4 seat UTV

Code54 · Jul 5, 2013

We are thinking about buying a 4 seat UTV and I wanted to know what you think of them? We currently have a 2 seat Rhino (which I will sell) and it has been a great vehicle but with 2 kids it sure would be nice if we could all pile in one and go down the trail. I am VERY interested in the new Honda coming out but am not set on any one brand or machine. The thing I like about the honda is it can be a 2 seat machine with a bed sometime and when I need 4 seats they flip out and take the place of the bed. I also like the fact it is not the size of a pickup truck. I looked at the Deere 4 seater today and while it is very nice it is massive - way to large to get down our tight trails.
Anyway, any thought are appreciated

PapaPerk · Jul 5, 2013

Code54 said:
We are thinking about buying a 4 seat UTV and I wanted to know what you think of them? We currently have a 2 seat Rhino (which I will sell) and it has been a great vehicle but with 2 kids it sure would be nice if we could all pile in one and go down the trail. I am VERY interested in the new Honda coming out but am not set on any one brand or machine. The thing I like about the honda is it can be a 2 seat machine with a bed sometime and when I need 4 seats they flip out and take the place of the bed. I also like the fact it is not the size of a pickup truck. I looked at the Deere 4 seater today and while it is very nice it is massive - way to large to get down our tight trails.
Anyway, any thought are appreciated

I really like the looks of the honda pioneer too! Especially it's trans. Only thing I don't like is lack of unlocking diff

crazyal · Jul 8, 2013

I've got a Big Red. I really like it but it's pretty wide. I think the Pioneer is going to be just as wide. My BR has a rear axle that only locks when you shift into 4wd, I would assume that the Pioneer has the same axle set up. About the only thing that I really didn't like is the stock battery, it's way too small. I replaced mine with a full size battery.

PapaPerk · Jul 8, 2013

crazyal said:
I've got a Big Red. I really like it but it's pretty wide. I think the Pioneer is going to be just as wide. My BR has a rear axle that only locks when you shift into 4wd, I would assume that the Pioneer has the same axle set up. About the only thing that I really didn't like is the stock battery, it's way too small. I replaced mine with a full size battery.

I think the Pioneer is narrower. Also it will have a locked rear diff

DT86 · Jul 8, 2013

crazyal said:
I've got a Big Red. I really like it but it's pretty wide.

The width was what killed it for me, I kept thinking "I might as well buy a used Jeep, it wouldn't be much bigger".

But price wise I guess you could make that argument about almost all UTVs.

Someone told me the BR borrowed some parts, like brakes, from the Civic. I thought it sounded a little far fetched but not impossible. Can anyone confirm this?

pwright · Jul 8, 2013

Check out the Polaris Ranger 500 Crew. It's only 58" wide and hauls 4 people very easily.

2013 Polaris 4 Passenger RANGER CREW 500 EFI Solar Red UTV: Features

Code54 · Jul 8, 2013

The Ranger is a nice machine but just a little bit long for where we go. The Pioneer looks really interesting to me and I like the fact it has a more "car like" transmission. Never had a problem with a belt (owned 2 Rhinos and a Prairie 650) but just like non belts a little better (less noise, less to adjust, etc)
I also love the look of the new 4 seat RZR's but really need a bed and something shorter - plus I know if I get something that fast I will most likely hospitalize myself at some point....

pwright · Jul 8, 2013

Yeah the Ranger is a couple feet longer than the Pioneer but I like having a full bed for hauling coolers and what not at the same time as 3 passengers. The Pioneer is an intriguing design and at a pretty good price point. Certainly worth checking out.

C4Ranch · Jul 9, 2013

I just bought a ranger 500 crew and really like it. Narrow enough to fit down my trails and sure is nice to have all 4 of us in with a cooler/couple hundred lbs of corn/fishing gear etc.

Ride quality is very comfortable at all speeds.

WilliamBos · Jul 9, 2013

C4Ranch said:
I just bought a ranger 500 crew and really like it. Narrow enough to fit down my trails and sure is nice to have all 4 of us in with a cooler/couple hundred lbs of corn/fishing gear etc.

Ride quality is very comfortable at all speeds.

How is the leg room?