P500 Be Honest....Would you rather have a 700 or 500?

[trigger]

@trigger why do you choose to run the same size on all corners? Is the ability to rotate an issue if you don't run on pavement?

Even though I have the ability to rotate now, it wasn't a factor for me at all, I'll probably never rotate them. I honestly did it for the look more than anything. It does provide for a softer ride now and chews like hell on a climb.

 

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[Mudder]

Even though I have the ability to rotate now, it wasn't a factor for me at all, I'll probably never rotate them. I honestly did it for the look more than anything. It does provide for a softer ride now and chews like hell on a climb.

Was going to post he did it to add to the BA look, but he beat me to it. Might do the same on the next set as mostly do slow muddy/hilly woods riding.

 

[Slayer]

Even though I have the ability to rotate now, it wasn't a factor for me at all, I'll probably never rotate them. I honestly did it for the look more than anything. It does provide for a softer ride now and chews like hell on a climb.

@trigger point me to some pics of your setup with same setup on all corners please

 

[trigger]

@trigger point me to some pics of your setup with same setup on all corners please

Here's a few, 26-11 BH 2.0's.

 

[Slayer]

Here's a few, 26-11 BH 2.0's.

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@trigger Looks like some kind of fender flares will be required if you go 11 wide on the front?

 

[trigger]

@trigger Looks like some kind of fender flares will be required if you go 11 wide on the front?

Yeah, they sling mud pretty good. I put the flares on for the look too. You could put airplane wings over the wheel wells and it'll still get trashed.

 

[Lilred500]

Wonder how 11 wide tires would work in stock front rims.

 

[rblack22]

500 without a doubt. But I may purchase a 1000 here in the near future.

 

[crewcabrob]

Interesting read here. I never really considered the P700 because of the size, but as I started to realize you could get PS, more travel and softer ride with the 700, I can see how it would entice.

 

[futzin]

Overheard at Takeover 2022:

"Pioneer 700: the Honda Civic of side by sides".

Not a slam, believe me. I think it was meant as a compliment as much as anything; a reference to its' dependability.

For my purposes, I enjoy being well under 60" and the 5 gears of my Critter. But the ride quality . . .

 

[paddykern]

New member here looking for a SxS for 10 acres of woods.
Finally found a local dealer that had a 700/4 that was sold but at least I could see one in person.
They had a 520 in the showroom that I was immediately drawn to.
Much smaller and looks like it will fit my wooded area much better.
Positive that it was available.
I put a deposit on the 520 and will decide on purchase the next few days.
Plan to use to drive around the property and harvest some wood. Maybe add a plow.
I am more into driving slow and steady rather than fast.
Looks like you can't go wrong with either the 700 or 500.
Guess if I but it I should look into upgrading the wheels/tires first.

 

[HiFive]

Welcome from west central fl. Depending on number of people joining you and their age. Both will sever you well. My p5 with a winch on the front works great for string fence. The p5 size will get you in and out of tight spaces that other sxs cannot, also the p500/520 is extremely dependable and fun to cruise around in for 2 people. My wife and I are not small people and we have no problem with cabin space. I personally love the ridding position sitting upright gives you a commanding view which is a joy in the woods. Welcome aboard. What color is it? Pictures or it didn't happen.👍

 

[paddykern]

I'm in SE lower Michigan.
No pictures yet.
Still deciding but 95% sure I will get the 520 in red (only one in stock).
I don't need to carry more than two people.
Like the smaller footprint to make it easier to snake through the trees.

 

[NTCPrezJB]

I'm in SE lower Michigan.
No pictures yet.
Still deciding but 95% sure I will get the 520 in red (only one in stock).
I don't need to carry more than two people.
Like the smaller footprint to make it easier to snake through the trees.

Bonus: Red is the fastest color

 

[crewcabrob]

This is an arial shot of my property. When this photo was taken in 2018, we were just in the progress of building at this point. You can see the truck in the picture for scale. These are large, old trees.

I got the p520 because it would get through the dense forest land we have. I also like the idea of going on the smaller ATV trails and 60" is way to wide for most of them

 

[Alan aka Davinci]

TWSS!

Yes she did.

 

[Robobrainiac]

If those are my only choice I would go 500. 700 is too weak for what it is by design. The 500 fits a niche of small side by sides on the 50" trails that would get around better in the hills than a 700.

 

[paddykern]

Decided after research here to pick up the 520.
Should be delivered sometime next week.
Smaller footprint won out plus it was in stock and available right away.

 

[NTCPrezJB]

Decided after research here to pick up the 520.
Should be delivered sometime next week.
Smaller footprint won out plus it was in stock and available right away.

In forum fashion…POIDH!

 

[DG Rider]

@CumminsPusher mentioned running out of power, and I had the same experience several times. @Montecresto recently sold his 700 for the same reason. Like him, I lived at high elevations where the 700 can struggle with really tough climbs.

Yes, the 700 rides much better...though it's still stiff due to a 1000lbs payload BUT, lessons learned with the 500 would help me if I went with the 700 again. And with a load, they ride ok anyway.

I've done a few things to the 500 now, and im much happier with it. It certainly has its moments...and things going for it. I have fun in it, and will continue to do so until the opportunity to go back to a larger machine presents itself.
That said, starting fresh with a brand new machine, between the 2 of them, I can't see ever taking the 500 over the 700 (esp the 2 seaters close price) again. If you're going with the 500, it's best to keep it on the tiny little trails it's made for. That's where it thrives.

Just to prove I was being honest...since I posted the above, I did go trade the 500 in on a 700.

As I stated back then, I enjoyed the little 500, and would probably like the 520 even more so...but I'd still buy the 700 over either unless I had trail restrictions...though if I'm being honest, I might buy a Yamaha over either at this point.

PS: Look who I tagged in that? @LeftistsAssHat