Was able to run to the dealer in town today and pick up my long-awaited Pioneer 1000-5 Deluxe. Got home and grabbed my dad and youngest son and we spent an hour checking crops and cruising in the Pioneer - so far I am very impressed.
It drives like a car - shifts are smooth, it's quiet enough to have a conversation and very nice ride across some rough ground. I noticed the heat from below the seat but honestly with the climate I live in 95% of the time extra heat is a nice addition.
I had a crew pouring footings for a barn addition today so had to park my new toy, then I spent the evening harvesting alfalfa. My wife got the itch to go for a ride so she and my older son took three young neighbor boys out for a tour.
Thumbs up from everyone so far. At this rate I should need my first service before the weekend is over lol.
A few pics of today's adventures attached