I've always been a Yamaha & Honda man. Recently got a deal on an Arctic Cat 700cc 4x4 that I couldn't pass up & bought it. Actually like it a lot. For just trapping, I'd say go w/ a 400cc Honda, you can't go wrong there!

I have an 03' Arctic cat 400. Always starts and runs. Has plenty of power. It's never let me down!

I have a Can-Am 450 4x4 bought new for a very reasonable price. Apparently their motors are legendary. So far I haven’t been in a mess I couldn’t get out of with it. Not sure if you have them where you are but if so I encourage you to check them out.

I didn't even know Arctic Cat made 4 wheelers, lol. Sounds like they're good ones too.

Honda. I have an '84 TRX250. I call it Timex, it keeps on ticking. It's sat out in the snow and cold for 2 months now. I brushed off yesterday after a couple days of mild temps. About 6 pulls and off it took. When/if it dies.... I'll be looking for another Honda.

I have an Arctic Cat side by side. All I will say is I will never buy another one.

I still ha e a Honda 300 i bougbt in 1991 and it starts and runs great. Simple maintenance and no repairs.

I still ha e a Honda 300 i bougbt in 1991 and it starts and runs great. Simple maintenance and no repairs.

I like Yamaha outboards and Honda ATVs.

One thing to keep in mind is service by the dealer, that can make a machine that is not very good really good.

In my opinion I prefer the Polaris or Honda. The last 4 wheeler I picked up was in 2002 when Polaris came out with the 700. That machine now has just under 12,000 miles on it. It started its life out in bush Alaska and I got a block heater on it as it was my daily driver as well as a trapping/hunting rig so I was able to start it up at -45. Side note: not that fun to ride at that temp but beats walking. As far as the up keep on it...nothing major has gone bad with it just common things.

I have a 93 and a 94. Theg have spent half their life in water half way up the engine. Still run great. I wouldn't buy anything but a Honda!

Yama Hammer is what I have personally put the most miles and abuse on with no issues. Honda is good product too. My 2 cents.

I had bad luck with Polaris. Won't even look to buy another one. I use a John Deere Gator 825i & love it.

Thanks for all the comments. I'll start looking this week.

I run Yamaha's and never had a lick of trouble and I do about Zero maintenance even though I should. My Dad bought a 400 Honda with electric shift. It sucks. It has spent more time in the shop getting worked on than any machine I was ever around.

I have owned an Arctic cat and two Hondas in the past. Right now I have a suzuki and a polaris. The arctic cat is the only brand I would never buy again, it was the only new one I have ever owned and it was in for warranty work constantly, when the warranty ran out it still had troubles and I finally got rid of it. I'm in the market to upgrade one of my two this spring and I will primarily be looking for a 500-650CC Polaris or Honda. I recommend paying a little extra to get at least a 500 because you never know when you'll need to pull something or need the power to get out of a tough spot.

I still have a 1985 Honda 200sx, runs great still.
Also have a Yamaha side by side that gets most of the use now.

That's been my Arctic Cat experience. I bought one new for my boy and it has been nothing but trouble from day 1. I went to buy another larger machine and looked at the Honda's as they tend to be bulletproof but settled on a Yamaha Kodiak 700. They're a beast.

The dealer told me the most trouble-free machines they carry are the Suzuki. I still went with the Yamaha.

I have a 03 or 04 Honda Rancher 350 and I love it.I would suggest getting a winch and aftermarket tires when you make the initial purchase or you wont get it afterwards. The winch in very handy especially if you are back in the woods by yourself. Back in the 3 wheeler days if you got it stuck you just got off and pulled it out of the mud. You cant do that with a 4 wheeler. the aftermarket tires are just so much better than the factory ones that it is well worth the up grade. My brother has the same bike i have and got different tires right off and he can drive around me stuck in the mud.

On and be sure to get one that has 4x4 select. Being in 4WD all the time riding trails can really wear you out.

On and another think for riding through woods, on log trails, and making your own trails I wouldnt get anything bigger than a 350 or 400

Get power steering if it is an option.

I'll get power steering. Thanks.