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Livestock farmers would be lost without their quad bikes and side-by-side all-terrain vehicles from the likes of Can-Am, Honda, John Deere, Kawasaki, Polaris, Quadzilla, Suzuki and Yamaha. Our new vehicle reports, first-drives and comparative tests help you choose the best for your farm.

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On test: Kawasaki's keenly priced Brute Force 450 ATV

You’d be forgiven for thinking Kawasaki had forgotten about agricultural ATVs. Ever since the Mule rose to prominence, the Japanese firm’s attentions seem to have been focused on steering wheels…

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Polaris Ranger UTV gets slicker transmission shifting

Ranger farm buggy drivers who find themselves tugging or pushing hard at the selector lever to shift into forward or reverse should have an easier time of it, according to…

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On test: Small Segway UT6 UTV is nimble but not a workhorse

The Chinese maker Segway is best known for its stand-on hoverboards, but broke cover with its debut range of ATVs in 2021. It has since supplemented a modest selection of…

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On test: Budget Aodes WorkCross 650 UTV decent for its price

Aodes might be a new name to the UK, but the Chinese brand has been building ATVs and UTVs for more than 30 years. It’s an established player in many…

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On test: Punchy TGB Landmax 1000 UTV proves a handful

Taiwan Golden Bee is a longstanding campaigner in the ATV market, and the recently launched Landmax represents its first foray into the side-by-side sector. Plenty of the components are tried…

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On test: High-spec CF Moto U10 Pro UTV offers car-like comfort

China and Taiwan have capitalised on the exorbitant prices charged for some mainstream UTVs by peppering the UK market with budget friendly alternatives. Oliver Mark and James Andrews find out…

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UTV buyer’s guide 2025-26

Those looking for a multi-seat off-road vehicle or more load carrying capacity than a traditional ATV have a wide selection of makes and models to choose from in this year's…

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ATV buyers guide 2014

What's new? Buyers guide EcoCharger The perception that electric vehicles are worthy but slow, dull and boring is being challenged by a farm-based manufacturer and his growing range of EcoCharger…

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Video: Electric ATV test: Ausa Task 50D

If you’re looking for a utility vehicle that will last for 100 years, then the Ausa is the one to go for. Everything is solidly made and almost certainly student-proof,…

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On test: Sharper handling for Polaris Sportsman X2

Contrary to their workaday Japanese cousins, US-built ATVs are big, brash and offer bountiful horsepower. And the latest Sportsman 570 from Polaris is no exception. Just like its forebear, it…

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On test: Polaris Ranger Diesel

Polaris hails from the US, where utility vehicles can be found thundering around the wilderness on prolonged hunting excursions. As a result, the Ranger can be furnished with all manner…

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On test: John Deere Gator XUV 865R UTV

When John Deere launched its 865 Gator at the start of 2020, it looked as though the American giant had intentionally blurred the lines between conventional UTVs and base-spec pickups.…

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On test: Honda Pioneer buggy

Diesel might be the current fuel of choice for farm buggies, but there’s a new wave of petrol-powered machines looking to reverse that trend. To find out which colour of…

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On test: Can-Am’s 75hp Maverick Trail UTV is lots of fun

Can-Am is well-known for its adventurous and slightly bonkers products, and the Canadian firm has continued that trend with its new pocket rocket Maverick Trail UTV that is smaller and…

Farm buggy buyers guide 2013

What's new? Buyers guide Adding extra seating behind the regular front perches for driver and passenger has made the multi-seat farm buggy an increasingly popular alternative to a road-going 4x4…

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Video: Polaris Sportsman 570 X2 on test

Polaris doesn’t build anything near a 450cc ATV – the lowest-powered machine in its line-up still carries a 567cc engine that provides a far-from-princely 44hp. That put it some way…

ATV test: Yamaha Grizzly

The Yamaha is a gutsy machine, with plenty of torque and acceleration. Although it lacks the finishing touches of the Kawasaki, features like the load bay are strongly put together,…

