KRX has been a great machine. It now has 3200 miles on it in two years. It does every thing I want it to do.

 

Save him some grief and buy a Yamaha, Kawasaki, or Can-am instead. Much better built.

And get ready for sticker shock if you are looking at a new machine. Some of the new Polaris side by sides start at $45,000!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Well, I know that Polaris is in 4th place for reliability (Can-Am came in as the third most reliable ATV brand). But if we compare for example, a Can-Am Defender and a Polaris Ranger, we will see that the Polaris Ranger XP 1000, with its slightly lower price point, provides excellent value for people looking for comfort, balanced performance, and utility. And I know that polaris general accessories might be a little bit cheaper. The Can-Am Defender HD10, though a bit pricier, offers more raw power and ruggedness, particularly for heavy-duty tasks.
You need to choose a UTV to meet your budget. And I guess your son will be happy with any of them.

 

The Polaris Ranger is just fine...for working around a ranch or farm, on fairly flat terrain. I've owned a Can-am Defender for a few years now; I'm part of a Sheriff's Search and Rescue team that has two Polaris Rangers that I drive (and have to service), along with an old Yamaha Rhino. On a Can-am (or Yamaha, or Kawasaki), when you push the 4wd switch then the front driveline is immediately locked to the rear so the machine is actually in 4wd. On the Polaris that switch is actually a AWD (All Wheel Drive) switch. When that switch is pushed the Polaris stays in rear wheel drive until the "system" detects slippage and then it engages the front driveline. Also, Polaris is the only one of the the big 3 whose drive system lets it free-wheel when you start down a steep hill. To get engine braking on a Polaris you have to keep hitting the throttle (while going down hill) to get the clutches to engage so as to get engine braking. Not only that, but when going down a steep hill the "system" doesn't engage the front drivetrain because it doesn't detect the rear wheels going faster than the front so any engine braking is applied only to the rear wheels, not to the front (where most of your braking power is, going downhill). I read a lot of tests of side by sides and they all comment on that.

When we get a new SAR member I take them out in the Polaris units to familiarize them with their operation. I always include a steep downhill in that training so they can get used to the feeling of a 2000 lb machine freewheeling down the slope. They have to learn proper braking techniques to control their speed. Steep downhills are no problem in the Yamaha Rhino (or my Can-am). Push the 4wd switch so the front driveline is engaged and let engine braking take you down the hill. The clutches stay engaged the whole time, no need to blip the throttle.

 

An 18 year would probably be happier with a sporty SxS verses an utilitarian work like machine.

 

No doubt! But if I had an 18 year old son I wouldn't be buying him an RZR or Maverick...or Mustang GT or Dodge Charger!

 

18 years can join the military and fight in wars, however you do you think they can handle a sporty UTV? After the first day, they would mostly likely be a better driver than me with 63 years of driving experience.

 

"Better" driver? No doubt, if you consider physical skills only. Does an 18 years old male have the experience to drive wisely?

I have a good friend of 50 years. About 30 years ago his young son got on an ATV and wrecked at about 60 mph. He survived, but has needed full-time care ever since. And my friend is now worried about who will take care of him when he and his wife pass away.

 

Hi guys, I need a budget replacement windshield on a Can-am Commander. To choose can am commander accessories you need a pretty big budget, maybe there are used options. What do you think, has anyone encountered a replacement. I need recommendations because I only bought it the first year.