Have had both Polaris and Honda ATVs on the farm now for over 35 years, had over 10 of them now... back in the 90s when they were trikes even lol, all the old Hondas are now used by the grandkids, the Polaris are wrecks in my back yard. Since 2011, I only buy Honda's now, they are simply the best, Yamaha's too.
I own a farm, but like to play in the mountains. I had done all my research on the fun uses and was impressed with the drive shaft there also. You did a great job answering my farm questions. Reliability to me is money and time. And I don't like losing either. Thanks
The transmission is a huge advantage over the belt drives. They just drive so much better. But the bed/box on these machines isn’t as work ready as a gator. We traded in our gator on a pioneer 1000LE. The gator had a single tailgate release like a truck and the electric dump bed which was nice.
Being its an older Pioneer, check to see that the free clutch basket and cover upgrade has been done. Also extend fuel tank and trans vent lines under seat. Love my Pioneer, also had a RZR. Honda is 100 times more reliable.
@@JMfarmandcattle More oil holes in the clutch basket, and larger oil supply in the cover. More oiling and clutches run much cooler after upgrade and dont burn up. Was an issue with 16-17. Free from Honda and way less chance of future issues.
do you happen to have any buddies who have a CFMoto? Between the reliability & turf mode unlocked diff, I'm thinking about biting the bullet & getting one of these, but holy smokes the CFmoto machines present a good value. I wonder how much one of those would eat grass
Just bought one this year myself, and agree with everything he is saying. I don't need full cab enclosure, so can't comment on that. But these are strong, durable, reliable UTV's, and 4 drive modes cover anything you need to do with it. And I love the Transmission! I have a friend with John Deere, his tranny squeals in downhill descents..............sounds god awful. He says he wishes he had looked at the Honda!!
Nice job on listing detailed info on pros and cons. I too have been comparing Polaris and needed real life experiences inform the Honda. I think I am sold on the Pioneer now, but the price is a deterrent for sure. Thank you!
The Dual Clutch Auto Trans on the Honda is sick... much much better.. But probably one of the main reasons it costs so much. You get what you pay for though!
Seems to me Honda is the working mans buggy. The Polaris videos are awesome for drag racing and playing but your a part time mechanic. I’m leaning toward Honda Thank you
The transmission is a good concept but needs to be refined. The throttle surge and bucking over rough slower terrain is terrible. I bought one because I liked the transmission and my Polaris general has a small bed. Like everything about the pioneer BUT the herky jerky throttle surge caused from weird throttle pedal angle and transmission design while going over terrain that causes the driver’s led to bounce and move throttle pedal up and down like and old truck in granny low.
Excellent review but I don’t think that you mentioned the price, which would have been helpful. But I guess if you need to know the price, you probably can’t afford it anyway. Good job, thanks for posting…
None of his cons were mechanical in nature. That says a lot. I have a 1980 Honda Civic that still gets 30 mph and is way fun to drive. Honda makes good stuff that lasts.
Listen to multiple reviews and was surprised there was no mention in cab noise comparison. How did you rate the noise level inside the cab?.....I have driven the Rangers and noise/dust would be my main complaint especially when fully enclosed.
No I did not I hear good things about them but the one I priced was more expensive. I will say if you ever want to "play" around the Honda has amazing suspension!
the gears are all shitty in automatic mode on this thing. its like it stays in gear 1 for too long and all the gears are designed to wear out parts faster(higher rpm) what a scam ride. i cant find anyway to reprogram them either currently.
Daniel Thomason actually you would not be better off. Honda is way more reliable and wont break belts. I plowed with a ranger and it only lasted 4 years and it was in the shop 3 times a year. Polaris sucks
