First post in the forum and hoping I can get some intel on these two machines and why you picked one over the other.  I am in Toronto, Canada but have a few acres north of the city. The plan would be to put this thing to work (plowing, collecting fire wood etc) but also mix in some trail and street riding. 

The UForce is more expensive but obviously more geared towards work while the ZForce would store easier and save me a few bucks. My last ride was a Can-Am Defender and while a great SxS, that thing was a beast. Trail riding was more stressful than fun...at least in the areas I ride.

I am not the most skilled mechanically and will lean on the dealer for repairs, accessory installs, some maintenance etc . Because of that, I am wondering if CFMoto did some things better on one model vs the other in terms of ride quality, accessibility for maintenance, storage, accessories etc?  Is one more proven and reliable? 

Thanks in advance for your advice and suggestions.  Cheers!

PS. if any members from Ontario see this and can recommend a good dealer, I am all ears. 

[2015 Z Force 800 53/Trail EPS]

Welcome. I'm sure everyone has their opinions. And for you, there is two very different needs to consider. One is work. where the U-Force, Defender and some other utility-oriented machines do better for work, they lack some on the sporty trails. They can be helped with some tire and suspension upgrades but only to a point. There there is fun-time trail running. For this one like the Z-Force, RzR, and other do their shining. Of course the same is also true here on upgrades of suspension and tires but these are more focused for the trail. Now there is nothing wrong with working with a ZForce and using a trailer in low range. They do work hard and many do. In fact under the plastics and chassis is pretty much that Z Force....and visa-versa. As for dependability...well, that varies. Remember these are Chinese. However they are one of the better Chinese manufacturers...and getting better all the time.

Well, A 950 Sport would be a lot of fun, and could be used as work machine by simply adding a small trailer :-)

Welcome. I'm sure everyone has their opinions. And for you, there is two very different needs to consider. One is work. where the U-Force, Defender and some other utility-oriented machines do better for work, they lack some on the sporty trails. They can be helped with some tire and suspension upgrades but only to a point. There there is fun-time trail running. For this one like the Z-Force, RzR, and other do their shining. Of course the same is also true here on upgrades of suspension and tires but these are more focused for the trail. Now there is nothing wrong with working with a ZForce and using a trailer in low range. They do work hard and many do. In fact under the plastics and chassis is pretty much that Z Force....and visa-versa. As for dependability...well, that varies. Remember these are Chinese. However they are one of the better Chinese manufacturers...and getting better all the time.

Some excellent points to consider. Thanks!

Well, A 950 Sport would be a lot of fun, and could be used as work machine by simply adding a small trailer :-)

LOL The look on my wife's face when I roll up in that and say "honey, look what I got to skid the logs" Sure is a sweet ride though.   

Zforce at work

First thing I ask a customer is what are you going to do with it. Z sporty, fun, useful. U tilt box, easier to get into/no step over. Options avail for both.