I just traded the Brute Force 300 for a Polaris Sportsman 570 EPS. This machine was great in the two years I owned it, went places I never thought it would, always started and no issues aside from basic maintenance. If your thinking about this quad you will not be disappointed and it will do whatever you need it to do. My family will be missing the Brute and we may buy another in the future for my wife.
I have one and love it. I have a couple much bigger machines with 4x4 but this machine is so much fun. I think it's the solid rear end and the lighter weight make it more playful. I take the 300 on trail rides quite a bit unless I need 4x4 option. With a few more HP this thing would be killer for what it is. I think Im gonna try and squeeze a few more ponies out of this lil 300.
For the couple of folks who gave the thumbs down, please comment and let me know what it was that put you off. Probly would not change anything but just curious if you noticed something ugly or incorrect or if you were just being a butt?
this was a good review. You’ll always have people thumb videos down for no apparent reason. maybe some thumbs down so similar vids don’t appear on their recommendation. Ima watch your channel see if you have this thing in action, aside from reviews like this I like watching it in action . Helps me determine wether to get this or something else. Thanks for the review.
The rack ratings you've mentioned are accurate per Kawasaki... however, I weigh about 130-135 lbs and have stood on the front and rear racks without issue. They're heavy duty steel racks, mounted directly to the frame with steel bolts. I would guess the ratings may be more related to preventing top loading / a top heavy situation that makes the ATV ride more unstable or prone to tipping.
Just bought me one last week for a first time 4 wheeler rider I love it. I get up to 55 on the road easy to turn i love it. Seat is extra comfortable hardly feel bumps great bike
Do you have any recommendations for dues and don’ts on this in terms of went to ride it in low versus hi. I know they say in the 20 hour break in. You should go pretty easy on it. And what are your thoughts on calling small implements? Thanks
Low is for working/pulling or occasionally pulling up a step or tricky incline from a stop. For 85% of all your riding you will be in high. As far as do and donts just keep it maintained and if you do dumb stuff like I do sometimes, don't let your radiator fins get clogged up with mud! lol Thanks for watching and the comment.
my wife was looking at this model; fits her perfect as well. looks like it'd be perfect for some woods trail riding that isn't requiring you to go up massive hills
I always owned Chinese atvs, we decided to buy this atv, I’m just finally glad to have a “real atv”, finally glad to have something reliable, the only thing I don’t like abt it is that it’s not 4WD, but hey I’m not complaining
Thanksfpr posting this video i just bought mine right now i just got out the dealership sad part didnt bring it home the mechanic was gone so they could do the safety inspection on the atv and oilchange and all the good stuff picking it up tomarrow cant wait to ride it thanks for the info it was realky helpfull
Yes, engine is actually cast with a Kymco logo on it lol. Best looking version of it but the Tracker has a better park brake. Loved this quad though, would go almost anywhere.
True but it would also be much more expensive and possibly underpowered if it were 4WD. I am sure there are many similar that are 4WD though, but again, gotta pay out for that.
I bought a 2021 brute force 300 a few months back and it does all I need it to do, I looked at the bigger 4x4’s before I bought the 300 but I didn’t need 4 wheel drive that often and really didn’t need that much power , So I couldn’t justify paying a lot more for something I would seldom need, I’m 63 , disabled and fighting cancer and the brute force 300 does everything I need it to , before I got sick I was all about big and powerful but my big ass Harley days are long gone, enjoy life while you can because it sucks to get old and sick, F&”k You Cancer
Other that knee deep mud I have found little terraign I could not get through with this little quad. For those rare times I have a winch on the front to snatch myself out of a jam.
This is a great well built atv! We have the exact model and surprised me how well built it is. Your spot on on the heat from exhaust! Wear shorts at your own risk lol
Had to come back and watch again. Good review thanks. I think you’ve sold me. Thanks it looks great. The size is perfect to go in my camper cargo trailer.
Anyone know why the lights won't turn on? I move the switch and nothing so I'm not sure if I have to press another button or if the wires aren't connected to the switch
Not sure and have no way to measure but I have taken this thing places I was sure it could not go including mud, rocks and steep hills and it likes to go. It is not a $10K 4X4 quad but it gets the job done well all the same.
Thanks for watching and the comment! We just got ours too. I remember when I was a kid a 300 was HUGE! I agree, I mainly work mine and it does everything I ask without issue.
Any thoughts or advice on low gear in terms of towing capacity, what you can get away with, maybe a small trailer or a disc for making a food plot? Thanks
I usually work mine with a Gorilla tailer/wagon but I have hooked my 4 by 8 trailer to it as well and filled it with downed tree wood. It is speced at 500 pounds towing but in a pinch it can do more just would not push it passed that too often as you can tell it struggles with a big trailer load. I alway use low gear and low speeds when carrying heavy loads. Low tops out at about 10 MPH without getting the revs up to high.
I'm looking for a utility quad, have a 660 Raptor, something for the family to ride. Found a Suzuki King Quad used, 450hrs, they're asking $4500. ...but if I can get New? Only concern, those belt drives!
Drive belts seem fine, two years in and no issues. Polaris uses the CVT system too and they seem bulletproof for the most part. The belt is pretty easy to access also, so if there was ever an issue or it just wore out, you could get to it easily. Thanks for watching.
