Big guys, quad or SxS?

[Groo]

Does the off centered cg mess with the SxS much?

 

[Sawyer Rob]

Depends on what cq is, because I have no idea what that is...

SR

 

[Spanner]

SR, he wrote 'cg' not 'cq'.

Centre-of-Gravity.

And to answer the question (Does the off centered cg mess with the SxS much?) - No it doesn't. Plus, the Side-by-Side ATV is inherently more stable and safer than a Quad.
The SxS can carry a passenger. The Quad can not.
The SxS has a load tray (and some tip up). The Quad does not.
The SxS often has a ROPS. The Quad does not (although some attempts are being made to introduce various versions).
Both are often 4x4 capable (JD has 6x4 also).

Also, research the incidence of rural fatalities, in your area/country, involving Quads vs SxS.

Buy a SxS. :2cents:

 

[Sysop]

Really depends on the SxS and your definition of a "big guy". I have an old Rhino 450 that I take all over my land, side slopes and whatever. I'm not a big guy (165lbs), and I keep my butt on the uphill side of any slopes. Being on the downhill side feels much more tippy.

 

[Ortimber]

I have both, just recently purchased a Polaris general. More and more, I chose the general over the quads for almost every task.

As far as being tippy, I'm 230 lbs and that isn't enough to make the SXS squirrelly on side hills.

 

[Code54]

Pioneer 500 - yes, Mule Pro FXT nope. Really depends on the SxS width more than anything.

 

[davepg1]

We have both and the sxs is in use constantly at our farm, the quad sits 90% of the time unless the grandkids are around. Our farm field is on a south facing hillside and the sxs works better for us.

 

[timswi]

SR, he wrote 'cg' not 'cq'.

Centre-of-Gravity.

And to answer the question (Does the off centered cg mess with the SxS much?) - No it doesn't. Plus, the Side-by-Side ATV is inherently more stable and safer than a Quad.
The SxS can carry a passenger. The Quad can not.
The SxS has a load tray (and some tip up). The Quad does not.
The SxS often has a ROPS. The Quad does not (although some attempts are being made to introduce various versions).
Both are often 4x4 capable (JD has 6x4 also).

Also, research the incidence of rural fatalities, in your area/country, involving Quads vs SxS.

Buy a SxS. :2cents:

I have a Polaris 570 Touring that is called a 2-up. OEM designed for two riders.

 

[Spanner]

There's an exception to every rule eh? :thumbsup:
:drink:

 

[mikeman1]

i have golf car and atv. as a big guy myself i prefer side by side. easier for me to get in and out constantly.

 

[DK35vince]

Pioneer 500 - yes, Mule Pro FXT nope. Really depends on the SxS width more than anything.

Agreed.
I have a side by side and an ATV.
The side by side is more stable simply because its wider. (SxS 60" wide, ATV 50" wide) If they were the same width I doubt there would be any difference in stability.
95% of my riding on our quad was 2 up with my wife on the back, so not sure where the can't carry a passenger on a quad comes from. Many Mfg. make 2 up models.
That said we do prefer our Polaris RZR side by side for trail riding. Selling the quad.

 

[Oleozz]

Our farm has steep hills and there is no place where I can't take the Mule Pro FX. Very stable, has never felt in the least bit tippy.

 

[dfkrug]

I understand why some prefer ATVs and some prefer UTVs (side-by-sides). They are really
quite different tools, suited for different jobs.

My ATVs are small 500# machines that get into tight areas and turn around easily. UTVs are
the size and weight of a small car. I use my UTV (with hyd dump) only when I need to haul
dirt or other materials.

I also run a 4x4 ATV and a 2WD ATV. I need 4x4 whenever I pull my trailer or chipper. The
2WD drives much better and has much smaller turning radius. I also have a rear differential
on the 2WD, which is only offered currently on the Polaris Sportsman Turf quad. Virtually
all quads have locked rear ends, which makes them terrible on pavement. I have a mix of
paved road, and steep dirt terrain.

Most UTV brands now sold offer a rear lockable differential option, which make them usable for
pavement as well as off road.

 

[sw99]

My Yamaha Viking is great for big folks. I'm only 6'1 and 250. By far the most room out of all the others I tried.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

SR, he wrote 'cg' not 'cq'.

Centre-of-Gravity.

Thankyouverymuch!

I also have both, and the S&S get's used a lot more than the 4 wheeler... BUT, if the conditions are bad or the trail narrow, the 4 wheeler will go where the S&S only "wishes" it could go!

IF there's mud, the 4 wheeler will go through places that the S&S will leave you walking.

DM

 

[DK35vince]

Thankyouverymuch!

I also have both, and the S&S get's used a lot more than the 4 wheeler... BUT, if the conditions are bad or the trail narrow, the 4 wheeler will go where the S&S only "wishes" it could go!

IF there's mud, the 4 wheeler will go through places that the S&S will leave you walking.

DM

Depends on the SxS IMO.
A pure utility SxS, that is likely true.
I have a Kawasaki Brute Force 750 ATV, and a pure sport Polaris RZR 900s SxS (both are 4WD). The RZR will easily go anywhere the ATV will as long as it will fit through