Why we had to switch from Polaris Ranger to Honda Pioneer

[@loft4me]

What a level headed, easy going, family man. He is articulate, didn't go into a profanity laced tirade, but just shared his experience in a truthful and thoughtful manner. That's my take on this clip, I'm impressed.

[@RedToolHouse]

thnks!

[@DieselRamcharger]

if anything is going to spark a profanity fueled tirade, its going to be a polaris.

[@eleeleelee7513]

that polaris kept pushing him too... good guy.

[@joshroten3997]

I have learned (the hard way) over the years and now I stick with two main brands when it comes to outdoors equipment: Honda and Stihl. Rarely do I have equipment issues beyond routine maintenance.

[@greenfield1944]

For me Honda and Husky

[@thomaslthomas1506]

Couldn't agree more.

[@Synic08]

Thats a decent way to live when your privileged to have the money to buy the most expencive version of everything.

[@justinhowell3714]

@@Synic08 you will spend your money at the initial purchase or the maintenance to keep them running. i have had my Stihl chainsaw for 15 years and i've only ever had to put fuel in or change the chain. Literally nothing else.

[@chefgiovanni]

I like your style.

[@austinw561]

I’m 15 and I have a 2001 Honda I go mudding all the time and beat the you know what out of it. But it has never left me out on the trails and it has always started. That’s 18 years of no issues it’s absolutely brilliant.

[@JAKE3914]

NEVER had a problem with any of my Hondas......love 'em!!

[@deereman8237]

JAKE3914 Currently have a 13’ Honda Recon ES, and I work the crap out of it almost every day hauling firewood out of the woods. Estimated to have somewhere around 35,000 miles on it. Never had a problem! Gone through 3 sets of tires, if that’s any indication of how hard it’s ridden. Recently was given a used Yamaha Rhino 700 with 5,000 miles on it, and it hasn’t been very reliable. Taken the engine case apart twice to replace the stator coil (got a bad one the first time), which includes removing the water pump. Overheats when I load it down with wood, and run down the road (the same thing I’ve done forever with the Recon). Blows out rear cv joints so often I just gave up, so they click like crazy. Just waiting for one to come apart completely to replace them. Really need to upgrade to a Honda Pioneer!

[@reed6959]

Andrew Smith I own a 1998 300 2x4 and It is great

[@frankkirkman5994]

@Mr Yeast I have the 2000 foreman 450, things a beast compared to my friends newer 700 belt drive peices of shit. I also drive Honda cars, and a large array of our pumps and machines I use on my farm, all the honda products are a dream that last forever... All other brands just have quirks over time, I wish other companies had such dedicated as Honda.

[@rhettcastleberry3359]

Me to

[@aaronjarvenpa1743]

I have bought a Honda pioneer 1000 and I'm so happy with my purchase .

[@rangerthepuertoricanrednec634]

Are you still happy?

[@gregjohnson6398]

I was very happy when I got rid of my Polaris and went to a Honda 3 years and 1700 miles without an issue. Biggest complaints about the Polaris was how poorly it was built and the complete lack of support from the factory about common known issues. These are also my biggest thumbs up to Honda. The Honda is well built and the factory is very proactive in addressing every possible issue.

[@1summitcity]

I have owned several Polaris rangers and have had minor issues.Along with many of my friends owning them. I just purchased a 2019 camo ranger totally outfitted and it is a beast. My friend has a honda side by side and he loves his machine. I think they are both awesome machines. As everyone knows there always seems to be a machine in every group that is a pain in the rear. I am lucky i have an awesome dealer in our area. I hope your honda does great.

[@jaytomson7052]

You hit a homerun on this review. Real geared transmission. Real front and rear lockable differentials.

[@davidmosteller6313]

I have a pioneer 2015 its been great so far 5000+ miles climes well carried out my sons elk 1000 pounds and several more elk.

[@ndhonda1282]

Put 1300 miles on my new 17 last year and was trouble free. Change the oil and go. This is my 3rd pioneer and I absolutely love them. Came from two 500s and upgraded to a 1000 last year. I have that exact same machine. Love it.

[@RedToolHouse]

Great news!