Odd? Are you perhaps in low gear? That is about the top speed in low gear. No limiters that I am aware of. I have not gotten as fast as some others but it hits 40 MPH without much issue.
does yours vibrate bad at low speed mine has only done 50km since new it vibrates real bad from about 10kmh up to about 35kmh it realy gives me the shits to the point that i might sell it would like any feed back from anyone thanks
I do not have that problem at all but I did have something break in the transmission. Kawasaki and the dealer are taking care of it under warranty but ATV parts are really hard to get these days so its been down for a few weeks. Darn supply chain!
Yep, same as the Tracker from Bass Pro\Cabela's too. The only difference is the body and trim between the manufactures. I think Kawasaki did the best with final as it has nice racks, a cup holder and great inner fender design but those are all just details.
i have had mine over 50mph .it dont have the pulling power it should have and some complain about turning radiusmine is exactly like yours and same color i gave $4800 5 years ago
I bought one of these this past winter. Any time I put it through a bit of water (nothing higher than the floorboars), it will randomly die about 15-20 minutes afterward and will continue to do so every 5-10 minutes. I've tried greasing the spark plug boot with dielectric grease, but I think I'm gonna have to take it and get it checked. This has been happening since I bought it.
Dang, that sucks! Most likely it is getting water in the fuel or water is shorting out a connector that is improperly sealed. Best of luck getting it sorted.
The things that cover the hub ends? I am not sure what they are called but I am pretty sure they are not important, most likely there for assembly purposes.
I had this on my list until I seen a RU-vidr using his in water then up hills. The belt started to slip so bad it would not go up the hill at all. The other on my list was a Honda Recon which is what I have owned for a few years now with no belt.
I drove mine through a stream and soaked the belt. I could have drained the water out and allowed the internal fan to blow it out, but I did not know that at the time. It still pulled well but I could not go over 20 MPH until it dried out.
Cannot lose with a a Honda! I have heard they have shifting issues but I do not own one so I cannot say. Price is about equal. Did notice there is not winch spot on the Honda where the Brute has a spot to mount one pretty easily. Gave to also factor in that ATV's are hard to get right now (at least in the US), so you may have trouble finding what your looking for if you are too picky.
Kinda, I had a seal that was installed wrong at the factory, it leaked oil onto the CVT belt causing slippage. Kawasaki fixed it up and I have had no troubles since and that was a year ago.
They are both made by Kymco but each brand changes a few details of them. Essentially though it is the same quad but I am unsure who does repairs and warranty work on the Tracker brand. .
600 more for a lesser brand? That is crazy, I know they are almost the same but Kawasaki vs Tracker = Kawasaki all day long! Kwasaki stands behind their quads really well and there are dealers everywhere also, so good choice.
Winches need more amperage than a power point can deliver. I installed a winch directly on the battery and have my power point for charging a phone or running a tire inflator. Thanks for watching and commenting, you are awesome!!!
It had a seal go in the transmission, they said it was a defect in how the seal was manufactured or installed in production. The seal leaked fluid onto the CVT belt causing severe slippage. They fixed it but due to the supply chain issue it took almost six months at the dealer, parts were almost impossible to get. There were many other vehicles with the same parts issue from all the brands, a Honda motorcycle had been there almost a year waiting on one part! It's back now and better than ever though. I trail it, use it to work in the yard and my boy is usually on the back and it gets things done!
@@CKDMJ awesome man thanks for the response. To add to this I am a 2002 Kawasaki bayou 220 owner. I’ve had this bike since I was a kid and it has been absolutely tortured but still cranks up with one pull just have to fill her up with oil every time because all the seals are leaking but it’s pretty much like a self oil changing engine lol it doesn’t bother me to be honest so the old Kawasakis are absolutely tanks I can personally attest to this. But I’m actually looking into Hondas lowest tier 4 wheeler and it actually has a foot shifter which I would want over the automatic transmission which comes with all the slip and ya know more problems as you’re aware of. Anyways thanks for the info glad you got your bike fixed thanks a lot
Now that that seal is replaced there is no slip, it's much faster and seems more solid than ever! Hope it continues for years to come. Thanks for watching and the comments.
@@TheCallfam3 Well I submerged it crossing a three two to three foot deep stream. The belt got wet and it was slipping at higher speed. After it dried out it was fine.
I think 4x4 would have knocked it out of the price range it is in. I know I purchased this quad because I could afford it, likely could not if it was 4x4. Thanks for watching and your feedback.
I do not recall the totals and financing numbers. Would also depend on factors specific to you and your area like interest rates, availability and dealer fees as all can vary. Call your local dealer to find pricing specifics in your area. $4,599 is the base price without any of the other fees though.
Prices are listed online, dealer fees will vary so you will need to ask your local dealer. I am just a guy who purchased one, so I do not know all the finance, surcharge and add on info per dealer.
@@primeselect5510 With finance, assembly and do on, yes I am sure I was overcharged! I do not know the numbers off hand but it's a seller's market as ATV's are not east to find with supply chain issues. So if you feel taken advantage of, we can have that in common! :)
No idea? I use it for working and trail riding so top speed is not really important to me. Google can most likely answer that for you though. Thanks for watching.
25 in low? Man, that is pushing those revs up, would not suggest those speeds in low. I have hit 50 MPH a couple of times on flat road but high 40's are more consistant .
Thanks for comeing by and dropping your nagativity on my video! Capabilitiy and price were my concerns, you are more than able to go buy whatever pretty quad you like.
