Rhino clones

[ThomNY]

powermax 700, hart cart, ive seen a few different ones. i even think i seen a Prowler clone. Does anyone have one of these? And are they really virtualy the same machine.. If this is the case i can just go to my yamaha dealer and get and engine/chasis part and it will fit? Hows the quality?

Its gotta tempt you right? For $3,995.99 you could have what is, in essence a rhino.. You could have 3 rhinos for the price of one.

Someone must have some of these or knows more about them???? Appreciate any infomation. Its finally time for me to get one now. Thanks

[JMills]

I dont own one but have driven one, there are some differences between them but not all are bad, I actually like some of them. I spoke with a shop that works on them and was told that parts will interchange with my Rhino 660. That kinda sucks, so I know exactually what your talking about with them being tempting, kinda wish I would have gotten one of those. I guess only time will tell how good they are.

[TLC]

Its like those off brand ATV sure they use a motor based on a name brand's motor but the materials are not up to the same standards as the brand names ,hence the price and reliability difference.

[pwillie]

Example: Honda and Kawasaki both sell engines that or secondary to their better class engines for builders of off brand lawnmowers and lawn care equipment,at least thats what my dealer says.

[ThomNY]

yeah thats what i imagined... china has never been known for producing anything with any quality really... but time will tell

[Honeyduck96]

I Switched out my 660 engine cover/center console with one from a "clone". The "clone" part had more room underneath to run a snorkle and fit perfectly. There's one with a beefy, cool looking bumper that would bolt right up too. I might pick it up if I ever needed to replace mine.
I would stick with the "real" Rhino, but if you need to replace some plastic...or other non-structural/non-mechanical part, you can find cheaper alternatives to the "Genuine Yamaha" parts. Just do your homework first...not everything will fit.

[ThomNY]

thanks, appreciate the heads up on that