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Thought it might be interesting to hear what features weighed most heavily in everyone's decision.
We needed a UTV for about 80% trail riding and 20% hunting. We don't race around - so we didn't need a lot of horsepower - but we pull a lot of hills, so good low-end torque was essential.
Locking differentials, effective compression braking, and power-steering were also must-have options for getting into (and out of) mule deer country. This eliminated the Polaris Ranger from our consideration.
A large bed is essential for carrying deer or a dog & decoys. Easy entry wearing waders and waterfowl gear is also important. The split bed in the Can Am Commander isn't conducive to carrying large loads, so we ended up concentrating on the Kawi Teryx and the Viking.
The final factors that tipped the scales in favor of the Viking over the Teryx were the 3 seats, lower initial cost, and the overall quality of Yamaha products. Having the extra seat means I don't have to make one of my buddies ride in the bed with the dog.
Why did everyone else choose the Viking?
We needed a UTV for about 80% trail riding and 20% hunting. We don't race around - so we didn't need a lot of horsepower - but we pull a lot of hills, so good low-end torque was essential.
Locking differentials, effective compression braking, and power-steering were also must-have options for getting into (and out of) mule deer country. This eliminated the Polaris Ranger from our consideration.
A large bed is essential for carrying deer or a dog & decoys. Easy entry wearing waders and waterfowl gear is also important. The split bed in the Can Am Commander isn't conducive to carrying large loads, so we ended up concentrating on the Kawi Teryx and the Viking.
The final factors that tipped the scales in favor of the Viking over the Teryx were the 3 seats, lower initial cost, and the overall quality of Yamaha products. Having the extra seat means I don't have to make one of my buddies ride in the bed with the dog.
Why did everyone else choose the Viking?