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Re: Wrangler vs UTV
[Re: ccrock]
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06/09/17 02:18 PM
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I would look for a Tacoma, ranger, 4x4 s-10, quiet, capable, small enough and have a bed.
It's hell eatin em live
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Re: Wrangler vs UTV
[Re: ccrock]
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06/09/17 02:20 PM
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AS you can see it is largely personal preference. To me, it depends on the terrain. If your place is a rough as your describe I'd lean towards the UTV. I have driven and ridden both around very rough country with lots of surface rock, and in my experience the jeeps beat you up worse than the newer UTVs.
UTVs are also more maneuverable (unless it's a Ranger crew) and that gives you options to go around many obstacles. I also like the ease of getting in and out of one for hunting purposes.
Just my $.02, you'd probably have fun with either. Go with your gut!
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Re: Wrangler vs UTV
[Re: ccrock]
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06/09/17 02:21 PM
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PS- Somebody please play cameraman for this little boondoggle between Don and NewJeep. Sounds interesting.
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Re: Wrangler vs UTV
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06/09/17 04:48 PM
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Ok then you get to follow me Don. Lol No you said you want to follow. Lets make this interesting. You bring $500 and I will have the same. You in a jeep and me in my Kubota. You follow me for 2 hours and go where ever I go and never get more than 100 yards behind. We have all heard than a Kubota is slow as a snail so that should not be a problem If you make it you get my $500. If you don't or quit I get yours. Sounds fair to me when do you want to be here? So you're just gonna drive through skinny spots the whole time to prove a kubota is more off-road capable than a jeep - makes sense....
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Re: Wrangler vs UTV
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06/09/17 06:14 PM
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Ok then you get to follow me Don. Lol No you said you want to follow. Lets make this interesting. You bring $500 and I will have the same. You in a jeep and me in my Kubota. You follow me for 2 hours and go where ever I go and never get more than 100 yards behind. We have all heard than a Kubota is slow as a snail so that should not be a problem If you make it you get my $500. If you don't or quit I get yours. Sounds fair to me when do you want to be here? So you're just gonna drive through skinny spots the whole time to prove a kubota is more off-road capable than a jeep - makes sense.... Yes and make very sharp turns. I used to own older jeeps and know what they will and will not do.
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Re: Wrangler vs UTV
[Re: don k]
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06/09/17 06:48 PM
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Ok then you get to follow me Don. Lol No you said you want to follow. Lets make this interesting. You bring $500 and I will have the same. You in a jeep and me in my Kubota. You follow me for 2 hours and go where ever I go and never get more than 100 yards behind. We have all heard than a Kubota is slow as a snail so that should not be a problem If you make it you get my $500. If you don't or quit I get yours. Sounds fair to me when do you want to be here? So you're just gonna drive through skinny spots the whole time to prove a kubota is more off-road capable than a jeep - makes sense.... Yes and make very sharp turns. I used to own older jeeps and know what they will and will not do. well hell I'm just gonna start cruising around on my mountain bike then - that beast will go anywhere!
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Re: Wrangler vs UTV
[Re: TxAg]
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06/12/17 07:08 PM
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PS- Somebody please play cameraman for this little boondoggle between Don and NewJeep. Sounds interesting. He just wants to drive between trees.
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Re: Wrangler vs UTV
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06/12/17 08:27 PM
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PS- Somebody please play cameraman for this little boondoggle between Don and NewJeep. Sounds interesting. He just wants to drive between trees. In my original post I said my kubota would go where no jeep I had ever owned would go. That meant getting into some very tight places.I have to sometimes when I dart Ibex and have to have something which is very agile and will go where a jeep won't. Sometimes that is in a cedar break and sometimes it is on the side of a hill with limited access. Like I said before I have owned numerous CJ 2's in my life and know what they will do and where they will go. So, like I said before if you think you can follow my kubota where I have to sometimes take it you will be the looser. I am sure you have some very nice jeeps and but everything has its limits of what it is capable of. My kubota has its limits on what it can do an I have my limits on what I will try it to do.
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Re: Wrangler vs UTV
[Re: don k]
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06/13/17 02:17 PM
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PS- Somebody please play cameraman for this little boondoggle between Don and NewJeep. Sounds interesting. He just wants to drive between trees. In my original post I said my kubota would go where no jeep I had ever owned would go. That meant getting into some very tight places.I have to sometimes when I dart Ibex and have to have something which is very agile and will go where a jeep won't. Sometimes that is in a cedar break and sometimes it is on the side of a hill with limited access. Like I said before I have owned numerous CJ 2's in my life and know what they will do and where they will go. So, like I said before if you think you can follow my kubota where I have to sometimes take it you will be the looser. I am sure you have some very nice jeeps and but everything has its limits of what it is capable of. My kubota has its limits on what it can do an I have my limits on what I will try it to do. UTVs will get into some tight spots. You were right Don we were all wrong.
