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@gkhuntertrapper2738 2 күн бұрын
love my tracks on my 1000 snow & mud zero issues
@ranchroadhomestead 2 күн бұрын
That would be a beast!
@ibstryder4736 4 күн бұрын
Too many short.
@johnbozak1662 6 күн бұрын
Ya really interested in the 520 but their biggest downfalls are the power steering and limited slip front end. And my question to Honda is WHY? The 700’s and 1000’s have it, so what gives about the 520? Probably will never put tracks on it but as you boys know as well as I do here in eastern Ontario there’s no shortage of stones, and gettin ‘augered’ miles back on the crown land here with no cell reception anywhere is not fun. So with that being said I’m gonna try n get these options added into the price if I order one. Whether Bancroft or Petawawa? That flip up windshield is gonna be a necessity too. Got to have that for huntin partridge. And doors too. Hooo the bill just keeps adding up. Don’t get er stuck in the slush on the lakes boys. Then you have a mess for sure. I’ve heard many horror stories about that scenario.
@ranchroadhomestead 5 күн бұрын
100% agree. The Pioneer 520 is so capable, but falls short without those two things. Well said about the lakes! We haven't had it out there yet because it's quite a hike with tracks on to drive it to the nearest lake. That wouldn't be fun at all if you got one of those stuck in the slush. Winch off an ice auger every 50 feet, that would work but would take forever! Honestly, like you said if you're way out off grid, you really should look at all those mods unfortunately. Add a winch and a spare wheel and tire even. The bill would be definitely up there. At least we added our mods over the course of 4 years or so, so it softened the blow a bit! Thanks for watching!!
@johnbozak1662 5 күн бұрын
@ yes for sure lads! May have to drag mine out over a few years of modifications too. Neat like little machine tho. Looked at one abit back in November at ‘makin waves’, and it’s just what the wife n I have been lookin for. The old ‘big bear’ I got just doesn’t cut it anymore. So dam rough to ride, and 4x4 all the time rippin your arms off on them stones. I’m not gettin any younger either. Gotta crank your neck around to carry on a conversation with your passenger. It just sucks. What I like about the 520 is the fact it will go anywhere I could with the big bear. Tight old trails where the partridge like to hide. And with a roof n doors the rainy days won’t stop us. Shot some of my best limits of partridge on them rainy days, they won’t fly as quick as on a sunny bluebird day. Thanx for the video lads. Keep em comin.
@ranchroadhomestead 3 күн бұрын
@johnbozak1662 oh definitely. That’s the main reason we went with the pioneer 500 back in 2018. Carry on a bit of a convo, compact for the trails and less space needed in the garage. It wasn’t much more money than a Honda ATV at the time either! Glad we went that route for sure.
@JasonTruett-k3r 7 күн бұрын
Are tracks good for mud?
@ranchroadhomestead 5 күн бұрын
I have never tried them in the mud. I believe some people do mud with them. They do definitely help with ground clearance by quite a bit which is a good thing! Thanks for watching!!
@JasonTruett-k3r 7 күн бұрын
Nice to have a locker on 520, the 700 has it…
@ranchroadhomestead 5 күн бұрын
Yes, it helps big time! I guess they want to have more reasons for buyers to upgrade to the 700?
@dlansburg2673 7 күн бұрын
Been thinking of getting tracks for my rancher,I would mainly use it on hard pack snow. Thanks
@ranchroadhomestead 5 күн бұрын
They're great on all snow. The ride definitely feels a bit rough on hard snow since you don't have the 'give' that air filled tires have. Super smooth in fluffy snow tho! Thanks for watching!!
@donroy9968 7 күн бұрын
Nice video. It sure is an awesome machine you have on display. Do you have some sort of heating inside. Someday, I would like to purchase one, and what year is your bike. Thanks
@ranchroadhomestead 7 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching. It’s been a great workhorse. It’s a 2021, the first year for the pioneer 520. No heating, there is a decent amount of heat that comes up through the seats, but a heater would be nice to add since it gets very cold around here. Maybe next year!
