I think that if I were looking for a SxS for work and play, I would strongly look at the CanAm Commander. A Polaris Ranger would be my next option for an all arounder. I would likely get a new Gator or Kubota if I planned on doing more work and hunting. A Arctic Cat Wildcat, then CanAm Maverick for a pure sports machine. I see an awful lot of Polaris Rzrs at offroad events. They are remarkably capable offroad machines and most will run close to 60 if not a little faster.
They are getting closer and closer to cars. The Commander is under 1300 pounds and has north of 80hp. Some SxS vehicles are edging over 100hp. There are some places where you can get these legally roadworthy and drive just about anywhere, interstates excluded, under dunebuggy laws.