Bill Kresge

6 hours ago, Steve Vanvelzen said:

Inventory for UTVs is down to the bottom of the barrel. If you are lucky enough to find a used one they are asking as much as new. Actually it's a bad time to buy anything right now. I am looking for a Jon boat and a sub-compact tractor and all the used ones are listed as high as "new" list prices.

I agree, it is pretty horrible. We don't need anything right now so we're going to hold off and see how things are later in the year.

Update: Getting a Kubota or Can Am right now seems unlikely. None of the dealers within 200 miles have any models I'd be interested in stock and they are out anywhere from 4 to 9 months. Seems the supply chain mess has things in a tizzy in the world of ATVs and UTVs.

Anyone have any experiences with the  CF Moto U800 or 1000? I've been seeing a lot of positive reviews but that's all I know about them.

I live in a community that has mechanics of all flavors from small gas engines to let's take apart a semi and put it back together. None of them will run gasoline with ethanol in their small gas engines, octane doesn't seem to be the issue, the ethanol gunking up carburetors and fuel injectors is the issue.

16 hours ago, Travis said:

Welcome!!

First off, What's your budget?

I would recommend a Kawasaki Mule SX model, it will do all of what you're wanting for around $7,000 + accessories. but since you seem to be reliant upon the machine to clear snow, the SX has some problems in the colder climates with it's EPA Evaporative system freezing due to moisture collecting  and just causing a general pain in the rear with it.

 

 

Thank you for the kind welcome. 

Not looking to spend $20k+  but  a solid value that will hold together for 10 - 15 years is worth spending money on. Probably will never go more than 20 to 25 mph so not looking for a speedster.  A good amount of torque with some real power will make a difference in what we can accomplish. One thing I'm learning as I get older is if you want to keep doing the same things you did when you were younger finding some good mechanical assistance can make all the difference.

The Mule was on our list of prospective  machines but this Evaporative system sounds like it isn't going to work. We get weeks during the winter where the temps are in the teens and 20s with RHs of 80 to 95%. Hoarfrost is a thing of beauty on trees and bushes, probably wouldn't be so good in that system.

Been using our beloved 2005 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO for many years to get us around with tools, feed, and other farm work. Each winter it has plowed us out of just about anything north central WA winters have thrown at us.  Problem is I'm going to be 70 this year and riding around in the open with temps in the teens and plowing 4,000 of gravel driveway is getting tougher.

So we are looking for a strictly utilitarian UTV. No trail riding, no need for beverage cups, no bluetooth speaker systems, not a diesel and not electric Just a good solid vehicle with a full cab, something that I can hook a snow plow system to that will handle up to 8 to 12" of snow once every few years but mostly 4 to 6" at a time. Probably my last buy and I'd like something reliable with some longevity, not too hard to find parts for and that I can do a fair amount of the work on.

Does such a piece of equipment that meets those requirements even exist anymore and if so I'd appreciate some recommendations. Thanks