Recreation UTV

2020 CFMOTO UFORCE 1000 First it was the ATV, and now utility UTVs are taking over job sites, ranches and farms. Their handiness and price make them worth considering if you need that “right tool for the job.” Some of those tools are not only good for work, they are sporty enough to rip down trails when the work day is done. The 2020 CFMoto UForce 1000 is one of those machines. WHAT IS CFMOTO? CFMoto has been importing ATVs and SxS’ into Canada and the U.S. from overseas for two decades and building them for the…

MASSIMO WARRIOR 1000 HVAC Massimo’s line of military-grade Warrior UTVs, billed as the toughest UTVs on the market, grows to five with the Massimo Warrior 1000 MXU-6 HVAC LSV. The six-passenger utility UTV with fully enclosed cabin has a high-volume air-conditioner and heater to take the sweat or frostbite out of extreme-weather UTV work and play. We tested the three-seat MXU in summer conditions and now check out the MXU-6 in winter wetness. All aboard! HOW DOES COST COMPARE? The new Massimo Warrior 1000 MXU-6 HVAC…

Just in time for spring-exploring season, Polaris releases the 2020 Polaris General Sport. The same features and benefits you love about this crossover recreational UTV are highlighted with Avalanche Gray-colored bodywork and bright yellow stripes. The shock springs are color-matched yellow as well. Aluminum wheels add to the list of upgrades on the 2020 General Sport, shod with 27-inch-all CST Clincher tires. Travel at both ends is right at 12 inches, and that number goes for ground clearance as well,…

Can-Am has twenty-six 2020 Defender models to choose from, and we got to check out three all-new HD10 Defenders at the press introduction at West Texas’ YO Ranch—the all-new Defender Pro, Defender HD10 Limited and the HD10 6x6. All three 3-seat Defender HD10s included five years of upgrades and refinements, and we tested th e Pro in the January issue. The Can-Am Defender HD10 6x6 is as capable and impressive as the Pro, as it shares the long convertible bed and has even more traction. WHAT IS NEW FOR 2020? For 2020…

The 2021 Kawasaki Teryx & Teryx4 are here! Kawasaki's capable, comfortable two-seat Teryx and four-seat Teryx4 recreation machines return mechanically unchanged with new color choices. Here are more details on the 2021 Kawasaki Teryx & Teryx4: The Kawasaki Teryx® and Teryx4™ family of side x sides returns ready for adventure with 2021 models in base, LE and Camo models. Base models have steel wheels and no roof. LE models add cast aluminum wheels, two-tone seats and a roof. Assembled in Lincoln, Nebraska with…

The 2020 Massimo MSU 850-5 gives you 850cc-class power and seating for four for under $10,000! This recreation utility machine has a 60 hp V-twin engine that lets this vehicle reach a 52 mph top speed. Standard equipment includes power steering, a roof, LED light bar, windshield, 3500 pound winch, side mirrors, front bumper, doors, and aluminum wheels. Camo bodywork is available on this machine at no extra cost. This 57 inch wide recreation utility machine is easy to transport and easy to maneuver on tight trails and in…

The completely new Ranger 1000 comes to work with a new 61 hp single overhead cam engine, new transmission, new frame, new seats, and new ergonomics; essentially, new everything. See UTV Action’s full test of the new Ranger 1000 here: https://utvactionmag.com/test-polaris-ranger-1000-eps/ Motor type 999cc liquid-cooled, 4-valve EFI I-twin Transmission Dual-range CVT w/rev. & EBS Drive system 1WD/2WD/4WD Suspension/travel:   Front Dual A-arm/10”   Rear Dual A-arm/10” Brakes: f/r Dual disc/Dual disc Fuel capacity…

Polaris’ new 64” wide General XP 1000 sport-utility crossover makes 100 hp, and it has fresh, aggressive styling, 30-inch Pro Armor Crawler tires, and improved long-travel (14” front and rear) suspension with high clearance A-arms. Factory-installed Stage 1 Audio by Rockford Fosgate, Polaris Pro HD 4,500-lb winch and the sport low-profile bumper are standard equipment. Non XP Generals have 100 hp in a more compact 62.5” wide chassis. Find out more about the new Polaris General XP’s here:…

