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« on: September 30, 2013, 11:41:23 pm » |
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Just curious if anyone owns one, and if so what their opinion is of them??
How quiet/loud are they compared to a Ranger? How do you like the transmission and no belts?
Any info appreciated.
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Lacy man
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« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2013, 06:58:19 am » |
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I ve has the hind big red (sidexside) for about two years now and love mine. No issues whatsoever. I would definitely buy another one or the pioneer
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Da Butcher
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« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2013, 09:30:23 am » |
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Lacyman, does the unit you own have a transmission or belts? The main thing that is attracting me to the pioneer or the big red is the transmission/drive shaft and no belts... I don't know how long the units with the transmission have been on the market.
How quiet/loud is your unit compared to a Ranger?
Thx!
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Lacy man
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« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2013, 10:40:45 am » |
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It has the transmission, to me they seem relatively even in loudness. I don't see much difference there
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justincorbell
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« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2013, 04:01:25 pm » |
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It has the transmission, to me they seem relatively even in loudness. I don't see much difference there
I agree Colby, I don't think your big red is any louder than a ranger and it is just a capable/comfortable. |
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"stupids in the water these days, they're gonna drink it anyway." - Chris Knight
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Shotgun wg
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« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2013, 04:57:50 pm » |
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Over 6k miles on my big red with no issues. I will say the big red needs a snorkel kit to help keep dust out the breather. Pioneer is basically the same just a lil narrower.
Shotgun
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bjohnston0311
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« Reply #7 on: October 01, 2013, 06:02:08 pm » |
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Colby, does the big red have a "low"? Same question for the pioneer if anyone knows. My brother-in-law had a rincon (same transmission as big red and pioneer) and only complaint was he had to put a gear reduction in it bc of no low.
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Shotgun wg
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« Reply #8 on: October 01, 2013, 06:39:27 pm » |
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It does not have a low gear. I run stock tires and have never had an issue with not having enough power. One thing to think about is the top speed on a big red is 42. What is top speed on a rincon. In order for it to run faster the gears have to be higher giving it less low end power. Couple that with taller tires and u have even less power. I have toted 2 adults 3 kids and 5 dogs across a very wet freshly disced field dragging the belly and never ran out of power to sling mud.
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« Reply #9 on: October 01, 2013, 08:27:20 pm » |
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The pioneer has a low range, and is only 60in wide. Plan on buying one in a few months!
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Lacy man
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« Reply #10 on: October 01, 2013, 09:32:24 pm » |
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It does not have a low gear. I run stock tires and have never had an issue with not having enough power. One thing to think about is the top speed on a big red is 42. What is top speed on a rincon. In order for it to run faster the gears have to be higher giving it less low end power. Couple that with taller tires and u have even less power. I have toted 2 adults 3 kids and 5 dogs across a very wet freshly disced field dragging the belly and never ran out of power to sling mud.
Shotgun
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Yup, I ve had me and Corbell and 8 dogs in the back more than once and we ve had 0 issues getting anywhere |
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Lacy man
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« Reply #11 on: October 01, 2013, 09:53:55 pm » |
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Colby, does the big red have a "low"? Same question for the pioneer if anyone knows. My brother-in-law had a rincon (same transmission as big red and pioneer) and only complaint was he had to put a gear reduction in it bc of no low.
Only question I have is what was he going through!?!? I ve never had issues going through mud holes in any honda I ve owned. If I would buy a 4 wheeler it would be the foot shift. I m not big on the electronic shifters they have now a days |
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justincorbell
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« Reply #12 on: October 02, 2013, 08:39:56 am » |
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Colby, does the big red have a "low"? Same question for the pioneer if anyone knows. My brother-in-law had a rincon (same transmission as big red and pioneer) and only complaint was he had to put a gear reduction in it bc of no low.
Only question I have is what was he going through!?!? I ve never had issues going through mud holes in any honda I ve owned. If I would buy a 4 wheeler it would be the foot shift. I m not big on the electronic shifters they have now a days Colby, the rincons have had the high gear issue since they came out, dang near everyone I know that has a rincon has ended up doing the gear reduction kit, they just don't have the go go to get out of a sticky spot with the stock gears, they are awesome fourwheelers (as are all hondas ive ever owned/ridden) but in my opinion honda dropped the ball as far as the gearing goes in the rincon...........I don't think you should have to spend extra money to get a 9k+ 4wheeler right straight off the lot but that is what alot of people have wound up doing. Kinda like you hear about people buying a 6.0 psd then having to throw more money at it to get it running good.......damn thing shoulda been that way when it rolled off the lot! |
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bjohnston0311
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« Reply #13 on: October 02, 2013, 12:55:11 pm » |
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Justin pretty well answered the question for me. I am seriously considering the pioneer myself. That transmission has had me sold since the early 2000's on the rubicon. I don't think I will own another Ranger in my lifetime, but I have an 08' 500 for sale if anyone is interested! 245 hrs and red in color $5500 obo
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