JD Gator or Polaris Ranger?

Hi all,

My mother and I maintain our small family farm as a hobby/side venture here in west TN. We raise a few cows and lease our crop ground. We have general maintenance to keep up around the place (clipping, spraying, cleaning up, cutting/removing trees and brush, fencing, feeding, landscaping, etc...).

We've about decided that a UTV would be a handy tool to help us. We've never owned a UTV, but I did have a Honda Rancher ATV when I was younger. I really don't know which is best, but it seems the Gator and the Ranger are two pretty popular machines. After talking to a few people around town and doing some initial research, it seems the Gator 550 and Ranger 570 would be the size people are recommending. I would appreciate your thoughts on which you think would be best or if there is another size/model you would recommend. Please explain your preference.

Are there any accessories you would suggest we should definitely purchase? Should we go ahead and spring for the crew model to seat 4 people? I really don't do trail riding, but may possibly do some in the future when my kids get older.

Would appreciate your thoughts...