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Re: Wrangler vs UTV
[Re: ccrock]
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06/13/17 02:33 PM
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I'd rather have a 4wheeller if I wasn't hauling anyone.. UTV would be my pick over a jeep though. All will get the job done pick what suits you best... main reason I'd pick a utv over a jeep is because I can work on one better than a jeep.. just more familiar
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Re: Wrangler vs UTV
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06/13/17 03:34 PM
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Re: Wrangler vs UTV
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06/13/17 03:54 PM
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NO, maybe when Sept. gets here. But no. Not right now.
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Re: Wrangler vs UTV
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06/13/17 06:12 PM
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PS- Somebody please play cameraman for this little boondoggle between Don and NewJeep. Sounds interesting. He just wants to drive between trees. In my original post I said my kubota would go where no jeep I had ever owned would go. That meant getting into some very tight places.I have to sometimes when I dart Ibex and have to have something which is very agile and will go where a jeep won't. Sometimes that is in a cedar break and sometimes it is on the side of a hill with limited access. Like I said before I have owned numerous CJ 2's in my life and know what they will do and where they will go. So, like I said before if you think you can follow my kubota where I have to sometimes take it you will be the looser. I am sure you have some very nice jeeps and but everything has its limits of what it is capable of. My kubota has its limits on what it can do an I have my limits on what I will try it to do. UTVs will get into some tight spots. You were right Don we were all wrong. No, just you were wrong
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Re: Wrangler vs UTV
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06/13/17 06:29 PM
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Live to hunt, forced to work!
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Re: Wrangler vs UTV
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06/14/17 12:03 AM
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When ever you think you can put one of these on your bike and haul it out of the brush give me a call. well hell I'm just gonna start cruising around on my mountain bike then - that beast will go anywhere!
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Re: Wrangler vs UTV
[Re: ccrock]
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06/14/17 12:07 AM
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I have used both. A utv is more versatile and will go more places. A jeep is more comfortable on cold days or smooth terrain.
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Re: Wrangler vs UTV
[Re: don k]
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06/15/17 08:35 PM
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NO, maybe when Sept. gets here. But no. Not right now. Hmm we are kinda opposite of the deer... they get along all summer and fight all fall/winter
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Re: Wrangler vs UTV
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06/23/17 10:27 PM
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I just got my new Kubota 1140. It does not have the turning radius of my old 900. So, though this is not an apology New Jeep. You may and I am not conceding, but you may be able to keep up with me.
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Re: Wrangler vs UTV
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06/28/17 12:09 PM
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we have a 1950 willis, 83 cj8 and a 99 tj, Kawasaki pro fx, Polaris 900, Kawasaki 610. each has a place it out performs the others. if I had to pick just one for a hunting lease I would take my tj as it has always been the top producer for wildlife viewing probably due to rhino lined tub dampening the noise to a fraction of the others and will go anywhere the others go with the exception of width. If I was only running around and working out of one you cant beat the ease of getting in and out of the utv. When they are all parked there together and someone going rabbit or varmint hunting the tj is first out 9 out of 10 times. If I could only have 1 to keep I would take pro-fx as it is most user friendly and that means a lot to me as I get more aged.
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Re: Wrangler vs UTV
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06/28/17 02:08 PM
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we have a 1950 willis, 83 cj8 and a 99 tj, Kawasaki pro fx, Polaris 900, Kawasaki 610. each has a place it out performs the others. if I had to pick just one for a hunting lease I would take my tj as it has always been the top producer for wildlife viewing probably due to rhino lined tub dampening the noise to a fraction of the others and will go anywhere the others go with the exception of width. If I was only running around and working out of one you cant beat the ease of getting in and out of the utv. When they are all parked there together and someone going rabbit or varmint hunting the tj is first out 9 out of 10 times. If I could only have 1 to keep I would take pro-fx as it is most user friendly and that means a lot to me as I get more aged. What's so much easier about it? Insert key, start, and turn the steering wheel???
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Re: Wrangler vs UTV
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06/28/17 08:19 PM
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what's so much easier about it? although the jeep and utv will both do all the things we want them for the utv is way more friendly when your are feeding, fencing, spraying or anything that requires getting in and out frequently and has been a great hit the younger family members that aren't big enough for full size yet.
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Re: Wrangler vs UTV
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07/19/17 12:27 PM
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After much research, looking and getting feedback went with a Honda Pioneer 1000. Way more machine than I need but it is built solid and is comfortable for a big boy with the steering wheel tilting out of the way.
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Re: Wrangler vs UTV
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PS- Somebody please play cameraman for this little boondoggle between Don and NewJeep. Sounds interesting. I second this!
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Re: Wrangler vs UTV
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08/01/17 02:28 AM
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I have had numerous jeeps in my life. 6 years ago I bought an Kubota RTV 900. After getting it I sold my last jeep. I use it more and it will do twice what I could do with a jeep. It will go where no jeep I have ever owned will go. It uses less fuel. It starts every time. It has never left me stranded. It is built like a tank. The only draw back was that it only had seats for 2. I just remedied that by ordering a new Kubota RTV X1140 that will convert to a 4 seat when you need it. It may not be as fast as some of the other makes, but look at all of them real close and judge for yourself which one is built the best. And it is a diesel so you don't have to worry if it will start after not using it for a few months. Your Kubota can't go into town to visit Arkey Blue's Silver Dollar. My Jeep can.
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