Mileage Psycho Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Looking to get a SxS that I can use as a personal plow, and something that I can play with up north that rides nice, has EPS, a winch, and handles reasonably well, I have no brand loyalty. I rented a CanAm Commander last summer and that unit rode like a dump truck so that is out, I'm also good with a top speed of 55-70 mph. I can get a killer deal on a 2017 Yamaha YXZ1000R SS and 2017 Polaris RZR XP 1000 EPS, can I plow with these? Plastic blade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev144 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 We know it's going to be a cat so let's just look at those 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Get the Yamaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Crappie Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 My neighbor at the cabin plows with his RZR XP800 and it works great. He has the plow like mine that can be a straight or v-plow. V-Bar tire chains on the rear are a must for plowing. Oh, and it rides really nice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mileage Psycho Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 10 minutes ago, Kev144 said: We know it's going to be a cat so let's just look at those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterman Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Yamaha is not a good plow choice. Manual trans with a tall first gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 I have a RZR, the Yamahas are nice too. I went with the Polaris for availability of parts and accessories. The CanAms are nice, but much more expensive (at least around here). If you're ok without the top speed, (70 down a railroad bed on one of those things is plenty fast enough IMO) perhaps look for a 900S. Probably cheaper and more reliable. Plenty of power, never wanted more really. Zero issues with my RZR, and I beat the bag out of it. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momorider Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Will it take a booster seat and control extensions for midgets 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mileage Psycho Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 8 minutes ago, Big Crappie said: My neighbor at the cabin plows with his RZR XP800 and it works great. He has the plow like mine that can be a straight or v-plow. V-Bar tire chains on the rear are a must for plowing. Oh, and it rides really nice That's really important as I have driven a Wildcat that just sucks up the bumps and in comparison that Commander was a dump truck like ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 The can am x3 maverick hands down....its pricey...but nothing compares in ride...power and overall fun factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mileage Psycho Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 3 minutes ago, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot said: I have a RZR, the Yamahas are nice too. I went with the Polaris for availability of parts and accessories. The CanAms are nice, but much more expensive (at least around here). If you're ok without the top speed, (70 down a railroad bed on one of those things is plenty fast enough IMO) perhaps look for a 900S. Probably cheaper and more reliable. Plenty of power, never wanted more really. Zero issues with my RZR, and I beat the bag out of it. 900 would be plenty for me, the Polaris General looks like a decent machine, I wonder if it rides as well as the RZR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 2 minutes ago, Mileage Psycho said: 900 would be plenty for me, the Polaris General looks like a decent machine, I wonder if it rides as well as the RZR? Negative. Two different animals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 7 minutes ago, DAVE said: The can am x3 maverick hands down....its pricey...but nothing compares in ride...power and overall fun factor. Not +10k worth of handling and fun! IMO... Definitely a quality machine, no doubt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 4 minutes ago, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot said: Negative. Two different animals. Polaris sxs's have had alot recalls for fires recently. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momorider Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot said: Not +10k worth of handling and fun! IMO... Definitely a quality machine, no doubt. Ballsack is a baller money is not the issue, just ask him Edited April 30, 2018 by Momorider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 3 minutes ago, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot said: Not +10k worth of handling and fun! IMO... Definitely a quality machine, no doubt. Huge discounts if you can find a leftover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 7 minutes ago, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot said: Negative. Two different animals. I've been: In my RZR, wouldn't recommend it in the general... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 1 minute ago, DAVE said: Polaris sxs's have had alot recalls for fires recently. That's what insurance is for! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odot1 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Have had my RZR 800 since new in 2009. Never had a single issue. I've not personally used it for plowing. My buddy has the 2011 XP and uses it to plow with chains without issue. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mileage Psycho Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 3 minutes ago, DAVE said: The can am x3 maverick hands down....its pricey...but nothing compares in ride...power and overall fun factor. It looks like something out of a Batman movie It doesn't look like it will take a plow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Not sure about the X3. But the RZR can take a plow. The X3 is a tremendous machine, complete hotrod! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted April 30, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted April 30, 2018 (edited) I just picked a 2018 Polaris 1000 XP EPS. Traded in my 900 xp EPS. Personally I think for Utility the Polaris is hard to beat. Polaris has more competition in the units that lean more towards utility than they ever had. My dealer swapped out my fronts for another set of identical rear's. I don't like the narrow tire front look and this allows for full rotation which I'm not sure is a huge advantage. Needs wheel spacers not to rub a front A-Arm Gusset. Polaris General is kind of in between an RZR and Ranger. Edited April 30, 2018 by Highmark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mileage Psycho Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 11 minutes ago, Highmark said: I just picked a 2018 Polaris 1000 XP EPS. Traded in my 900 xp EPS. Personally I think for Utility the Polaris is hard to beat. Polaris has more competition in the units that lean more towards utility than they ever had. My dealer swapped out my fronts for another set of identical rear's. I don't like the narrow tire front look and this allows for full rotation which I'm not sure is a huge advantage. Needs wheel spacers not to rub a front A-Arm Gusset. Polaris General is kind of in between an RZR and Ranger. How does that ride on rough terrain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted April 30, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted April 30, 2018 Just now, Mileage Psycho said: How does that ride on rough terrain? Quite good actually. Better than my 900. I don't do any sport riding with mine so I like the full utility of the Ranger. If I did some sport riding I'd get a General. They got about 1/3 sized box but still get in and out like truck and not like a RZR where its like climbing in and out of a dune buggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Mileage Psycho said: Looking to get a SxS that I can use as a personal plow, and something that I can play with up north that rides nice, has EPS, a winch, and handles reasonably well, I have no brand loyalty. I rented a CanAm Commander last summer and that unit rode like a dump truck so that is out, I'm also good with a top speed of 55-70 mph. I can get a killer deal on a 2017 Yamaha YXZ1000R SS and 2017 Polaris RZR XP 1000 EPS, can I plow with these? Plastic blade. You really have to test drive them. The Yamaha yxz are very nice machines, but they ride rough because they are meant for hardcore sport riding. They ride awesome at 70 mph, but rough as shit at 25mph. I was convinced on "paper" that I was going to buy a Maverick 4 seater. We went to a dealer that has both poo and can am. Test drove both back to back. Both the wife and I agreed the rzr drove much better than the maverick. I ride with all different brands in our group. And honestly, no brand is any better than the other for being reliable. They've all been pretty good. Poo, AC, Can AM, Yamaha, Kawisaki. Actually the Kawi, has had they least amount of issues. But its also the slowest at 50mph and loud as shit with the engine between the seats like the Can ams. The Polaris are the quietest stock. 34 minutes ago, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot said: Negative. Two different animals. The general and the rzr share the same frame. Also the same suspensions. So they ride very very similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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