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Re: Which UTV? [Re: txtrophy85] #7380508 12/18/18 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by txtrophy85
Everyone needs to drive the can am defender before they make a purchase.

I drove off-road almost every day in all types of terrain. The can am hits all the high points. I can’t think of any drawbacks to it.


Width, if you try to take it out west on designated <60” trails

Per my research


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Re: Which UTV? [Re: BOBO the Clown] #7380562 12/18/18 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by BOBO the Clown
Originally Posted by txtrophy85
Everyone needs to drive the can am defender before they make a purchase.

I drove off-road almost every day in all types of terrain. The can am hits all the high points. I can’t think of any drawbacks to it.


Width, if you try to take it out west on designated <60” trails

Per my research



Can Am Defender Max is 63" wide, Mule Pro FXT is 64" wide, Kubota X 1140 is 63.2" wide (all according to manufacturer's website specs.)



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Re: Which UTV? [Re: TX_LT230FH] #7380585 12/18/18 09:00 PM
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Everyone needs to drive the can am defender before they make a purchase.

I drove off-road almost every day in all types of terrain. The can am hits all the high points. I can’t think of any drawbacks to it.


Width, if you try to take it out west on designated <60” trails

Per my research



Can Am Defender Max is 63" wide, Mule Pro FXT is 64" wide, Kubota X 1140 is 63.2" wide (all according to manufacturer's website specs.)



Those are not allowed on Designated <60” NF/BLM trails also

Ranger 900 is legal it’s 60 inches

Next trail restriction is 50” thus why you see so many RZR’s, maverick trails, etc out west. Most trails have gates set to restrict widths also.


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Re: Which UTV? [Re: KWood_TSU] #7382240 12/20/18 01:32 PM
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Out west we take 4-wheelers and a tiny Honda pioneer that’s 50”


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Re: Which UTV? [Re: txtrophy85] #7383525 12/21/18 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by txtrophy85
Out west we take 4-wheelers and a tiny Honda pioneer that’s 50”



Then it’s not a consideration for you since you can afford multiple machines, I personally would just rent out there if I decided to do it instead of hauling one. But to each their own


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Re: Which UTV? [Re: txtrophy85] #7386047 12/24/18 09:21 PM
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Totally agree about the Can Am Defender. Came with a 4500 winch and the tailgate made to support 250 lbs. 1000 pound bed capacity and can pull 2000 lbs. Will exceed 50 MPH. Just a great all around machine. I also own a used gator for comparison.

Re: Which UTV? [Re: KWood_TSU] #7386250 12/25/18 03:00 AM
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I recently bought a small ranch in West Texas. Need something to haul corn to feeders and the occasional white tail to the barn. It would be nice to drive out to blinds in a quiet vehicle.

We’ve had record rains, and the place is one big mud puddle. Got my 4WD Jeep stuck. So my top priority is just something that won’t get stuck in the mud.

What would you guys recommend? Thanks.

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Re: Which UTV? [Re: Flynt] #7386251 12/25/18 03:05 AM
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Re: Which UTV? [Re: BOBO the Clown] #7386266 12/25/18 03:46 AM
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Originally Posted by BOBO the Clown
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Out west we take 4-wheelers and a tiny Honda pioneer that’s 50”



Then it’s not a consideration for you since you can afford multiple machines, I personally would just rent out there if I decided to do it instead of hauling one. But to each their own


I borrow both of those machines. The Colorado trips don’t warrant me buying a vehicle I’ll use once a year


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Re: Which UTV? [Re: Hoyt32] #7386459 12/25/18 04:11 PM
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Mule!


I know I'm not a mule fan, slow and loud.


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Re: Which UTV? [Re: KWood_TSU] #7386680 12/25/18 09:51 PM
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Mule!


I know I'm not a mule fan, slow and loud.

Originally Posted by KWood_TSU
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Mule!


I know I'm not a mule fan, slow and loud.


Go drive a pro fxt. I just bought one and it is super quiet and supposed to run 50. I haven’t broken mine in yet so not certain on speed

Re: Which UTV? [Re: txtrophy85] #7389128 12/29/18 04:04 AM
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Originally Posted by txtrophy85
Everyone needs to drive the can am defender before they make a purchase.

I drove off-road almost every day in all types of terrain. The can am hits all the high points. I can&#146;t think of any drawbacks to it.


Is cost a drawback relative to the others?

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