Polaris Ranger Vs Kubota RTV Vs Yamaha Grizzly

We use our Polaris Ranger, Kubota RTV and Yamaha Grizzly for our deer hunting chores throughout the farm and we rely on them each greatly. Choosing the best deer ORV is a very tough choice! Which machine is best for you? Maybe you should decide for yourself after watching the video...
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[@Scotty777]

Hey from Mid-Michigan! Thanks for the great videos! We are just starting to develop our smaller (23a) property here for more wildlife/deer habitat. I appreciate the candid insight and tips for making the most of our efforts. I'm looking forward to seeing this land mature over time and hold more wildlife. Thanks and keep those videos coming!

[@Propelled]

A word about those tracks. Had them. They break easy and require a lot of maintenance. The anti rotation bars are particularly fragile. They’re also REALLY hard on front end components and wheel bearings.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

We've actually had them for a total of over 1000 hours total on 3 machines. Heavy use all year, over 3 years now. There are very few problems with the Camso tracks. Extremely high quality. Zero problems with the bearings to this date. I think folks drive them poorly tho. We use them as recommended, meaning under 20 mph, 4WD, low range. 1 Ranger was at 2500 miles and 550 hours when we upgraded., All in changes of 400' elevation, rocks, mud, ice and deep snows. We also use them 365 for work and play. Absolutely incredible, actually! We have had zero repairs on the Rangers or Kubota RTV due to the tracks.

[@joshp2542]

I have a Yamaha Wolverine X2 and love it. It has a 10 year warranty on the belt in the transmission. I love the thing. I used it last season to bring my deer to the garage. I'm disabled so it really helped keep me out of pain.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

That's awesome Josh!

[@joshp2542]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 last season I filled my 3 tags for my first hunting season. All crossbow. I have you to thank. But yeah the Yamaha comes with half doors and they really help keep you dry. You are spot on about them.

[@samhotstick13.28]

Another very informative video Jeff. Thanks

[@stevedenoyer5956]

I have a new rtv1100, going to look into getting tracks for that. It doesn’t handle snow and hills very well I found out. I have hills all over my property and the northern lower of Mi we get a bit of snow. It’s a work horse for sure!

[@williamprice1542]

Thanks for sharing 👍, got my land last fall, and getting a used atv this spring to help with the chores...lol your right about the prices being high, but it will be worth it to help get the food plots in.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Good timing then I hope it helps William!! And dang they are so high right now. Sometimes a "deal" is just being able to find one still available 😬

[@mikeschulte3363]

Great video! My parents have a kubota and buddies have rangers and Honda pioneers and the Hondas blow both out of the water! No belts to slip have a car style transmission better in hills, working and still plenty fast. They are also much quieter at lower speeds because they don’t need to rev up to engage the clutch and belt.

[@off-gridengineering3377]

I sold my Polaris General and got a Can-Am Defender limited. Has heat and a/c. Was sick of spraying in September, sweating my ass off! Can't wait to blast that a/c this year!

[@travisethridge4062]

just out in another 110g water hole. Thanks for great Whitetail deer information

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Awesome Travis...you are very welcome!

[@kurtweston3145]

Great Video Jeff, always enjoy your videos and learning from them! Just to clarify on your Polaris Ranger A/C Comment the New Polaris Ranger 1000XP Northstar edition does comes standard with A/C. And they are set up very similar to the setup you have. Awesome Machines!!!

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Oh for sure Weston...definitely. A/C is the only thing on a Ranger you can't add after you buy one. It has to come directly from the factory...

[@timhatfield6367]

I love my Suzuki Carry mini truck here in Indiana ag land. 5speed tranny w/hi-lo 4x4. Heat and defrost, Wipers. Large bed only 30inch high Weights at 1100lb with me inside. Payload close to same.Looks good with big buck in the back! Hauls lots of firewood from woods and lots of use in the yard with sticks,leaves,mulch,garden stuff. Going for country Cruz with Hermajisty...I mean my wife in the evenings. It has its limitations but I'm not into going mud bogging or trying to go somewhere asking for trouble but it has surprised me a few times by where it will go . Under $10,000. Also it is very quiet with automotive muffler on 660cc 3cyl engine.Parts are easy to find also. Also like my BX2680 Kubota tractor! Nice video as usual.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Those are really interesting Tim! For me the shorter wheelbase is important for spraying and turning radius. I also have to have tracks to get in the woods in our hill country from October to May. It is so hard to pick 1 good machine, for sure! Those mini trucks have always intrigued me.

