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  • #32
    AntrimGlens
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,096 ✭✭✭AntrimGlens


    Timmaay wrote: »
    https://www.wilsonsofrathkenny.co.uk/agri/stock/brand-new-honda-trx-250-tm-/36549/

    Don't go near that lot to buy anything!!

    You'll find it hard to beat these lads, they shift a serious amount of bikes all over the country and will stand over anything unlike that other crowd.
    www.mckaybros.co.uk


  • #33
    Castlekeeper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 2,396 ✭✭✭Castlekeeper


    Mooooo wrote: »
    There are these roll protection thing that aren't fully solid but enough to prevent a crush scenario I think grasstec were selling em. Tbh I won't get a quad here, the nieces and nephews are growing up on a house on the farm and I just don't want any more risk about the place. A trip to the NRH would open your eyes to how small things can be life changing
    I changed from a Honda Foreman 500 to a Polis Ranger UTV a few years back. Couldn't fault the Honda, plenty hill work and spreading big bags of fert, pulling a stone roller etc. But I'd never go back.
    The UTV is superior in every facet except you count feck acting, drifting or doing 360s.
    Bit priceier but priceless at the same time.


  • #34
    solerina
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,438 ✭✭✭solerina


    jfh wrote: »
    i'm thinking of upgrading my old honda 350 to a 250, i don't need 4 wheel drive, any recommendations on which honda dealer, pm if you prefer, thanks

    Sam Gill, near Tullamore, without a doubt, he has some warehouse of quads. We are miles away from him but always get our quads from him.


  • #35
    Bazzer007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 226 ✭✭Bazzer007


    A good article in the machinary section of the farmers journal this week reviewing the pros and cons of new UTV's. I would't buy new myself as you can pick up a clean UTV for €6k. The JD Gator got the best score by half a point in front of the Kubota. The Gator is a lot more expensive tho. I prefer the Kubota hydrostatic tranmission personally as you never really need to brake. Only downside of the Kubota is the differiential lock which is on the floor and a nuisance.


  • #36
    Buford T. Justice XIX
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,633 ✭✭✭✭Buford T. Justice XIX


    Timmaay wrote: »
    Hmmm I know which of yous I think should consider the quadtruck instead lol. No offence David but was the 1st time the quad got rolled not enough to scare the hell outa yas not to do it again haha? Anyone who steps on the quad here needs to know how to ride it correctly, proper weight transfer, standing up when necessary, and then respect their speed and others around.

    But on the quad front, I got a 250 honda 2wd, it has plenty of power, lightweight and does everything that I need it to, including pulling a 6x4ft trailer regularly. Cost 5k new a yr ago which is several grand less than almost any other larger engine quad. OP the only one thing that you might need anything over a 250 is you said lugging abit of feed, do you mean round bales or what?

    How do you find it in the wet, Timmay?

    I was offered an 8yo one yesterday when tire kicking with a friend looking for a 450, 3,200 euro fully serviced and bearings done. I must admit I was tempted but not having money to pay for it kinda stopped me:pac:

    I reckon I'd get a good bit of use for it moving fences and carrying ration as well as bringing the cows in the wet but I'd want it to be able to pull a small trailer with a ewe in it when ground is wet. Not so sure a 250 would be up for that job though.


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  • #37
    enricoh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,463 ✭✭✭enricoh


    Bazzer007 wrote: »
    A good article in the machinary section of the farmers journal this week reviewing the pros and cons of new UTV's. I would't buy new myself as you can pick up a clean UTV for €6k. The JD Gator got the best score by half a point in front of the Kubota. The Gator is a lot more expensive tho. I prefer the Kubota hydrostatic tranmission personally as you never really need to brake. Only downside of the Kubota is the differiential lock which is on the floor and a nuisance.

    The core of the front wheel of my gator broke off the other day, I hadn't copped the shock was leaking. Priced a new hub with John Deere e146 + delivery, can see why they are known as dear John!


