New 2011 teryx ver a 2011 800 ranger

I am looking to buy a new side x side and have it down to two. The teryx or the 800 ranger I do a lot of hunting and around the farm running but want to trail ride also. What do you guys know about the two pros and cons. I understand that the bed on the ranger is bigger and holds more but other than that what all can you tell me.

I had a 500 Ranger , and I loved it ...... If it had the 800 motor I probably would still have it , but opted for the rzr cause no one ever rode with me ( family ) . Pros on the Ranger is it is easy to clean , has a very comfortable ride , is very trail capable , is factory snorkeled to top of the hood ( so water crossing are not a problem ) , it will haul a load , had 3 position on the drive , turf mode ( one wheel drive ) 2 wheel drive , and 4 wheel drive , In turf mode it is probably on of the tighest turing machines I have ever driven . Cons , it is tall , but just as wide as a S model RZR so this makes it tight on the trail to follow other machines . For the money it is a lot of machine.

GET THE TERYX TO HAUL DEER IN IT'S SMALLER YOU CAN GET THROUGH THE WOODS BETTER MY BUDDY HAS THE RANGER I CAN GET IN PLACES HE CAN'T GO BOTH OF THEM ARE GOOD BUGGYS. YOUR CHOICE TO MAKE.

Guys thanks for you info. Is there any more input out there.

Love my teryx does it all. And can be moded to do anything. Price is right also.

teryx all the way!

I opted the ranger,more hauling,more towing,3 person versus 2,,,,,4 wheel disc versus the wet brake system which can break axles if u start bouncing while going down a hill,many after market accy,wider box,easier getting in and out,60" wide is more stable and goes anywhere rzr's go which is what 80% seem to have so no prob with trails thus far. The short story is I REALLY LIKE my ranger xp (can u tell) and I work it to...

This is a tough one Engine braking, front diff lock, and looks go to the Teryx for sure. Plus the Kawi v twin is one sweet sounding engine to listen to while you ride. The Ranger has it on the room for 3, being able to shift to 4x4 without stopping, and maybe ride smoothness from what I've heard. It's tough between the two. If I narrowed it down to these two, I would ride both (even if it's just around the parking lot), and buy the one I like the feel of the most.

Given that I'm a Teryx owner I am probably biased, but here's my 2 cents: Everything is a compromise. The Teryx will be adequate for around the farm and better on the trails. The Ranger will be adequate for the trails but better for farm chores. I use my Teryx for both purposes.

Since I'm a polaris man I am gonna say ranger....I drove a 800 ranger with power steering about a month ago....and it was awesome....the price was 10,800...

I owned a Ranger 500 for a year and I drove a Teryx on the trails at Burning Rock once and I would go with the Ranger.I also guided the Army Special Forces which the Army bought 16,000 Teryx's and that's what they rode with me and they were always breaking down and the Special Forces were always complaining they were junk and how much trouble it was just to change a drive belt and so on they hated them.

After riding with a Honda Big Red a few weeks ago that may not be a bad choice for dependability and will do what you want.

i guess i may be biased, but i like the teryx glad i made the purchase.

ride is good has plenty of power goes fast enough to scare yourself i work mine on the farm as well and i have not hooked it to or tried to make it do anything it was not capable of doing. it has not failed me yet. pulling trees and trailers and hauling wood it does it all and it goes on the trails well.

one thing that would ahve been nice is the 3 passenger option.

i have never ridden a ranger have no other experience except an old rhino 660 that was about wore out.

i know that the only limit on modifying your teryx is the size of your wallet!

happy shopping.

bye the way someone tell me where i can find one of those little emoticons in the shape of a teryx!!! i feel left out. all these guys get to represent LOL