@SemiReTired 7 күн бұрын
What make is the headset your using? Great video
@ranchroadhomestead 7 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! They are Cardo Palktalk Edgeohones. They are designed for UTV riding (where you don’t require a helmet of course) they are expensive, but got them on a decent sale. They are the only product that we’ve tried that actually works in our loud HST kubota tractors, or the side by sides. I can make phone calls and folks think I’m sitting in a quiet room! The module is magnetically held into the headset. So you can buy a helmet hit etc and use the module in different helmets/headsets. Pretty slick
@drmarkintexas-400 7 күн бұрын
❄️🏆💪🙏 Thank you for sharing this. Nice modifications.
@ranchroadhomestead 7 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@jaythemusicman801 8 күн бұрын
I'm thinking about a set of tracks for my 520. I've only gotten it stuck once this year so far though
@ranchroadhomestead 8 күн бұрын
What kind of terrain/amounts of snow do you have to deal with?
@jaythemusicman801 8 күн бұрын
@ranchroadhomestead I'm in eastern Ontario Canada. My land is fairly flat, where I got stuck is the steepest hill in my woods lol. A quick lil winch got me sorted. Edit: i see you guys are in Ontario too, we're in beckwith twp.
@ranchroadhomestead 8 күн бұрын
@jaythemusicman801 awesome! I would say with up to 12”-14” of snowpack on the ground the tracks are awesome! Beyond that, when you get into the stuff we are getting over our way, a locking diff up front should be added if you’re struggling with traction. It changes everything. At 8pm we will have the torq locker video up which explains in a bit more detail!
@jaythemusicman801 8 күн бұрын
@@ranchroadhomestead the lack of a factory optioned locking front diff had me almost picking a rubicon instead, but I really liked the idea/form factor of the pioneer. A locker is very interesting to me. I don't think I'd have needed to winch if I had a front locker. Your videos, as well as a few others, really helped me pull the trigger on the pioneer. I've used my 01 250 foot shift on our tree farm for 24 years, if I went to a 700 there would be a lot of places it wouldn't fit
@ranchroadhomestead 8 күн бұрын
So glad the videos helped you out! It's fun to make them, and share our experiences. I must say, adding the torq locker is a great improvement in traction, BUT it sure makes it harder to turn without EPS, especially with tracks. We have since added EPS which makes the 520 much more refined and a true joy to ride in all conditions. As tempting as the 700 appears at times, you're correct with the size advantage of the 520, it's just so slick in the tight stuff and goes anywhere - personally, I feel strongly that I would regret going the 700 route!
@BenHarding-s2w 19 күн бұрын
Why don't you use the front bucket to back blade away from the garage
@ranchroadhomestead 19 күн бұрын
Yes, that’s a great method. I certainly do use the bucket to back drag away. If I know it’s a garage that is used in the winter. With the newer style hybrid pull blowers, you can get the snow much closer to objects which is nice. Thanks for watching!
@espenhaga2375 22 күн бұрын
Veldig bra video!
@temptedadverse 26 күн бұрын
What doors are those?
@ranchroadhomestead 25 күн бұрын
The doors, windshield, rear panel and roof are all by a company called Hardcabs.
@temptedadverse 25 күн бұрын
@@ranchroadhomestead Thanks!
@waynekrangle8447 Ай бұрын
Just watched your video again. It is one of the best on inverted snowblowers. I am new at it this year, in Haliburton on gravel. 92” Normand. Once things have firmed up do you run your three point at 0 degrees?
@ranchroadhomestead Ай бұрын
Thanks!! We sure have had a decent share of snow so far this season. If it’s a good quality gravel driveway, we usually try to cut it down so the base doesn’t get too thick. So then we would be tilted forward a degree or two. If there’s a lot of rock or high middle etc, then we’d just keep it thick and hope people stay off it when get gets mild! Thanks again for watching
@marvegner2272 Ай бұрын
Very good review
@ranchroadhomestead Ай бұрын
Thanks, and thanks for watching!!
@markreading6377 Ай бұрын
Sounds like you were better to go with the 700
@ranchroadhomestead Ай бұрын
That’s a tough one, without having owned a 700 or any good seat time in one, I can’t say for sure. I do know that the 520 is still working really well, and the compact size continues to fit the bill here, especially with the trail grooming in the winter. Thanks for watching!!