  • #38
    Cattlepen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 791 ✭✭✭Cattlepen


    enricoh wrote: »
    The core of the front wheel of my gator broke off the other day, I hadn't copped the shock was leaking. Priced a new hub with John Deere e146 + delivery, can see why they are known as dear John!

    They are a soft yolk and parts are wicked expensive. I have one but I would think the kubota might be a better yolk


  • #39
    Acquiescence
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 211 ✭✭Acquiescence


    Buford T. Justice XIX wrote: »
    How do you find it in the wet, Timmay?

    I was offered an 8yo one yesterday when tire kicking with a friend looking for a 450, 3,200 euro fully serviced and bearings done. I must admit I was tempted but not having money to pay for it kinda stopped me:pac:

    I reckon I'd get a good bit of use for it moving fences and carrying ration as well as bringing the cows in the wet but I'd want it to be able to pull a small trailer with a ewe in it when ground is wet. Not so sure a 250 would be up for that job though.

    Replaced a 350 auto electric shift with a 250 semi-auto kick shift.

    Gets similar use to yourself. It's noticeably less stable than the old one and the kick shift is more of an annoyance than you'd think. Farm is dry here most of the time but it has had trouble pulling itself in the wet once or twice.

    I kind of knew this all when buying it but got a good deal which swayed the decision.

    Now I'm going to spend the next ten years wishing I'd got something bigger.:pac:


  • #40
    djmc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,611 ✭✭✭djmc


    I have a honda trx 350 4x4 with a few years and there fairly bullet proof go anywhere but if I was going to be pulling a fertilizer spreader around id get the 450 or 500 model. I love the look of the arctic cat 700 diesel, Massy Ferguson did them re-branded in red for a while too but I think the green colour looks better.
    If I had the money I try an electric quad like the one on the video at bottom of the page on the link below. Having a hybrid outlander with two years has me converted to think electric is the future.
    https://blackfieldfarm.com/farm-quad-bikes/


  • #41
    ppn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 181 ✭✭ppn


    davidk1394 wrote: »
    Had a yamaha bruin 350 here for about 12 years from new. Good quad, no gears with only forward and reverse. It was a big plus for us because if you went into a corner after a sheep it can go straight into reverse. It put up with a lot of hard work and got rolled a few times and was fine. Did a top speed of about 70km/h maybe a bit over it.

    Seen a few Grizzly 350's for sale. Presume they are similar to the Bruin. Is the Yamaha auto good on hills, wet land, etc where you might need a bit of grunt? Thanks


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  • #42
    ppn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 181 ✭✭ppn


    Timmaay wrote: »
    Hmmm I know which of yous I think should consider the quadtruck instead lol. No offence David but was the 1st time the quad got rolled not enough to scare the hell outa yas not to do it again haha? Anyone who steps on the quad here needs to know how to ride it correctly, proper weight transfer, standing up when necessary, and then respect their speed and others around.

    But on the quad front, I got a 250 honda 2wd, it has plenty of power, lightweight and does everything that I need it to, including pulling a 6x4ft trailer regularly. Cost 5k new a yr ago which is several grand less than almost any other larger engine quad. OP the only one thing that you might need anything over a 250 is you said lugging abit of feed, do you mean round bales or what?

    What's the 250 like on wet or hilly land? Is the 2WD up to it if you weren't pulling anything?


  • #43
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 4,503 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    For wet ground and hills I'd go looking at a Grizzly 500, not just for power which is useful all on it's own at times, but also for clearance. I've a Kodiak 450, it's out of commission but I get the lend of a friends Grizzly and it'll go places my bike would get hung up on something or not have enough power for.

    I've come to the conclusion it's far far better to buy too much bike compared to too little. I know budgets are a thing, but what one will pay for a lesser bike will still be a big big % of the cost of a better bike.


  • #44
    3 the square
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 695 ✭✭✭3 the square


    Thinking of buying a new quad a honda 250 or suzuki 400
    Any options of which might suit wont be pulling anything just using it for moving cows and spraying along wires iv dry land


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