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Video: Electric ATV test: Eco Charger

  The Eco Charger could probably step into the shoes of any farm quad. There's no doubt it could do with some refinement, but it's got power and speed aplenty.…

Farm buggy test: Kawasaki Mule 4010

Specs Likes & Gripes Testers' notes Gallery Kawasaki Mule 4010 Diesel Engine 953cc Daihatsu Power 24hp Transmission 2/4wd, 2Fx1R CVT Hill climb time 2:58.2* Towing capacity   Payload   Load…

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On test: Quadzilla 520 ATV offers budget alternative

Chinese-made machines might have a mixed reputation, but the promise of cheap prices and generous specs are proving an irresistible lure for plenty of budget conscious ATV buyers. While several…

Video: Honda Foremans fight it out

 Honda’s Foreman has had a revamp. David Cousins and Oliver Mark put the old and new models side by side to see what’s changed Intro Engine Suspension Build Handling Capacity…

How to choose a reliable second-hand farm buggy

When the rain is lashing down and you’re covered from head to toe in sloppy mud, thoughts quickly turn to trading your ATV in for something a little more comfortable.…

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First impressions: Segway Fugleman UT10X Deluxe UTV

Farmers looking for a cheap runaround now have the option of the Fugleman, a comparatively low-cost but surprisingly pokey UTV from Segway. The Chinese maker is a relative newcomer to…

First drive: Polaris XP900 buggy

What's new? Engine Chassis Driving it Verdict Specs & prices Pics Polaris has unveiled its latest side-by-side utility vehicle - the Ranger XP900 - featuring a host of new features,…

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Farm test finds Tracked Gator expensive but effective

If there’s one thing that excites any farmer mad about kit, it’s tracks. Put tracks on anything and it instantly becomes more exciting, partly because of the way it looks…

ATV test: Yamaha Grizzly

The Yamaha is a gutsy machine, with plenty of torque and acceleration. Although it lacks the finishing touches of the Kawasaki, features like the load bay are strongly put together,…

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UTV buyers guide 2018-19

With new models from several manufacturers and the return of a couple of Chinese brands to the UK market, there are changes from top to bottom in our farm buggy…

Driven: Diesel4ce, the latest diesel burning ATV

Diesel4ce has had a pretty creditable stab at putting together a workmanlike diesel ATV. Downsides are the inevitable diesel engine clatter and lower top speed, however if you have a…

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ATV buyer's guide 2024-25

Despite the loss of one of the best-known suppliers of electric quads, more electric ATVs feature in this year’s Ultimate Guide than before. ATV buyer’s guide 2024-25 Download a pdf…

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On test: Kawasaki Mule Pro-DX buggy

Diesel might be the current fuel of choice for farm buggies, but there’s a new wave of petrol-powered machines looking to reverse that trend. To find out which colour of…

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Video: Suzuki King Quad 4x4 500 AXi on test

For general farm duties, the Suzuki King Quad 500 takes a bit of beating. Its 493cc engine develops a reasonable 39hp, but when coupled with the company’s recently updated CVT…

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Video: Honda Foremans fight it out

 Honda’s Foreman has had a revamp. David Cousins and Oliver Mark put the old and new models side by side to see what’s changed Intro Engine Suspension Build Handling Capacity…

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Video: Suzuki King Quad 4x4 500 AXi on test

For general farm duties, the Suzuki King Quad 500 takes a bit of beating. Its 493cc engine develops a reasonable 39hp, but when coupled with the company’s recently updated CVT…

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Driven: Eco Charger electric ATV

The Eco Charger is an impressively capable debut ATV, but it will probably be the upcoming 4wd version that will make a real impact on the market. It’s ideal for…

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Video: Electric ATV test: Polaris Ranger EV

  Polaris is by far the biggest company pushing electric versions of its utility vehicles. It’s made the most of big company perks to build a well-finished UTV that seems…