[@deanneuertinthenearnorth.4979]

You just helped with my decision between Polaris and Honda, I wanted 500cc so you helped. I also had a foreman for 13 years. Thanks for your honesty. Yes Honda is more but don’t want poor quality

[@douglasbecker2048]

Been using my 900 Ranger weekly for 2 years hauling firewood , plowing snow 3/4 mile gravel road absolutely no issues . Starts at -10 degrees , very dependable.

[@gsfbffxpdhhdf7043]

Lol keep usimg it. It will fuck right off

[@barkerfmx]

It's only 2 years old see if its running in 20 years my polaris only lasted about 5 years

[@dragon7689]

He didnt get a lemon that has been the problems with everyone I know. Front rack bust on the rangers and rzrs ( probably every model they make) and it doesnt take much to do it. The electronics are crap and they are at the lowest possible spot to get water and debris in them. Front diffs bust, reverse chains bust fuel gauges quit hell I can't think of anything on them that is reliable.

[@kirknelson156]

I got a 2005 honda rancher 400, I love it, use it for fun and lately a lot of work, its been great.

[@rickeycooley9139]

I’ve got a 2004 rancher 350 manual. It ain’t for sell for no way. I know you didn’t ask, I’m just shouting about how much I like it.

[@kirknelson156]

@@rickeycooley9139 I hear ya, its a well made machine :)

[@JohnSmith-no2sc]

I went with the Yamaha Wolverine. Absolutely LOVE it!

[@randywells732]

I have a 2016 Polaris Ranger. I have not had 1 problem with mine and I love it. I use mine for plowing and hauling trailers around my property.

[@JakeTG]

I have a 2016 rzr 900 and have never had to change the belt on it yet, it's been really reliable, no issues

[@Dannyvallera]

I had a brand new polaris 800 ranger that melted a hole through the seat, ECM problems, couldn't keep wheel bearings on it, and the list goes on. I've had no issues with the Honda. Great video, thank you

[@dougmatheny854]

I've owned a polaris ranger since 2006 with absolutely no issues use it on the farm everyday.

[@netdefilr]

I have a 2016 Ranger 900 XP. I use it for plowing and going through my woods with hills. Only thing that came up was rear bearings needed to be replaced.

[@scottlittle7712]

I have had zero issues with any of my Polaris toys. Ever. Magnum, Sportsman, RZR, Ranger. I use em hard. No problems.

[@ssmoore69]

Had 2 razor xp 900 and no probs at all either.

[@gsfbffxpdhhdf7043]

Ive had a polaris and its a pos. Always broke

[@destinhook3826]

Gsfbffx Pdhhdf same here. owned a rzr and a fourwheeler, both had constant issues

[@westernaussiefarmer7371]

My starter went about 2 months ago on my Honda four-trax and it has been sunk fully under water in a river and I am still riding it. I want a sxs but I don’t really need one because I have such a reliable quad.

[@Magman-co9fu]

I had a Polaris the gas meter went out the radiator fan went out we sold it and got a Honda pioneer 1000-5 and we love it

[@Live2Ride4777]

Just bought a Honda Talon R...Love the paddle shifters!! Looks and rides Awesome!!

[@thnksno]

I have a Pioneer 500, I call it golfy. It's a workhorse around here. I was out climbing the ravines last night in the snow, the paddle shift is necessary for holding gears, otherwise it hunts too much. So this morning I got up to 6-7" of heavy snow and since it is going to get nasty cold this week, I was pushing the snow banks back with my Kubota loader. I got it stuck! I had to walk to the other end of the property to retrieve golfy, after hooking up a chain, a couple of tugs with golfy and the tractor was free. I'm always amazed at how strong the Pioneer 500 is, whether joy riding up and down the ravines or saving the day.

[@RedToolHouse]

Good deal! I hope mine offers the same benefits.

[@JetSkiBuyFixPlaySellChannel]

Honda just makes quality equipment in so many categories.

[@outdoorsnevada4138]

Previous place I worked had a lot of utv. Hondas and kawasaki mules tended to hold up better than the polaris rides. Does not mean they are not enjoyable but people prefer some rigs more than others. I now own a Mule sx xc 4x4. It is not fast but I was very impressed with the ones at work and wanted the same reliability.

[@theworldisastage4401]

i have a 2013 polaris ranger 900 xp. I have 23700 miles on it no issues except wheel bearings!

[@Deere-uh4go]

I loved my Polaris when it was running.

