SERIOUS THOUGHTS ON BUYING

[papabear]

Hi everyone.Thank you for taking the time and reading my post.I am looking forward to the replys to my questions.
Let me start off by saying that I am seriously considering the purchase of a Gator/Mule/RTV type machine to be used primaraly as a"pleasure vehicle" more than a work vehicle.I would like to in some way modify it to carry four people instead of the standard two person configuration.Any thought on how this could be done so it looks nice when done and still be safe for the two extra riders?I know by doing this I may forfit the use of the bed for"work" but I can always buy a trailer to do any hauling if need be in the future.Also,there are quite a few frozen over lakes here in WI.How do you think these machines would perform on the ice?What should/could I do to curb any shortcomings that might be a possibility?
Again,thank you for any thoughts,comments(good or bad)and suggestions.I really do trust you guys(and gals). John

 

[Dozernut]

This site shows Mules, Raptors and other models with additional seating. They also have a "Texas Transporter" which is a trailer set up with a bench seat. This puts the people in the trailer and leaves the bed free and will work on any of the Utility vehicles. Just highlight Mule or Raptor and click on Texas Transporter in the drop down menu. This should give you some ideas.
http://uvcountry.com/mule_modelgallery.htm

 

[jinman]

The most Kawasaki Mule accessories I have found in one place is at:

Essex Manufacturing

They have a brochure/catalog and a detailed pricelist. If you need it for a Mule, Essex makes it. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[cowboydoc]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2593718653&category=40108

This guy makes the frame that you bolt into the bed and then you can buy regular gator seats or cheaper ones.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Club car Pioneer makes a 4 seater.

 

[Cottonhawk]

I just bought a Polaris Ranger 6x6. It seats three in the front. The Ranger 6x6 is a "go any where" rig. Hard working and fun.

 

[raynman]

papabear,

1st welcome to TBN, it's a great site to get info.

If your going to be using this for pleasure a lot, you might want to think about electric carts /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif.

I have a neighbor up north that convinced me that my next one will be electric due to how close you can get to nature, no noise, smoke or oils to deal with, just my thoughts /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

http://badboybuggies.com/index.html