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[Matt_Meiser]

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[HomeBrew2]

I'm anxious to hear replies to this thread also. I don't know anything about ATV's/UTV's except that I don't like the prices. The Chuckwagon looks good and the price isn't horrible. Also, up until 2 weeks ago, I didn't know anything about golf cars either. The my neighbor gave me his. '88 EZGO in disrepair. Now I know enough about golf cars to be dangerous. A day of engine work (9hp 2 stroke), a used $30 top, 2 new tires, homemade flatbed, offroad lights, I've got a very capable little machine. VERY surprisingly, I have found it to do extremely well off road. I have rolling land with a cut bank in front of my house and a small dry creek. It pulls 1.5:1 slopes easily ... with a 15 gal spray rig in back.
The Chuckwagon seems to have all the hot golf car add-ons, lift kit, big tires, cargo bed, etc. But that diff lock is a huge plus!
Good luck with what ever you wind up with!

 

[Deaf]

We just purchased a 06 Honda Forman 500 4x4 but was looking hard at Yamaha Rhino but at $9000 we quickly decided not to go that way. Started looking at the Mule 610 4x4 but with no engine braking it was a no go. We really wanted the Mule for safety sake but I could not picture my wife and son free wheeling down some of our hills with a dusting of snow. I have to say the fit, finish, ride and handling of the Mule was top notch. I have read tons of web reviews and owners reports and have yet to find anything negative about them with the exception of the weak brakes. Mules have been around for ages and they are said to be bullet proof.

We looked at a Bristors 4x4 chuck wagon at the local TSC and the price was only $500 cheaper but it did have some options on it. There is no comparison in build quality when compared to a mule. I think the Britors has its place but you can’t compare the two they are on two different levels like comparing a Neon to a Camry.

 

[rox]

Matt,

Did you look at the Land Pride Trecker UTV?

They had one called Narrow Track, meaning it has a narrow footprint. Don't know if they still make it or not.

I don't have any experience on them, but I read a nice review on www.ATVIllustrated.com


http://www.landpride.com/lit/lit_vehicles/ATVIll_Trek10.pdf

 

[bluechip]

The 4400 is available in ST and narrow NT versions. the 4410 is only in ST this year. One of the big improvements for 06 is the sealed drive unit allowing deeper water crossings.

 

[Deaf]

I was seeing the mule 610 4x4 in the low $6000 range. The way I shop for ATV’s is to look around on the net in your area and request quotes via email. Then start store shopping. Start with local dealers then work your way out. I had one guy say “you’re going to drive two hours (1 hour each way) to save 500 bucks?” my response was “that’s $250 and hour do you make that much?”.

Shopping for UTV’s and ATV’s can be testing but the more information you have the better off you are. I am blessed with a dealer here in NE Ohio who encourages me to shop around then he does his best to meet my low price.

Good luck.

 

[Deaf]

Matt,

I think you will be very pleased! One other thing I neglected to mention was all the aftermarket stuff that’s available for Mules Vs the Bristor’s. Please let me know what you think of it long term. Also let me know what you think of the brakes. I have heard some folks taking a Master Cyl. From a large Mule to increase the 610 braking capacities.

ENJOY!

 

[hsjrev]

We just purchased a 06 Honda Forman 500 4x4 but was looking hard at Yamaha Rhino but at $9000 we quickly decided not to go that way.

Our local Yamaha dealer has the Rhino 450 for $7500.
I like a lot of things about the Brister Trail Wagon from Tractor supply such as lighter weight, narrower for storage/hauling and some nice options like quiet tone muffler included as standard. TSC has the 2wd Brister for $5139 and the 4wd for $7500.
If we decide on a 2wd, it will probably be the Brister/TSC, but for 4wd, I think the Rhino is a better unit for the same price.

 

[Deaf]

Been reading on various web sites the 660 rhino’s are really problematic. Some are even burning oil. I would be soiling my jeans if I spent$9,000 on a toy to have it burn oil. I have not heard much about the 450’s but from what I read it’s like buying a full sized truck with a V6, does the job but ya wish ya had got the V8


How’s the Mule 610???

 

[kbiddle]

I too just went through this same gyration on looking at all the different UTV's. Mule, Rhino, JD gator etc etc etc.....
I ended up getting a Kubota RTV Recreational 4x4 Deisel... while it was a little higher priced... I think in the long run it will may work out to be the best deal... Only complaint is the stock tires are not too good and will certainly need replaced but other than that....I am very very pleased....
GHood Luck with your Mule I am sure it is a great UTV... as it was my second choice....and I have a Kawasaki Prarie 650 that is darn near bullet proof
Kevin