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Mule Man 1
UORC Benefactor
USA
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 Posted - 12/27/2009 : 5:41:15 PM
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| Has anybody had any experience with the new smaller Ranger? Any reports? I read on the website that it has a 450cc engine with 29HP and will go 40MPH. Its about 4 inches narrower and a little shorter too. Im liking that $7999.00 price!! |
I used to have
'06 610 4x4, 2"lift,26" MudLites,ITP C series Type 7 Black, StickStoppers, 3000lb winch, Tiny Tach on dash, 5 panel rearview, Rubber mounted roof,Thunderhawk rear bumper, Invisible steering wheel cover, Stereo, Soft roll-up windshield,rear seats and roll cage |
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Thunderhawk
UORC Sponsor
USA
537 Posts |
Posted - 12/28/2009 : 1:50:27 PM
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We have one. Thunderhawk Performance already has some parts made for the Ranger 400 and we've got a bunch more coming. Unfortunately, our Ranger 400 has spent all of it's life in the shop (getting parts built), so I can't give you an in-depth report on how I like the vehicle on the trail.
I can say that it's a well-built machine, the HP is better than other 450-class UTV's, and the price is right. I think that this machine will steal a bunch of sales from the Rhino 450, and also pull people up that are looking at the Mule 610.
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Thunderhawk Performance, Inc.
www.thunderhawkperformance.com
Phone: (216) 965-4800
E-mail: hwojo@thunderhawkperformance.com
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Jim56455
Full Member
USA
347 Posts |
Posted - 12/31/2009 : 03:19:28 AM
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| I haven't seen the mid size Ranger yet. I did try to find one earlier in the Fall but couldn't. I did find one dealer who had three of them and he said they all sold right away. I sure would like to try one out. |
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Mule Man 1
UORC Benefactor
USA
1098 Posts |
Posted - 01/02/2010 : 11:50:57 AM
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| Thanks guys. I may run over to Beaumont and check one out at the dealer. |
I used to have
'06 610 4x4, 2"lift,26" MudLites,ITP C series Type 7 Black, StickStoppers, 3000lb winch, Tiny Tach on dash, 5 panel rearview, Rubber mounted roof,Thunderhawk rear bumper, Invisible steering wheel cover, Stereo, Soft roll-up windshield,rear seats and roll cage |
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Thunderhawk
UORC Sponsor
USA
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absea
Moderator
USA
1247 Posts |
Posted - 01/09/2010 : 07:13:25 AM
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| I watched one driving through mud at the Polaris dealer show last summer and it was impressive! It is very quick at take off and it fits easily in the back of a pick up. |
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Jim56455
Full Member
USA
347 Posts |
Posted - 01/12/2010 : 05:30:47 AM
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| I finally got to look at the smaller Ranger last week. I took it for a short ride at the dealers but there are no trails in that area so couldn't really give it a good try. Also the salesman rode along with me. The machine seems to handle good and rides nice, the turning radius is very short. I did notice some vibration in the steering wheel which I think was caused from the engine, this might go away at higher rpm's. The steering wheel is not adjustable so the distance between the steering wheel and the back of the seat is kind of tight for me. The exhaust is quiet. I think it's a pretty good machine. I would choose this machine over a 450 Rhino. |
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markc
Senior Member
USA
1533 Posts |
Posted - 02/03/2010 : 4:34:51 PM
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| What is the Ranger 400 going for new? |
markc Magnolia,Texas
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Thunderhawk
UORC Sponsor
USA
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markc
Senior Member
USA
1533 Posts |
Posted - 02/09/2010 : 12:07:30 PM
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That's not too bad, considering I paid abut that for my Rhino 450 3 years ago. Might have to check them out.
Since it has 455 CC, why didn't they call it a 450? |
markc Magnolia,Texas
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CMF
Starting Member
Canada
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Posted - 04/08/2010 : 4:59:57 PM
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| I got one last week and the ride is amazing and the little bugger gets up and goes.I don't see the need for a 500 or 700.This one will do 45mph which plenty fast.I have put it to work hauling gravel around the yard and it doesn't even seem to have a problem with a load of dirt on. |
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RuralJersey
Senior Member
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Posted - 04/09/2010 : 06:04:12 AM
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It should easily outsell the 450 Rhino... Especially now that Yamaha discontinued it...
It's odd how they named it 400 when the motor is a 455. Good unit though for a guy that wants a bench seat to squeeze 3 people in from time to time and still go out and have some fun with it...
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2008 Silver Sport 700 Rhino
27x9x12 Big Horns, Sheave, Full Body Armor, 3500 Viper Max Winch, Trail Armor Doors, HID Lights, Pod Mod Fuelie, Grant Steering Wheel, Trunk Box
Sold my Rhino 450 Sold my Mule 610 Camo 4x4 and Sold my Yamaha Prohauler 700 |
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Mid-size Ranger 400
