BIGHORN EXPLORER 400 EFI UTV | FIRST IMPRESSIONS!

Are you looking to buy a side by side in 2023? There are many side by sides that you may want to consider with some very unique features. Side by Sides or "UTV's" are incredibly helpful on your farm or estate property and can help you do many of the chores needed on a large piece of land. If you need a powerful engine, a lot of accessories and 4X4 choosing the right machine could be an important choice for someone looking to buy a new utv in 2023. The BigHorn Explorer 400 EFI side by side comes equipped with a windshield, a roof, a winch, wide mirrors, turn signals and upgraded wheels. There will also be more accessories available in the future. This side by side is brand new and we take you on it's first real ride. Tractor supply has been known for selling the Coleman Sector 550 from HISUN which is also known as the RK 550 from Rural King and the Massimo 550 as well as some smaller units like the Coleman 400 and the Benche 400. Another similar unit is the CFMOTO 600 and the Massimo TBoss. The new Bighorn UTV will be offered in green, red and camo. BigHorn has been selling the BigHorn 400 at TSC. This machine has a steel dump bed and some really nice styling!
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[@kenyonrice9365]

Thanks for doing this video Joe, great stuff! I went through a UTV search back in February and ended up going with the BigHorn 400 for our SC 300 acre farm and we love it. We have it rigged with a 25 gal sprayer in the bed, electric spreader we mounted to the front brush bars and a home made cultipacker we pull behind the BH for a food plot machine. Our cultipacker is a concrete filled 12" culvert pipe about 56" long/wide weighing in around 400lbs and the BG 400 handles it no problem. Only complaint thus far is that we haven't been able to find a company to insure it, all Ins companies have told us they won't insure it because they can't pull comps on it...nonsense, but I'd go with the Bighorn 400 again, great machine for the small farm/hunt property

[@JoeTheFarmer]

That’s awesome! Congratulations man. And sounds like you have an awesome spot to hunt. Insurance can be weird for sure. How has the 400 pulled that culvert pipe?

[@jameswagner7260]

Great video ! What a beautiful place for a kid to grow up and explore. I think I'd have to have a bench under that shade tree to sit and soak up all the shade lol

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Thanks for watching James! It is a special place man. We are Blessed to get to spend time here. Appreciate you man!

[@tractorrookie]

😊😅Very Nice!!! Love the camo! And it comes with a driver! Cool!🚜🇺🇸🌲

[@JoeTheFarmer]

🤣🤣🤣. It comes with a driver alright. Now if it just came with a maintenance man! Lol. Time to change the oil soon

[@bay9876]

One for dad and one for son. Great way to go tooling around the game farm and check up on the minerals Etc. Nice if they came with a towing bar and trailer hitch just for the utility Small trailer to haul out fresh deer meat out of the forest. That old farm horse had to pack it in and be replaced by the UTV.

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Hey! Yeah, he has claimed it. Now if it had an air conditioner it would be great! 🤣. It does have a trailer hitch and I’ll be sure to show it in future videos. Very cool little machine!

[@gwd1974]

You are absolutely right there are hardly any videos on these big horn side by sides I recently bought the the bighorn 450 crew I am taking mine to Natchez Trace State Park and road the trails there and a few other places and it takes me anywhere I want to go only beef is I wish it went a little bit faster on the side roads! It probably should have been a 550 crew or maybe a 700 all in all I think they are a great machine as well

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Hey! Thanks for watching! I was wondering if the crew 450 would have the power to pull an entire family or group…sounds like it’s enough. We have been impressed with the fit and finish of both machines and the 550 has tons pf power. A crew 700 would make sense to me but we are always towing or pulling something. Good luck brother and enjoy that machine!

[@thomasrose5505]

I disconnected my back up alarm and wired in Tractor supply LED lights, its handy when you back up in the dark.

[@JoeTheFarmer]

That's a great idea! The alarm was a bit loud for me. Thanks for watching

[@nccountrygal41]

Finally a video on this Bighorn!! Been looking at these at our local TS in NC. My only concern is getting it serviced. Although husband could do this himself I’d think for warranty sake it would have to be a certified service center. I know I’d have to contact bighorn or ask TS about this but for the price and what it comes equipped with it certainly is something to think about! Thanks for this video!!

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Thanks for watching! So far been a great machine. Not much to complain about. Should have a video on the first service coming up soon!

