WHY I CHOSE THE 2019 POLARIS RANGER XP 1000 OVER CAN AM & HONDA PIONEER

The time has finally come! Join me as I answer the many questions that we've had as to WHY I chose the Polaris Ranger XP 1000 Northstar edition UTV OVER the HONDA PIONEER 1000 AND CAN AM DEFENDER HD 10. This is a MAJOR LIFE INVESTMENT with all of the crazy new technology that is going in to these machines, so I did quite a bit of research from multiple sources to make my final decision on what 2019 Cab model UTV to pick. Join me as I go through most of the options and differences between the Polaris Ranger XP 1000, the Can Am Defender HD 10 and the Honda Pioneer 1000. Some mudding, some Illinois riding and Polaris Ride command. Please hit the LIKE button if you enjoyed this video or found it valuable. and please share this video to help support our channel so that others with similar goals in life can join us on our country living journey. Don't forget to subscribe and Hit the BELL Icon to get all of our video updates as we put out great content almost every day. Thank you, and we hope to see you on the next video! Kapper Outdoors, living the dream, one acre at a time. Here are some of our recent Polaris Videos that you might enjoy:

[xd-oypr]

I've been riding atv's and sxs for years..nothing beats a honda for straight up durability. Hands down the longest lasting machine ever built

[carlpowell]

Polaris specs will always be the best that's what gets people me included. I bought the 850xp and wish I had listened to the nay sayers. My Polaris stayed in the shed broke down more than it got ridden. Just like me everyone will have to learn for themselves

[raynikkel]

Your best comment is "To each their own" These things serve many purposes and we need to choose based on our own need for one. I did my research and although I liked the Ranger I still preferred the Can-Am. Being in Canada the AC just was not important to me. I've only had my HD10 for 6 weeks now but sure am happy with it. Have fun on what ever you ride !!!!

[TajRahal]

I’ve owned 1 Ranger and 2 can am utv’s the Ranger has lasted me 10 years and still going strong. Both Can Am’s had gear grinding issues.

[AQS]

As much as I absolutely love side by sides, they are just too damn expensive.

[tedflowerpot]

I have the 2018 version. Fully loaded and I love it. Even got the tracks. It’s my first UTV and I’m extremely happy. The 1000 is a beast. My good buddy went out and bought one too.

[davidmorad]

I looked at Polaris 1000, and the can am defender at a dealership that sells both.
The salesman indicated to me that Polaris utv’s developer fear more issues, maintenance wise, than Can ams.

[rbfoertsch]

I been a Polaris guy forever but something about the can am defender hd10 xtp sold me. Haven't been disappointed yet

[timsr.]

They are all good as long as you don't abuse them and take care of them, I choose a Honda, I like it, sometimes wish I went with the Yamaha Viking, was always a Yamaha guy. Never had any trouble with a Yamaha, guess I'll see with the Honda. I only use it for working around the farm, putting up deer stands, getting firewood, a little bit of trail riding.

[barryhuizing]

I always knew you did your homework! You are very thorough in everything.

[gregcooper]

Never owned a Can Am. They have some nice features, but tend to require more upkeep. Hope tou enjoy the new ride.

[cbull]

As I agree with you, the ranger is the best set up. Polaris has lots of cool things going on. But their build quality sucks, dependability is a big problem for a lot of Polaris owners.
As I'm seeking with my 18 rzr xpt4, its much more problematic then my buddies can am x3's.
In my experiences, both can am and honda will be more reliable, especially the Honda, on average.
I think most of Polaris's problems are from the cheap Chinese parts they use.

[chitwood]

I was leaning towards the Can-AM but after watching your videos I purchased a 19 Ranger Northstar with Ride Command, love the AC in the GA Heat already!!!

[tspeegle]

so let me get this straight...Polaris compared their top of the line Ranger against the middle of the road Honda? I also noticed, that the Honda is the 5 seater, vs a 3 seat Polaris. To each their own, but...when your belt breaks. Maybe a Honda will pull you home. That is what I do for all of the Polaris and Can-Am owners.

[jonezj]

Don’t forget you love changing belts. I would much rather have a dif lock and not an awd machine. Never been in a ranger that rides smooth either. Best of luck no matter!

[dnsmithnc]

Which one is the more dependable? Personally, I wouldn't care if the Polaris was a 1/2 second faster or, I had to take a few seconds to change gears or whatever. I want ruggedness and reliability and I've seen on youtube and elsewhere that the Polaris leaves something to be desired in that area.

[vextr]

Great video, Kap. Like that AC. You might want to check Consumer Affairs .com on Polaris. Lots of warranty issues or lack of Polaris's dealer network not honoring the warranty. Enjoy the new machine...wish I had AC.

[memyselfandifarmer]

If you go on vacation I can watch the Polaris.

[mlevi]

It seems there is a stop ride almost constantly with one polaris or another. Two months ago I was shopping for a new utv and spoke with several dealers that sell polaris and can am. Every one of them said a couple of years ago that they sold more rangers than defenders...now they sell 2:1 defenders to rangers. I sat in the polaris, and my knees were in the dash. The defender was much more comfortable...I ordered a 23 defender max limited.

[roughcountryoutdoors]

Keep the videos coming Sir, look forward to your future videos and stratagies