Why I choose the Rhino.
First off, I had a Grizzly, but it just wasn’t versatile enough. I started lookin at UTVs and decided I liked the independent rear suspension and the ability to fully lock the front diff. I don’t think any of the other brands had this at the time. The other selling point was the relative narrow width and a little shorter wheel base than the other brands which makes it easier to get around in the woods.
The draw backs of the Rhino are seating for only two, but the seats are all day comfy and the width does come into play. The rear end isn’t a differential, rather it is, for lack of better term, straight geared, so there isn’t any slip when you go around corners. If you are using the Rhino in the yard, you will tear the crap outta your lawn, but on the other hand, you don’t have to worry about locking in your rear end. If you plan on doing lots of farm chores the bed may be a little bit small, but this is what gives it such good maneuverability in the woods. My Rhino has hauled as many as five deer at a time. It was quite full, but it worked.
The Rhino is a bit “tippy”, I had it on its side once, but we rolled it over and it fired right up.
I use the Rhino for plowing snow, pulled a five bar side rake, cultipacker, harrow, fertilizer spreader and I use it to reposition other equipment. It’s great for TSI type work. Chain saws, fuel, bar oil and all the other things that go with fit well in the bed.
Anyway, I think the Rhino may be a little more nimble than the others, but some of the others may haul more stuff.
I should also say that mine is an older model. Yamaha put the 700 fuel injected engine in the Rhino starting this year. I’d trade, but by the time I replaced all the accessories it would be too pricey. Also, mine has a front 2 inch receiver that the new ones don’t have.
Good luck.
The ‘Bonker
