P1000 1000-5 SE and steep grades?

[Triggerfin]

Time for me to replace my 2006 Rhino 660. I live in NC but will exclusively use it on some family property in the VA mountains. Terrain is extreme and to reach about 75 acres of the property and access national forest, there are 2 old logging roads that are extremely steep - I want to say 70 degrees give or take. I attempted it once in my Rhino and my front tires left the ground and I almost lost it so that was that.

That said, I have family with a Teryx and a new Viking that regularly use the road although the Viking had to be upgraded with larger tires (else just spin). People with 4wheelers have to put a buddy in front of the handlebars to keep the wheels down when going up - yeah, that steep.

1005-LE a good option for me? Think the hill start and i4wd might be handy for the super steep trails?

 

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[moparornocar]

It's a heavy sucker, I think you will be just fine with the 1000.

 

[scottf]

Wow jd love to see a video that climb. Curious if they were old logging roads how the old-timers got up them with logging equipment?


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[Plumber32]

The longer the wheelbase the better for hill climbs.

 

[Jediwrathchild]

I would think the adjustable shocks on the LE would help too. Suspension plays a big part in keeping traction, especially on steeps climbs.

 

[BackYardSigns]

And you could buy the rear Super ATV arms that move the wheels back and that should cure any lightness in the front end.

I would like to see a video as well.

 

[Buford]

Time for me to replace my 2006 Rhino 660. I live in NC but will exclusively use it on some family property in the VA mountains. Terrain is extreme and to reach about 75 acres of the property and access national forest, there are 2 old logging roads that are extremely steep - I want to say 70 degrees give or take. I attempted it once in my Rhino and my front tires left the ground and I almost lost it so that was that.

That said, I have family with a Teryx and a new Viking that regularly use the road although the Viking had to be upgraded with larger tires (else just spin). People with 4wheelers have to put a buddy in front of the handlebars to keep the wheels down when going up - yeah, that steep.

1005-LE a good option for me? Think the hill start and i4wd might be handy for the super steep trails?

If it was me, I'd winch the machine up something that steep.

 

[JTW]

She'll do fine.. 4 wheel drive and let her eat!

I picked mine up to the tipping point when adding my skids and sat it on some foam.. this is where the machines tilting point is. I could let the winch line out and it would stay there.. or I could give it a general push and it would have crashed back down to the floor.

 

[elkguide]

She'll do fine.. 4 wheel drive and let her eat!

I picked mine up to the tipping point when adding my skids and sat it on some foam.. this is where the machines tilting point is. I could let the winch line out and it would stay there.. or I could give it a general push and it would have crashed back down to the floor.
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Practice?????

 

[sporttrac4x4]

A good set of tires on it and a Good winch should be good to go.

 

[Cuoutdoors]

I think I'd rather have the 4 wheel diff lock than the I4. Like the other guy said. Suspension makes a big difference too. I've climbed some steep hills and never been even close to feeling tippy.


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