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That makes sense. I can see where it would frost up in cold weather with an enclosed cab.
I don't want a fully enclosed cab. With the windshield though, I figured a rear panel would be needed so dust doesn't roll in from behind in dry conditions. Then a top for shade/rain/hail, etc. I chose a two-piece windscreen, so it can open up and let air flow in when it's hot. A full windshield really sucks in the dust. We have one that opens. Running open reduces the dust by 75% or more. It just blows through.
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Our current machine is a 4 seater and has a 1 piece windshield with vents across the bottom. Dust hasn't been a problem. Our last machine was a 2 seater and had a 1 piece non-vented windshield. Heat and dust were a lot bigger issue. I think the windshield vents and much larger side window openings allows sufficient air flow to help with both heat and dust.
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YUP Places like that would require a jack Along with being in the woods. It can be difficult to find a sturdy branch, within 20 of the ground, in hardwood timber. A couple of those 4x6 blocks are gold when you need them. Cribbing blocks are up there with baleing wire and duct tape on the handy list.
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Heads up guys, the Tusk 2-ton UTV scissor jack, is a steaming pile of $hit. I gave it a test run in the garage this morning, under the Pioneer 1000. This is how the jack fared,
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A gratuitous pic of the Pioneer 1000. I just got a windscreen, top, and rear panel in yesterday, and got it all installed this morning. The windscreen install was a bit fiddly, but we got it all massaged into place. Took it for a spin, everything is functioning as designed.......grin.
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You rigged that one out right. Nice looking machine to boot!
When I bought my SxS I really needed a fullsize backseat, otherwise I would have bought the Pioneer 1000. A hunting buddy of mine has one and it's a great design. He's been rather happy with it.
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We're real happy with it. We also have a 72" Warn plow for it. For now, no snow though. It hit 51F this afternoon.
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It's a pioneer 500 but I can change all 4 tires with this winch set up
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It's a pioneer 500 but I can change all 4 tires with this winch set up Nice. We were originally wanting a 520, to meet the 50" width requirement for many trails. The dealers say you cannot 'order' a particular Honda pioneer, it's a matter of locating something that is available, or waiting indefinitely. After a few months waiting for a 520 to bubble-up in Helena or Bozeman, we decided to pull the trigger on this 1000 that was available in Bozeman.
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We have two 500's and one 520 in camp. Great great machines. I'm guessing 1000 may be in the future. I 'm sure you will like that 1000 ---- Web
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Well, I have my jack situation sorted out. Went into Murdoch's and found they had 48" Hi-Lift jacks on sale for $79. I scooped one up.
Tested it out today. I opened the driver door and got under the frame tube below the door, the jack lifted both portside wheels off the ground like nothing.
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Well, I have my jack situation sorted out. Went into Murdoch's and found they had 48" Hi-Lift jacks on sale for $79. I scooped one up.
Tested it out today. I opened the driver door and got under the frame tube below the door, the jack lifted both portside wheels off the ground like nothing. Thatβs good choice. As I said earlier, always carry a can of WD40 or other cleaner. Mud and dust will jam up a Hilift and you canβt get it to go down. Some spray to blow out the crud can save you some misery.
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Well, I have my jack situation sorted out. Went into Murdoch's and found they had 48" Hi-Lift jacks on sale for $79. I scooped one up.
Tested it out today. I opened the driver door and got under the frame tube below the door, the jack lifted both portside wheels off the ground like nothing. Thatβs good choice. As I said earlier, always carry a can of WD40 or other cleaner. Mud and dust will jam up a Hilift and you canβt get it to go down. Some spray to blow out the crud can save you some misery. Thanks for the tip, I was pretty much schooled on those things as a kid. We had one in the back of a pickup that must have been 50 years old. No paint on it whatsoever, just a patina of surface rust. A little WD-40 and it still did what it was meant to do.
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Used the Pioneer to push some snow today. I put about 400 lbs of weight plates and kettlebells in the back. It did good.
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Hi-Lift jacks are very handy. Be sure to read the Hi-Lift manual on their use. Pay particular attention to the cautions...
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That's good advice. I've used them a fair amount in my childhood, but that's been a long time ago. I did read through the instructions that came with the jack. For the most part it was all familiar info.
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