@markreading6377 Ай бұрын
Are you going to do a 520 vs 700
@ranchroadhomestead Ай бұрын
Would be great to, but it’s hard without having access to a 700. If the opportunity comes up, we would likely do a video however!
@waynekrangle8447 2 ай бұрын
Your Bigwin sweatshirt suggests Muskoka. I’m in Haliburton with a brand new Normand 92” inverted from Beard’s. Pulling with an M6-111. What is the best tilt for gravel roads? Just got 18” of new powder today. Thanks
@ranchroadhomestead 2 ай бұрын
You’re correct! Nice, you’re seeing the same snow we are 👍👍. More is on the way. Sounds like a great rig you have setup there. You could handle 30” of fresh snow with that I bet! What are the dimensions of shoes you have on the Norman? The angle depends on what shoes the blower is riding on, and where they are located, but I’d say tilt it back 5-10 degrees until your base is built and frost gets into it. Then you will probably run the blower close to plumb so your base doesn’t get too thick over the season. You’ll probably find times you could tilt it forward a couple degrees if you needed to cut your base down.
@A690-s2r 2 ай бұрын
That is one purty rig!! How has it been treating you? Do you recall what kind of light you have mounted on the top? Do you have a heater and how well does the winter package seal up? Thanks!
@ranchroadhomestead 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment! It’s been going pretty well. Last winter wasn’t much of a winter to truly test it, and we just had our first real snowfall of this season. The lights on the top are built into the @hardcabs cab. We since added a basic LED 360 strobe as well for safety. It has a Honda accessory heater installed. It seals pretty well. Richy has tucked a few rags here and there which helps (some soft foam strips would be cleaner eventually). He is the primary operator of this rig, so I think a YT video with him is in order! Thanks for watching 👍👍
@Ford250HO 2 ай бұрын
What tires are they?
@ranchroadhomestead 2 ай бұрын
Traxion Glacious winter UTV tires
@A690-s2r 2 ай бұрын
That is one purty rig!! How has it been treating you? Do you recall what kind of light you have mounted on the top?
@simd510 2 ай бұрын
5w40 or 15w40?
@ranchroadhomestead 2 ай бұрын
We have been using 5w40
@simd510 2 ай бұрын
@ranchroadhomestead nice, I was thinking of switching from 15w40 to 5w40 to help lubrication during cold start, but its not listed in the manual as one of the options
@ranchroadhomestead 2 ай бұрын
@simd510 hmm I’m pretty sure we just use the 5w40 because that’s what we run in the tractors.
@samuelgauthier1039 3 ай бұрын
Hi, I would like to know how is the lenght of the pioneer with tracks? Thanks!
@ranchroadhomestead 2 ай бұрын
Apologies for the late reply! I need to get into storage and do some measuring. I will get back to you. Thanks for watching 👍👍
@lukepearl 4 ай бұрын
Do you guys run the studs year round or remove them during the summer months? Thanks for the great info.
@ranchroadhomestead 4 ай бұрын
We leave them in during the summer. We tried removing them on one tractor for the summer once, but they don’t stay in the holes as well when you put them back in, and you don’t have much room for new spots. After a few summers the lugs would be pretty carved up if you kept looking for fresh rubber to hold the studs well enough. Because of this, we opted to leave them in and have done so for years. We loose a few every winter it seems but it’s well worth it for the security and added traction. We haven’t noticed significant signs of wear in the carbide tips either. Thanks for watching!! 👍👍
@dannyo957416 4 ай бұрын
If you GPS your top speed with those bigger tires, you’re actually going faster than 63 km
@ranchroadhomestead 4 ай бұрын
I’ve been meaning to gps it. On the district road radar I never saw it go as fast as I thought it would. I think Honda displays slightly faster than it’s actually going with the stock 24” tires. The main thing is that on the 520, the suspension can be pretty harsh on our trails so I run low air pressure on the 28” tires. I suspect it would go much faster than 63 km/h like you said, if I pumped the tires to the rated psi. Thanks for watching! 👍👍
@PRIMOSCIENTIFIC-gd8lf 5 ай бұрын
FYI so not use synthetic oil in a wet clutch Atv or dirt bike unless you like changing clutch plates.
