My wife and I looked at 3 different types of vehicles today. First we drove a John Deere Gator 4 X 2 with a 10HP Kawasaki engine. It drove good and was fun to drive, but with the lack of shocks on the back end it was pretty rough. Top speed 18 mph. Price $5,640.
Next, we drove a more rugged looking vehicle by Terraplane or something like that, made by Agricat. The 2WD one was $6700, including the roll bar. The engine was a Briggs and Stratton 16HP and had a top speed of 25 mph. I didn't like the stiff steering, expecially pulling it out of a sharp turn.
Then we drove a Kawasaki Mule 550, and a bigger 3010 or something like that. I really liked the way both of them drove. Compared to the Gator, they have a bench seat and seatbelts, whereas the Gator has two separate seats. The Kawasaki has a nice cover over the belt drive, whereas the Gator's belt drive is open to the elements. The Kawasaki included a rollover cage. The mules have a rear suspension and a better ride than the Gator, in my opinion. Top speed 20 mph on the 550, 25 mph on the bigger one. Prices: 550 $5600, 3010 $7600 for 2WD and $8600 for 4WD.
We are seriously considering the Mule 550 fro $5600, maybe even a little less. Does this price sound like a decent deal?