[@sandych33ks1]

I just bought the Honda Pioneer 1000 last summer . I love it and I like that it's shaft driven. No belts to change or go bad.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Those are really nice ive ridden in a lot of them! About those belts tho...the cool thing is the average belt lasts many year's and is easy and cost effective to change...if a shaft fails that's a big one 😬 I have been riding in 2 Rangers with belts that have failed tho...one pushing heavy snow for 2 days...the other revving high rpms in deep snow with tracks. Both operator error 😁

[@joshp2542]

The belt is in the transmission if it's a cvt. Pretty much all side by sides are shaft drive to each wheel. I would check to see what transmission it has.

[@whitetailhabitatandhunting]

Great video Jeff! Bringing my atv in the shop Lord willing this weekend ( Suzuki King Quad 700cc) Really stinks to have to walk and carry stuff everywhere, but I'm blessed with what I have, and being able to have an ATV! 👍 Thanks

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

They are incredible for helping to get chores accomplished...I truly hope you can get it fixed up soon!

[@whitetailhabitatandhunting]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 Thank you! By the way, that Polaris is awesome! Love the tracks on it!

[@Rob-jy9vz]

Kubota XG850… Sidekick … 41 mph… quick, nimble, fast… One SxS to do it all…

[@daltonpierce8110]

Great Video Jeff, I really appreciate the Polaris review as I work for Polaris in Minneapolis. Your comments on AC got me talking to our Aftermarket team and you are right in that you cannot get AC on any of our vehicles except the Ranger Northstar which is installed at the factory. I wont bore you with all the technical details but the vehicle architecture makes it difficult to incorporate a compressor and evaporator and requires environmental certification/validation on every vehicle platform. You probably wont see it as an accessory but you will probably see it offered on more of our upcoming new vehicle launches as factory installed option. I also would encourage you to Check out our new Electric Ranger. It has more torque/power than the gas Ranger and it is whisper quite. I cant wait till they are available to Employees. Keep the videos coming as I am a big Fan and have used what you teach to completely transform my Wildlife Farm in Wisconsin.

[@User20758]

Sounds like it would be tuff if had to work on it

[@jakefatboyellison4861]

MUCH RESPECT FROM MONROE COUNTY MICHIGAN BROTHER 👏

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Thank you very much Jake...near my home stomping grounds 😊

[@jakefatboyellison4861]

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[@LetsGoYall]

Same here! Maybee area!

[@jakefatboyellison4861]

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[@LetsGoYall]

Lol....Doty/Stewart here!

[@GYPSY400]

LoL, my main machine to get to my blind for work is a 1985 suzuki 230 2wd.. small loads and many trips, but it does the job!!

[@nathaniellarson8]

I have a Polaris Brutus which is an RTV with hydraulics on the front. I'm sure it will work well for this for me because my land is pretty flat, but I would rather have a gas Ranger for an all around vehicle, especially with tracks. So I agree.

[@jayoutdoorgear3797]

That ranger and prairie is an ice fisherman’s dream combo

[@DSkillz1212]

Jeff thanks again for the videos! What Specter First Lite full zip are you wearing in the garage?

[@alexpinnow6509]

Just adding an ATV has been HUGE to help me get a lot more done (and I have mine for sale now!) Beats the brakes off a backpack sprayer and just increases efficiency so much

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Alex thst is so true!! I couldn't do without one and handle what I do.

[@Zanderthelab]

Hey from Northeast Ohio! What do you do for a living? I know this was made awhile ago but now you can get a Polaris Ranger Northstar Edition which has a full hvac system. They also just came out with the new Polaris Ranger 1500 Northstar Edition that has heated seats too. I’d love to have one of those lol

[@bretwiersma9095]

Thank you for your content, much appreciated! Can't wait to read two of your books I just received for a gift. How far north in Michigan would you think persimmon tree will survive? I live a little south east of Grand rapids

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Hi Bret...I truly hope that you enjoy the read 😊 I have honestly only seen fruit bearing persimmons growing in the Southern IN, OH region and South. Not sure if have seen any in southern MI? At least mast producing...

[@bretwiersma9095]

Thank you, keep up the good work!

[@GWHcraig1088]

i love my honda rancher. small enough for tight trails, but enough power to work, and bring deer out on the back rack if i cant get my trailer in there.

[@gregr6811]

Hello Jeff, Greg from Ohio thanks for all the info….had a question on a switchgrass planting. I planted some switch last summer I noticed when spraying simazine on it that it has a lot of grass (not switch) is there anything I should do with that?

