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[Eagle1]

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[Eagle1]

Now show me all those with rear diffs that the rears are not locked together?

BTW the quad are 2002, 2007 and 2008 but the locked together rears where the most common unless that changed in the last couple of years.

UTV Buyer’s Guides always mention when a rig comes with a Turf Mode. This drive setting turns a UTV’s typical two-wheel drive — when both rear half-shafts are locked together — into one-wheel drive. Doing so allows the back wheels to rotate at different speeds. The benefit comes when making turns and the outside wheel travels further than the inside wheel. In Turf Mode, the inside wheel can move freely at its own speed instead of being dragged over the lawn.

 

[Eagle1]

Also most Sport ATVs are solid axle even today....best selling sports atv:
"The Raptor’s hybrid steel aluminum frame combined with a YZ-style swing arm and solid rear axle produces a strong structure while remaining the lightest ATV in its class"
I see a lot of these with folks coming out to ride, way more than utility quads for the city folks.

I also have no perspective on a 6x6 ATV just not seen in these parts.

 

[LouNY]

The early JD gator was solidly mounted axles as well as a solid diff.

 

[plastikosmd]

I still want a old school Gator 6x4 diesel with a Curtis cab, but I heard vital parts are now discontinued? I was going to buy one for sale locally on FBM, but my JD parts guy thinks I will have issues with finding some parts.

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The new version of the 6x4 looks like it’s built out of Tupperware , but still has similar drivetrain.

Wish I had more real useable information.

My old 6x4 was fun. I have a NIB clutch, belts etc on FB marketplace if u ever have a need.

Ditto on the foreman w solid rear axle. Friend has one. The older ones are referred to as the “f250” of quads. (That is supposed to mean tough and dependable lol not fix or repair daily!!)

I would jump on an old one priced right

 

[grsthegreat]

You could always go nuts, and get a Sherp

 

[plastikosmd]

I’ve considered

 

[Hay Dude]

My old 6x4 was fun. I have a NIB clutch, belts etc on FB marketplace if u ever have a need.

Ditto on the foreman w solid rear axle. Friend has one. The older ones are referred to as the “f250” of quads. (That is supposed to mean tough and dependable lol not fix or repair daily!!)

I would jump on an old one priced right

It’s funny because the parts guy was telling me the “low speed” clutches were a part no longer in production.

Would you recommend the Gator 6x4? I would be using it for work on hilly fields. No need for high speed. More work, pulling, etc.

 

[plastikosmd]

Good to know, maybe belts and it will sell someday!

 

[LouNY]

It’s funny because the parts guy was telling me the “low speed” clutches were a part no longer in production.

Would you recommend the Gator 6x4? I would be using it for work on hilly fields. No need for high speed. More work, pulling, etc.

A neighbor had one, it would pull and go like a bear, in a straight line. With a load in or behind it and especially on slick surfaces it wouldn't turn worth a dang.
The old Suzuki quadrunner with the Hi, Lo, and super low would out run and out turn it every wheres.

 

[Code54]

Most ATVS have a locked rear end - Ranchers, Foremans, both Kodiak models, TRX440, 400EX, Warriors, YZF450, Raptors, for example. The Sport SxS UTVs are almost all locked rears even with independent rear suspension. KRX’s, my Talon for example. If you want an unlocked rear look for something with “Turf” mode or a “rear locking Diff” button (example, a Mule Pro FXT)

 

[ArlyA]

None the UTV's or ATV's we used for work had locked rear axles all Yamaha and BRP machines starting 20 years ago. Seems they are SRA or IRS machines out there but few in use around these parts. Solid are cheaper to buy for rough on the operator.

 

[Code54]

I honestly cant think of a Yamaha ATV that didnt lock the rear end. There maybe one back in the day but the Griz, Kodiak, Banshee, Warrior, Raptor, Big bear were all locked up. The Yamaha Rhinos (Yamahas first entry into the SxS market had a locked rear) and I know the RMax, YXZ etc. is locked. It is really a standard.

Polaris does offer a few ATV models with an unlocked rear and they call it "Tuff mode" - super nice for working on grass but it is not standard on all models.

 

[Eagle1]

ArlyA how many of those machines can spin one rear wheel and not the other?

So at least this CanAM has locked rears.. I pretty sure unless they have a "turf mode" they all are.
The Defender HP10 6x6 doesn't unlock the rear...

 

[Hay Dude]

A neighbor had one, it would pull and go like a bear, in a straight line. With a load in or behind it and especially on slick surfaces it wouldn't turn worth a dang.
The old Suzuki quadrunner with the Hi, Lo, and super low would out run and out turn it every wheres.

I have found a few with Curtis cabs, great for chain saw storage and a place to wait out the rain. Also for fuel cans in back and misc chains & tools. Some even have a small cab heater.
They are super-popular in the Northeast, like up your way, but not too many down here.

 

[319Quahog]

Going back to the last couple years I was going to pick up a Kubota RTV 1120. Welp, the two central and northern NH Kubota dealers ghosted me. I'm like here, I want to buy X from you at your listed price. Crickets.

Brought this home today. Same dealer I bought a tractor from.

The salt spray is from riding in my trailer. Will give it a good cleaning this weekend when it's above freezing.

Already had to use 4WD and lock the rear diff when I took it for a spin on my lot.

 

[ArlyA]

ArlyA how many of those machines can spin one rear wheel and not the other?

So at least this CanAM has locked rears.. I pretty sure unless they have a "turf mode" they all are.
The Defender HP10 6x6 doesn't unlock the rear...

The 2 rear drive axle do not unlock from each other. That does not make them solid axles.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

$25k for a UTV... I have an issue with this! When I can buy a nice ATV for $10k and a trailer...

 

[ArlyA]

$25k for a UTV... I have an issue with this! When I can buy a nice ATV for $10k and a trailer...

This was in the 24K area.

 

[deserteagle71]

$25k for a UTV... I have an issue with this! When I can buy a nice ATV for $10k and a trailer...

You're a little out-of-date. Prices increased drastically in the last 4 years....