@Navy_Snipe 5 ай бұрын
Even though it's 2 years old, your video is very informative and I appreciate all the effort you put into it this is going to help me make a decision on what I buy for my 40 acre Homestead. .. I have a Suzuki King Quad 300 that I basically wore out in 2 years and I need to replace it with something that's suitable but I don't want to make my Trails any wider than they already are
@ranchroadhomestead 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment! Our 2021 pioneer 520 is still going strong. Pleased daily on how it maneuvers in tight spaces. A new-ish issue we have found in dad’s 2022 pioneer 520 is that we are seeing an odd amount of rust around all of the welds on the rops etc. hopefully that was just a ‘covid’ era issue that isn’t present on current machines. Take care and thanks for watching!
@MrZachalewel 6 ай бұрын
Dude what about putting a cargo basket on the roof? Seems like wasted space otherwise. Could even go crazy and add a cargo box on top.
@ranchroadhomestead 6 ай бұрын
That’s a great idea especially for lighter items!
@georgekopsias9159 7 ай бұрын
Very nice detailed video. I like your honest opinion. Thank you.
@ranchroadhomestead 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment, and glad you enjoyed the video!
@tommyus4 8 ай бұрын
The leaf blowing is brilliant.
@ranchroadhomestead 8 ай бұрын
Glad you like the setup. It actually works so well and only takes a few minutes to mount up since I now leave the front bumper off. Thanks for watching!!
@jaythemusicman801 8 ай бұрын
I am a homesteader in ontario looking at a pioneer 520 or rubicon, after 23 dutiful years of service from our first honda. I'd love a quick update on how the pioneer 520s are holding up for y'all
@ranchroadhomestead 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for tuning in! The 520's are holding up pretty well! Over 5000 kms on mine, much of that higher revs road running (tire treads are starting to show their age lol). I must point out some rust forming at the welds on Richy's 520, which is pretty odd since it has seen less rain/snow than my 520, hes not happy about that. I have since added a superATV power steering kit and torq locker front diff, which really have transformed the P520 to another level, at a bit of a steep cost albeit. This was to help make trail grooming more fun/manageable. The power steering is really nice when manoeuvring around the yard projects etc. We both agree that EPS should be standard, having said that, we do both run larger wheels and tires, which doesn't help the steering factor. Hope that helps. Thanks again for watching and happy homesteading!
@normneufeld9688 8 ай бұрын
You are to be commended for a very useful review. And you don’t give us 10 minutes of what it’s like in the driver’s seat! I have a 2017 P500 and it has been a love hate relationship. I built a plywood box and painted it black, a bit bigger than the 520 box and it serves well carrying stuff but doesn’t dump of course…I’ve never seen much value in a dump box…if I carry firewood I have to stack it piece by piece anyway and have a small Kubota tractor loader to move rocks and soil. I also am in Canada and thought that tracks would eliminate the need for a snowmobile. After 2 winters I sold the tracks. 1. very hard to steer. 2. No longer 50 inches for narrow trails. 3. Physically, putting the tracks on and off is for young folks…they take muscle and grunt to move around. Though great in the snow, I use a narrow bush snowmobile for winter trails. Also, with the tracks on and off with the seasons, it’s not just a simple take the wheels off and put on the tracks…unless you want brackets hanging down, there are steering components to take off and install each time which will wear out bolts/nuts etc. 4. I felt that with tracks, the engine and drive was just too small. It moves them but I think running the engine at high rpm’s all the time is going to take its toll. It is a Honda and might be ok but the 475cc engine while great on wheels is close to maxed all the time with tracks. Your dad is correct, power steering would be nice. The 500/520 are really little mules that are tough and long lasting. I went from a Honda 350 fourtrax (Rancher) atv to the P500 and was shocked and dismayed at how loud the 500 is…with the factory plastic roof it is difficult to communicate with a rider. You are correct about the noise. Also, I thing a dash handle for the rider is a must as the driver can brace with the steering wheel but its really rough for the rider. My first addition was a full windshield that opens. Nice to have but it creates a vacuum from behind and if on a dusty road at any speed, the dust just gets sucked into the cab. Long enough…again, your content and production is tops!