[@danielnorton5358]

You should put out a video going over all the first lite camo yall wear

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Hi Daniel! I hope this helps. This is from a First Lite bio that I wrote up a while back... My absolute favorite, go-to outer wear is the Solitude combo of both bibs and jacket. As a cold front, treestand sitting whitetail hunter, I find myself wearing the Solitude combo during 60% of my sits from early October thru late January. 20% of the time I find myself wearing the Catalyst bibs and jacket paired with the whitetail vest over the top if needed. Also, 20% of the time I wear the heavyweight Sanctuary bibs and jacket and I often mix and match the Sanctuary bibs with the Solitude jacket, or the Solitude bibs with the Catalyst jacket and whitetail vest. For extreme temps (10 degrees F or below) I enjoy pairing the lightweight, thin, wind-stopping Brooks down vest with the Sanctuary combo. From warmer weather to freezing cold, the Kiln and Furnace long Johns combined with the kiln long sleeve and Furnace 1/4 zip keep me dry and warm next to my skin. I'm also rarely in the woods without either my Windriver or Tundra Balaclavas, a brim hat, Merino wool cap and of course, the Firts Lite hand muff.

[@brenonmaynard5179]

I live in New York. Trying to establish switch grass. Frost seeded in January but looking for a pre emergent herbicide before spring green up. Simazine and atrazine are not allowed in New York. Is there any other pre emergent herbicide option for SWITCHGRASS.

[@NeedsMoreToys]

Great review. I wonder about long term repair frequency. Polaris seems to have a reputation of being in for repairs often. For that reason I am looking at the Honda Pioneer. Honda’s expensive though.

[@LetsGoYall]

I have a 2016 Pioneer 1000, it has been a very solid and reliable machine for sure!

[@wolfpack4128]

I bought a Ranger 1000 6 seat. I really need to add a windshield wiper. The enclosed cab would be really nice too for plowing.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Pretty dang cool that you can just keep adding accessories! You can add everything but the air conditioner after you purchase one.

[@wolfpack4128]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 I was amazed at how easy they make it to add accessories now. The lightning bar or whatever it's called is super handy. A couple relays and you can power anything.

[@seldomseen_outdoors]

Hi from Central PA. I'd like to know more about a property consultation. 150 acres bordered by 400 acres to 1 side 850acres to another. How do I go about this?

[@petec200]

Is it a bad idea to put down Lime & Glyphosate at the same time ??

[@js4455dl]

Thought about putting tracks on your rtv good video

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

We had to add a turbo...but we have never looked back! Love it...

[@daveulrich4623]

Does anyone on here run a toolcat 5600? Seem to be a Swiss Army knife of all things habitat. Debating on multiple specific use machines like Jeff has going, or one that can do most tasks. Thanks.

[@erniesantana508]

Chainsaw should be flipped the opposite way so it won’t get caught on trees or branches. This makes it flush with the vehicle

[@stevedenoyer5956]

Good point

[@tsonnentag]

Jeff, just wondering if you have any experience with electric versions? I know ranger makes an EV that is interesting.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Hi Travis...there is a good chance I will be fully testing the new Kinetic soon...I will certainly let you guys know of I do! I have ridden in the older Polaris EVs a bit and the battery life is lacking. The new Kentic is supposed to be MUCH better and of course a lot more expensive.

[@gregallman3715]

Hi Jeff! For those of us Mid Michigan sandy soil land owners with Ferns, is there a way to stop fern growth so other green growth will occur (I hope it would)? Thanks if you have any insight.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

You have to kill them and then disturb the spill. But most of the time ferns are growing in shady areas so you also have to remove the canopy if that is true. Ferns are very easy to kill by spraying a mix of 2 quarts of Glyphosate and 1 pint per acre of 2-4D (combine them) right after the leaf opens up.

[@NeedsMoreToys]

I have plenty of ferns growing in full sun but on low pH soil. Glyphosate works well if you get them sprayed in spring right after the heads open. I will say though my bare root red pines and Norway spruce grow well in ferns as the ferns provide sun protection during low rain months of July and Aug.

[@icehog2367]

Spin the chainsaw around so the power head goes inward.

[@johnduellman5760]

I'm curious why you decided to go with tracks on the Polaris and not the Kubota? I've been looking at getting a track kit for my Kubota. Is there something I'm over looking?