[@rickmay4261]

your experience with polairs...IS my experience with polaris. They are just not as good as Honda.

[@ROTAXD]

Rick May maybe you guys claiming polaris is junk simply bought the wrong polaris for the job. The ranger is not a farm implement. If that’s what you’re looking for than you should’ve bought a polaris brutus.

[@mjp5429]

@@ROTAXD Translation: Polaris look good on the sales floor but don't use them for any real work or you'll break them. My Arctic Cat *IS* a "Farm Implement".

[@morehp1]

ROTAXD he was using it for exactly what they are built and advertised for. There just junk, Polaris has always had a name of being junky other then in the snowmobile industry, I own one that hasn’t been miss treated, and hey I be there first to say it, it’s junk and it’s a good thing I’m a mechanic and have a two post lift. But hey I know plenty of people that just use there’s to go to the mail box once a week that swear by them.

[@rickmay4261]

@@ROTAXD So, what EXACTLY is the job for Polaris? Seriously, "Wrong job BRAH!" sounds like a crap excuse. Are you saying the Polaris Rangers are NOT a daily use UTV? Are they some sort of 4 wheeled primadonnas that you only get to take out on the weekends after spending all week getting them ready? Is Polaris the hot cheerleader that you take out to lunch all week, buy her a bunch of jewelry, carry her books just for the chance of having some fun on the weekend? It's a dam machine, It moves you from point A to point B. If it continuously breaks doing that...IT IS JUNK!

[@ROTAXD]

Rick May & morehp1, Rick May the job of a ranger ? Rangers are meant for mostly yard work, hunting, some trail riding. Again, you want a work machine, find a polaris brutus. Morehp, we do far more than drive down to get the mail once weekly and we’ve been fine. In fzct, we’ve had far better luck with it it than our friends who run yamahas & our unfortunate other friends that ride a kymco-cat.

[@mattschwartz915]

I have a 1987 Honda Foreman 350 4x4. Starts and runs great still. I hope the new Hondas are still designed and built as well as the old ones. I'll definitely check out the Pioneer when it's time for a SXS.

[@FUMoney33]

Bought a 2018 Pioneer 1000 last spring, amazing machine!

[@Jim-fr3gr]

You can’t beat a Honda.I know a lot of people that have polecat rangers,always have problems.Have good week.

[@darrencorley8857]

you were born to do review man please do some more. Excellent !!!!!

[@backcreekcabin4994]

I have a 2005 Polaris ranger and it basically has been bulletproof since I had it. Bought it brand new.

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Back Creek Cabin, We had a 2013 Polaris Ranger 500 , absolutely wonderful machine (utility and for recreation) we recently upgraded to a Polaris XP 900 and couldn't be more pleased as well :)

[@disco.lemonade]

Of course. They're not disposable. Just not as good as a Honda, tho

[@dickwatson2924]

Simple Living Alaska A

[@brittwilkinson8412]

I have a 2014 Polaris Ranger xp 900 , bought it new , it’s a beast , no troubles love it

[@derekbedford9833]

Finally someone tells the truth about polaris

[@catjackoff-road855]

Derek Bedford could of asked me a long time ago I could of told ya the truth haha

[@derekbedford9833]

Cat Jack ... I need a 6 seat crew model for my farm . i have 5 kids. Im thinking about saving a few bucks and getting the yanmar. It's the same as the yamaha viking with tons of accessories. I need it for hunting fishing and farming. Im not interested in big power i just want dependability any thoughts?

[@catjackoff-road855]

Derek Bedford ya really can’t go wrong with a Yamaha they are super reliable right up there with Honda the new wolverines got the 850 engine in them of ya wanted the extra power but if that’s no issue the Viking is great I was in a six seater touring the mountians in Newfoundland it was a great unit. I had 2 Polaris sportsman’s and they were real troublesome. Have a can am xmr at the moment seems to be ok so far. I ride a lot of mud so I went with a mud bike. I’m not Familiar with yanmar but if they are anything like the yamaha you should be ok.Good luck with your choice!

[@derekbedford9833]

Cat Jack .... Yanmar is typically a tractor company. But they made a deal with yamaha. The units are exactly the same. Just different decal options and different color options.

