P500 Dump bed vs. rear rack / toolbox?

[Raghorn]

If somebody buys a 520 and does not want the bed...Let me know. If you are close, maybe we can work something out. We miss a dump bed.

If someone buys a 520 and doesn't want the bed, you outta smack some sense into them when you go to pick up the bed...

 

[Admin]

 

[Lburou]

Right on! But, I've noticed more than one comment about, 'Not wanting a bed.' I'd be happy to accommodate someone if they are close to Texas.

 

[monaco]

For me it's not the tilt I want, as much the useful bed that is a whopping 5" lower than my homemade bed, sitting on top of the P500 rack.

 

[DG Rider]

For me it's not the tilt I want, as much the useful bed that is a whopping 5" lower than my homemade bed, sitting on top of the P500 rack.

Agree. Don't know that I'd need it to dump, even though it's nice.
Then again, since Honda can't seem to build a dumping bed that doesn't rattle like the tin man during a seizure, maybe I'd prefer it not dump.

 

[oldfortyfive]

If you need to dump that means you will need to load it first. It's a lot easier to use a small trailer like an Oxcart. They are lower and easier to load, hold more and easier to dump from. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Lhays1]

Is it just me or is a tool box / rear rack more practical than the dump bed? I use my Pioneer to haul power saws, gas, and fire wood, but never find myself needing a dump bed.(stacked fire wood) View attachment 249923Just curious what others think. Trying to justify the P500 over the P520.

Love this set up. How did you mount the box to the rack?

 

[futzin]

This works for me; quick release to use the tray. Boxes for trail stuff.
Couple small trailers if tray isnt enough.

EDIT: not pictured here is a flat bar connecting each pair, above and below the floor of the bin.

 

[Lhays1]

This works for me; quick release to use the tray. Boxes for trail stuff.
Couple small trailers if tray isnt enough.

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Great idea, thanks!

 

[HiFive]

I like my Hornet Outdoors rear cargo rack for carrying oversized objects that can be easily strapped down.

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Does your rear rack ever get snagged going through brush or tight trail? looks very functional.

 

[1border4manu]

I use this rack, its an SUV rack from Harbor Freight. Just turned side ways, and use 16 heavy duty zip ties to keep it in place. Never had any issues snagging on the tight trails here in Florida.

 

[oldfortyfive]

I'm still very happy with the rack on my P500. I set it up differently for what I'm doing. On a larger machine the dump body would be ok. The dump body on the the 520 is too small for my prairie dog stuff. When I'm out working at the two clubs I belong to my Oxcart is much handier as it's a lot lower (easier on the back). For my elk hunts I only need a storage bag. We just drag them down in the snow.

 

[Swampdog]

Does your rear rack ever get snagged going through brush or tight trail?

No, never had a problem, and I do go through some heavy brush with my P5; the ROPS are wider than the rear rack and help protect it.

 

[HiFive]

Is it just me or is a tool box / rear rack more practical than the dump bed? I use my Pioneer to haul power saws, gas, and fire wood, but never find myself needing a dump bed.(stacked fire wood) View attachment 249923Just curious what others think. Trying to justify the P500 over the P520.

Whether you have a rack or dump bed, a storage box is important on a p5 imo.