@ranchroadhomestead 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! You point out some very valid key info regarding the Pioneer 500/520. I rarely dump firewood as well. If we do, it's when we gather some blocked hardwood from downed trees in the bush that our tractors can't get to, so it's handy to be able to bring that wood out of the bush to the yard and dump it by the splitter, times like that I love the dumping box of course. Did you have the larger tracks or the smaller 'under 700cc' size tracks? We have the X4s which is meant for smaller machines, the 520 seems to do fine with them other than shifting isn't so nice when the machine wants to almost come to a stop before it gets in the next gear... About the power steering, we finally did that upgrade, as it was starting to get a bit cumbersome, especially with tracks and trail grooming. I like the idea you have about the dash handle as well. As for the sound levels, the plastic roof isn't great, for sure. The bimini top on Dad's is much quieter. I wonder if some sound absorbing panels could be added under the roof. Now you have me thinking...next mod maybe! -Thanks for watching and happy riding!!
@martinlaflamme8221 9 ай бұрын
I really like your videos, very informative ! i'm in the exact same situation as your dad as i purchased a P1000-3 in 2019. Sell it because it was too wide for my needs. I really like the 520 size. I'm just i little hesitant on purchase one because of the suspension. I want to use it 30-40% on club trails and 60-70% on my wood lot... What do you guys think?
@ranchroadhomestead 8 ай бұрын
Thanks, so glad you enjoy the vids! The 1000 feels much larger indeed. You have good reason to be unsure about the suspension on the 520, as it can be rough at times. Soft sidewall tires help and run a bit less PSI in the tires depending on your trails. Upgraded suspension would be very, very nice though. Hope that helps! Happy riding and thanks for watching!
@tylermacconnell217 9 ай бұрын
So, the only reason not to buy a Polaris is the CVT transmission? But the Subaru in your video also has a belt drive CVT!
@ranchroadhomestead 9 ай бұрын
Good point, and thanks for commenting. As of 2024, the Pioneer 520 is narrower (50" wide) than the ranger 570 at 56", which may be important to some buyers. The Ranger has some nice features like the added ground clearance and suspension travel above the Pioneer 520. In many ways the 570 could be considered a better rig. Having said all that, to this day, I still prefer shifting for the type of riding/work I do with the 520. I can see why many people would prefer the Ranger 570 though. Also I'm not someone that believes belt/CVT transmissions are a bad thing, there are pros and cons with both transmissions. I really like the ability to keep the rpm low when I'm just putting around on the flats or driving past cranky neighbours! If I lived somewhere that needed the tracks on all year, I would say a CVT option would be the winner since shifting with tracks on isn't ideal. As for the Subaru, you're correct that it is CVT, but it uses a all steel 'belt' that is built from a bunch of sandwiched steel plates. It is electronically controlled to have the engine running at low rpm for fuel economy, and then 'fake shifts' more like a 7 speed auto transmission when more power is required and so on. So far it has been a great transmission as a daily driver. If I were the sole driver of that car, I would have gone for something with a manual transmission, since I do almost no city driving. Thanks for watching!!
@tylermacconnell217 9 ай бұрын
Yes, the higher RPMs of the belt drive CVT can be annoying but they are also much easier to repair vs the Honda gear transmission should anything happen. Polaris recently introduced a much more modern CVT with a steel belt and computer-controlled clutch pulley position to simulate gears just like your Subaru. However it’s only on the large and expensive machines for right now.
@ranchroadhomestead 9 ай бұрын
@tylermacconnell217 I’m sure once that tech gets cheaper it will be on all the machines. By then Honda might make the switch. Although the new pioneer 1000 shifts like actual butter, seems like they have it down to a science on that machine.
@gasNmudtv 9 ай бұрын
The leaf blower setup is super smart thinking
@ranchroadhomestead 9 ай бұрын
Thanks, it’s made driveway maintenance a dream. Thanks for watching!!
