Hello, My name is Troy & I’m considering purchasing a can-am commander max (possibly the xt) and I’ve been trolling the forums for all the valuable information it contains. I am married with 2 children, so a 4 seater is what I’m looking for. I want it for work and play, but the ratio is probably 80% play to 20% work. I’m more looking for a good trail riding machine with good power to get me through some off-road/rutty/rocky stuff when I so desire, but nothing too hairy. I’ve test driven just about everything (minus the 4 seat general that isn’t really in dealerships yet) and I’m trying to find someone to talk me into a certain make and model.
I like the Kawasaki Mule Pro FXT for it’s price, quietness, ride, and functionality, but it lacks power & I don’t know just how well it would do off the beaten path.
I also like the TeryX4, it has a decent price and good ride, but the engine is quite loud since it is in the front & might create some really hot temps too in the cab? Not sure on that one though. Also doesn’t have a dump bed which is something I’m really looking forward to using.
The Polaris General is about the only Polaris I really looked at in this category, I drove a 2 seater to get an idea, and the Engine Breaking System was a bit jumpy at low/creeping speeds. Kind of a turnoff, but the machine rode great. Cost is a bit up there though.
I drove the Can-Am Commander Max XT, and I enjoyed the ride and power. Love the bed, and dumping function. The ride in the back wasn’t the greatest for the kids, but meh,they are kids, they’ll be ok. No doors was kind of a downer, and the fact that to access the belts/etc… I would have to take out the seat and console it looked like, makes me think fixing a problem on the trails would be a huge pain.
Even though the opinions on these forums may swing to the Can-Am side, I’m still curious. Pro’s and Con’s for you on the Commander or other machine if you own or have owned one. Thanks in advance, and I look forward to being a member.
