SO READY to spring on a UTV - Trying to decide gas or diesel, HELP!!

[HawkinsHollow]

I am ready to spring on a UTV and I am trying to decide between diesel and gas. 80% work vehicle with maybe a hunting trip or 2 per year.

Unfortunately, the Kubota options are out of my price range. Well into the $12-$15K range used

The only main accessories I am looking for are a roof and windshield. I have a winch and LEDs to put on it already.

Have a couple other diesel options.
#1 is a Kawasaki Mule Pro DXT
It is a 2017 but it has 1800 hours on it. For $9700 asking price. That seems like a lot to me. I think it was a fleet vehicle for a utility because of the hours and it has numbers on it. Part of me thinks that is a good thing as it was probably maintained well. Has a windshield and roof.

#2 Is a 2014 Polaris Ranger 900 with 378 hours for $7500 asking. Guy says it is a good unit. A few small gremlins like tough shifting sometimes and a slightly bent ROPS. Roof no windshield 1.5 hours + away

#3 2017 Kioti Mechron with 1079 hours on it. For $8700 asking. Guy says it is a tight machine Has roof and windshield. This one is the closest at about an hour away

I have seen lots of Polaris haters. I do like the idea of a construction oriented machine like the Kioti or a CarryAll. Any advice ?
HELP ME SPEND MY MONEY!!

 

[Bearsixty7]

Just my opinion,
I would get a gasoline powered one unless you will be doing a lot of towing or heavy hauling with it, otherwise your paying more for the diesel unit up front and the additional cost for fuel and maintenance and they can be more difficult to start in really cold weather.

Full disclosure, I'm a diehard Yamaha Fan, Had several over the decades (ATV's) and never had an issue with any of them, so that's always the brand I look for first. Can't say the same for the Polaris or Can-AM's we've owned (briefly) or the Suzuki's I've been around.

 

[Bearsixty7]

Also, You may have already seen this thread, but if not, lots of good comments in it,

UTV - Trying to Decide

I've pretty much decided I'm going to buy a UTV but I'm having a hard time taking the plunge, particularly because the price is hard swallow for what your getting in a lot of cases. I doubt I'll buy new, as I don't think I can come in under $25k for what I want and I refuse to spend more than...

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[deserteagle71]

Just my opinion,
I would get a gasoline powered one unless you will be doing a lot of towing or heavy hauling with it, otherwise your paying more for the diesel unit upfront and the additional cost for fuel and maintenance and they can be more difficult to start in really cold weather.

^This.

The diesel is great if all you will be using it for is around the farm or ranch. People who own them will tell you they don't do nearly as well as a fun trail vehicle as does a gas-powered rig.

 

[HawkinsHollow]

I hear ya! I heard they are a bit more sluggish for sure.

This is going to be mostly a workhorse for my property, which does have some hills. Hauling wood out of the bottom will be a chore. I also liked the single fuel option for tractor and utv, but that is not a deal breaker.

No really cold weather here, but a few days a year.

There are tons of Yam Rhinos out there but I need a bench seat for wife and kid/dog,so they are out.

Guy that has the Kioti also has a reasonably priced Kubota 900 with a hydraulic dump bed. Might have to go look at both.

What else?

 

[LittleBittyBigJohn]

We got a 2022 Polaris Ranger 570 full size just over a year ago. We have been very pleased with it. I've used it for hunting and trail riding some. Also, working around the property. I've moved lots of gravel and dirt with it. Generally a big scoop with my loader is no problem to haul and dump. I've done 2 scoops of road base gravel... that was so heavy the hitch drug a channel all the way to where I dumped... Too heavy... I've pulled drags around to smooth dirt. I would not hesitate to get another. My sister has a Kawasaki Mule Pro that is awesome also. I bet whatever you find that is in good shape will probably do what you want.

 

[HawkinsHollow]

The other non-diesel option would be to get a grandpa driven mail getter that has low hours and has never seen mud and has a few good options. Honestly I need a machine without OPP, other peoples problems. My last ATV I had was always giving me trouble, I don't want that.

 

[TractorTYMe]

Get a Honda UTV Pioneer 1000 - Side-by-Side (SxS) UTV - Honda

 

[HawkinsHollow]

Get a Honda UTV Pioneer 1000 - Side-by-Side (SxS) UTV - Honda

VERY few of these in the used market around here. And I want a bench seat, looks like these are bucket seats.

 

[Bearsixty7]

VERY few of these in the used market around here. And I want a bench seat, looks like these are bucket seats.

Its a bench, seats 3 and there are 5 or 6 seaters too.