Massimo MSU 500 Riding in the DEEP WOODS

We torture tested the Massimo MSU 500 that we bought on sale from Tractor Supply. This thing is a BEAST.
Engine & Drivetrain
• Engine Type: Four Stroke, 2 Valve SOHC
• Displacement: 471cc
• Horsepower: 23 HP
• Cooling: Liquid Cooled
• Transmission/Final Drive: Automatic CVT P/R/N/L/H, Shaft Drive
• Drive System: 2WD/4WD, Front & Rear Locking Differential
• Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Chassis
• Front Suspension: Independent Dual A-Arm
• Rear Suspension: Independent Dual A-Arm
• Front Tires: 26 x 9-12
• Rear Tires: 26 x 10-12
• Front Brakes: Ventilated Hydraulic Disk Brakes
• Rear Brakes: Ventilated Hydraulic Disk Brakes
• Wheels: Aluminum
Dimensions & Capacities
• Vehicle Size (L x W x H): 115 in x 56.5 in x 73.5 in
• Wheelbase: 73.7 in
• Ground Clearance: 12 in
• Cargo Bed (L x W x H): 38.5 in x 43.5 in x 12 in
• Towing Capacity: 1,200 lbs
• Cargo Bed Capacity: 400 lbs
• Fuel Capacity: 7.6 gallons
• Seat Height: 31.5 in
• Dry Weight: 1,146 lbs
Additional Features
• Warranty: 1 Year Parts & Labor
• Battery: 12V 35AMP
• Assembled in Texas, USA
• Instrumentation: Color Digital Display, Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Hour Meter, Gear Indicator, 4WD Indicator, Differential Lock Indicator, Dual Trip Meter, Headlights (High/Low), Turn Signals, Fuel Gauge, Hi-Temp

[@ronfults3844]

I got to say as much fun as you two may have had, I do believe the puppy enjoyed it more. Lol!

[@dantekman]

Thanks for the vids dude... and for keeping it real.

[@JoeyFerrisMusic]

Thank you. Glad somebody is watching

[@janwilliams178]

Looks like lots of fun guys

[@sonnynick1]

Awesome video 🇺🇸 . I have close to 7k miles on my sxs and my family has made many great memories in ours.

[@TrainedZombie]

So far so good

[@michellehand1379]

Break in smake in, as soon as I unloaded mine off the trailer it wasn't cut any slack. Only thing I did paid attention to was clutches and belt breakin other than that broke it in like I was gone ride it. Still runs great no issues.

[@robertgray6184]

Cool to hear you in wv mountains I am to

[@missiontwa8340]

Pure Hisun power! Although Massimo borrows the engine and uses some of their own parts on their UTV's, but they are still inter-change-able. if you want something a little more powerful than that Massimo, get yourself a Sector 750 or HS 700, those things don't even care about hills!

[@eddiegroves8370]

2000 miles on mine in east TN one wet clutch and still going strong!

[@TrainedZombie]

Awesome. We're at 250 miles in just over a month.

[@meseawell]

Almost 1700 miles on my MSU 700. Only problem I've had is the radiator fan sometimes would not come on and it would run hot. I wired up a manual switch and have the fan run all the time now. We ride trails in the Virginia and West Virginia mountains and go anywhere the Polaris's and Kawasaki's in our group go.

[@TheMosinCrate]

Pretty sure that's a mud turtle.. mean little bastards but harmless. Thumbs up on this and your other Massimo videos. Unsure who the downvoters are.. I'm guessing a gang of siamese cats who dislike the dog? Looking at getting our Massimo here soon for the farm. NC mountains looks identical to your area. Anyhow, thumbs up.

[@dougtarlton7912]

very enjoyable video's, also looks like your pooch loves the tires! We are considering the 800 version, would you guess the ride would be much different aside from the power? There are few video's out there. Thanks

[@TrainedZombie]

The added power would be very nice. Is it the same wheel base?

[@UncleDanBand64]

Is it still holding up? I'm thinking about getting one.

[@dantekman]

BTW... love the dog!

[@DavidPalmer-lr4ol]

id like one for camping im in oregon use it for hunting or scouting the woods

[@jtraveny]

Can't wait to get my cub cadet 500 i should be getting it any day now

[@jtraveny]

Pine Carpenter you do know the john deere gator has a chinese engine as well right? Also polaris is made in mexico. So no matter what you buy anymore, you have to buy with caution. Heck even real cars are the same. Nothing is made like they used to be. The massimo this guy has, has the same engine. To me as long as you take good care of it, it should be fine. Also as the same with anything you buy, you could get a lemon. Also the engine in the gator is called the cherry automotive engine.

[@TrainedZombie]

I'm loving mine so far. Hope you enjoy yours too

[@jtraveny]

TrainedZombie glad yours is good. Watching you guys having fun makes me really excited and i cant wait for it to get here, are the lights good at night? Hard to tell on camera

[@Masterchief.1033]

It only has a front diff not a rear and it doesnt have park in the transmission

[@johnbrown9003]

Hey. I know it’s been years but I’m in WV and lowes in Lewisburg has one of these and I was wondering how it’s holding up and where can you get it worked on? Thanks. Carl

[@TrainedZombie]

Sold it in 2020, but finding a service station was difficult. Check their website to see if there is one near you.

[@mauriciod3865]

How are you riding it with no seat belt on and at high speed, mine has a speed limiter which does not allow me to go over 12 m/h without the seat belt latched

[@TrainedZombie]

I've heard of other people saying that. Mine apparently does not have that.

[@frankpunisher2346]

Click ur belt in and tuck it behind the seat

[@RyanRyan-vn1ru]

Why do you have to keep it in low gear? I'm thinking about buying one. I found a used one. For pretty cheap Thank you for your time.

[@gonedeep43]

More Torque in low gear while in 4x4. Going up or down hill.

[@artifactman660]

Have the same utv in a Cub cadet. Love it

[@JoeyFerrisMusic]

Great machine for the money

[@TheShowgunofHarlem]

Do a video at the Hatfield and McCoy trails down by you on a double black diamond... That's the real test

[@TrainedZombie]

Double black diamond ain't got nothing on these gas well roads lol

[@Kirron-og6ij]

Would you recommend a lightbar?

[@TrainedZombie]

Yes, I need one too

[@Kirron-og6ij]

TrainedZombie what size would fit best. Looking into buying a MSU 500

[@captainrick9379]

Great exercise machine for the dog! Thanks for sharing! Oh and tell the girlfriend to put her seat belt ON!!!!!!

[@TrainedZombie]

She is a rebel lol

[@dw6155]

This guy is freaking out....lol..scared to death of her driving...tff

[@RD-257]

I put an exhaust silencer on mine and it really helped with the loudness. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGbIk6Froa11aac

[@silverado123]

you look scared. haha

[@hurricane8634]

POS!

[@edwingrady5287]

Wish the company was better. They have a great product, but ruin it with lousy customer service. They get 5👎👎👎👎👎 down.