Honda Pioneer 700-4

[DIXIEDOG]

No lack of power.....I could spin all day without moving.

Sounds promising....now you just need a set of silverbacks.:laughing:

 

[foggy1111]

I do have a HEAVY DUTY "power puller" cast winch with 50 feet of 3/8" cable. It's a manually operated affair I bought in order to pull my CUT out if I ever get it stuck - again. I just left it back at my pole shed. Duh.

I think the furnished tires will work just fine for most of my purposes. I'm not out looking for mud-holes or races. Mostly, I'm riding established trails - with other people around. The getting stuck day was an abnormality that took us into a wilderness area. I will be better equipped next time.

Drove the Pioneer more in the past days - after power-washing all the mud and clay off. Used it to pull a 6x8' flex-link, pasture drag over a half mile driveway.....never knew it was there. Checked game cameras, filled the bed with chain saw, limb saw, and implements for tree stand maintenance, and just did some cruising. 50 miles on now.....and I like the machine allot. I'm not sure that it is best at any one thing.....but it will perform a multitude of tasks in style......and it sure is a nice way to haul lots of people around in a short wheel base machine.

I keep sniffing out places to stow essential gear - so that I have it when needed. The rear seat foot-wells (under the folded-down seatbacks) have ample storage space for a tool bag(s) and tow rope....and when the seats are being used this gear will still fit in a space between the tail-gate and the seat-backs (if both seats are used). Under the front hood is a big space that I'm hoping will one day hold a nice sized plastic box full of seldom needed gear (first aid kit, light, duct tape, rope, yadda yadda). I also fill the glove box with often used items. I see some space over the windshield and below the roof that looks like prime area for stowage. Wishing the aftermarket guys would get busy!

Also, it fit very nicely on an aluminum trailer I already own (Aluma brand) with a fold down ramp. It's got a rubber tortion axel with a 3000 lb rating (?) - perfect. My trailer measures 5'2' wide by 120" long ---at the bed. These dimensions are nearly perfect for hauling this machine......and the trailer tire tracks follow my Grand Cherokee tracks....keeping my package nimble and easy to tow. I rigged up tie-down hooks and got 4 good rachet straps for a proper hold down to distant trails. Next time I'm bringing my HD winch along tho.

 

[Piston]

When it comes to woods racing it is hands down a KTM for me.

I can't argue with that, I was just talking to a friend yesterday about how I have been wondering when KTM is going to come out with a side by side! Unfortunately, their not in the game now, so can't really compare them...unless of course your thinking of the Xbow with knobbies on it

 

[rmk700]

Got my new Pioneer 4 in too.

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[Piston]

NIIIIIICCEEE

(I'm guessing you didn't set the time on your camera)

 

[rmk700]

NIIIIIICCEEE

(I'm guessing you didn't set the time on your camera)

Hmmm, better fix that. It should of been 10-12-13

 

[foggy1111]

Glad to see another Pioneer owner. I like my machine allot....and it should serve our needs well.

One thing I could not take....was all that netting that Honda puts on the Pioneer. First thing I did was to remove it. I appreciate safety.....but that netting is waaay too much work for my needs.

 

[crazyal]

I made a front 2" receiver mount so I can use the winch in the front or rear. I don't know if any companies offer them yet but should.

 

[Piston]

CrazyAl,
What's the plow truck in the background? Looks neat.

 

[Buppies]

Looks like an international but I could be wrong