AudieWyoming
Well-known member
- Joined
- Dec 25, 2009
- Messages
- 270
- Reaction score
- 0
I just spent the week comparison shopping for a 4-6 passenger side by side and I am no closer than I started. I like the Kubota 1140 RTV and the Polaris Ranger 800 but they are comparing apples to oranges.
The Kubota is a great work vehicle, is heavy built, and will still be working when the Polaris is parked out in the junk, but the ergonomics and passenger comfort leave alot to be desired. They use a fuel pinching diesel engine and a true hydrostatic transmission. It has a whole different feel that takes some getting used to.
The Polaris is on the opposite side if the spectrum. It is snappy, rides great,is fun to drive, has many nice features including a closed glove box and several storage cubby holes. It has that great Polaris independant suspension but uses the snowmoble AVT belt drive (rubberband drive) poor fuel economy and high maintenance. Much lighter steel in the frame and much more plastic. There is a good reason Polaris only warranty's them for six months. If they don't have any more confidence in them than that, why should I.
The local dealers are only $30 apart out the door, for the two models and equiptment I want. My brain tells me long run, the Kubota is by far the better value, but my wife hated the ride and was not comfortable in the driver or back seats. She loved the ranger. They are both a big chunk of change but if she won't use it or drive it-whats the point.
Any other brand experiences or comments would be helpful. @
The Kubota is a great work vehicle, is heavy built, and will still be working when the Polaris is parked out in the junk, but the ergonomics and passenger comfort leave alot to be desired. They use a fuel pinching diesel engine and a true hydrostatic transmission. It has a whole different feel that takes some getting used to.
The Polaris is on the opposite side if the spectrum. It is snappy, rides great,is fun to drive, has many nice features including a closed glove box and several storage cubby holes. It has that great Polaris independant suspension but uses the snowmoble AVT belt drive (rubberband drive) poor fuel economy and high maintenance. Much lighter steel in the frame and much more plastic. There is a good reason Polaris only warranty's them for six months. If they don't have any more confidence in them than that, why should I.
The local dealers are only $30 apart out the door, for the two models and equiptment I want. My brain tells me long run, the Kubota is by far the better value, but my wife hated the ride and was not comfortable in the driver or back seats. She loved the ranger. They are both a big chunk of change but if she won't use it or drive it-whats the point.
Any other brand experiences or comments would be helpful. @