What You Need For A Mud ATV
Mud ATVs
Can Am Outlander X MR 570
Starts @ $9,700
*Budget Friendly Mud Build
Specs
- Detuned Rotax 650 cc V-twin, snorkeled, liquid cooled with relocated radiator
- 48 HP
- Snorkeled with a high mount radiator
- Prewired for a winch
- Heavy-duty front bumper
- Mud-riding footrests
- Front suspension: Double A arm
- Rear suspension: Torsional Trailing Arm Independent
- ITP† Mega Mayhem 28 x 8 x 12 tires
- Lightweight 12″ aluminum wheels
- 11.7″ ground clearance
The Can Am Outlander X MR 570 is the smallest and least expensive of Can Am’s mud ATVs.
But, even though the 570 is budget friendly, it still will allow you to tackle the wet stuff with ease.
Aggressive ITP tires will allow you to enjoy the ride without worrying about getting stuck while the aluminum wheels help keep the weight down.
For riders serious about mud riding, you’ll want to get an after market winch. Fortunately the Outlander X MR 570 comes pre-wired for a winch, so installation is easy.
Can Am also offers this mudder in a slightly larger model – the Renegade X MR 650 which starts at $11,800.
Can Am Outlander X MR 850
Starts @ $13,200
*Strong Build With Upgrades
Specs
- Rotax 850 V-twin engine, snorkeled, liquid cooled with relocated radiator
- 78 HP
- Heavy-duty front and rear bumpers
- 3,500-lb winch
- 30″ tires
- 14″ cast-aluminum wheels
- 13″ ground clearance
- Visco-4Lok† front differential
- FOX† 1.5 PODIUM shocks
- Front suspension: Arched double A arm
- Rear suspension: Torsional Trailing Arm Independent
- 30″ ITP Cryptid tires
- Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC™️ ) with riding modes
- Tri-Mode Dynamic Power Steering (DPS)
- Relocated radiator
- Mud-riding footrests
- Mudguards
This midgrade mud ATV gets you a few extra features that the 570 and 650 don’t have such as a winch, upgraded suspension and larger tires.
Like the 570, this ATV also has lightweight wheels, but they’re a whole 2″ larger. These bigger wheels give you an additional 1.3″ in ground clearance.
The Can Am Outlander X MR 850 also enjoys a nice suspension upgrade. The FOX† 1.5 PODIUM shocks have arched double A-arm front shocks with front sway bar
Can Am Renegade X MR 1000R
Starts @ $16,500
*Can Am’s Most Powerful ATV
Specs
- Rotax 976 cc V-twin, snorkeled, liquid cooled
- 91 HP
- Upgraded suspension
- Heavy-duty front & rear bumpers
- Mud-riding footrests
- 3,500-lb winch
- Relocated radiator
- Fox 1.5 Podium shocks
- Visco-4Lok front differential
- 30” ITP Cryptid tires
- 14” aluminum rims
- 13” ground clearance
- 5.7 gallon water-resistant rear compartment
Can Am is all in with their mud lineup. They offer seven Maverick and Defender SxS as well as five Outlanders ATVs and one Renegade ATV, all built as mudders.
The Renegade X MR 1000R and the Outlander X MR 1000R are two of the most powerful mud ATVs that Can Am offers.
Factory built to wallow in mud – the powerful Rotax engine offers 91 HP to get you through even the deepest muck.
Upgraded Fox shocks, Visco-4Lok front differential, upgraded suspension, front and rear bumpers, trail armor and winch all come standard.
Can Am relocated the radiator for protection and better air flow in adverse conditions.
30” ITP Cryptid tires with 13 inches of ground clearance will allow you to tackle even the toughest obstacles.
Can Am Outlander X MR 1000R
Starts @ $15,000
*Mud + Performance + Trail
Specs
- Rotax 976 cc V-twin, snorkeled, liquid cooled
- 91 HP
- Upgraded suspension
- Heavy-duty front & rear bumpers
- 3,500-lb winch
- Relocated radiator
- Fox 1.5 Podium shocks
- Visco-4Lok front differential
- 30” ITP Cryptid tires
- 14” aluminum rims
- 13” ground clearance
- 5.7 gallon water-resistant rear compartment
The Outlander X MR 1000R was designed with mud in mind. But, it also offers excellent trail handling, so you won’t have to compromise on performance.
This build offers the strong Rotax engine plus stability making it a strong overall performer no matter what your needs.
Exceptional maneuverability and easy to operate.
