what do I need-UTV or golf cart?

[pdubdo]

I've got 75 acres. Need to drive/check/repair/clear fence lines through woods, check on 10-12 cows (eventually). Most immediately, i need something my wife and daughter can cruise around in and enjoy the property a little more. I've got a 4x4 truck I drive into anything and a tractor. Do i save a couple $k and get a electric or gas golf cart? Or convince me I need a UTV. (Did I mention I'm pretty cheap?) Not much variation in terrain-just really woodsy in parts - cutting a 5 ft wide fence-line. Any advice appreciated.

 

[Son of Butch]

I think a wise man would ask his wife what would she prefer.

 

[ram]

Look for a used John Deere turf gator, their way better than a golf cart and about the same price. I would stay away from an electric golf cart, maintenance is terrible compared to a gas one.

 

[M-5]

Utv it will do more imo. I've had both and will never go back to a golf cart.

 

[Bigfoot]

There's no way I'm right, and every other cattleman is wrong, but I prefer an Atv, and a small trailer. Many will disagree, but it's the way to go for me. Ride seems smoother, and when I don't have the trailer hooked up I have more speed, and maneuverability on my terrain than a side by side. A carry all on the back of a small tractor will haul more than a side by side as well. You can pick it up, let down, and pull the pin your top link to dump it.

 

[pdubdo]

I think a wise man would ask his wife what would she prefer.

wise words!

 

[youngin_shorty]

I can tell you from experience utvs and atvs are the way to go golf carts just cause more problems and get stuck more often did I mention most don't have 4 wheel drive.

 

[bigbull338]

forget the golf cart go with a UTV.the UTVs are built for rough farm work.now the only questions are gas or diesel 2 or 4wd drive.

 

[Brute 23]

I think a wise man would ask his wife what would she prefer.

wise words!

I agree.

Just went Friday and picked up a Club Car Utility Golf Cart for my boss's wife. He has multiple UTVs but she wanted a golf cart. I don't blame her one bit. Its quiet and easy to operate. I was driving with in 60-70yds of hogs and deer at the feeders.

If you can swing it... I would find a used electric cart for the wife. They can be had in good shape for around 3K. Then I would find a used Mule or Ranger for 7K for me. Then every one is happy and your still cheaper than a new utv.

 

[bmoore87]

Instead of spending money on utv alot of people around here go with a compact suv like geo tracker 2 door convertable. Usually can gettum for a grand or two and size is pretty close to utv.

 

[ga.prime]

Why not get bicycles?

 

[Rhune]

If you have a 4x4 truck and tractor and flat land. I would say you are done for now. Just make your lanes wider along the fence line. Invest your money in your cows and facilities. Wait a couple of years and let them buy you a UTV or an ATV. If you got mud, you will need a 4x4. I have a 4x4 ATV for accessing remote fencelines and going out into pastures that are too wet for the truck. An ATV would also probably be easier to maneuver through woodlands than a UTV/golfcart.

 

[dieselbeef]

im with bigfoot...prairie for me with a winch and a box for tools....goes anywhere and if that wont lift it itll pull a trlr or the tractor will do it then

 

[backhoeboogie]

im with bigfoot...prairie for me with a winch and a box for tools....goes anywhere and if that wont lift it itll pull a trlr or the tractor will do it then

but, but, but....I gotta keep up with the Jones (what do they have?) LOL

 

[dun]

Around about the second time the batterys are dead when you need it it will end up parked a lot more then driven.

 

[John SD]

A lot of UTVs showing up here. Neighbor just got a Kawasaki, says Kaw was cheaper than other makes he priced with the same features. His has enclosed cab and 4x4.

ATV is good enough for me ,but then I don't do much anymore The major advantage I see for the ATV over a UTV is the ATV fits in a pickup or stock trailer :idea:

 

[dun]

A lot of UTVs showing up here. Neighbor just got a Kawasaki, says Kaw was cheaper than other makes he priced with the same features. His has enclosed cab and 4x4.

ATV is good enough for me ,but then I don't do much anymore The major advantage I see for the ATV over a UTV is the ATV fits in a pickup or stock trailer :idea:

The biggest negative I see in the ATV is having to throw your leg over to ride it. Haven;t been able to do that for years, if I could I would probably still be riding horses instead.

 

[John SD]

A lot of UTVs showing up here. Neighbor just got a Kawasaki, says Kaw was cheaper than other makes he priced with the same features. His has enclosed cab and 4x4.

ATV is good enough for me ,but then I don't do much anymore The major advantage I see for the ATV over a UTV is the ATV fits in a pickup or stock trailer :idea:

The biggest negative I see in the ATV is having to throw your leg over to ride it. Haven;t been able to do that for years, if I could I would probably still be riding horses instead.

I can still throw my leg over .... but that day is coming for me too

 

[Nesikep]

Old fellow I knew just rode his ATV sidesaddle. I find the smaller the better... I stay with 2 wheels.. I have a Honda 100 for putzing around, and a 500 that tows a trailer.

 

[dieselbeef]

i do sidesaddle a lot..specially fencing off on stapling. I wwas in the same deal..which to get..i got the quad..it does it all for me