Please educate me on used ATVs

[ranchdog]

my 2006 Arctic cat 500 4x4 has been great. I did replace carb but I mean it was time. Get 4x4 I do use mine from time to time and oddly its dragging food plot gear and it helps turning when pulling food plot gear.

Ranchdog

[Quackerbox]

Honda 400-500 4x4. Bike for bike theres not another atv out there better or more dependable

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[Fishndude]

Honda and 4x4

[clay4626]

I if I were you I would look at a utv that has a bench seat
and a dump bed. a lot easer to get in and has a bed to carry ,tools
and ect. Most of them have a roof to keep sun and some rain off. at my age a atv is hard to get on and off.

[Huntindad]

I have 2 hondas...they are solid.

You don't have to go big or with 4x4...they are nice...but not a must...depending on circumstances.

Mine are 2 WD and a 95 model 300 and a 2001 recon(250). I have loaded them down with corn and no problems...

But, I don't have alot of mud to contend with either. I used the recon once to haul out me, my son and a big axis buck plus gear. Yeah, it was loaded to the gills, but it ran just fine.

side by side is nice if you have the need.

[locolobo]

Rode a Honda Recon for several years and was pretty happy with it. 250 CC, 2wd with manual shift but no clutch. 2wd was easy to get stuck but as stated above, Was light enough to pick up the rear, reposition and keep going. Had several animals strapped to the rear rack including a 250 lb hog.
Have Suzuki Vinson now, 500, 4wd and it is a good machine also. Handles mud and loads better.
One thing to think of is how are you going to transport it. I hauled both in the back if A 1/2 ton PU. The 500 class is probably the biggest you can put in a pickup.

[KyleW]

Oh yeah....most ATVs on Craigslist are scams (Everyone is in the military and wants to ship or are selling for a family member). If you can't ride or test drive the ATV walk away. Hope all this helps.

I personally disagree. Craigslist is an excellent place to buy a four wheeler, I have done upwards of 60+ deals off Craigslist and not a single issue with one of them. Facebook is also an excellent place to look.

The need of 2wd or 4wd is all dependent on your personal property. I have taken 2wd four wheelers as far as I have any 4wd four wheeler I have ever owned with stock set ups. Once your tires are caked, you are done, no matter 2wd or 4wd if you are in sticky mud. Mud tires help more than 4wd, in my opinion. Both mud tires and 4wd is ideal, but not 100% necessary.

Brand does not really matter, you are in good hands with any of them. (Polaris, Arctic Cat, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki). Steer clear of the Chinese $500 specials on Craigslist and you will be just fine. Title is not necessary, but if you are spending $2000-3000 on a machine, I would only focus on those with a title. They will be easier to resell down the road. I have not sold a single four wheeler that the buyer does not ask for a title on.

Engine displacement, I tend to recommend a smaller engine size for a beginner. Trust me, you do not need a 700 Twin motor on your first four wheeler. Anywhere from 200-500CC is plenty.

Polaris and Honda hold some of the best resale value. Polaris still beats Honda as far as resale value is concerned, but I personally think Honda makes a more reliable machine.

If you need any help, please feel free to shoot me a PM. I have worked on a lot of machines, anywhere from a 90cc to a 700 twin, and have learned a lot on the way and I am happy to help if I can

[EastTexasMan]

Honda rancher 420 4x4.... all you need. Big enough to get you places and small enough to not get stuck too bad.


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[Graysonhogs]

There is a nice Honda Rancher 4x4 in the classifieds for 3100$ that looks nice. Honda fourwheelers are hard to beat.

This. I bought an 87 fourtrax from a member here and it’s a tank.


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[johnsonzl]

Hands down get a Honda!

[DaveC]

Please educate me on used ATVs

If you are looking for less hassle and a smoother ride- look for one with independent rear suspension and electronic fuel injection. 400+cc will do all you need to do.

Ive owned 7 different quads I can count off offhand and currently have a polaris sportsman 500 bought off here and am completely happy with it.

With that said I’ve also owned 2 sxs and currently own a Viking 700.
For deer lease use a sxs is hard to beat.


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[sharkhunter]

Find you a Honda Rubicon 500 that Has not been snorkeled and used as a submarine. You can get a really nice one for about $3500

[Double-O-Dave]

Thanks to all of you for your advice, please keep it coming.

I'm thinking a 4 wheeler ATV, rather than a side by side would work for us. We don't have a truck, but a 2wd Toyota 4-Runner. I saw where one guy had a small trailer that had a folding rear ramp. He hauled the 4 wheeler on the trailer, and then hooked the trailer to the back of the ATV to use in the field. This looks like a good plan to me, but I'd be interested to think what y'all think about it.

A UTV (side by side) or mule would be great, but I doubt we could afford one - even used.

River Rat 1 - I'll send you a PM.

Thanks again.

Dave

[Huntindad]

my 4 wheelers pull my 5x10 trailer real well...and vice versa.

[Shinesintx]

If it says Polaris, steer clear. The 2 I have owned broke me. 4x4 for sure, and also avoid the electric shift Hondas.

I own a 2010 Polaris Sportsman...Polaris is the suck. Buy a Honda or Yamaha.