[@workhard3994]

I tell people that truth all the time and they think IAM hating cause they have a new atv and I have a 2006 Yamaha. One guy even told me don't worry things will get better with money and you could get you a new atv I was like dude I don't need to finance like you I can go get me one cash💰 reason IAM still driving a old one cause IAM waiting for it to break down but it just won't stop running

[@HondudeTeamMudhogs]

This machine should treat you well for what you're using it for, best of luck.

[@RedToolHouse]

I hope so!

[@Travide]

Their quads are the same. I'm not a Honda fan as it lacks the power I want but polaris service is horrible that's for sure.

[@rogerdavis7238]

By far one of the best videos I have seen. It is refreshing to see someone just tell his own story without all the bashing of another product. Well done and thank you sir.

[@CavanalK5]

I’ve landed on several of your videos while cruising through my various interests like when you rebuilt the utility trailer. I enjoy your well-spoken, informative, and witty videos that make it feel like a dialogue rather than just you. Definitely subscribing now. Appreciate your work and keep it up!

[@fanfriendlyful]

i have a honda atv its see 3 of my kids growing up riding the hell out of it....now i ride it ...im 59 yrs old and the honda is still running strong.....never quits

[@ztug57]

I must be really lucky. My 2017 Polaris Ranger 1000XPS Crew has been trouble free.

[@dustinsalisbury4383]

I think he could have just got a bad one. I’ve never had any problems with my Polaris atv’s

[@mickrobinson7429]

my ranger is a shit box with no love from me.

[@brianverlihay]

I have 3000 miles on my 2014 Polaris rzr 900xp and has been going strong

[@TSemasFl]

When it comes to small engines and vehicles, Honda is hard to beat.

[@inmoneywetrust3292]

When it comes to reliability, bitch..... honda!!

[@willsthebull2030]

I have a 2 Polaris Rangers one is five years old and one is brand new they work seriously hard and have not had one problem

[@Atvsrawsome]

Look into kubota rtv I have an 1120 and I absolutely love it. I pull a 2 bottom plow with it as well as a ton of other implements. I have had it for just over a year and so far no problems.

[@joootooobboosheet2486]

I bought a 2007 Honda Rancher in early 2009 from a dealer who couldn't sell them. I go it for pennies on the dollar. I still have that beast, and it is still the best quad I've ever owned. I am now looking for a 4 seater because I have kids who are too big to ride on the quad with me. I'm pretty much sold on the Honda Pioneer. Thanks.

[@richardblais2218]

I have an 06 since new . Never had an issue. Best machines on the planet

[@brucef123]

Thanks. Great video. We are steering away from a Polaris as well due to some issues we had with ours in the mountains of NC. I did want to share one thing with you. We had a couple of miles of private road with several families depending on it being open (medical reasons, etc). I did the plowing and was always banging up the blade on protruding rocks and the occasional stump. It took me two years to figure out that if I unbolted the replaceable bottom part of the blade and inserted about 3" of thick stall mat between the replaceable bottom and the plow itself, I could drop the plow down and ride with the stall mat doing the snow removal, not the metal blade. Looks like you have a very nice concrete driveway and that might not help you much, but if you do any gravel road plowing... But again, thanks. We'll go look at Honda now. It's too hot here to sit on that Polaris heat machine all summer.

[@johnsonoutdoors8117]

My honda is 34 years old runs great

[@happynow01]

I had a John deer, the same odd issues ruined the experience... jd finally fixed it after I threw a fit, and I got rid of it. Honda, they look amazing, thanks for the review... I will def go with them next time.

[@stanwindler6242]

I've been a Honda owner since 1972 never had any complaints

[@davidtfoster8016]

Nothing like my Kubota RTV 1100, heat/ac even a DVD player to listen to much Pink Floyd while working the properties.

[@Kallaus_built]

And go only 20mph. Just joshin ya man. My father in law has a Kubota RTV And it’s a great machine

[@magasaurus7210]

Ol’ faithful - slow but bulletproof :-)

[@danwood4478]

I've never been a fan of a snow mobile drive in a 4 wheeler. I've got a Yamaha Kodiak. 15 years old and running strong. Love those Hondas!

[@dougrogillio2223]

Had sense enough to buy a Honda from the start in 1974. Never been anything but a Honda. My last purchase was a 2018 Pioneer 700.

