Originally Posted By: Jjones
Originally Posted By: hatcoleman
I own a John Deere Gator 4x4 and pleased with it. Kawasaki Mule is under powered, too small engine. Yamaha Rhino low load capacity. Polaris Ranger has good ride and power, but plastic cargo bed. Power steering would be great. The only mfg. I know that offers it is Kubota. Kubota is larger than other models and very expensive.
Polaris ranger can be had with power steering.
I have been hunting the past six years with my buddies...me on my quad and they in the Rangers, Arctic Cats, and Rhino's. I sold the quads and bought a 2012 Ranger 800 XP LE with power steering. I don't know why I waited so long...wish I had made the change earlier.
The plastic bed has not been a problem for them and I don't think it will be for me either. Great ride, good power and it will go many places(not all)the quad(a Honda Rubicon) would go. I have friends that have the Arctic Cat and the Rhino's...they all are very happy to be off the quads. I would say to try them all and get what suits you the best. The Ranger will require a trailer, while the Arctic Cat and Rhino will fit(barely) in the bed of a full size pickup. I tow my Ranger in an enclosed trailer so I can leave everything on it (winshield, gun bags, etc)while going down the highway...plus I can secure it at night wherever I am . Hope this helps...good luck!