[@tomhuwar3341]

Nice ride.

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Little dude has claimed it already! Lol. Good experience for learning to drive. 👍🏼

[@oldmanoldtruck]

I just purchased the 400 and so far my only complaint is how loud it is when driving. Lots of engine noise but a great little machine. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Congratulations! It is very loud, but there is ZERO soundproofing under the seat. I am going to try to get some sound dampening materials and see if that lowers the decibels. Stay tuned!

[@oldmanoldtruck]

@@JoeTheFarmer I'm going to add a piece of 3/4" thick horse mat to the bed and see if that dampens the noise on mine!

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Thats a solid plan for sure. I use the exact same thing in all of my sxs’s. Best protection for the money. It really is a nice little machine. My son and wife have pretty much claimed it but I used it a bunch yesterday and was very comfortable. The noise level is my only complaint so far!

[@HeavyDuty2A]

Can you guys advise on where you think the noise is coming from? Is it engine noise or just a poor muffler? I'm picking mine up today. Thanks and great video!

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Under the seat and that compartment. I think soundproofing vinyl would help a lot. There is just zero sound deadening material in there. It is a great little machine though!

[@a787fxr]

A full wench capacity review on the 400 would answer even more questions !:- )

[@JoeTheFarmer]

That winch would drag this machine across the farm! Lol. But great suggestion. Thanks for watching!

[@peanutbutterjelly4252]

Sweet Ride !!!

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Thanks! Excited to have it on the farm! 🕺🏻

[@coltonbullard5255]

as always, love the video brother!

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Appreciate you brother!

[@JamesFerry-q5j]

Just got our 400 home and getting familiar with it. Have you noticed the bed gets pretty warm from the exhaust pipe? Seems to be quite a bit of heat and I understand it only has one place to go and that is up but we were watching steam off the bed as we brought it home in the rain. Great video and informative especially the annoying reverse buzzer.

[@JoeTheFarmer]

That’s awesome! Congrats on the new machine! I think that the heat/steam is fine. Like you said; heat rises. Just change the oil often and should last you a LONG time. Thanks for watching!

[@linarn4671]

Im glad you did this. I'm Interested I'm this machine , I like the light and simple. How about accessories and add -ons? Enclosure, heater, Wiper are those type of things available? Big Joe,& little Joe thank you very much.

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Thanks for watching! And it comes pretty tricked out. I’d rather had an air conditioner but heater…but there is a nice surprise coming on the 550 soon. I’ll post it when it’s done. 😁

[@Hasnie]

Great video. I have a Big Horn 400. Overall, this machine is okay, but unfortunately, there is no dealer support if you require a significant service.

[@JamesFerry-q5j]

We just got our 400 home and getting familiar with it. Have you noticed how warm the bed gets above the exhaust pipe? Understand the pipe gets hot and only one place to go which is up but we were watching it steam the water off as we brought it home in the rain. Do you know what the normal operating temperature is for the engine? Nothing in the book that I saw. Great video and appreciate the tip on the buzzer.

[@scubasteve7946]

You can add your own heat shielding under the bed. Can buy it for generic application.

[@kconleyk15]

I just bought one over memorial day weekend, live on 29 acres, I am 6'1" and a bigger guy it's comfortable for me could be a little bigger but also bought it so my two step daughters (17 and 15) and my daughter (12) could use it. Being you are 10 months in, any issues? After a three day weekend we put 4 hours and 16 miles on it and had a blast. Only issue so far I am having is the parking brake light won't turn off on panel, it's disengaged but the light won't turn off. Great channel by the way.

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Hey! Congrats on the new machine man! Should treat you well. No complaints or issues, other than it’s a loud machine. But is what it is. The light may be due to the ebrake adjustment. Don’t settle brother. Make them fix it. If you call them they are usually very helpful and may help there. Appreciate you watching and the kind words. Really enjoy this community!

[@KapperOutdoors2.0]

Nice review buddy! LOL Clay goes 3 bills but JTF is only 185 :0

[@JoeTheFarmer]

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[@joemorton5370]

Thanks for info on oil filter. Was looking everywhere for that. Haven’t changed oil yet. Where is drain screw located. Thanks

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Happy to help! Drain screw under the chassis. Watch out for the oil screen that will come out with the drain plug.

