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TommyBoy
Number of posts : 17
Registration date : 2009-02-04
Age : 49
Location : Knoxville
| | Subject: Odd question Fri Feb 25, 2011 7:57 am | |
| I pretty sure most everyone on this site is interested in more speed out of their SXS. For my job I need one that will handle smoothly at low speeds the current SXS being used wants to lunge and jumps like a bucking bronco at low speeds. Can someone suggest a good SXS preferably one that can be enclosed that is up to the job?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions Brent
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Big-R
SSXSRider Staff
Number of posts : 16074
Registration date : 2008-02-26
Age : 51
Location : Louisville,Ky
| | Subject: Re: Odd question Fri Feb 25, 2011 8:13 am | |
| - TommyBoy wrote:
- I pretty sure most everyone on this site is interested in more speed out of their SXS. For my job I need one that will handle smoothly at low speeds the current SXS being used wants to lunge and jumps like a bucking bronco at low speeds. Can someone suggest a good SXS preferably one that can be enclosed that is up to the job?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions Brent
What Job are you doing? | |
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TommyBoy
Number of posts : 17
Registration date : 2009-02-04
Age : 49
Location : Knoxville
| | Subject: Re: Odd question Fri Feb 25, 2011 8:31 am | |
| Mapping fields for radiation levels. | |
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Big-R
SSXSRider Staff
Number of posts : 16074
Registration date : 2008-02-26
Age : 51
Location : Louisville,Ky
| | Subject: Re: Odd question Fri Feb 25, 2011 8:39 am | |
| - TommyBoy wrote:
- Mapping fields for radiation levels.
Sounds like a dangerous job???? I guess the rhino jerks to much in low gear? | |
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Big-R
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Number of posts : 16074
Registration date : 2008-02-26
Age : 51
Location : Louisville,Ky
| | Subject: Re: Odd question Fri Feb 25, 2011 8:54 am | |
| This is going to be the first time I have ever suggested this but...... Go test drive a Honda Big Red. They have a much different transmission. I have not drove one but it has a hydraulic torque converter instead of a system of pulleys and belts. It might be a lot smoother. Not sure but I would give it a test. | |
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TommyBoy
Number of posts : 17
Registration date : 2009-02-04
Age : 49
Location : Knoxville
| | Subject: Re: Odd question Fri Feb 25, 2011 8:57 am | |
| We are using a ranger 6x6 for the jobs we currently have but are looking to bring 2 more SXS's into the mix. | |
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Doc
SSXSRider Member
Number of posts : 70
Registration date : 2011-02-09
Location : Athens Alabama
| | Subject: Re: Odd question Fri Feb 25, 2011 9:10 am | |
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Yep, I would second the Honda test drive for what you are doing with it.
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Foxfire
SSXSRider Member
Number of posts : 6060
Registration date : 2008-04-01
Age : 72
Location : Bristol, Wisconsin
| | Subject: Re: Odd question Fri Feb 25, 2011 9:13 am | |
| I would say that there is a problem with the Ranger......very smooth belt drive system. | |
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wvyankee2
SSXSRider Member
Number of posts : 10319
Registration date : 2008-01-22
Age : 63
Location : Mohave County, Arizona
| | Subject: Re: Odd question Fri Feb 25, 2011 10:22 am | |
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MuddyBuddy
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Number of posts : 2085
Registration date : 2010-01-03
Age : 37
Location : Nashville, TN
| | Subject: Re: Odd question Fri Feb 25, 2011 11:09 am | |
| Also as horrible as it sounds go test drive a honda Big Red. If it is just gonna be a workhorse then its purpose built for that and with the hydro tranny it has a ton of torque and should be very smooth | |
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TommyBoy
Number of posts : 17
Registration date : 2009-02-04
Age : 49
Location : Knoxville
| | Subject: Re: Odd question Fri Feb 25, 2011 11:32 am | |
| - Foxfire wrote:
- I would say that there is a problem with the Ranger......very smooth belt drive system.
The newer model might be an improvement from the 2001 I am currently using. May have to test a new one and see if improvements have been made. - Big-R wrote:
- This is going to be the first time I have ever suggested this but...... Go test drive a Honda Big Red. They have a much different transmission. I have not drove one but it has a hydraulic torque converter instead of a system of pulleys and belts. It might be a lot smoother. Not sure but I would give it a test.
Only issue I have with the Big Red is I can’t find a hard enclosure. But the fact of a torque converter does sound smooth. | |
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Gimpy
SSXSRider Member
Number of posts : 7708
Registration date : 2009-10-01
Location : Louisville, KY
| | Subject: Re: Odd question Fri Feb 25, 2011 6:03 pm | |
| ARMY has a newer Ranger. He can tell you how his does. Or check with Pate. | |
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4x4pac
Number of posts : 475
Registration date : 2009-06-03
Age : 55
Location : Southern Illinois
| | Subject: Re: Odd question Fri Feb 25, 2011 6:57 pm | |
| Is there any chance that your problem is the 6x6 part. Maybe the extra set of tires falling in ruts and holes? | |
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ridepate
SSXSRider Staff
Number of posts : 6409
Registration date : 2009-04-23
Age : 63
Location : 1st join date- 1/22/2008- North Ga.
| | Subject: Re: Odd question Fri Feb 25, 2011 8:34 pm | |
| The Kubota would fit your bill. Hard cabs, a/c,heat and a long list of other things. | |
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Big-R
SSXSRider Staff
Number of posts : 16074
Registration date : 2008-02-26
Age : 51
Location : Louisville,Ky
| | Subject: Re: Odd question Fri Feb 25, 2011 8:55 pm | |
| - ridepate wrote:
- The Kubota would fit your bill. Hard cabs, a/c,heat and a long list of other things.
I forget about the Kubota and Bobcat. I guess it is because they start at $20,000....... | |
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ARMY
SSXSRider Member
Number of posts : 25
Registration date : 2011-02-02
Age : 46
Location : KNOB CREEK
| | Subject: Re: Odd question Fri Feb 25, 2011 10:00 pm | |
| I have a 2010 ranger 800 xp with power steering
It is smooth in low range and is quiet compared to
any others I have rode. There are a ton of accessories
out there for them. | |
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