[@Fishpig65]

I bought a Honda Foreman new in 04 to plow snow. 2021 I put a carb on it and new tires. It is like new. 1284 miles. Best machine I've ever owned.

[@gatorunleashed275]

I love my 2011 Polaris Ranger.

[@reddog543211]

Thanks for sharing.....I've got a 2022....lots different....but I love it.....2700 miles on

[@davidbogolin3411]

Honda best on earth will last for ever I have a 1984 200 Honda big red runs like new

[@72timhall]

They never die

[@loganschatz524]

I have the same Pioneer. Bought it in June of 2019, I've put almost 3,000 miles(some pretty hard). All I've done is change the oil and took it in for the recall on the steering column. Great great product.

[@moultonditcher6187]

I bought a 2011 polaris ranger 800 twin.Brand new.Speedo cluster ring broke and popped off in the cold untouched,clutch made tremendous noise.i think there just sloppy made.One thing polaris has down pat is the ride.Had an polaris sportsman,electrical problems.No More polaris here.JAPANESE have equipment engineered to almost perfection!Kubota,honda,yanmar,suzuki,yamaha,kawasaki,you cant go wrong.All my hobby farm equipment is now Japanese.Sorry America,your engineering doesn't cut it sometimes.

[@ROTAXD]

moultonditcher 1) the 800 was one of Polaris’ worst motors. 2) I’ve had polaris in my stable as well as can am & honda. Never had any oe wiring issues with the polaris. As for clutch noise, the only time I’ve seen much noise out of popo clutches is when they’re completely neglected or people are in the habit of tooling around @ 10 mph in high range.

[@TejasToolMan]

i dumped polaris too back in 2008 too many failed parts

[@davids.9834]

I used to be 100% American with almost everything. I want to support my country... but damn... over the past 15 or 20 years American made stuff has dropped in quality and most larger items are full of stuff from China anyway.

[@dougshaffer715]

I think the only thing i haven't changed on my 2011 ranger 800 XP it the plastic. will never own another Polaris

[@kellismallwoood1637]

100%

[@aaronmun4803]

I had a 2017 Polaris general that had so many problems. I solved the problem and got a 2018 Honda Pioneer!

[@sherrywilson4325]

I’ve had my Polaris side by side for five years and have had no problem

[@johndoe-ly8jt]

You got lucky lol I got a ranger 570 and it’s a turd. Switching to a canam or Honda here soon.

[@johndoe-ly8jt]

Steve Simonds lol budget 570? It’s a 2015 full size 570 eps. Light bar, radio, bumpers, winch, heater, doors it’s an 18,000$ machine lol “budget 570”. 😂🤦‍♂️ I’m sorry mine had problems and yours didn’t lol. It’s my experience and I’m sorry it’s not as good as your experience. I use to love polaris I had an old sportsman 500 and it ran like a top. So when I decided to get a new workhorse I bought my ranger and all I gotta say is polaris built a plastic turd. The olny thing realiable is the motors. Rivets are already popping outta the plastics and just had to take it to the shop for 4 weeks for a damn electrical problem. Battery kept going dead and couldn’t use my machine to work it like it should be worked. I literally had to go to the dealer and get a new quad because my farm work was getting way way behind bought me a canam outlander 650 and I love it! going to hopefully trade my pos ranger in next year for a real side by side like a canam defender or Honda Pioneer.

[@sherrywilson4325]

john doe the 570 is garbage if you going to by a actual running good machine you got to by the xp 1000 it’s a champ

[@markb5580]

Your probably a Polaris dealer!!! This is a hump of pile of shit! I wish I Heard of the Polaris brand!

[@sherrywilson4325]

@@markb5580 I’m not I’m just saying I’ve never has anything wrong with mine

[@kapperoutdoors]

Nice comparison and info. Just found your channel, great info, thanks. I just switched to a lightly used 16 Kubota RTV X900. Not sure about it just yet...

[@jasonsisley4814]

I love my 2018 Honda Pioneer 1000-5. I believe you will not be disappointed

[@jasonsisley4814]

Don't hate

[@dandahermitseals5582]

You got the right machine. Ive hot an 87 gourtracks and it it is still our farm mule. The true gold standard is the CanAm.

[@ClutchTFS]

Well you know what they say about Honda... its a Honda! Thrashed my 2019 TRX420FM1 with just over 100km into a ditch last weekend going about 40, destroyed my helmet, and probably would have destroyed myself if I wasn't wearing it, but the quad held up, just had a bent front bumper. Love my hondas!

