ND
Hey SHEDZ I'll hook up yours to mine and we'll see whos doing the talking. HAHA!

I rode a wheelie for a mile on mine, and it fun as hell. Lets see ya do that with another 4X4 atv. There all good machines. Who cares about resale I'm never getting rid of my Brutte Force.  Anyways RINGNECKBUSTER, good luck with your selection.
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Re: Recommendations on ATV
by Fox Island Outfitter on 01/01/2010 4:26 PM | Reply #7 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Fox Island Outfitter
Joined: 02/25/2002
Location: ND
I bought a new Polaris 500 last year and use it for all my household work. Pushing snow, cleaning my trees, hauling everything with a trailer, etc. Only had it on the ice once, but hope that'll change this year.

So far it's been a great machine, had a little trouble with my winch, but that was the dealers fault when they installed it. I didn't get the EFI, and I guess if I'd buy another I would. I never have trouble starting it, but it's kept in the garage year round. Even when it  has been out in the cold it starts great, but I have to let it warm up for a few minutes before getting going.

Plenty of power to move snow and other odd jobs. I don't know if I'd go any less than a 500 for pushing snow though. A guy can never have too much power if it's going to be used for work.
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Re: Recommendations on ATV
by SHEDZ on 01/01/2010 5:05 PM | Reply #8 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
SHEDZ
Joined: 10/18/2006
Location: ND
scoutt247 Said:
Hey SHEDZ I'll hook up yours to mine and we'll see whos doing the talking. HAHA!

I rode a wheelie for a mile on mine, and it fun as hell. Lets see ya do that with another 4X4 atv. There all good machines. Who cares about resale I'm never getting rid of my Brutte Force.  Anyways RINGNECKBUSTER, good luck with your selection.
U got a brute what?  Jk  I had a 400 ex that i could ride a wheely like that..it is fun as hell.Going to have to practice with the 4x4 this summer. There all good, but my canam will smoke your azz.
Re: Recommendations on ATV
by gonefshn on 01/01/2010 6:26 PM | Reply #9 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
gonefshn
Joined: 12/16/2001
Location: ND
You can't go wrong with a Honda.  They last forever.
Re: Recommendations on ATV
by fish slayer on 01/01/2010 7:33 PM | Reply #10 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
fish slayer
Joined: 03/08/2006
Location: ND
I would have to second what gonefshn said.
Re: Recommendations on ATV
by bingo1 on 01/01/2010 8:04 PM | Reply #11 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
bingo1
Joined: 08/04/2009
Location: ND
I have owned or test driven 5 different brands of 4X4's and I would never buy anything but a Honda from now on. 
Re: Recommendations on ATV
by Tonts1 on 01/01/2010 9:23 PM | Reply #12 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Tonts1
Joined: 11/19/2002
Location: ND
Horsager Said:

I like my Suzi but I've got very little to compare it to as I haven't ridden very many ATV's and I did virtually no research on them.   

Geez, Clay, that's not like you!!
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by luveyes on 01/01/2010 10:16 PM | Reply #13 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
luveyes
Joined: 08/16/2004
Location: ND
It definately doesnt sound like Clay; but when you are loyal to friends and treated well by a dealership it makes the decision pretty easy.

YES, I am that foolish!
Re: Recommendations on ATV
by GOOSESLAYER13 on 01/01/2010 11:13 PM | Reply #14 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
GOOSESLAYER13
Joined: 12/19/2009
Location: nd
i would say just buy a argo u can do a lot more with a argo then a fourwheeler

Re: Recommendations on ATV
by Horsager on 01/02/2010 00:26 AM | Reply #15 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Horsager
Joined: 08/12/2003
Location: ND
luveyes Said:
when you are loyal to friends and treated well by a dealership it makes the decision pretty easy.

Bingo.
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Re: Recommendations on ATV
by pigsticker on 01/02/2010 00:30 AM | Reply #16 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
pigsticker
Joined: 05/04/2005
Location: ND

I live in Minot and pushed a TON of snow just last week. I have a honda foreman 400 4x4 and had no issues with it. Chained up the front tires and was able to push through most anything once I cleared a track and I can "stack" the snow pretty high up.

Make sure you get handwarmers installed when you choose one!


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Re: Recommendations on ATV
by DDriessen on 01/02/2010 06:27 AM | Reply #17 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
DDriessen
Joined: 12/01/2009
Location: ND

How much snow are we talking about?  Driveway that is 36X40 or are we talking a 200 foot driveway with another 300 feet of road?

That is IMHO a good question because if we are talking about the later, then I would recommend a UTV with a plow before an ATV.

If we are talking just some smaller stuff to push snow, then here is my opinion.

1.  I wouldn't just count on what everyone on here says so go do some research and get on the ATV forums and look at what others are saying.  fisher's atv world is a good site to check out.  I am sure there are others as well.

2.  Don't get anything below 500.  It is up to you whether you want EFI or not.  I don't have it and haven't had any issues, but if money isn't a big deal then go EFI.  It will have better resale value as well.  I was on a budget and it was a $1250 difference so I opted with the carb.

3.  IMHO Honda and Yamaha probably make the best ATV's out there.  I have a Polaris 500 Sportman and I am very happy with it.  I push snow all the way across our yard and then some.  My buddy has an Arctic Cat 550 and it doesn't work well for snow because the winch is located so low on the ATV that the cable rides against the plow turning handle and he keeps breaking his winch cable.  Unless they have a fix for this, I would stay away from AC.  The guy on the other side of me has a big Yamaha with a big wheel kit and I will tell you he can push some snow with that rig and when we go out in the spring I can't get into the areas he can when it comes to mud, but mine is a tad bit faster down a gravel road.

visit some websites, read reviews, go test drive, and then make a decision.  Good luck with your purchase. 
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by Birdhunter81 on 01/02/2010 07:54 AM | Reply #18 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Birdhunter81
Joined: 10/10/2006
Location: ND
CAN AM!!!

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Re: Recommendations on ATV
by wslayer on 01/02/2010 08:38 AM | Reply #19 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
wslayer
Joined: 07/27/2002
Location: ND
Workhorse, go with a Honda (rubicon 500). Resale is top's. They don't have the best ride(no independent suspension)  Mine starts all the time in cold weather, but not easy. primer could be handier. I pull my boat around and have hauled my 10x14 fishhouse (heavy) around on the lake (if little snow).  A good ride and very nice rig is the Sportsman 500. If speed is what you want, CanAm
Re: Recommendations on ATV
by grunt77 on 01/02/2010 09:53 AM | Reply #20 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
grunt77
Joined: 03/31/2002
Location: ND
I have a artic cat 700 efi it pushes snow like a beast. When I did my research before buying a machine they all have there problems. Just to let you know if you buy a honda and it breaks down it does cost more coin to fix. And a lot of the dealerships told me polaris ride nice but are a soft machine parts wear out easy and more breakdowns. My artic cat does ride a little ruff but i liked the ground clearence and its  a beast in mud cant be stoped . Just rember get a efi  starts way easier and more fuel efficent . If I had the extra cash I would have got a suzki quad king best machine all around.
 
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