pros & cons
Jim,
You said you have narrowed your search down to the gator or ranger. I live in a rural area where atv's are widely used on ranches, businesses, etc. and for work and play. We have nearly every dealership here locally or within 60 miles. What you will find most people riding is polaris. That says alot IMO. With that said, our local fairgrounds facility uses everything from the kubota diesel utv, rhino's, and rangers. They have used the gators for years, and still do. If you ask all of them which they prefer, they'll tell you the ranger hands down. However, it is not perfect in all situations, just most. I don't think there is any perfect machine. I have personally ridden the ranger and almost purchased one before the rhino, but I didn't like the golf cart feel and the lack of power. I did like the turf mode, much easier to make tight turns and doesn't tear up the ground and tires. But, that's my opinion and I wanted something more sporty and fast with more aftermarket parts available. It all depends what you are looking for, but I would definately choose the ranger over the gator.
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2007 Polaris Sportsman 800 Deluxe, 2008 Polaris Sportsman 700 x2, 2007 Polaris Predator 500
Previously Abused:
2000 Kawasaki Ninja ZX9, 2002 Yamaha Raptor 660 LE, 2002 Yamaha Blaster, 2003 Suzuki Z400, 2005 Polaris Predator 500, 2005 Suzuki Vinson 500, 2006 Yamaha Rhino 660
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