I plow my yard with a 08 700FI Rhino it does a great job, I use to plow with an older ATV, the Rhino does much better I dont find any need for tire chains and I have had no problems yet.
I also tow a 44 inch mower in the summer and it handles it well. I work the hell out of my Rhino and I dont have any complaints.

The question of what side x side to buy is a double edge knife. Polaris Rangers have a higher towing and weight capacity but I have seen what a Rhino can do and think their work limits are understated.

I love this site. the majority (99.9%) of the people are easy going and respectful and there is very little
brandname racism.

Thanks Mark

Look into the new Polaris Ranger they have a high towing capacity and a bench seat like the mule. As far as rust, rhino line is good but it should be pro job or at least sprayed on in order to get it into small cracks and holes. It could also be repainted with heavy equipment paint and primer befor the rhino linner goes on. Other than that it would be some sort of oil base chemical like oil or grease but im sure no one wants to see an oil slick on the water.

I filled my Rhino frame with an oil/wax mix befor I ran it in the winter. the salt on Maine roads in the winter is just as bad a salt water.

Polaris RZR may be hard on belts but I got you all beat.    My old 93 900cc Thunder Cat snowmachine can chew up 5 kevlar belts and blow them to pieces in a day. Clutches are all in line and everything is in good working order its all in the power.  :shock:

Its obvious the weight will be alot different, there is alot more to a pick up. I was just going by over all size.
Toyota is 5250 lbs gross wt  -------- Ranger is 1495 dry wt
But if its just rolling one over I have never gotten in to a situation that i couldnt get out of with the use of a high lift jack.
never leave home with out it.

My only question is. How much bigger do side x sides have to get befor you ask your self, Is it a pick-up truck or a side x side?

2010 Ranger crew cab-------------------------2009 Toyota Tacoma crew cab                 
Wheel base - 108 inches-----------------------Wheel base 127 inches
Length 145 inches------------------------------Length 208 inches
Width 60 inches---------------------------------Width 74 inches
Hieght 76 inches--------------------------------Hieght 69 inches

They seem to be getting closer all the time.