[@claudetardy1709]

This video is really helpful but for the life of me I cannot find any reviews on the BIGHORN 450 LIMO EFI 4X4 HIGH/LOW 6 SEAT UTV GOLF CART. I rcently purchased this at TS and it will be arriving soon. Two concerns I have with this are will it accommodate a 6'4" person behind the wheel comfortably and also how bad is the noise level for a campground? Any input on this would be more than I can find or have answered by TS. TY!!

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Hey!! I’m 6’4 and it’s comfortable. No issues there. Not sure on the noise on that machine but the reg 450 is really loud. Now; its loud to the driver…but campers prob not so much. I think you will like it. Very well appointed machine for the money. Thanks for watching!

[@craigvelardi7420]

I was considering the Coleman UTV400 or the Axis 500, but after seeing this video, I am going today to look at the Bighorn Explorer 400, which for me has the best of both worlds. With that said, there is not much on this, as far as reviews and maintenance. I did see that parts are hard do find and there are some individuals that are unhappy with the owners manual. I heard that this unit does not use an oil filter, but I cannot find out anything on changing the oil or how engine oil is kept clean without a filter. Do you have any information on the above? It would be appreciated. Thank you.

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Hey Craig, I don’t believe that the Coleman 400 takes an oil filter either. I could be wrong. The BigHorn is built by Lanai which has an excellent reputation for quality (partnership with Yamaha I believe) and I would steer you to the BigHorn vs the Coleman 400. Now, we have a Coleman 550 and it has been an excellent machine so if you were going BH vs Coleman 550 I would say get what suits you best because both are great machines. The Coleman 400 just doesn’t feel as substantial as the BH 400. It just feels sturdy and powerful vs the Coleman 400. But it’s all preference. Finally, I don’t buy the parts shortage argument. There are TONS of these machines being built and parts are available. BigHorn or Coleman, never had a problem. I appreciate you watching and keep me posted!

[@cradz4979]

@@JoeTheFarmer another thing to mention is that the Coleman 400 only has high gear no low gear. The Bighorn has both high and low gear.

[@JoeTheFarmer]

@cradz4979 great point!

[@dwaynebuckner6987]

I have a 2023 BH I purchased last summer. I like everything about it **EXCEPT** the extreme noisy cab! It’s almost difficult to have a conversation with a rider without going very, very slow…anyone have this same issue and what did you do to correct it? Thanks

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Hey Dwayne. Very happy with this machine with one exception…exactly what you said. It is a very loud machine. The only workaround I have found is to have hearing protection on the rig. Hang em on the shifting knob and call it a day. Some harbor freight over ear muffs are 5 bucks and work great. Just check em for critters! Lol

[@budvoss2]

Just bought a bighorn 400 utv. I found it to be a problem darting left and right to point of fearing it may causing a accident. Had it checked out by a local TS dealer and he said nature of the beast.. Have you experienced this problem ?

[@JoeTheFarmer]

I think the steering is more “loose” than other machines but nothing like darting back and forth. Were you on gravel or level ground? It’s a lot of money to spend on something you don’t feel comfortable in. If you don’t love it, take it back and get something you do like. No shame in that brother. You work hard for your money and you will have a machine for a long time.

[@HeavyDuty2A]

Can you tell me about the emergency brake? It's either on (all the way to the bottom) or off (all the way to the top)? It looks almost like you have different settings in the video like notches next to the shifter.

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Hey! Not different settings. Just depends on how much the cable has stretched. Just pull down until tight. Thanks for watching!

[@gbri423]

Have y'all found a crossover oil filter? # please!! Or Tried unhooking the LOUD back up beeper? And wonder who makes a snow plow mount for these yet?

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Hey! I don’t believe that the 400 takes an oil filter. Also, not sure about a snow plow. We show how to disable the backup alarm in the video. Thanks for watching!

[@gbri423]

@@JoeTheFarmer I see that now. Thank you very much. I wonder if the turn signal beeper can be unhooked also or maybe it's that same box? Great video btw.

[@JoeTheFarmer]

@gbri423 I believe it is the same beeper. Can’t stand those things! Lol. Thanks for watching!

[@gbri423]

@@JoeTheFarmer Thank you Joe! Same here, very annoying. Thanks again for your help and great content. 👍

[@JoeTheFarmer]

@gbri423 Appreciate you watching!

[@edwardressler-wd3lo]

Is the tailgate (easily) removable or difficult on the 400? Want to use a sprayer, can you share information on how you rigged your sprayer?

