swaro06 Report post Posted July 21, 2012 Does anybody on this site have any experience on either one of these side by sides. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted July 22, 2012 I've got a ranger and really love it. Haven't driven the Big Red, but Honda builds very high quality stuff. Hard to go wrong either way. I didn't get the appeal of OHVs for a long time. Played around for a couple weekends in some owned by friends and family members, and just had to get one. I've got the '06 Ranger 750, and our family has had a ton of fun in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZHUNTER05 Report post Posted July 22, 2012 Look into the Kawasaki teryx's they are awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benbrown Report post Posted July 22, 2012 I have used both up in Colorado on the ranch where I hunt elk. In the interest of full disclosure, I do own and use a Ranger, both here and in Colorado. The Big Red has only two seats, while the Ranger can seat three. The Big Red has some nice features: half doors that close and keep you and any items that fall on the floor inside. It also has mesh curtains that clip shut on the sides, keeping branches, etc, from slapping you as you go by. The bed is also somewhat bigger than that of the Ranger. The downside: the suspension is stiffer than the Ranger and the wheel travel is shorter, so the ride is a noticeably more harsh on rocky trials and washboard. Although I don't have the power/weight ratios handy, the Ranger is quicker and more responsive than the heavier Big Red. The ground clearance is also less than that of the Ranger and the Big Red is just not as manueverable in rough going. For running up and down Forest Service or ranch roads that are maintained at least a couple of times a year, the Big Red is more than adequate. For real trail use, I much prefer the Ranger. Mine is a 700, now five years old, and it has gone places that I never would have thought to try without it. I have gun racks and a winch mounted on the back of the roll cage and they come in handy, too. The only fly in the ointment (so to speak) is that if you don't garage your Ranger with the camo paint job, the desert sun will fade it to a nice purple tint that will provide your friends with a catalyst for no end of sarcastic comments. Had I known this, I would have bought a cover from Cabelas back in 2007. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted July 22, 2012 +1 on the paint fading to purple. That's why I bought a sparkly red one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COUESAZ Report post Posted July 22, 2012 Hey I have the sparkly red one to. Mine is a 2007 700 xp. I will tell you I you get the Polaris you will not regret it at all.I have put close to a thousand into it this week. I had to get new tires a windshield and then my drive belt broke. But it has 2600 miles on it. I was told this week to not use 4x4 in high gear that heats and stresses the belts. I have only used the ranger and rhino and I will go ranger hands down every time for my needs. When I put the rear seat in I fit all six of my family in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reganranch Report post Posted July 22, 2012 International Scout..... if not available then Rhino. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chimichanga Report post Posted July 22, 2012 I have a 2009 Honda big red and so does one of my buddies. I have rode rangers rhinos and trexs. The best thing about the big red is that it doesn't have a belt, it has a drive shaft. That alone was reason enough to persuade me. My big red came with aftermarket suspension but my buddies big red rides super smooth with stock. Rhinos and rangers are nice too but I've always had great success with honda! AM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