[@deanfriesen4946]

I've had 2 Polaris side by sides, a Kawasaki side by side and now a 2016 pioneer 1000 since new. It's be far cheaper to own and does a super job on the out back.

[@timriley324]

My Polaris ranger is 2014 900 never had any of these problems 150 hrs and over 1000 miles no issues

[@wadeplowman7030]

Same. Bought a new 2013 900XP when they first came out. No issues other than my own stupidity. Lol

[@GoldCountryTrapping]

1000 miles and no issues is good as its still basically new. Check back in 5 or 6K miles. I do 1000 miles a year at least just running traps. I wnt something that will last more than a couple years especially at the price they want for them.. Im looking hard at the Yamaha Wolverine.

[@toddpfister280]

I had the 450 forman 2001 and haven't had to do a single thing except some new tires. I'm extremely happy

[@coldspring624]

nothing shocking about people having trouble with polaris. I wanted one ....until I researched Polaris and found the nightmares people had with that company

[@waynesbaitshop]

Nice Review! I concur overall, especially if I were buying new today. However, Honda side by sides weren’t around in 06, so I bought the Polaris. And to this day, I have never had any of the issues mentioned here. I’ve had it all over Baja in some of the worst conditions imaginable and after 12 years, 14,000 miles, 10,000 hours I put a new top end in the motor. I do service, & maintenance regularly, and replace the belt yearly just to be on the safe side. I recently picked up another one pretty much the same as the other for 3K and freshened it up for about another thousand so now I have two. Retired now and not as aggressive as I used to be, these two more than serve my needs here on the beaches and low deserts around San Felipe, Baja, plus I have an “extra” for when company comes.

[@fetish636]

More are in service bays cause 90 percent sold are Polaris.. and most people do not take care if the machines i have a 08 800 and a 19 900 and zero issues with both, wait i had to replace the key in my 800 it wore out after 10 years... but im biased i do work for Polaris in the drive train plant.. we have our issues but so does everyone else..

[@fishgrubblades9835]

@@fetish636 I've had them all and polaris is junk compared to everyone of them. Company is horrible. Can am is the second worse.

[@garymarshall6053]

Have 13,000 mile on my Polaris ranger not one breakdown. Service and changed the belt twice still going strong

[@davidlaseter2079]

I don't believe you.

[@garymarshall6053]

@@davidlaseter2079 that is not me

[@natekoeppen6681]

I’ve owned two polaris rzr sxs’s. Totaled one out and thank goodness I didn’t buy from your dealer because the roll bar saved my life! Second one is so good so far. I’ve always been a Honda fan and think they make the best machine on the market for reliably. I don’t think the side by sides are as good as the 4 wheelers, but if they are half as good that would still be pretty amazing. I will always buy polaris for now on though because I’m addicted to speed and they are so much dang fun. Good luck with it and I’m sure it will give you many trouble free years of service.

[@JoeMama-vj8es]

Wow! I'm... well was going to pick one up tomorrow. You saved my bacon. Thank you.

[@bigweb0311]

I have the 2018 ranger 570 full size. It’s a pain to clean and to change the front demand drive fluid. Think I’ll get a Honda next. I like how the under carriage is covered from mud and debris

[@BrandonBigB956]

That cover traps leaves and it catches on fire. Been there done that with my pioneer.

[@toma1460]

@@BrandonBigB956 I second that. Any and everything I've ever owned be it ATV or Jeep etc with stock or aftermarket skid plates have all just trapped rubbish and mud, leaves, branches.. you name it. I have land so riding has always been a daily norm. It'd be different if I went road few times a year and scrubbed only then. But nope. So a power washing occasionally is it. No detailing

[@bigweb0311]

NutritionFacts1979 can u give me some info on how ya made them? I was gonna tack some really thick pond liner up but not sure

[@davejalenderki]

Remember that old commercial back in the 70"s. "You meet the nicest people on a Honda". Just a memory.

[@cms1718]

How about an update video on your pioneer?? I would love to hear how its working out for you! I have 2 pioneer 700-4's and am considering upgrading to the 1000-5

[@maxford27]

I don't trust a guy this honest. J/K. Great video. Everytime I think about buying a Polaris I re-watch this.

