bassJAM
Feeling the Heat
I went through this same thing this year. I'd love to have a 4x4 ATV, for both wood hauling and snow removal, as well as some trail riding. But I'd be spending at the least a few grand for a used ATV in good condition. On the flip side, those older garden tractors can be picked up pretty cheap, and they are true work horses, nothing like the newer mowers that with stamped frames and aluminum gear boxes. So I found an early 80's model Wheel Horse last week for around $400, and picked up a snow plow and wheel weights off craigslist 2 nights ago for $55. I also found a front mount snow blower for $250, but decided against it. I've got a set of tire chains coming this week, so for less than $600 I've got a workhorse for towing and snow removal that should do OK in moderate off-road terrain. I've got a ztr to mow with, but it's also piece of mind knowing I've got a back-up mower now too if the zero turn ever breaks down.
Maybe in a couple years I'll splurge for an ATV, but at this point it'll be purely for fun when I don't feel like riding my dirt bike.
Maybe in a couple years I'll splurge for an ATV, but at this point it'll be purely for fun when I don't feel like riding my dirt bike.