@OceanBreeze2022. 10 ай бұрын
How do you find the non-power steering for normal trail riding
@ranchroadhomestead 10 ай бұрын
Great question, a bit tricky to answer. I was never really bugged by the lack of power steering on trails with gentle turns and travelling at a decent speed. The slower you go and tighter the trails and turns, you start to feel it, but manageable much if the time. Of course you always have to watch out for bumping an object and having the wheel spin and jamb a thumb etc. especially when backing up. Hold that wheel tight. Frankly the more time you spend doing three point turns, backing up, chore/work type stuff, you quickly start to wish for power steering. We have since added power steering to the one 520 that does all the trail grooming with tracks on and it’s a dream now. So now our opinion is that Honda should just make it standard, but as viewers have stated this continues to drive the price of a ‘value’ rig up and up. Hope that super long winded answer helps you out! Happy riding and thanks for watching! -stay tuned for the torq locker vid coming up; we have it all recorded. We talk about the power steering kit a bit!!
@OceanBreeze2022. 10 ай бұрын
@@ranchroadhomestead thanks for the reply. Where are the power steering kits purchased? Thanks
@ranchroadhomestead 10 ай бұрын
@OceanBreeze2022. We got our SuperATV kit through our local Honda dealer here in Ontario, Canada. Here’s a link to the superATV site, they also sell direct I believe. www.superatv.com/honda-pioneer-520-power-steering-kit
@gasNmudtv 10 ай бұрын
I always let my wildcat sport 700 fuel pump prime b4 starting it. The pioneers remind me of the wildcats, just a simple yet capable rig for a decent price point. Wish my wildcat had a dumping box
@ranchroadhomestead 10 ай бұрын
Smart! I should have figured to do that from day one but assumed it wouldn’t be needed on a newer era machine, but I guess that tech hasn’t changed much in the P520. Gotta love the simplicity of a value machine!! Thanks for watching and happy riding!!
@10tenman10 10 ай бұрын
I bet they wished they had a windshield
@capnal22 11 ай бұрын
This was a very informative review. Good job!
@ranchroadhomestead 11 ай бұрын
Awesome, glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!!
@Captndarty 11 ай бұрын
Awesome video. However, I would never ever buy a UTV that didn’t have turf mode. Absolutely destroys lawns and rips up trails and by your accounts here it makes it very difficult to steer in the snow with tight turns.
@ranchroadhomestead 11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed, and good point. I'm not sure what other models there are for UTV's with open differential/turf mode in the same class as the Pioneer 520 if you require the compact size. We have had great success recently by adding the Torq Locker front differential and SuperATV power steering kit. You still have to throw the steering wheel from nearly lock to nearly lock in really tight trails, but its basically effortless now. The downside is tossing a bunch more money at a 'value' priced machine, but the outcome is really, really good. Thanks for watching!!
@ThinkSimply Жыл бұрын
That was a REALLY good video on the Pioneer 500 vs 520. I also got a 500 and immediately they came out with this.... i was so pissed lol. So after a few years yea i want to sell the 500 for the 520. Is the engine actually different? or just upgraded. i wonder if the air intake/ exhaust would bolt right up? They are def updated and straightened out, less extra nonsense.
@ranchroadhomestead Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video! It was a move I didn’t see coming from Honda in the 500 size but pretty cool that they did. Would have been nice if Honda had done this from the beginning thought. I’m not sure about the engine mechanics other than that it is just slightly larger displacement, but it’s likely very similar. Thanks for watching!! Happy riding
@JameelMohammed-z2x Жыл бұрын
Can you give us cost on your video
@davee2274 Жыл бұрын
Great review.
@ranchroadhomestead Жыл бұрын
Thanks, and thanks for watching!!
@ROCKINRODNEY Жыл бұрын
Oh hey, that mention thing works!!! That's awesome! The Agro Trend looks clean man. Looks well built. Definitely appreciate the quick hitch capability. And based on what I'm seeing I like the access panel handles much better. Great video and thank you!
@ranchroadhomestead Жыл бұрын
Oh good to know! First time I’ve used the mention feature! I wish YT shorts could be like up to 3-5 minutes tho. So hard to cover all the bases in under 60 seconds sometimes… The Agro is a winner I believe especially with the cost being much more affordable. It looks like getting at the chain is easier too!