Massimo’s T-Boss 1100D and 1100 LE are powered a 1123cc Kubota diesel. The 1100D comes with a roof, windshield, rear-view and side mirrors, and a winch. The LE adds a full clear cab with a wiper-equipped windshield. Find out about more Massimo UTVs here: https://utvactionmag.com/first-look-new-2019-massimo-utvs/ Motor type 1123cc liquid-cooled, 3-cylinder diesel Transmission Dual-range CVT w/rev. Drive system 2WD/4WD/Diff-lock Suspension/travel:   Front Dual A-arm/7.9”   Rear Dual A-arm/8.1” Brakes: f/r Hydraulic…

The Warrior 1000 MXU HVAC features a fully enclosed climate controlled cab, rear view and side mirrors, power tilt bed, and a winch. See UTV Action’s full test of the Massimo Warrior with heating and air conditioning here: https://utvactionmag.com/2020-test-massimo-warrior-1000-mxu/ Motor type 1000cc V-twin Transmission Dual-range CVT w/rev. Drive system 2WD/4WD/Diff-lock Suspension/travel:   Front Dual A-arm/NA”   Rear Dual A-arm/NA” Brakes: f/r Hydraulic 200mm discs/170mm disc Fuel capacity 12.7 gal. Towing…

KAWASAKI TERYX4/LE/CAMO Teryx4’s seat four and are available in base, camo and LE models, and all models have power steering. These machines have sporty acceleration for their size and very controllable power delivery. LE models come with painted bodywork, aluminum wheels, two-tone seats and a roof. Camo models have a roof and steel wheels. See UTV Action’s full test of the Teryx4 LE here: https://utvactionmag.com/test-kawasaki-teryx4-800fi-le-2/ Motor type 783cc, 8-valve, liquid-cooled SOHC V-twin Transmission…

The Teryx is powered by a 783cc V-twin that produces strong, sporty response for its size, and it’s very controllable thanks to Kawasaki’s automatic transmission, which features a belt-protecting centrifugal clutch on the primary clutch that also provides predictable four wheel engine braking in 4WD. The Teryx has Fox Podium 2.0 shocks with adjustable compression damping and Maxxis Bighorns on aluminum wheels. See UTV Action’s full test of the Teryx 800 here: https://utvactionmag.com/test-kawasaki-teryx-le/ Motor type…

The mid-size Mule Pro-MX is smaller and narrower (60-versus 64-inches wide) than full-size Pro-Series Mules, with seating for two rather than three or six. It’s powered by a single-cylinder, 695cc, single-overhead-cam, four-valve engine. Its fully automatic, dual-range continuously variable transmission includes automatic engine braking. See UTV Action's full test of the Kawasaki Mule Pro-MX here: https://utvactionmag.com/test-kawasaki-mule-pro-mx-eps-le/ Motor type 695cc, 4-valve, liquid-cooled SOHC single…

Three-seat Mule Pro-Fx’s are powered by a smooth, refined 812cc, three cylinder, 12-valve, double-overhead-cam engine or a torquey, fuel eficient three cylinder diesel. Pro-series Mules can carry 1000 pounds in their cargo beds and tow a ton. The Pro-FX LE comes with painted bodywork, power steering, roof, aluminum wheels, and halogen and LED headlights. See UTV Action's full test of the Mule Pro-FX here: https://utvactionmag.com/kawasaki-mule-pro-fx-eps-le-test/ Motor type 812cc, 12-valve, liquid-cooled DOHC inline…

The three-seat Mule Pro-FXR is the sportiest of the Pro-series Mule utility-recreation family. Shorter and lighter than the Pro-FX and Pro-FXT, but powered by the same 812cc, three-cylinder engine as the larger models, the Pro-FXR is quicker and more agile, while still providing impressive work capabilities like a 1000-pound bed capacity and the ability to tow 2000 pounds. Painted bodywork, contoured bench seats, aluminum wheels and a roof are standard equipment. See UTV Action's full test of the Mule Pro-FXR here:…

The Challenger MX750 and MX550 feature a full sealed-cab-ready ROPS, and the windshield and doors are standard equipment. These machines also come with LED headlights, a digital dash, a 3500-pound winch, heavy duty front bumper, and side mirrors. See UTV Action's full test of a previous Cub Cadet Challenger 750 model here: https://utvactionmag.com/test-cub-cadet-challenger-750/ Motor type 735cc/546cc liquid-cooled, 5-valve, OHV EFI single Transmission Dual-range CVT w/rev. & EBS Drive system 2WD/4WD/4WD diff-lock…