[@garrettmoon8352]

thank you for sharing your experience with your ranger. Mine just hit 10 years old and I cant believe I still have the damn thing and put up with all of its issues. Even after light riding or towing itll overheat on me. The pioneer and canam are definitely on the list to check out and purchase in 2019.

[@timothyputnam1500]

Just hit 20000 miles on my 2016 pioneer had to replace one wheel bearing good machine

[@ThinkSimply]

welp, that sealed the deal for me. thank you

[@centralfloridalawncare8373]

Because of this video I purchased a Pioneer 1000 .

[@_AlejandroGonzalez_]

I don’t like cvts so as long as Honda keeps making atvs with actual transmissions they will be my only option.

[@jimmyclark2221]

Polaris’s Xp kinetic could be better for you. Diff transmission

[@JF-0052]

Love your video buying a Honda 700 Pioneer this week. I have owned lots of Honda products through the yrs. and they are very reliable 😁🇨🇦👍

[@patrickpowers1354]

I had just bought a 2018 pioneer 1000-5. We have a great Polaris dealer in my area and I know a lot of people who own Polaris s/s but I don’t like the idea of belt drive. I owned a couple Honda bikes over the years and really liked them so I decided to buy a Honda. So far I love the machine.

[@RedToolHouse]

I had a 98 shadow ACE. Loved that bike. Sold it to buy my tractor!

[@ridgerunner106]

You'll enjoy it when the clutch goes out.

[@patrickpowers1354]

Ridge Runner I hope that doesn’t happen.

[@ridgerunner106]

@@patrickpowers1354 I do too, be careful with it.

[@ridgerunner106]

I know you may think the new belt drive is odd. I have a 65 model Melroe Bobcat that is belt drive just like a side by side. If a dump truck dumps out a load of dirt, I can put the bucket down on the original ground and drive through the pile of dirt. A lot of tractors won't do that.

[@SteveH-TN]

Thanks I’m just beginning my search for a side by side. 20 yrs ago I had a (forgot brand) belt drive side by side. Never again!

[@Dashbshots]

Back in 2003, I bought a brand new Honda Foreman after owning a Recon. Also after riding my cousins Big Red 3 wheeler on their farm. A little while later my brother bought a big Polaris atv. He left his atv at my house so I was able to drive it. The Polaris instantly had some issues. He ended up trading his Polaris for a motorcycle and over 17 years later I still have my 2003 Honda Foreman. I use it to plow, pull carts, skid logs and just to ride. I have skidded a lot of logs with it. I would never give it away or buy another brand after owning it. I wish I would have bought two back in 2003.

[@Dashbshots]

Two years after making this comment and I still have my Honda Foreman. It has 10,059 hours on it with no problems.

[@gone4days956]

Good audio, good camera angles, excellent narration. Kudos sir that’s how to make a youtube video.

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

Good to know all the issues you had. We're doing research for purchasing a utility vehicle in the near future. Thanks!

[@toma1460]

2 years now I've been researching. For the $$$ they run I want to be darn sure. Already have a toy or 2 but they're older. Every time I get antsy to buy I have to reel myself back. West coast the complete sports machines, east coast the more trail / sport ute flavor. It's tough.

[@joedurant3227]

0800-0900hrs

[@gsfbffxpdhhdf7043]

Tom A get a honda p1000. Or a yamaha wolverine. Stay away from 4 seat machines. They suck

[@frankkelly6016]

Buy a Honda !

[@schroederfamilyfarm298]

Got a 2003 Honda Foreman 450. Replaced a carb on it and thats it in 17 years. Needed a carb from sitting too long. Things a beast. I'm looking at a Mule 4010 4x4 now.

[@RyanSmith-cm6sm]

I've never had a problem with my 2015 ranger 900 but I dont doubt for a second that honda is more reliable

[@AaronSteeleRealtor]

Same problems with my Polaris. It's at the shop now... for another rack replacement. Researching sxs for a replacement and looking at the Pioneer, came across your vid.

[@gregb2144]

Never was a believer in belt drives. Slips when stretched out after some use. Only thing replaced on my Honda 1911 420 have been battery this year and front inner cv boots! Very reliable machines.

