jasper3 Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Hi guys with luck we may be buying a smallholding , i will buy an old JCB for the digging work that is needed, but for every day use around the 6 acres, i would like a quad, i seem to be picking up the idea to go for Honda, i do like the forman, but that is without any real experience what are your recommendations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 (edited) I too have had similar thoughts but am keeping my powder dry and looking at a John Deere Gator - driving rather than riding - bit expensive but worth a 'google'. Otherwise Honda seem to have it even though they are relatively expensive - Polaris are good. In the end buying Japanese seems logical as their support networks are bigger. Edited July 3, 2013 by Kes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitfitter Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 We have 2 polaris rangers and 2 polaris sportsman 400 one of the 400's just got changed at 2 years old with 1100hours and 15000miles on the clock they have a good warranty and our local dealers service is excellent we changed from honda because it seemed that build quality had started to deteriorate yet they expect a premium price, my only gripe with polaris is poor resale values but then we do rag the life out of them so this is reflected in their value Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 I would have thought that you would be better off getting something like a John Deere small pickup type thing as they are good over rough ground and give you the option to carry stuff you would not want to use the JCB in the wet or you would end up with a bog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ91 Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Most i know have left the quads and started using Kubota and Kawasaki mule atvs. Seem to be good work horses around the shoots and farms. I have no idea on prices of either but I know many who would recommend them over a quad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeceknight Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 iv had a raptor a few years ago, good fun but not really for Agracultural use lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the pigeon man Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Honda big red or fourtrax nothing compares or Evan comes close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheldon Cooper Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Honda every time pall. Had loads. Got a Polaris pick up job now which is good for throwing things in the back and its got a kab for when it rains. But it's slow and not as good in the snow/ mud seems to sink easyer rather than guliding accross the top and doesn't have the fun factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper3 Posted July 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 Thanks lads.. Honda still looks like its going to be the main choice... the JCB will be used for things like digging septic tank, pond. posting etc etc and general building work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 honda all the way ive done 9000 hours on hida quads in 5 years and they never let me down ever very very good quads! go for the forman 400 or 500 i dont like the es models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper3 Posted July 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 cheers Highseas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the pigeon man Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 honda all the way ive done 9000 hours on hida quads in 5 years and they never let me down ever very very good quads! go for the forman 400 or 500 i dont like the es models +1 spend most my nights on Honda 450 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B B Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Had a yamaha big bear was briliant had it 5 years that got nicked, then we got a fourtrax about three years that got nicked then a yamaha grizly that was my favourate had it 2 years and that got nicked. then we got a yamoto chinese junker with a 200cc lifan engine it CG125 sort of copy and so far its still working and three years down the road nobodys nicked it, in fact we dont lock it away and they still dont steal it. This could be worth taking in to account the theft/ desirability aspect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper3 Posted July 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 its a shame there are so many low lifes willing to pinch someones hard earned goods.... shame its not legal to fit a self exploding device Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B B Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Its like anything remotly off road and portable if you got a quad or a trail bike whatever they are some how magnatised to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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