#2983379 - 10/15/12 09:23 PM
What atv/utv for food plot
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waumpuscat
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I am shopping to replace my 1994 Polaris sportsman that has just about had enough. I need utility and food plot service and want to look for something with some pulling power(relatively speaking). It has been so long since I shopped and I know there are some really strong machines out there. Side by sides would be great if I can afford a good used one. What do y'all think would be good choices.
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#2983401 - 10/15/12 09:35 PM
Re: What atv/utv for food plot
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redblood
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i would really consider buying a small tractor. much more efficient. 8n ford. all day for 2k.
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#2983656 - 10/16/12 06:50 AM
Re: What atv/utv for food plot
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bigtex
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i would really consider buying a small tractor. much more efficient. 8n ford. all day for 2k.
Yes small compact tractors work great. I purchased a used Yanmar compact tractor several years ago and it does great. It's just 26 H.P. but is 4 wheel drive and diesel. It pulls a 5' bushhog and disc with ease.
But still, I have some out of the way small plots on top of some very steep ridges that I would never take the tractor to so I still use my Polaris Ranger for those situations. Mine is a 900 XP and does great, i've pulled some pretty large logs out of the woods with it and it pulls a small disc pretty well.
If you go the ATV, UTV route get one with plenty of H.P. Pulling any kind of ground engaging implement is hard on them.
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#2986612 - 10/17/12 07:30 PM
Re: What atv/utv for food plot
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waumpuscat
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very helpful, I figured the tractor is no doubt vehicle of choice for pulling but when I think of how well the little 400 Sportsman has done I thought I would ask around about other atv/utv machines and those who felt they were successful with their food plots and what machines they use. That is great feedback on the Yanmar and I will take note.
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#2997634 - 10/24/12 07:57 PM
Re: What atv/utv for food plot
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eyeseeker
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What is that attachment ?
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#2998074 - 10/25/12 06:54 AM
Re: What atv/utv for food plot
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bigtex
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What is that attachment ?
It's called a "renovator" not much more than a box blade without the box. does a great job of tearing up new ground and pulling up tree roots, etc.
I use it in new plots first then go over it with a disc.
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#2998366 - 10/25/12 09:45 AM
Re: What atv/utv for food plot
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eyeseeker
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Awesome! Would it be a good substitution for a chisel plow ? I,m working on finding a tractor myself and dont necessarily want to get one with enough hp for a chisel.
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#2998380 - 10/25/12 09:52 AM
Re: What atv/utv for food plot
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bigtex
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Yes it does about the same thing as a chisel plow. A chisel plow would probably be a little more durable, but i've had no problems pulling up roots, rocks, etc with this thing. My tractor is just 26 h.p. so it will bog down if it feeels too much resistance, which is probably a good thing, lol.
I purchased the renovator when I got my tractor, along with the FEL.
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#2999991 - 10/26/12 09:19 AM
Re: What atv/utv for food plot
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eyeseeker
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I looked it up on the site and apparently it is dramatically cheaper than a chisel too !
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