[@ROTAXD]

greg b cv belts do not stretch. Unless you’re trying to do a job in high range that should have been done in low, they also wear very well. Our Polaris General only has about 1000mi on it (one season) and zero issues. Our daughters Sportsmen have 2500 and 3700 miles on them. Both original belts. No slipping. My 09 Outlander 800 has 3400 miles on it and has been used for plowing every year since 2010. Original belt. No slipping.

[@julier1080]

I don’t know about stretching but everyone I know with belt drive ATVs complain about slipping and burning.

[@GingerbeardHPG]

Where I am from Honda is all we buy. Polaris has many issues and cost way to much to fix. You made a great trade man.

[@deanbarr5740]

Thanks Troy. Enjoy your side by side. Their a nice product I've yet to own one but I know Honda makes a mean machine. My brother bought a Pioneer in 2016. He Has had good service with it too. I think Honda waits to come out with these ATVs to see the demand of what they sell. And when they do come out with the latest and greatest they do it right the first time. No time for trial and error but get it right, right from the start. That's my opinion. If I ever do get a side by side it'll definitely be a Honda. Thanks for your input.

[@RedToolHouse]

I agree. I have had a quad, a street bike, and now a side by side by honda. Happy so far.

[@toma1460]

Yeah but only thing is when they do come out it's to little to late. I love Hondas I've never had an issue I didn't cause. I think with the pioneer they kept it a little safe.

[@brentpollock7292]

My 2017 Ranger has 840 miles, no problems. Just changed the drive belt today so I had a backup, old one was in great condition. I love my air conditioning and heated cab. You got a Lemmon ranger.

[@paulm7460]

i own 2 ranchers and a pioneer 500 the only thing to ever break was a sticker yep a 48 cent sticker honda warranty to a hit on that one. only thing is change the oil and filters and have fun with a honda or spend time fixing your polaris

[@kong3]

Did you ever take the bubble wrap off those machines?

[@paulm7460]

@@kong3 I run them hard at our cabin, I laugh when the other guys have to spend 50 bucks on an oil change and when i tell them how cheap honda filters and oil is- I can see the tears in their eyes. They wish they had thought thru it when they bought a polaris as those are the little things that make Hondas #1 ask any small engine mechanic.I did and they all said HONDA HONDA HONDA or get ready to fix it.

[@SquareGoated]

I love my 420 rancher

[@sallysagar6112]

I have a ranger SBSdiesel and nothing has gone wrong with it very happy

[@nighthawkj30A4]

This Honda pioneer has some Honda Automotive Division Technology in it. ❤️

[@RedPillSurvival]

I'm learning this lesson now. I just bought a used Polaris, thinking it needed a couple of fixes. I spent three weeks peeling back layers of problems from this onion. At this point, I only hope it lasts me 2 years until my tractor is paid off. I'm planning to buy a Pioneer as soon as it is.

[@BrandonBigB956]

My Honda Pioneer has been nothing but issues. The motor is back together again and for now it's running good. My 2003 Honda ATV never had an issue. The pioneer has been the oposite and I would be happy to trade it for a polaris at this point.

[@ve3xtr]

Can you list what problems you had with the Pioneer?

[@InHotAz]

I have been researching for months trying to decide what SxS to buy. If you can list the issues that would be great. Thanks

[@ve3xtr]

@@InHotAz I'm a little skeptical. My guess is he treated it like a submarine and flooded the motor. That would be user abuse. Not Honda's fault. To be honest the only issue is the rear diff which clunks sometimes and the doors on the 700 rattle. Well known minor issues which are corrected by using 80W-140 in the rear end and door bumper shims. The rubber door stoppers aren't long enough.

[@josephrosser4609]

Thank you for this information. I’ve settled on the Pioneer 520 instead of the Ranger 570.

[@owenpetrie8907]

That’s a good decision HONDA power!!

[@Hfoutdoorsyt]

Good video telling the difference. Thanks for sharing.

[@robertmalis4493]

I think the Honda is for the most part bulletproof Troy the other good one is a Yamaha we have a Yamaha four wheeler I’ve been totally impressed with it anyway hope you and Kelly are doing good and God bless

[@Doc1855]

Honda ALL the way! We WORK our Honda’s on our 17K acre ranch. It’s amazing how much work we put them through and they just don’t give up. They are a work horse. Keep up with the maintenance, lube when needed and they just dont give up