Farm UTV/RTV Purchase

[Milo]

Perhaps some states have loopholes, but the Roxor doesn’t meet EPA on road emissions standards or DOT safety standards, so the general answer is no.

Some states, Arizona being one I am familiar with, have oddball exceptions allowing home brew modifications like adding turn signals and wipers so that side by sides can be driven in the roads.

I don't see why it couldn't be licensed in WV because you can license SxS's to be driven even on lined paved roads and I've seen old mini-trucks licensed and they don't meet any emission or DOT standards. In fact since it looks so much like a regular old Jeep you'd probably be stopped if driving it here on a road without a plate, whereas with a SxS you wouldn't unless possibly on a paved road with a center line.

 

[man00]

Where I live all you need is windshield, turn signals, reflectors, tag, tag lights, rear view mirror, two side mirrors, horn, insurance, seat belts. and must run at least 45mph ...not sure on windshield wipers. Cop said be ready to get pulled over and have the AVT/RTV checked over a few times

 

[paulsharvey]

Where I live all you need is windshield, turn signals, reflectors, tag, tag lights, rear view mirror, two side mirrors, horn, insurance, seat belts. and must run at least 45mph ...not sure on windshield wipers. Cop said be ready to get pulled over and have the AVT/RTV checked over a few times

I wish FLa did this. They would get some tax dollars on the tag, ect. I always thought it was stupid, a motor cycle is safer then something with a roll cage and seat belts? Heck, not picking on motorcycles, but if your 21, you dont need to wear a helmet, but a SxS, thats a death trap.

 

[Milo]

Where I live all you need is windshield, turn signals, reflectors, tag, tag lights, rear view mirror, two side mirrors, horn, insurance, seat belts. and must run at least 45mph ...not sure on windshield wipers......

Oh my thankfully none of that is required here.

 

[JCoastie]

can't make them street legal in AL where I live. Fortunately I am rural and have went by a cop or two with no issues, so I don't think they enforce it much unless you are being a nuisance.

 

[Torvy]

In Texas it depends on if it is a farm vehicle or not. Generally, they are not street legal, but in some cases on some roads you could legally drive a UTV.

 

[man00]

I sold my XG850, I want something street legal when I buy it and 4 seats. Must run over 45mph, may go with Honda Pioneer 1000

 

[Boss 302]

I installed turn signals, flashing light in front grill, emergency flashers and put farm tags on my Polaris Ranger. I use it to run the state road between each farm that we service.

 

[paulsharvey]

I've told my son, if he ever gets pulled over, to tell them he's going to my moms place to check fence lines. Ag can get away with a lot.

 

[LouNY]

That's why these is in mine;

I try and keep it under 35 most of the time.
In this state it can not be registered as it is too wide and heavy to be an atv which requires
registration and they can't figure out what to do about the SxS yet. And mine even came with directionals, 4 way flashers,
tail/marker lights,brake lights, high/low beam headlights and a horn.
So far no issues and had a State Trooper come by one day while I was standing in the road directing traffic
with it parked on the shoulder with the 4 ways going while we were moving some cows across the road.

 

[ultrarunner]

I’ve run into situations where DMV is clueless…

So… if DMV revokes registration does that include refund of fees paid?

 

[bazman82]

That's why these is in mine;
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I try and keep it under 35 most of the time.
In this state it can not be registered as it is too wide and heavy to be an atv which requires
registration and they can't figure out what to do about the SxS yet. And mine even came with directionals, 4 way flashers,
tail/marker lights,brake lights, high/low beam headlights and a horn.
So far no issues and had a State Trooper come by one day while I was standing in the road directing traffic
with it parked on the shoulder with the 4 ways going while we were moving some cows across the road.

How do you like this utv? I was reading this thread early and saw this one and looked it up. The dump bed specs only showed 500lbs for the 800 model. I know I'll load it more than that. Have you exceeded that weight and if so, any issues? Sent it to the wife saying this is the perfect replacement for our gator (TS 4x2). The gator is old but still runs ok. I upgraded the rear turf tires to something more aggressive since were all clay and we use it to clean the horse pasture. I use it to bring wood up to the house as well and I really load it up with some hardwood.

 

[LouNY]

I have had more then 500# in it and it did dump it OK, I believe its a straight electric lift with 2 actuators.
I need to get out my repair manual and start tracing the circuits out as it has quite lifting doing nothing,
no clicks no groans just nothing.
As for the 800 itself It is a decent unit, it has good acceleration, great ride, and it will easily sit 3 adults side by side.
The width of the seat and ease of entering were the main reasons I bought this one, plus the price was right.
I am going to shorten the rib support on the drivers side to make it easier to get out, it's not bad getting in but my bely gets in the way getting out for some reason.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Like my ranger 900

 

[bazman82]

Our deere has the electric lift dump bed. It's been reliable but there have been quite a few times it wouldn't lift what we had loaded. To be honest, my wife beats the heck out of our gator and all I ever do is change the oil in it.

The size and design of the warrior is what I like. That flat area on the front would be really useful. I still have some time before I make a decision but if they did that design in diesel with hydraulic dump and heavier load capacity...dare I say, it would be perfect for me.

 

[tmc_31]

I bought a 2019 Polaris Ranger 570 full sized new a few years ago. Mostly just use it riding around sight seeing. Have used it some for fence repair and chasing cows on the 300 acre ranch that my SOL rents. This has been a solid unit that has given no trouble since I have had it. It will run a solid 50 mph with me and my wife in it.

 

[Boss 302]

Wow, that's pretty good I have a 2010 800HD Ranger and it runs 50 also, it has been a very dependable machine.