Hi, I'm new to this forum so I apologise if I've posted this in the wrong category or if the topic has already been covered.
My grandfather puts on a shoot every year and I'm given the responsibility of going around the farm filling up feeders and repairing fences etc. I usually go around with him but due to him getting older I sometimes have to go by myself so I've decided on a quad bike to get me around the farm. I don't have much money to play with so having my own land rover/pickup/utv is a bit out of my reach due to the price of the vehicle and insurance being so expensive for someone my age (19).
I have a few questions about the kind of kit I'll need
1. What kind of accessories will I have to buy to be able to transport equipment? I know a trailer attached to a tow ball is a thing I'll need if I want to transport posts and wire if any repairs need doing, but is there a type of box that I can put on the front or back that will carry a few of bags of feed so I don't need to drag a trailer around with me all the time?
2. What CC engine would I need to be able to get around in very wet and muddy conditions without fear of getting bogged and/or be able to lug around a trailer? ( I know CC isn't everything but I'm just asking for the minimum/recommended engine size/power)
3. What manufacturers are the most reliable and what is the minimum I should spend on a second hand quad?
It's also worth noting that it doesn't really need to be road legal as I will get help transporting it from the seller to the farm. I'll also be able to store it on the farm securely.
Thanks in advance for any help!
My grandfather puts on a shoot every year and I'm given the responsibility of going around the farm filling up feeders and repairing fences etc. I usually go around with him but due to him getting older I sometimes have to go by myself so I've decided on a quad bike to get me around the farm. I don't have much money to play with so having my own land rover/pickup/utv is a bit out of my reach due to the price of the vehicle and insurance being so expensive for someone my age (19).
I have a few questions about the kind of kit I'll need
1. What kind of accessories will I have to buy to be able to transport equipment? I know a trailer attached to a tow ball is a thing I'll need if I want to transport posts and wire if any repairs need doing, but is there a type of box that I can put on the front or back that will carry a few of bags of feed so I don't need to drag a trailer around with me all the time?
2. What CC engine would I need to be able to get around in very wet and muddy conditions without fear of getting bogged and/or be able to lug around a trailer? ( I know CC isn't everything but I'm just asking for the minimum/recommended engine size/power)
3. What manufacturers are the most reliable and what is the minimum I should spend on a second hand quad?
It's also worth noting that it doesn't really need to be road legal as I will get help transporting it from the seller to the farm. I'll also be able to store it on the farm securely.
Thanks in advance for any help!
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