Quad information needed

[ferretgirl29 235]

Not sure if this is the best section to ask but here goes 

 

I do quite a bit ferreting so I'm going to invest in a quad for the upcoming season 

I know nowt about quads and there is a lot to choose from can yous give me some ideas to look for 

Make 

Manual transmission or automatic 

4X4 system Manual or automatic selection 

Looking to spend up to 2.5k quads look strong money at the min thanks for Any help  

[gazjon5 803]

I would go used Yamaha or Honda, (I've always had Honda and never been left stranded), slower than some and maybe not the best riding but pretty bombproof, Yamaha maybe a fraction behind honda in reliability and belt drive if that bothers you but more powerful and better riding. Can-am make nice machines but pricy and all that power tends to break things, suzuki machines are pretty nice as well, polaris are better than the Chinese but still pretty unreliable on the whole, I would personally stay away from anything else / and deffo stay away from the Chinese quads.

[Elchapo 3,166]

14 hours ago, ferretgirl29 said:

Not sure if this is the best section to ask but here goes 

 

I do quite a bit ferreting so I'm going to invest in a quad for the upcoming season 

I know nowt about quads and there is a lot to choose from can yous give me some ideas to look for 

Make 

Manual transmission or automatic 

4X4 system Manual or automatic selection 

Looking to spend up to 2.5k quads look strong money at the min thanks for Any help  

There is a  section for quads and vehicles further down in the fourm , you mite get more responses there 

[ferretgirl29 235]

4 hours ago, gazjon5 said:

I would go used Yamaha or Honda, (I've always had Honda and never been left stranded), slower than some and maybe not the best riding but pretty bombproof, Yamaha maybe a fraction behind honda in reliability and belt drive if that bothers you but more powerful and better riding. Can-am make nice machines but pricy and all that power tends to break things, suzuki machines are pretty nice as well, polaris are better than the Chinese but still pretty unreliable on the whole, I would personally stay away from anything else / and deffo stay away from the Chinese quads.

Cheers for the information  

[ferretgirl29 235]

24 minutes ago, Elchapo said:

There is a  section for quads and vehicles further down in the fourm , you mite get more responses there 

I have asked there aswell and no response of anyone 

[Chevy Chase 79]

I’ve only ever had Hondas or can-ams and I can only repeat what has been said above, can-ams are faster and a comfier ride but loud revy engines and the two I’ve had both fell to bits. The Hondas I’ve had have been much more reliable as an all rounder

[ferretgirl29 235]

On 06/04/2024 at 11:41, Chevy Chase said:

I’ve only ever had Hondas or can-ams and I can only repeat what has been said above, can-ams are faster and a comfier ride but loud revy engines and the two I’ve had both fell to bits. The Hondas I’ve had have been much more reliable as an all rounder

Hi yes on some other sites I have asked most have said honda trx 420 

Sure I read somewhere that a single shocker wasn't the best when you get a bit of weight on the quad but can't be that bad if it's been recommended thanks 

[Chevy Chase 79]

6 hours ago, ferretgirl29 said:

Hi yes on some other sites I have asked most have said honda trx 420 

Sure I read somewhere that a single shocker wasn't the best when you get a bit of weight on the quad but can't be that bad if it's been recommended thanks 

The newer models have independent rear suspension but obviously that’ll be reflected in price of the second hand models 

[gazjon5 803]

On 07/04/2024 at 06:25, ferretgirl29 said:

Hi yes on some other sites I have asked most have said honda trx 420 

Sure I read somewhere that a single shocker wasn't the best when you get a bit of weight on the quad but can't be that bad if it's been recommended thanks 

I have a honda trx420 and 350 as well both with single spring on the rear, you can adjust the spring to make it firmer. I have the box's on the back that double as a second seat that are loaded with shite. if I carry an adult on the back they do sag a bit, definitely more than my old 400 honda with 2 rear springs did. Over here you can only get the independent rear suspension on the 500 Rubicon.