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Pretty simple. Just a few bolts!

[@lrbennett76]

I’ve had the exact model for about 2 years. It’s starting to have problems shifting. I’m thinking it needs a new belt. Any idea of which belt it takes?

[@JoeTheFarmer]

No clue brother. I am still learning about this one. I would say it can prob be adjusted but I would call the folks at Bighorn. They have been helpful when I called (and didn’t tell them it was me calling)

[@stevereetz2407]

I'm starting to have the same issues, 820 miles on it

[@carminezambrotto4926]

I thought you video was excellent. I just bought one these bighorn 400 cc just 6 ago so far so good. This is my first utv. Can the temp gauge be changed to Celsius 2 Fahrenheit? I would appreciate any help you could give meany help on this subject if possible thank you and have a great day. Carmine Atlanta ga.

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Hi Carmine! Congratulations on the new machine! I believe if you hold the two buttons together at the same time it will let you set the time, change from C to F, etc. It is a quality machine for sure. Change the oil early and often and should last a VERY long time. If you can, send me a pic of the new ride!!!

[@carminezambrotto4926]

@JoeTheFarmer Joe thank you very much for taking the time to give me the information I needed to change my temp from c to f. The people at tractor supply told to 15W / 40W full synthetic so I bought a gallon mobile 1 I will send you some pics. Mine came with windshield installed and 2500 pound winch already installed. The only other thing they told me to us high test gas 92 octane olny. So that's what I have been using.

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Happy to help! And yes, high quality fuel is always important with small engines. I use 89 ethanol free and works fine. Change the fluids early and often as it breaks in and should last a very long time. 😁👍🏼

[@carminezambrotto4926]

@JoeTheFarmer thank you Joe you and your family have a happy and safe holiday.

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Happy to help! Happy 4th!!!

[@TheTyrod7]

Have you had in any rough terrain yet like the Coleman 550?

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Hey! Thanks for watching. I have not dished out as much abuse to the big horn. Hard to explain; but the Coleman is just an anvil. Its not as refined as the big horn…but the thing is just a tank. The big horn has a lot more to break (i.e. a windshield!). I’ve also torn off the side mirrors on the Coleman. Really should have been nicer to it. Lol. BUT, still runs like a champ. 😁👍🏼

[@anthonymcmillan3083]

What is your thoughts on the bighorn 400

[@JoeTheFarmer]

I really like it. Its a smaller frame so we use bigger machines for most of what we need to do…but that’s prob just because we have bigger machines to use. It starts right up and could do a whole lot of work for most properties. Number one complaint I get is items w loud machine. But for the money there is a ton of value.

[@lennyray42]

Do u know where these machines are manufactured and how is the parts supply for these? My uncle looking into one of these and I’m just tryna research the longevity of these machine. Thanks!!

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Made by Linhai in China. Assembled in the US. Linhai has had a long relationship with Yamaha. There are literally thousands of these machines sold each year so I doubt parts will be an issue. I think if you care for it and do a solid pre inspection (tighten bolts, grease, check fluids, etc) it should give you years of service. I recommend a solid pre inspection with any brand fyi; including our Honda’s and Kawi’s. Thanks for watching and if he buys one send me a pic! Would love to see it. 👍🏼👊🏼

[@lennyray42]

@@JoeTheFarmer appreciate your input on these machines.!

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Absolutely man. Hope it helps. 👍🏼👊🏼

[@CherSvo]

Is the Parking Brake supposed to be centered? Not at the top, not at the bottom I don't see it clarified in the owner's manual.

[@JoeTheFarmer]

When it releases it goes almost to the top on ours. I’m sure they are all a bit different depending on how the brakes are adjusted and broken in

[@johndix4875]

I'm looking for the windshield install and follow up video you promised ⁉️

[@JoeTheFarmer]

I did a short on the windshield; was super simple.

[@johndix4875]

@@JoeTheFarmer I fingered it out 👍🤣 Ty

[@travisnichols4557]

Are you going to do another review on on the 400

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Was planning on a service video but is there something you would like to see?

[@travisnichols4557]

Just thinking on getting one and just wanted to now how it what holding up

[@JoeTheFarmer]

I think it’s a great machine! Only complaint is it’s loud. But its very well appointed and comfortable. If you will ride it for long periods or time or you are really tall; try the 400 and the 550. Under 6’0” and 10 acres or less it would be perfect.