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Hi John! There is some good info out there about the Kubota being too underpowered for tracks (the diesel)...even with a turbo added. I also wanted something quieter, faster and more comfortable for cruising around the farm with enough room for 3...which is why I picked up the Ranger. Then the Ranger ended up being better for the tracks.

[@aarong2507]

I would not go with tracks on a Kubota for 2 reasons: underpowered and speed.

[@johnduellman5760]

@@aarong2507 Thanks for the feedback. I am not worried about speed at all with the Kubota. I bought it strictly as a work machine and not for speed. I think of it when operating more as a skidsteer then a 4 wheeler. Hammering the gas pedal to the floor on the kubota does not give you more power but when you run with the throttle cable wide open I have not really noticed a lack in power but then again I also don't have anything else to personally compare to.

[@fueledtohunt2173]

if you could only buy one side by side for planting food plots what would you buy? Kubota, honda pioneer or yamaha viking?

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

It would have to have a sealed cab with AC for spraying...and quiet and big enough for family rides on the land as well as heat. I would opt for a Ranger Northstar. We love our Kubota with sealed cab but can't fit the family in it (Jen, Jax and I) and it is loud...

[@ihus9950]

👍

[@bowman8316]

👍🏼🦌TY

[@particularlybad]

Great video, but I still like my IHI IC 35 track dumper. 5k#, 6.6k payload. One seat, so no wasters, 44hp hydraulic track drive w 2 yard dumper. 15k hydraulic winch. Somebody put it next to the Kubota RTV I was going to look at and I bought the better one. ;-}

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Like comparing a loaded Chevy Silverado with an extended cab to a D10. Zero relevance...

[@naomicreech9870]

I’m #47 guys! I win.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Ha, great job Naomi 😊

[@willmarkland882]

Where did you get the chainsaw carriere

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

That is a Polaris product I believe?

[@monsterhog1118]

Polaris rangers are awesome

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Incredible hunting machines!

[@georgehelzer7569]

Alot of people are simply going to go the route they can afford... The thing I hate, is all these off brand SXS's flooding the market and just dont have what the big brands do.. These 400CC SXSs really make me cringe.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Oh my...so true! Just too small as a 400cc (think golf cart 😬). Crazy what the big name machines can do! I won't even mention the off brand we were given to use for a season...but we smoked 2 transmissions in a few months of work.

[@tfrost33elkhunter]

Being that we are the same age can I take a wild stab at the music you listen too in the Kabota?!?! If it were me it would be Dokken, Ratt, Tesla, Metallica and then also Tom Petty, Led Zeppelin, Hendrix…. 🤔🙄😃😃😃😃😃

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Haha Tony!! Metallica, Boston, some country, Chevelle, Godsmack, Marc Cohen, The Flys, Disturbed, HUGE variety 😊 And many more...

[@tfrost33elkhunter]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 ditto! I love it all! Yes even the country stuff!

[@MyVisualRomance]

Boy oh boy you got some money Jeff. Mr Money Bags lol!

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Ha...hard work rewarded 😉

[@MyVisualRomance]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 Sadly hard work isn’t always rewarded for all. What ya get is repeated lay offs these days. Glad someone was on the winning side.

[@ala5831]

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[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Pretty bad when you guys are fighting for 2nd 😁

[@ala5831]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 Slow on the draw today

[@whitetailhabitatandhunting]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 hahahaha 🤣

[@matriximaster]

I don't understand Polaris UTV's. 100HP plus vehicles like this make no sense.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

There is a huge difference when you work with one...compared to playing with one. We work with ours and at times they are underpowered. You never look at it and say, gee, I wish we had less power 👍 And with our steep terrain we have to run tracks, and can't utilize a tractor or truck. We honestly wish we had a lot more... But again, huge difference between work and play.

[@whitetailhabitatandhunting]

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[@kurtpearson2793]

How did you get so fast!!

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

That was fast Issac!!

[@whitetailhabitatandhunting]

@@kurtpearson2793 Lol, I was in Jeff's channel before the notification popped up! 🤫

[@whitetailhabitatandhunting]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 Thanks!

[@whitetailhabitatandhunting]

@Number 1 Fan Nah... 😂

[@kurtpearson2793]

Second!!

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Lol

[@whitetailhabitatandhunting]

Nice!

[@SamuelRSands]

This is for rich people.. we just have old four wheelers or walk

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

That Yamaha Grizzly was $3400, in 2016. You couldn't do the amount of work we do walking, unfortunately. Kind of like saying the tractors used for farming are for rich people...you just use a rototiller or walk.

[@carltrano1325]

No jhon deer 🤦‍♂️