I have been looking at purchasing a side by side for awhile now. I considered the Rino with the four seat conversion, but the little boy says he wants to ride up front. So I am looking for something that will fit three people upfront. Went yesterday looking, looked at the RZR. ( With the possibility of putting a Twisted Stitch bench seat) But decided it is not wide enough for three even with a bench. Looked at the Ranger XP. It comes with EPS (Electronic Power Steering) and the HO motor with forged internals, with 46 HP. It feels comfortable for all three, but I am a little concerned with it being a little top heavy. I am looking for some input and opinions. Everybody let me know what you think.

there was a few rangers on a big ride i went on memorial day weekend.they went every where the rhinos went.i had the same problem when i first started looking and i thought it was top heavy also.but i was really impressed with how they done on the trails.

I love mine. The EPS is not really needed on the 2010's because they steer so easy. I would save the money for tires or something.

It is not really top heavy at all as it is very well balanced. I was looking for a Rhino but they were not building any at the time. I went on a ride at Prentice Cooper and a buddy of mine just bought a Ranger back in March. I rode it and was hooked.

I will not lie to you, at Picket and a few trails at Royal Blue are tight but manageable. I have not had any problems at Windrock although I have not had it on the Rats Nest yet.

The rzr 4 seater is the best multi person sxs on the market if you want something that go anywhere. Not knocking the ranger but it might be ok for 2 adults and a kid but its a tight fit for 3 big people. but they are much less money than a rzr 4 too.

we test drove a ranger before we bought the rhino and i really liked it but i have always wanted a rhino.you are more than welcome to put him in the back of my rhino and go for a ride to see how all three of you like it.it has a roll cage and 4 point harness in back it is really safe just let me know and we will meet one sunday afternoon or something and go for a short ride.

First off thanks everyone for all the input


[quote="pwm"]I love mine. The EPS is not really needed on the 2010's because they steer so easy. I would save the money for tires or something.

Thats good info to know. How is yours on power for hillclimbs and in the mud?

GunRunner wrote:

The rzr 4 seater is the best multi person sxs on the market if you want something that go anywhere. Not knocking the ranger but it might be ok for 2 adults and a kid but its a tight fit for 3 big people. but they are much less money than a rzr 4 too.

I thought about the rzr 4 but the size ( mainly the wheelbase and breakover angle ) would limit it on trails around home .

spud wrote:

we test drove a ranger before we bought the rhino and i really liked it but i have always wanted a rhino.you are more than welcome to put him in the back of my rhino and go for a ride to see how all three of you like it.it has a roll cage and 4 point harness in back it is really safe just let me know and we will meet one sunday afternoon or something and go for a short ride.

I may take you up on that offer sometime . Does your son like the setup when he rides in the back ( like , does he have plenty of room ,and can he see what is going on in front of you )?



Again a big to everyone

Power is not a problem. Neither is hill climbing or rock climbing. Top speed is ~50 or so which is more than enough for me because when you are trail riding you really only average 15-20 any way.

It is not a great jumping machine like when you go over a water break. It will rattle your bones if you get too much air :lol: