A True Workhorse? 2023 Can-Am Outlander PRO HD5 Work Review 

I appreciate that!

I took delivery of mine in June. You'll love it. As you did, it literally checks all the boxes on what I need from a quad.

@@Dusdaddy That’s some good feedback to hear, thanks! I heard they are coming out with the 2024’s in Aug. I really hope they don’t change much if anything because I love the 2023s. So If little to no changes I will get the 24 but if not I’m getting the 23 in Aug.

@@fromontario6954 Hard to tell if they will alter the 850/1000s to the new chassis and suspension set-up to resemble the 500/700. I'm guessing not but hey, we had no idea these were coming.

Would you say the hunt model is worth it? I’m stuck between the base model and the hunt. I’m not sure how much more useful the electronics are it’s my first atv. I’m going to be mostly using it for moose hunting and hauling meat in Alaska.

@@Kram2462 Hunting and hauling moose in Alaska? My 1st choice would be a Defender 6x6 w/cab, 2nd an Outty 1000 6x6. As for the hunt model, it depends on what you need; I needed skids, winch, and locker. I added heated grips and handguards. $12.8K OTD

Is the hunting edition comfortable? Suspension wise?

@@duanesnow424 I adjusted the shocks one notch and it makes it a much nicer ride. If I need to do some heavier work or towing, I’ll adjust it back to normal. Took me only a minute to do.

@@BC_Hunter Sounds good!! What about the engine and clutching? I am torn between this and a grizzly 700. I’ve had 2 grizzly’s and liked them for the most part, but this rig really interests me

@@duanesnow424 I was going back and forth between the two as well but ended up deciding to this route for pricing and features. It is amazing. You will not be disappointed.

do you have diff lock ?

I had a Can Am 570 and enjoyed owning it. It had a few issues though which meant I changed manufacturer to Suzuki. It's main issues for my requirements (commercial forestry) were a lack of ground clearance and no fully lockable front diff was unforgivable. Given these issues have now been resolved I have now ordered an Outlander Pro XU HD7. Certainly on paper it looks like a winner. Time will surely tell.

Called a bush buggy - They are not made anymore.

Spring preload only adjusta rise height unless shocks are fully extended. Even when you add preload the spring rate is the same it just extends the shock further.

The pro xu has the 4lok front locker. Also has a speed limiter and selectable engine breaking which I love way more than I thought I would. When speeding through trails I set it to max. When doing ranch work I have it on min so it slowly rolls to a stop

@@RockinRack yea I’ll likely order a Pro XU. I with the non-Pro 700 could get the selectable front locker as an option instead of the auto locker I want to ride the 700 and Pro 700 to see the suspension difference

@andrewsbbq I was also worried about that because it's supposed to be stiffer. But the regular 700 felt almost too soft. It was nice but when it came to cornering it had way to much roll which I didn't like. I imagine if you are an experienced speed rider you might want that though. The xu feels a little tighter but the pre load is set in the middle. I turned it all the way down and if felt more like the 700 xt. Soft over rocks and bumps but squishy in the corners. Turned all the way up it felt very stable and I could easily corner and throw the back end around but you definitely feel the trail more. I set it back to the middle position and it's a good compromise between soft ride and confident handling. I got the xu for the 4lok but honestly I enjoy the intelligent engine breaking a lot. That would be the selling point for me now! When you got someone on the back you can set it to min and they aren't slamming into you every time you let off the throttle haha

@@RockinRack awesome thanks for the excellent first hand info. I currently ride a ‘05 Honda 500 with almost 6,000 miles. Lol the suspension in this is a hard and the travel is short. And no power steering. I feel all the trail The XU seems like a winner and a good price too.

@andrewsbbq haha I still have an 02 honda rancher. I love them but it was time for an upgrade!

There is no 2-up HD5/7. That'll be the 500/700 Max so no diff-lock. Only other model for diff-lock is the XMR.

@@Dusdaddy thanks

@@grousehunter67 I wouldn't worry too much on the diff-lock. The new ViscoLok engages pretty well which is better than most machines. I've had diff-lok for 13 years and I only ride in extreme terrain but rarely need it.

@@Dusdaddy Ive had a lot of atvs over the years and use diff-lock regularly and currently own 2 newer Grizzlies i wouldn't have another atv with out diff-lock i do a lot of hunting and exploring mountain terrain and with the weight of the machine and what your packing i want the machine locked in no worry of slipping had lots of scary moments over the years , but i have been looking / thinking at having one of the machines being a 2up or mabey getting a older sxs

Not a 2 up but the locker is also offered in the pro xu

you can feel it. but significant- no.

40hp vs 50hp models, does the 40hp power come in at lower rpm? Wondering if there's an advantage

Work mode is great for work or just putting around. Normal mode is more responsive and sport mode is very peppy for riding trails. The selectable engine breaking pairs great with this as well