[@cold_neck]

How's the leg room for you Joe?

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Not too bad. I’ll be honest; if you are taller the 550 is very comfortable. The 450 is not cramped; but for all day work or riding I would spend the extra money if tall and get the bigger machine.

[@grahamtaylor-letch1312]

I just took delivery of a Bighorn Explorer 400 but I got the four seater model two seats facing the rear. The brakes feel soft spongy and I have to stand really hard on the brake pedal in order to stop, is this normal?

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Hey! Any new machine will need fluids topped off, etc. I would keep an eye on all of that and it includes brake fluid. Sounds like it needs the brake fluid filled to spec. Hope that helps!

[@carminezambrotto4926]

Joe I have a bighorn 400 . Wat is the top speed that you got out of it?

[@JoeTheFarmer]

I’d say high 20’s but haven’t really tried to go for speed. For us its more “does it lose torque” on a hill. Definitely feels more powerful than a 400cc machine. But LOUD! Lol. How fast have you gotten yours? Thanks for watching!

[@stevereetz2407]

Had mine p to 43mph on hard surface road

[@JoeTheFarmer]

@stevereetz2407 WHAT?!? You are insane! Lol

[@stevereetz2407]

I'll send you a video tomorrow

[@larrywelch9352]

I had one for not even a week and found troubles with front different skipping gears and getting it to go in park and vibration

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Sorry you had a bad experience. Hopefully they took care of you!

[@marks6072]

Any guess on the 400cc unit top speed???

[@JoeTheFarmer]

40 mph. Once the engine is broken in properly.

[@edwardressler-wd3lo]

Can you share if the 400 has a charging socket?

[@JoeTheFarmer]

I believe it does. My neighbor has it right now so can’t go check

[@kirbyvanduzer6565]

Is the bighorn 400 powerful enough to play in the mud

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Probably not. Like; it would drive through it…but for a mud machine you need closer to 1000cc’s. Mud is tough on a machine

[@rogerw8062]

No one talks about the gas pedal issue of keeping steady speed?

[@JoeTheFarmer]

I don’t have that issue

[@Kirk-z4n]

Is there a way to quiet this

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Sound deadening material under the seat and in the gap between the seat and bed. It is a loud machine for sure.

[@kiaworley4595]

Could any one help me to know where to start… bought my bighorn in aug 2023, went to start it tonight and all the lights come on but no crank and the check engine light came on. I am new to utv. Send help 🤞🤞

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Try pushing the brake pedal in hard when starting.

[@weeweed86]

No oil filter....?

[@JoeTheFarmer]

No sir. There is a screen at the drain plug but no in line filter.

[@weeweed86]

Well that takes this one off the list.

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Pretty common on smaller engines. They are designed that way. But a screw on filter makes me feel oil is cleaner too. Then again, so many machines I have don’t use one. We have an atv like that, pressure washers, mowers, string trimmers, mulchers, etc. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@tomthomas6066]

Could you tell us what they cost?

[@JoeTheFarmer]

That exact info is on the Tractor Supply website; but I believe around $9k for the smaller one and $12,500 for the 550.

[@larrywelch9352]

Joe u need to take it off road and make a video I gave it a second chance at another one and it did last two weeks so I carried it back and they had a 550 that was new and the owner had brought it back 🔙 for repairs so u should take them off road they will not survive going to mailbox is not what I bought it for I have a cattle farm and places I have to go to check on cattle

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Sorry you had some issues Larry.

[@mileshiles1287]

Bonanza just different rides.

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Pretty much. Lol

[@philipphilip2174]

You should correct inaccurate info that you are giving out. This unit and it's motor does have an oil filter cartridge

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Have you changed the oil in one?

[@philipphilip2174]

No, just what I have learned from other online information. However there has to be an integrated oil filtration system for every internal combustion engine. I addressed this because I am looking at buying one but I don't want a motor without a filtration system.

[@JoeTheFarmer]

All due respect Phillip, the machine does not have an oil filter. When you say I “should correct inaccurate info” that I am giving out; you should be better informed than just saying you have done internet research. No hard feelings; but I do my best to offer accurate and insightful information. I am just a regular guy sharing information and ideas. Hope you find the right machine for you. 😁👍🏼

[@smokinbutts2]

HeyLil Joe the farmer!

[@JoeTheFarmer]

He says 👋!