Side by side decisions for a family of 4 with farm,

[Overwhelmed]

Folks, how do you possibly narrow down the many choices and options for a quality side by side.

something with power, built to last, 4 seater, for farm and camping and kentucky hills and mountains….

 

25k or less.

[Travis]

I'd look into the Kawasaki 4010 trans  or the Polaris Ranger Crew. I am biased towards Kawasaki for the build quality and availability of parts for years afterwards.

 

 

[kenfain]

I really like the look of the kubota line also. There's several models, but the op suggested a 4 seater.  The 4 seat model looks like its a convertible to switch between a 2 seat, or 4. And it has a diesel engine available. That's definitely worth looking into. 

[klm]

The "built to last" requirement rules out the Chinese built junk.

[Travis]

17 hours ago, kenfain said:

I really like the look of the kubota line also. There's several models, but the op suggested a 4 seater.  The 4 seat model looks like its a convertible to switch between a 2 seat, or 4. And it has a diesel engine available. That's definitely worth looking into. 

Diesel engine may be better in his case for more torque, hauling 4 people plus any gear/load in the bed and hilly terrain.

[kenfain]

I think the diesel Travis mentioned would be an excellent choice. I have a diesel mule, and it's been a perfect fit for the tasks around here. But if I had to buy one again, I'd look real hard at the kubota.

[mcraigchr]

I have had good luck with my Kubota RTV-X1140 so far.  Diesel.  Can be both 2 seater (larger bed) OR 4 seater (short bed).  Takes 2 minutes to switch.  Hydro dump bed.   Easy to work on.    I paid 18k for mine a year ago.  Not sure what inflation has done to the price.

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