I'm currently wanting to buy a new atv and I don't know a lot about what's out there so I'm wondering which is best for me. I need a 4 wheeler that can go decent speed but is able to pull a good hefty load on it. I live in the woods and everything is dirt, rocks, and mud. Also I need one that can run good on very heavy use. I would like to keep the price under 6000 if possible.
What's best?
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a honda trx450 foreman, or a trx500fm foreman, solid rear axles for either, make sure you get a manual shift model !. power steering is opt, as well as sra or irs. both of these are great machines. toss a warn winch ( or whatever brand you want ), and not much can stop you. if ya go with any of the trx500's ?, make sure to get one that is newer than 2009, I think this is where honda fixed their 1st gear problems ?.
Why try for the manual? Is there a power difference?
A Honda Foreman might fit your needs pretty good. Buy a solid rear axle model with manual shift if its gonna be a work bike. You might find a leftover 2016 or 2017 for $6k or less by shopping around on dealer websites within a few hours drive of your home.
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a manual has less moving parts a proven long lasting design and, what most folks that really work an atv seem to find better and less down time!
are you looking at new or used atv's
as IMO< if you don;t know much about atv's, your at a BIG disadvantage looking at used one, very VERY few honest sellers out there these days and far too many lie about use, or ABUSE they used atv with!
when looking at NEW or left overs, I think staying under 6 k is going to be tricky, once you add in taxes and such!
I would stick to NEW foreman 500's manual shifts in a honda model
if you wanted to go other brand, my vote will be for a Yamaha grizzly in a 700 cc motor for your needs, costs will be about the same only the yamaha will have a little extra HP to afford you some pulling power and little heavier to control weight a little better>
both great long lasting models IMO!
power steering is also nice, everyone that gets it will never go back so they say, I have never owned one with it so?? just saying, food for thought, working slow in rocky terrain I can see it being helpful and maybe worth having!
are you looking at new or used atv's
as IMO< if you don;t know much about atv's, your at a BIG disadvantage looking at used one, very VERY few honest sellers out there these days and far too many lie about use, or ABUSE they used atv with!
when looking at NEW or left overs, I think staying under 6 k is going to be tricky, once you add in taxes and such!
I would stick to NEW foreman 500's manual shifts in a honda model
if you wanted to go other brand, my vote will be for a Yamaha grizzly in a 700 cc motor for your needs, costs will be about the same only the yamaha will have a little extra HP to afford you some pulling power and little heavier to control weight a little better>
both great long lasting models IMO!
power steering is also nice, everyone that gets it will never go back so they say, I have never owned one with it so?? just saying, food for thought, working slow in rocky terrain I can see it being helpful and maybe worth having!
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no power difference, just to me, electric shifts just break down more than manual shift models. some folks like them, me ?, I can't stand them !..lol. every electric shift i've ran into seems to be broken down more than running !..lol.
If the gear shift plays up on auto or electric shift you have electrical problems at the very least, if it plays up on manual shift you've broken your foot. Manual means less to go wrong.
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if it does not have fm or 4x4 in the name ?, its not four wheel drive as far as I know ?.
Yes I still have the 93 type ll
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