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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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Factory-fitted cab for CF Moto’s £11,499 UForce 600 UTV

CF Moto has added to its UTV ranks with a Highland version of the UForce 600. The main point of difference with the standard model is the addition of a…

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ATV-towed mini forwarder accesses awkward woodland

Freshly retired from five decades designing and building Bryce Suma post knockers, fencing aficionado Jock Bryce has turned his attention to timber harvesting. This includes securing the UK sales rights…

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Polaris launches Ranger 500 UTV at quad bike money

Polaris has bolstered its UTV line-up with an entry-level model that’s priced to compete against quad bikes. The Ranger 500 is designed to bridge the gap between the maker’s Sportsman…

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Lamma 2026: Kymco UXV 700 comes in under £14k

Lamma is now the perennial springboard for many a new UTV, and budget Taiwanese brand Kymco got in on the action with its latest UXV 700. This sensibly priced side-by-side…

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Lamma 2026: HiSun goes high-tech with Stryker electric UTV

There’s a fresh face in HiSun’s electric UTV line-up, promising better performance, a slicker cab and a keener price tag than its predecessor. Headline stats for the Stryker EV include…

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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: Can-Am Outlander Pro HD7 packs gutsy 50hp engine

Built to satisfy the tastes of demanding North American buyers, Can-Am ATVs have always been powerful, comfortable and loaded with optional extras. But the payoff compared with tough-as-old-boots Japanese bikes…

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On test: Corvus Terrain DX4 UTV

Corvus is the new kid on the block, launching its first utility vehicle in 2018 and dispatching it to the UK in 2019 via importer Boss ORV. The Spanish brand…

Farm buggy test: Kubota RTV900

Specs Likes & Gripes Testers' notes Gallery Kubota RTV900 Engine 898cc Kubota Power 22hp Transmission 2/4wd, 3-speed hydrostatic Hill climb time 3:28.3* Towing capacity 590kg Payload 770kg Load bay capacity…

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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…

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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…

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: Yamaha Kodiak special edition 450 on test

Yamaha fits the Kodiak 450 with its own single-cylinder petrol engine, which at 421cc is a little smaller than the branding on the bodywork suggests. The firm neatly dodges the…

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Video: Polaris Sportsman Big Boss v Can-Am Outlander

Can a six-wheeled ATV offer the best of both worlds between a standard quad and a farm buggy? Jos Jones takes a look at the two machines currently on the…

Farm buggy test: John Deere Gator 855D

Specs Likes & Gripes Testers' notes Gallery John Deere Gator XUV 855D Engine 854cc Yanmar Power 25hp Transmission 2/4wd, 2Fx1R CVT Hill climb time 2:57.6* Towing capacity 680kg Payload 635kg…

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…

Farm buggy test: JCB Workmax

Specs Likes & Gripes Testers' notes Gallery JCB Workmax 800D 4x4 Engine 784cc Yanmar Power 20hp Transmission Electronically selected 2/4wd, 2Fx1R CVT Hill climb time 3:25.2* Towing capacity 500kg Payload…

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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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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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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: Can-am's 72hp petrol-powered farm buggy

Oil-burning farm buggies have got a lot going for them – they keep you dry and warm (ish), they can carry and tow way more than a quad bike and…

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ATV buyer’s guide 2025-26

Although several ATV manufacturers are promising significant range updates and additions for next year, there are comparatively few new models in this year’s Ultimate Guide to ATVs. Most suppliers have…

Can-Am Outlander v Honda Foreman

Can-Am refreshed its striking-looking 500cc Outlander ATV at the start of the year. David Cousins and Oliver Mark pitted it against that farming favourite – the Honda Foreman AT About…

Polaris Ranger gets better cab and new engine

It wasn’t that long ago that a farm buggy was considered luxurious if it had a windscreen and plastic hood to keep the worst of the rain off. Now manufacturers…

Farm buggy test: Kubota RTV900

Specs Likes & Gripes Testers' notes Gallery Kubota RTV900 Engine 898cc Kubota Power 22hp Transmission 2/4wd, 3-speed hydrostatic Hill climb time 3:28.3* Towing capacity 590kg Payload 770kg Load bay capacity…

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On test: Corvus Terrain DX4 UTV

Corvus is the new kid on the block, launching its first utility vehicle in 2018 and dispatching it to the UK in 2019 via importer Boss ORV. The Spanish brand…

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UTV buyer's guide 2021-22

Two new features appear in this year’s edition of the Ultimate Guide to UTVs – cargo box dimensions (where suppliers have grabbed their tape measures to provide the details) and…

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ATV buyers guide 2018-19

The ATV guide for 2018 [PDF] sees a number of changes to the model line-ups. Suzuki unveiled its redesigned KingQuad 500 and 750 just a couple of months ago; they…

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Video: Polaris Sportsman Big Boss v Can-Am Outlander

Can a six-wheeled ATV offer the best of both worlds between a standard quad and a farm buggy? Jos Jones takes a look at the two machines currently on the…

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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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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Video: Polaris Sportsman Big Boss v Can-Am Outlander

Can a six-wheeled ATV offer the best of both worlds between a standard quad and a farm buggy? Jos Jones takes a look at the two machines currently on the…

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VIDEO: John Deere launches cheaper Gator

[fwi_vidyard code="ybok6EQ3j6eoycf-hBryTA"] John Deere has launched a cheaper version of its Gator utility vehicle aimed at lighter users and the leisure market. The XUV 550 has a fully sealed two-stage…

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Video: Can-Am Outlander 450 on test

It might sport 450 branding on its bodywork, but the Outlander actually gets its power from a 427cc single-cylinder engine, built by sister company Rotax. Despite the lower-than-suggested displacement, this…