@ROCKINRODNEY Жыл бұрын
@@ranchroadhomestead I tag companies on here, but was never truly sure that it did anything. yeah I agree if shorts could be a little longer, it would masks it alot easier to pay other than clips. I like the framing built into the agro trend unit.
@ranchroadhomestead Жыл бұрын
@ROCKINRODNEY cool! Yeah the Agro trend is a very solid unit. Well over 1000 lbs for a 78”. The manual doesn’t have specs but lifting it off the delivery trailer you could tell it’s well built. 👍
@goblue2708 Жыл бұрын
So, where do we find prices on the various models?
@ranchroadhomestead Жыл бұрын
@goblue2708 I would check your closest dealer for those manufacturers, because of added shipping costs etc depending where you are located. Here in Ontario, Canada the Agro Trend is about $100 CAD per inch of width, whereas the Cyclone is more like $150 CAD per inch. Hope that helps 👍
@ranchroadhomestead Жыл бұрын
Does the Cyclone now have an optional 3 point mount for quick hitches? Will have to do some digging there…
@dlansburg2673 Жыл бұрын
Excellent review,thanks
@ranchroadhomestead Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching!!
@timcameron6559 Жыл бұрын
Nice! Did you find that the angled boards work well lifted off the ground a few inches?
@ranchroadhomestead Жыл бұрын
Yes we did, it seems to help the snow keep ‘rolling’ in the groomer which is great. They are a fairly weak point though, as one caught on something last year and broke. Thanks for watching!!
@sinna7060 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Do you ever use chains on your tires for hilly terrain?
@ranchroadhomestead Жыл бұрын
You are welcome. We haven’t used chains, just carbide tipped ‘grip stud’ brand studs. Thanks for watching!!
@tito1211 Жыл бұрын
What tires do you have on the machine? They look perfect for my needs. Thanks for the video!
@ranchroadhomestead Жыл бұрын
They are GBC kinati mongrels. 28x10x14. Thanks for watching!!
@ltaldoraine7305 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the in-depth review! You've got a new subscriber here
@ranchroadhomestead Жыл бұрын
Glad you could find it helpful, and thanks for subbing!!
@ROCKINRODNEY Жыл бұрын
Great video friend! Thanks for taking the time to put this together. Do you believe most of the blowers these days are quick hitch compatible? I bought a box blade recently and was surprised to find it was not, and completely blew my mind. Happy New Year!
@ranchroadhomestead Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the vid! I wouldn’t say most blowers are quick hitch, I would say land pride, MK Martin, and Agro trend likely are. At least with our experience and Category 2. We ordered a used Pronovost Cyclone blower used from out of province with the understanding that it was, but sadly on receiving it turned out that was not the case. We will be selling it and switching to Agro Trend blowers now. They are very impressive pull blowers!! Happy new year to you and thanks for watching!!
@ROCKINRODNEY Жыл бұрын
@@ranchroadhomestead what is it that you find advantageous with the agro trend? I'm not familiar with any of the brands yet, but see the cyclone is very popular. Yours is the first I've seen mentioned of the agro trend. So I'm very curious to know more.
@ranchroadhomestead Жыл бұрын
@ROCKINRODNEY sounds like a great topic for a video, wish we had more time for videos! Maybe I’ll do a KZbin short this weekend of side by side comparisons… Simple answer is, the new (not sure when) Agro Trend I’m speaking of is the hybrid pull type, and it’s very similar to the cyclone. Enclosed chain, rear access hatch for fan (wayyyy better latch system to access) but add the Quick Hitch! A few other nice improvements too. I really like that the cyclone is galvanized however. Can’t win them all. 👍👍
@ROCKINRODNEY Жыл бұрын
@@ranchroadhomestead I agree. Was going to suggest it as a video topic, but wasn't sure if you'd want to commit the time for doing it. I'm subbed, so I would appreciate watching it anyway.
@ranchroadhomestead Жыл бұрын
@ROCKINRODNEY thanks for subbing! I’ll see what we can put together that could be informative 👍