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The only UTV I've ever driven was the Mule. Frankly, I bought it because it was 4000 to 5000 less than the other side-by-side makes. It makes getting around and working around the site much easier on the legs/back but I can't vouch for quality of ride.

I have a question? I have owned 4 diesel vehicles, and I learned not to get them in the mud even though they were all 4 wheel drive. When stuck once or twice in the beginning, I found out I did not have the ability to rock the vehicle back and forth by moving from forward to reverse. This was due to slow engine revving because of the diesel engine, it was different from rocking with a gasoline engine. I wonder if a diesel UTV would act the same way? This would give me some concern, because I have stuck my utv more than once, in fact I would not own one without a winch on it.

Tracy

Winches on the vehicles are a requirement. Gas or diesel, living in snowy country, AND working on my own vehicles, I cringe whenever I see people rocking the vehicles going from D to R back and forth.

What I learned to do is drive an automatic with 2 feet. Left for brake, right for gas. To rock a vehicle I will drive forward as far as it will go, stand on the brakes to keep the vehicle at the high point, put it in reverse, stand on the brakes when it gets to the high point, put it back in D, and repeat the process.

It might seem weird, but I can drive a stick with no problem, (right foot for gas and brake) and go seamlessly to driving an automatic with left foot for brake.

Winch receiver front and back and a land anchor if your really plan on getting in trouble. Finding a good place to put your anchor can be a problem until you need it.

Cheers Don.

Not a property UTV, really...but worth sharing here:

Release Date: April 19, 2016
Release Number: 16-146

Polaris Recalls RZR Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard; Severe Burn Injuries, One Death Reported

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Polaris-Recalls-RZR-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles/

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Polaris RZR recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)

Hazard: The recalled ROVs can catch fire while consumers are driving, posing fire and burn hazards to drivers and passengers.

Remedy: Repair

Consumer Contact: Polaris at 800-POLARIS or 800-765-2747 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Saturday and Sunday or online at www.polaris.com <http://www.polaris.com> and click on “Off-Road Safety Recalls” on the main page of the Polaris website.

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Polaris-Recalls-RZR-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles/

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in cooperation with Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn., is announcing a recall for about 133,000 Polaris Model Year 2013-2016 RZR 900 and RZR 1000 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs).

CPSC and Polaris warn consumers to stop using these recreational vehicles immediately and contact their Polaris dealer for a free repair. Polaris has agreed to voluntarily suspend sale of all recalled vehicles until they are repaired.

Polaris has received more than 160 reports of fires with the recalled RZR ROVs, resulting in one death of a 15 year old passenger from a rollover that resulted in a fire and 19 reports of injuries, including first, second and third degree burns.

Visit www.polaris.com <http://www.polaris.com> to determine if your RZR ROVs VIN number is included in this recall.

2013/2014 RZR XP 900
3NSJT9EAXEF364144 – 3NSJT9EA4EF385345
4XAJT87A0DP456738 – 4XAJT87A8EF366714

2014/2015/2016 RZR XP 1000 *additional VIN numbers included. Visit Polaris.com.
3NSVDE992FF361215 – 3NSVDE998GF784060
4XAST1EA0EB165962 – 4XAVFE992GB344924

2015/2016 RZR 900 *additional VIN numbers included. Visit Polaris.com.
3NSVAE871FF366883 – 3NSVAE874GH861374
4XAVAA878FB926614 – 4XAVAE873GB673176

2015/2016 RZR S 900 *additional VIN numbers included. Visit Polaris.com.
3NSVBE870FF361395 – 3NSVBA876GH860331
4XAVBE879FP340592 – 4XAVBE876GB673749

2016 RZR S 1000 *additional VIN numbers included. Visit Polaris.com
3NSVBE994GH102740 – 3NSVBE99XGH108171
4XAVBE995GP340655 – 4XAVBE997GB673744

The VIN is normally located on the driver’s side rear frame rail, above the PVT cover. Check your Owner’s Manual if you have any difficulty locating the VIN. VINs are not sequential and not all VINs in the ranges above are included in this recall. To determine if a specific ROV is included in this recall visit www.Polaris.com <http://www.Polaris.com> and click on “Off-Road Safety Recalls” under the “Rider Community” heading on the main page of the Polaris website.

The ROVs were sold at Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2012 through April 2016 for between $16,000 and $26,000. The ROVs were manufactured in the United States and Mexico and imported and distributed by Polaris.