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Went ahead and pulled the trigger on a 2018 Honda Pioneer 1000. My trusty 2015 Pioneer 700 has been absolutely problem free, but a buddy completely ruined me by tossing me the key to his new 1000. The powertrain is a completely different animal, 6 spd DSG transmission, lots of torque, and very smooth. Top speed of 67mph is largely academic for the type of riding that I do, but it putts around effortlessly. Suspension is pretty good with almost a foot of travel, and 12.8" of ground clearance. The bed is huge compared with the 700 and with a 2000lb tow capacity, and 1000lb load capacity, should be sufficient to do what I want it to do.
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Getting old and stupid. Posted this in the wrong forum, and too late to delete.
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Interesting to me even if it isn’t in the right forum. Did you check any of the other Japanese makers for comparison
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I did. The Honda suits me best, plus this will be the 4th Honda in a row for me, the first three have been flawless.
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Seems to be a theme, not the fastest, but likely the best and rock solid
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I've got two Honda four wheelers and a honda outboard on my boat.
If it's something I rely upon away from civilization then it had Honda stamped on it.
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In my opinion, you can’t go wrong with a Honda. I bought a 2016 Rancher 4x4 and I’ve been extremely pleased with it. My wife and I want a Honda Pioneer. That thing is a beast!
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Seems to be a theme, not the fastest, but likely the best and rock solid So far I couldn't be more pleased. I did install some mud tires because the issued tires are more suited to trail or dry conditions. I have to deal with steep hills and red Ga clay. This thing is a monster, abundant torque and the 6 speed transmission shift logic is very good. Tops out at 65 mph too so it's no slouch. Direct comparison to my Pioneer 700 that I had is that it has superior ground clearance and suspension, a lot more beans to keep those mud tires clean in the thick goo, and is more comfortable overall. I like the turf mode that minimizes damage to my yard when turning. Only downside I've found so far is a slightly bigger appetite for fuel, to be expected with the larger motor and weight. 1700+ lb vs 1400 of the 700. Yes, i stuck it in the creek and had to winch out. Nobody else made it through either
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I did. The Honda suits me best, plus this will be the 4th Honda in a row for me, the first three have been flawless. My 2 friends that raise cattle in Alabama have one that is 3 or 4 years old, it is literally caked in mud, gets average maintenance and runs like a top.
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