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.

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.

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

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.

Finally someone tells the truth about polaris

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.

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

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.

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

I loved my Polaris when it was running.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

I went with the Yamaha Wolverine. Absolutely LOVE it!

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.

Bought a 2018 Pioneer 1000 last spring, amazing machine!

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.

Man, great review! Love the honest approach.

Honda just makes quality equipment in so many categories.

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

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.

This makes me so happy. Thank you for sharing your experiences with these crappy machines. Knowfully you will have another 20 years of use out of this one. I've got a 1988 honda 300 fourtrax going on 32 years later no leaks nothings been done other than brakes and regular maintenance. Love your vid too.

Good video telling the difference. Thanks for sharing.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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

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.

Thank you, I appreciate the honest review and opinions.

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

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!

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

Thanks for the video. I'm in the market and the information you provided will definitely make me reconsider my decision.

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

Thanks for sharing. Very helpful.

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

we had a ‘15 Gator 850i, used it everyday 365 for at least a few hours a day, always had it loaded to the nines. had a couple fuel pumps go and did some other matinence but other than that was a good machine.

thanks for comparison. helpful.

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.

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

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!

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.

I would be extremely happy to shovel the snow on your property in July. 😂 Great video.

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

Great review. Thank you for honesty.

Thanks for sharing your experience. We have our eye on a used Honda.

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

I love my 2011 Polaris Ranger.

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

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

welp, that sealed the deal for me. thank you

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.

So glad I tan across this. I am shopping for a UTV and was leaning toward a Polaris. Not now.

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

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

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

I purchased a 2019 Honda 700-4 with a plow & a winch a roof & windshield just under 20k oh & a complete set of mud/snow tires. I really like all I do with it & I’m thinking now I made the right choice after watching your video ! I really wanted to get a Polaris but in the end it was the Honda that won out. I’m actually enjoying it more than I thought I would. So that being said, I think you made the right decision on trading the Polaris ! Good luck with your Honda & most of all enjoy it ! ! !

We have two Polaris rangers and several standard quads for our ranch and I can say you made good choice. By changing over to another side by side.

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

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

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

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.

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

very interesting talk...

Thank You Sir, for this honest review and highlighting these problems to me, so I hopefully can avoid this aggravation You had to endure. Sliding doors and a good defrosted cabin on that Honda, would have been perfect.. Greetings from North of Norway..

Thanks for the comparison

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

My honda is 34 years old runs great

Awesome video, very informative and honest! Thanks.

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 😁🇨🇦👍

A local fab shop could make an adapter given decent photos of what you need.

"Weeee orrrrrrhhh weeeee orrrrrhh, you guy's can play that sound back if you want" brilliant comment! I usually say to folk when they make a sound effect How does it go again?

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

I have Honda too and I use it for plowing with a 6ft truck plow and pull a 20 foot trail with 4 wheelers on it

First off, I like your channel. I’ve definitely learned some things from you and your experiences. Did you go with power steering on your Honda Pioneer? How is it holding up? I’ve had a couple of Honda ATVs and you can’t kill them. I’m looking at SxS now for my farm. I’m in the Southern Appalachians and kind of have the same requirements as you - feed and firewood hauler with some other light duty. Thanks for posting your content.

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

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

Sorry to here about the bad luck with your 2016 Polaris. I have a 16 Polaris 900 ranger and it is awesome. I have had no issues and I’m still on the original belt after 3000 miles. Firewood hauling and trailer pulling most of the time. I have always been a honda fan and I have no negative comments about them. Good luck with yours sir and please keep us updated...you never know, Honda may find its way back in my garage someday.

I have a 2014 Pioneer 700-4 which I really like. These replaced the Big Reds. I think the 1000’s came out in 2016 maybe.

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

You just got yourself a subscriber , helped me make up my mind . My old man always swore by Honda

Great review, thank you RTH.

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.

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.

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

Polaris SxS are the only ones I've ever seen, that have had welds break. Even on ones just used around the farm rather than out jumping on the trails. Pioneer 1000 has been a great asset on my property, hauling firewood, hay, gravel from my creekbed, fence posts, just about aevery task. Havent put a snowplow on it yet, dont get a lot in SE Mo, but its in the plans for the future.