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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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Loncin distributor seeks dealers for quads and buggies

The distributor of a range of quad bikes and farm buggies wants to recruit dealers with a strong focus on workshop services and parts back-up to help gain a foothold…

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On test: HiSun Stryker looks credible as electric farm UTV

If you’ve just had to dig deep for some exorbitantly priced red diesel, the prospect of a vehicle that refuels via a plug socket may suddenly seem more appealing. One…

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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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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…

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On test: HiSun Stryker looks credible as electric farm UTV

If you’ve just had to dig deep for some exorbitantly priced red diesel, the prospect of a vehicle that refuels via a plug socket may suddenly seem more appealing. One…

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…

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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…

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: 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…

Drivers view: Electric Polaris Ranger

Plug it in, charge it up and drive it away – and no more humping cans of diesel or petrol about. Sounds good? Andy Collings visited a user of a…

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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…

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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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: 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: CF Moto challenges the big brands with new ATV line

While the West has been casually writing off Chinese products as cheap tat, its manufacturers have been beavering away to make them better… a lot better. The tsunami of throwaway…

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Buggy head-to-head: Polaris Ranger Diesel versus JD 855D Gator

Polaris John Deere First impressions Polaris's first diesel buggy is a welcome addition to the line-up. Its military look is appropriate - these machines are used by the US Army.…

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On test: HiSun Stryker looks credible as electric farm UTV

If you’ve just had to dig deep for some exorbitantly priced red diesel, the prospect of a vehicle that refuels via a plug socket may suddenly seem more appealing. One…

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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: 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…

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UTV buyers guide 2019-20

As a new manufacturer enters our 2019 UTV buyers guide, a couple of familiar names have fallen by the wayside. UTV guide 2019-20 Download a PDF of the 2019 UTV…

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A guide to keep you legal on your ATV

ATVs, such as sit-astride quad bikes and side-by-side or sit-in utility vehicles, have become indispensible on many farms and are a useful tool for contractors. Whether it’s to check on…

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Video: Petrol or diesel UTVs: which are best?

So… which UTVs are best - petrol or diesel? If we put the issue of fuel cost and convenience to one side for a minute, it becomes an easy decision…

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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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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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On test: Yamaha launches Kodiak 450 ATV

Yamaha has continued its run of ATV upgrades with a new mid-sized Kodiak, which will fill the boots of the Grizzly 450 for next year. The Kodiak accounts for 30%…

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UTV buyer's guide 2023-24

There are farm buggies galore listed in the latest Ultimate Guide to UTVs, with a growing number of electrically powered models now available. However, despite their much quieter, “cleaner” and…

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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: 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.…

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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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Electric ATV test: Avid eBear

The eBear is a credible alternative to a diesel-powered utility vehicle and can do a good day’s work on a single charge.   The light construction means it’s probably not…

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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…