{"id":4827,"date":"2016-10-10T21:29:06","date_gmt":"2016-10-10T21:29:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smallvehicleresource.com\/blog\/?p=4827"},"modified":"2016-10-10T21:29:06","modified_gmt":"2016-10-10T21:29:06","slug":"cub-cadet-challenger-700-reviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smallvehicleresource.com\/blog\/2016\/10\/10\/cub-cadet-challenger-700-reviews\/","title":{"rendered":"Cub Cadet Challenger 700 Reviews"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_4478\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/smallvehicleresource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Cub-CadetCX700.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4478\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4478\" src=\"https:\/\/smallvehicleresource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Cub-CadetCX700.jpg\" alt=\"Cub Cadet Challenger 700\" width=\"540\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smallvehicleresource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Cub-CadetCX700.jpg 540w, https:\/\/smallvehicleresource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Cub-CadetCX700-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smallvehicleresource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Cub-CadetCX700-389x300.jpg 389w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4478\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cub Cadet Challenger 700<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Cub Cadet <a href=\"https:\/\/smallvehicleresource.com\/blog\/2015\/04\/16\/cub-cadet-expands-utv-lineup-with-challenger-series\/\">introduced<\/a> their Challenger UTV line in early 2015 with the Challenger 500 and Challenger 700 models. The models are similar with the main difference being a larger sized engine in the 700, 686cc vs. 471cc. The models are positioned as offering excellent value for the price with a host of standard features including a hard-top roof, quick-release windshield, winch with remote, alloy wheels and digital display. The MSRP for the Challenger 500 is $8,499 (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.smallvehicleresource.com\/vehicles\/Cub-Cadet-Challenger700-2015\" target=\"_blank\">see model specs<\/a>) and the Challenger 700 is $9,499. SVR <a href=\"http:\/\/www.smallvehicleresource.com\/Research\/Buying-Guide\/Cub-Cadet-8217-S-Challenger-Series--Renewed-Commitment-To-The-Utv-Market\" target=\"_blank\">interviewed the Marketing Director<\/a> and discussed at length the new Challenger line and future development plans.<\/p>\n<p>I found fewer reviews for the Challenger 700 but did find an expert review from <a href=\"http:\/\/utvactionmag.com\/features\/cub-cadet-challenger-700-test\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">UTV Action<\/a>. The had tested the Challenger 500 at Moab&#8217;s Rally on the Rocks. Some of the key takeaways from their test drive:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Challenger 700 can reach speeds up to around 60 mph in high gear and above 40 mph in low gear but can take time to reach those speeds.<\/li>\n<li>The transmission and 4WD worked well with quick engagement and smooth operation.<\/li>\n<li>It corners well in 2WD but steering gets heavier in 4WD without EPS. The relatively short wheelbase and torsion bars are good for tight trails.<\/li>\n<li>The relatively low 7.3&#8243; of suspension travel limits it ability on more challenging terrain but it handles typical trail obstacles satisfactorily.<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Excellent in rocks and good in mud&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Very strong brakes for steeper terrain.<\/li>\n<li>Good ergonomics in the cockpit and nice creature comforts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Overall, they seemed to have pushed the Challenger 700 hard and came away with a positive impression??for the vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>There was limited user generated reviews but I did find some comments on a <a href=\"http:\/\/utv-chat.com\/showthread.php?9481-Challenger-700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">UTV forum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Overall the two users seemed satisfied with the Challenger 700.<\/li>\n<li>A-arms needed to be greased upon first purchasing.<\/li>\n<li>Exhaust valves needed to be adjusted.<\/li>\n<li>Top speed of 55 mph reported.<\/li>\n<li>The hitch is &#8220;quirky&#8221; because of existing pin hole placement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are looking to purchase this model please note that Cub Cadet <a href=\"https:\/\/smallvehicleresource.com\/blog\/2016\/05\/03\/cub-cadet-recalls-challenger-utvs\/\">recalled<\/a> some of these vehicles in early 2016 because of an issue with the parking brake cable failing.<\/p>\n<p>If you have had any experience using this vehicle, please leave a comment below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cub Cadet introduced their Challenger UTV line in early 2015 with the Challenger 500 and Challenger 700 models. The models are similar with the main difference being a larger sized engine in the 700, 686cc vs. 471cc. The models are &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/smallvehicleresource.com\/blog\/2016\/10\/10\/cub-cadet-challenger-700-reviews\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4827","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/smallvehicleresource.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4827"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/smallvehicleresource.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/smallvehicleresource.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smallvehicleresource.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smallvehicleresource.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4827"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/smallvehicleresource.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4827\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4829,"href":"https:\/\/smallvehicleresource.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4827\/revisions\/4829"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/smallvehicleresource.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4827"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smallvehicleresource.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4827"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smallvehicleresource.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4827"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}