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knumbknuts · 12-26-2009, 08:58 AM

Heyo,

I've got a specific need for a UTV: to haul hang gliders and their pilots up and down a graded dirt road that's pretty steep.

I'm looking for the best vehicle that is:
- 4WD
- high power & torque
- speed not so important (don't want to get the wings to lift velocity)
- seats at least 2 (may put more bodies on the wing trailer)
- good towing/hauling capacity
- good brakes!

Here's the road (via testes) it's going to loop a couple dozen times a day:

There are spots that are about 20 degrees, maybe a bit more.

Here's the system we'll probably start with (at a different site)... a quad with a chinsy trailer. Hang Glider Trailer on Vimeo

I've found the polaris 800cc utv and bms ranch pony 1000cc... looks Chinese.

Thanks in advance for ideas, suggestions and sellers (So Cal).

auto_B · 12-26-2009, 10:40 AM

Polaris Ranger.... they even make a Crew cab

66cummins · 12-26-2009, 07:15 PM

^^^^^ My vote too.

MITCH G · 12-27-2009, 09:35 AM

Polaris all the way , they have power steering and air bags on the rear to keep them level when you add weight , and seat 3 up front .

66cummins · 12-27-2009, 02:11 PM

Only if you go with the polaris ranger HD. Which would be a great choice.

12-26-2009, 08:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
knumbknuts Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Member # 148891 Posts: 1	Specific question for screwball purpose Heyo, I've got a specific need for a UTV: to haul hang gliders and their pilots up and down a graded dirt road that's pretty steep. I'm looking for the best vehicle that is: - 4WD - high power & torque - speed not so important (don't want to get the wings to lift velocity) - seats at least 2 (may put more bodies on the wing trailer) - good towing/hauling capacity - good brakes! Here's the road (via testes) it's going to loop a couple dozen times a day: There are spots that are about 20 degrees, maybe a bit more. Here's the system we'll probably start with (at a different site)... a quad with a chinsy trailer. Hang Glider Trailer on Vimeo I've found the polaris 800cc utv and bms ranch pony 1000cc... looks Chinese. Thanks in advance for ideas, suggestions and sellers (So Cal). Last edited by knumbknuts; 12-26-2009 at 09:45 AM.

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12-26-2009, 10:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
auto_B Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Member # 137143 Posts: 151	Polaris Ranger.... they even make a Crew cab

12-26-2009, 07:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
66cummins Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 33464 Location: Santa Maria,Ca Posts: 693	^^^^^ My vote too.

12-27-2009, 09:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
MITCH G Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15793 Location: Glendora Posts: 142	Polaris all the way , they have power steering and air bags on the rear to keep them level when you add weight , and seat 3 up front .

12-27-2009, 02:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
66cummins Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 33464 Location: Santa Maria,Ca Posts: 693	Only if you go with the polaris ranger HD. Which would be a great choice.