The Outlander is also a lean mean mud machine with all the standard features you need: bumpers, upgraded suspension, Fox 1.5 Podium shocks, Visco-4Lok front differential and a winch.
Aggressive tread 30” ITP Cryptid tires give you a generous 13″ of ground clearance to easily navigate rocks and hazards.
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Polaris Sportsman 850 High Lifter Edition
Starts @ 12,200
*Capability & Toughness
Specs
- 850cc ProStar SOHC 4-Stroke Twin Cylinder
- 78 HP
- Factory-installed 29.5″ high lifter Outlaw 2 tires
- Shielded clutch and engine intake ducting
- Rack-mounted radiator with industry-exclusive inverted dual fans
- Upgraded 30AH battery
- Upgraded front drive bearings
- High clearance arched dual A-Arm suspension
- Stiffer springs for high ground clearance
- High and low mud specific transmission with lower gearing
- Quick clearing footwells
- Sealed single beam headlights
- Sealed key switch
- 13.5″ ground clearance
Polaris has two mud ATVs that come straight from the factory ready for mud without having to make any modifications. This 850cc is the smaller of the two Polaris mud ATVs.
Of course, small is a relative term here because this 850 has more than enough power for all but the most intense mud riders.
Not only does it come bog ready with aggressive mud tires, but it also has arched A arms that help give it an impressive 13.5″ of clearance.
Impressive 13.5″ of clearance
But, it’s the high mount air and cooling that really make this ATV mud ready. The rack mounted radiator with inverted dual fans keep fresh air flowing to the engine, clutches and radiator to provide maximum power and cooling.
850 vs 1000 High Lifter Mud ATVs
Besides the smaller engine, three big differences between the 850 and the 1000 High Lifter are that the 1000 comes standard with a winch, electronic power steering and front and rear bumpers.
The 1000 also has lighter aluminum wheels vs the steel wheel that come standard on the 850.
Polaris Sportsman 850 High Lifter
Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 High Lifter
Starts @ $16,900
*Engineered For Extreme Mud Performance
Specs
- 952cc ProStar SOHC 4-Stroke Twin Cylinder
- High-mount air and cooling
- Tuned for prolonged wide-open throttle bursts
- 85 HP
- Shielded clutch and engine intake ducting
- Rack mounted radiator and inverted dual fans
- High mount front and rear bumpers
- Upgraded 30AH battery
- Upgraded front drive bearings
- 3,500 lb Polaris winch with integrated tow hooks
- 29.5″ High Lifter Outlaw 2 tires
- 14” aluminum rims
- 13.5″ ground clearance
- High and low mud specific transmission with lower gearing
- Handlebar mounted grab-bar for off-camber control
- Sealed key switch
Part of the workhorse Polaris Sportsman lineup, the Sportsman XP 1000 High Lifter was specifically designed for top performance in mud.
This is the top of the line Sportsman.
Large, super aggressive High Lifter tires with stiffer springs give 13.5 inches of ground clearance which is a full 1/2 inch over the competition.
Polaris builds all its Sportsman for superior performance with an emphasis on trail riding, but the High Lifters were engineered specifically for mud handling.
The engine is tuned for prolonged wide open throttle bursts for powering through deep thick mud. Polaris also designed the transmission for mud performance in mind with mud specific high and low gearing.
Polaris built this ATV with high mount air and cooling, for mud ready riding. The rack mounted radiator has two inverted fans kept high and dry to keep fresh air flowing to the engine, clutches and radiator for maximum power and cooling.
Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 High Lifter
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Yamaha Grizzly EPS XT-R
Starts @ $11,200
*Built For Extreme Adventure
Specs
- 686cc liquid-cooled SOHC 4-stroke
- 48 HP
- High-mounted air intake layout increases power and torque
- Stainless steel exhaust system
- Screen-type spark arrestor for great power with minimum noise output
- High-capacity radiator with fan assist for maximum cooling efficiency
- Radiator is positioned high for optimal protection
- 27” Maxxis Zilla tires
- 11.8” ground clearance
- Aluminum rims
ATVs built for mudding require bigger engines and more power which also means a higher price tag. But, the Yamaha Grizzly is more budget friendly while still being a strong mud performer.
Top rated 27” Maxxis Zilla tires let you move some serious mud while still giving you a generous 11.8” ground clearance.
A high mounted air intake layout gives you more power and torque, both essential for mud performance.
Front and back adjustable independent double wishbone suspension ensures you get a smooth ride over even the toughest terrain.
Standard equipment includes full body skid plates, a WARN winch, special edition paint and color‑matched wheels.
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