New guy with question?

bobs330 · 02-04-2012, 12:32 AM

Hi. I am a vol firefighter and am wanting my dept to invest in a UTV. I work for a Bobcat dealership and Bobcat carries a UTV line that is built by Polaris. They are the 500 gas, diesel, and 500 crew in Bobcat scheme. The one Im looking at is a Bobcat 3400 Diesel (Polaris midsize with 900cc diesel) 4x4. I do not know anything about them as Im a Honda atv person and would like to know if the Polaris/Bobcat is a good machine and tough enough to handle rough terrain with approximatly 700lbs, 400 of it is water in cargo bed and being used in fire response, we're typically hard on vehicles. Thank you for any information.

KillerRC · 02-04-2012, 01:43 AM

Midsize diesel? I've only seen full size diesels. I love mine.

bobs330 · 02-04-2012, 02:02 AM

Its in I guess the 500 or midsize frame but has the diesel engine. Its built by polaris for bobcat and then rebadged as bobcat but once seats and box is up it says polaris all over it.

garmin220 · 02-04-2012, 08:43 AM

I believe it will exceed your expectations. Polaris leads the way with

garmin220 · 02-04-2012, 08:47 AM

I believe it will exceed your expectations. Polaris leads the way in hauling and towing

bobs330 · 02-04-2012, 09:22 AM

Ok thanks. I figured they did since as long as I can remember in magazines and stuff there was ads for the rangers and I always wanted a 6x6 myself just they cost to much.

wildbill23c · 02-04-2012, 10:17 AM

I don't yet own a Polaris Ranger, however after owning a 2011 Yamaha Rhino 700 I've come to realize how much the other brands are still trying to build toys. The Ranger has the highest towing/hauling capacity I believe, there are a few issues arising with the new machines but its to be expected in a new model lineup. I'd either look at an older model or wait a year or 2 while Polaris works the bugs out of the new XP/HD series machines.

I'm looking at the Ranger because of its hauling/towing capacities, plus the turf mode. My rhino destroys my lawn and hasn't exactly performed well as a property maintenance machine due to its very limited hauling capacity and the lack of a selectable open/locked rear differential.

garmin220 · 02-04-2012, 10:27 AM

Every brand will have bugs to work out. As far as I'm concerned the Polaris ranger problems are not significant.

bobs330 · 02-04-2012, 10:28 AM

Ita a 2011 with 25 hrs on it and its still up for sale at work so I have to jump on it quick or lose as these vehicles usually get sold very quick when we have them on trade. Our company has 26 locations so theres ALOT of people looking at it but its on hold for me till tuesday. I still have to present it at fire meeting monday night and try to convince our older ff's we could use this very effectively in rough areas since we are a rural area fire dept.

Slacker · 02-04-2012, 11:03 AM

If that doesn't work out the Arctic Cat Prowler HDX would also work great. It has a high load capacity but also has a longer chassis, it carries weight very well, not just over the rear tires. Air shocks and a few other things might make it something to look at.

02-04-2012, 12:32 AM	#1
bobs330 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 5	New guy with question? Hi. I am a vol firefighter and am wanting my dept to invest in a UTV. I work for a Bobcat dealership and Bobcat carries a UTV line that is built by Polaris. They are the 500 gas, diesel, and 500 crew in Bobcat scheme. The one Im looking at is a Bobcat 3400 Diesel (Polaris midsize with 900cc diesel) 4x4. I do not know anything about them as Im a Honda atv person and would like to know if the Polaris/Bobcat is a good machine and tough enough to handle rough terrain with approximatly 700lbs, 400 of it is water in cargo bed and being used in fire response, we're typically hard on vehicles. Thank you for any information.

02-04-2012, 11:03 AM	#10
Slacker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 228	If that doesn't work out the Arctic Cat Prowler HDX would also work great. It has a high load capacity but also has a longer chassis, it carries weight very well, not just over the rear tires. Air shocks and a few other things might make it something to look at. __________________ 2008 Ranger Crew 700 Limited Edition 10,000 miles and counting

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02-04-2012, 01:43 AM	#2
KillerRC Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 42	Midsize diesel? I've only seen full size diesels. I love mine.

02-04-2012, 02:02 AM	#3
bobs330 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 5	Its in I guess the 500 or midsize frame but has the diesel engine. Its built by polaris for bobcat and then rebadged as bobcat but once seats and box is up it says polaris all over it.

02-04-2012, 08:43 AM	#4
garmin220 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: polk county Posts: 127	I believe it will exceed your expectations. Polaris leads the way with

02-04-2012, 08:47 AM	#5
garmin220 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: polk county Posts: 127	I believe it will exceed your expectations. Polaris leads the way in hauling and towing

02-04-2012, 09:22 AM	#6
bobs330 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 5	Ok thanks. I figured they did since as long as I can remember in magazines and stuff there was ads for the rangers and I always wanted a 6x6 myself just they cost to much.

02-04-2012, 10:17 AM	#7
wildbill23c Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Emmett, Idaho Posts: 180	I don't yet own a Polaris Ranger, however after owning a 2011 Yamaha Rhino 700 I've come to realize how much the other brands are still trying to build toys. The Ranger has the highest towing/hauling capacity I believe, there are a few issues arising with the new machines but its to be expected in a new model lineup. I'd either look at an older model or wait a year or 2 while Polaris works the bugs out of the new XP/HD series machines. I'm looking at the Ranger because of its hauling/towing capacities, plus the turf mode. My rhino destroys my lawn and hasn't exactly performed well as a property maintenance machine due to its very limited hauling capacity and the lack of a selectable open/locked rear differential.

02-04-2012, 10:27 AM	#8
garmin220 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: polk county Posts: 127	Every brand will have bugs to work out. As far as I'm concerned the Polaris ranger problems are not significant.

02-04-2012, 10:28 AM	#9
bobs330 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 5	Ita a 2011 with 25 hrs on it and its still up for sale at work so I have to jump on it quick or lose as these vehicles usually get sold very quick when we have them on trade. Our company has 26 locations so theres ALOT of people looking at it but its on hold for me till tuesday. I still have to present it at fire meeting monday night and try to convince our older ff's we could use this very effectively in rough areas since we are a rural area fire dept.