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Which Utility ATV? Owners please ring in...

mxracernumber1

mxracernumber1

Husqvarna
A Class
I have to get another ATV for hunting this year. I am working on some leftover deals at my local dealer. I have narrowed my search to 2. I am having a difficult time deciding between these two machines and here's why.

Honda Rancher 400 4x4 (manual shift)

Good stuff:

*Fuel-Injection
*1-Year factory warranty
*Looks like it belongs in this century.
*420cc engine
*liquid cooled

Bad Stuff:

*Std. swingarm/monoshock rear setup
*Because of the shock/swingarm setup, only has 6.5" of ground clearance
*Racks are whimpy, actually more like an afterthought. I need more rack!
*Has run-of-the-mill AV tires.
*Rear drum brake

Yamaha Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS:

Good Stuff:

*IRS means independent rear suspension. My current ride has it and there is absolutely no arguing that it's better.
*IRS allows for a whopping 10.5" of ground clearance.
*Comes stock with ITP MudLites.
*Anniversary addition comes with a winch for about $300 more.
*Huge racks front and back.
*Sealed wet, rear brake

Bad Stuff:

*6-month warranty
*Looks like it is the next generation in design after Yamaha's fist quads, the YFM-225 series. Really, this thing is sooo 1988.
*NOT F.I.!!!
*Engine is only 386cc!!! (not that it's bad. My current mount is a 250
4x4), but it still isn't a 420cc!!!


After having a F.I. dual sport (WR-250R), I am VERY hesitant to purchase a carbed ATV. That F.I. makes things so much easier!

PLEASE HELP. They are about the same price. I wish one was $1K more so it wouldn't be an issue, but they are just too close to declare a clear victor. I'm almost down to flipping a coin!
 
I ran through all the ins and outs a while ago. Finally picked the Arctic Cat 500 4X4 Auto. What a beast it was. That thing will carry more than any other rig out there, but it was 6 years ago. I'll bet the Cat is still the best.
 
Polaris RZR====== AWESOME. I thought Rhino's and Teryx were nice...not even close. Polaris is the leader right now. It even comes in a four-seater.
 
You bet it is. I just saw one yesterday. However, I'm not looking for the biggest, baddest swamp buggy. I'm looking for something 4x4, FI, lots of racking, under $6K (or at least in that range) and I want to be able to pick it up and slide it out of a rut if I want to. I don't want one that weighs 700lbs.
 
mxracernumber1;81967 said:
You bet it is. I just saw one yesterday. However, I'm not looking for the biggest, baddest swamp buggy. I'm looking for something 4x4, FI, lots of racking, under $6K (or at least in that range) and I want to be able to pick it up and slide it out of a rut if I want to. I don't want one that weighs 700lbs.
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Neither machine will be a bad choice.

Basically, all utility machines are HEAVY - while on my way to winning the 2008 AMA D23 Utility Class Harescramble Championship, I highsided a Honda Rincon - it landed on me breaking 10 ribs and puncturing a lung. My Rincon was modified/lightened and was probably lighter than the 420...

Now I race bikes because they are lighter. ;)
 
Bought a King Quad 750 last fall for under $7000 OTD. Fuel injected, sips gas, good power, independent suspension, proven technology, great value.... Also have a 700.
 
I wish Husky made one! Imagine the old CR500 2 stroke engine in one. The driver side kick start would still work. We can call it the Husky 500 Kickback!
 
Vote #2 on Can-Am, any of them from 400 on up to the 800 Outlanders. Excellent Suspension for a cushy ride, excellent power. I have been around Hondas and Own a Yamaha, neither will compare with the Can-Am. Second choice; Polaris.
 
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