P1000 High gear vs low gear

[Arcwelder]

Good evening all. I’m wondering when to use low vs high gear on my newly purchased (2022 Pioneer 1000-5 Trail Edition) and the reason is I saw a YouTube video where a guy mentioned all the terrible things that could happen if you use high gear at low speeds. Is this really even a concern? I get it if your in mud or stuck etc low gear will give you the torque needed but the guy made it out to be an issue

 

[TripleB]

Good evening all. I’m wondering when to use low vs high gear on my newly purchased (2022 Pioneer 1000-5 Trail Edition) and the reason is I saw a YouTube video where a guy mentioned all the terrible things that could happen if you use high gear at low speeds. Is this really even a concern? I get it if your in mud or stuck etc low gear will give you the torque needed but the guy made it out to be an issue

Generally if it's a trail that I won't be going faster than 15 MPH, I'm in low. If you're constantly in 4th, 5th or 6th gear in low, you probably should be in high. If you're lugging around constantly in 1st gear in high, you should probably be in low. That's just a dumb hillbilly's opinion so take it for what its worth.

 

[ODAMO]

if you are doing any extended driving under 5 mph use low range. And even then try and keep it above 3 mph

 

[ToddACimer]

Generally if it's a trail that I won't be going faster than 15 MPH, I'm in low. If you're constantly in 4th, 5th or 6th gear in low, you probably should be in high. If you're lugging around constantly in 1st gear in high, you should probably be in low. That's just a dumb hillbilly's opinion so take it for what its worth.

This is probably the best advice you'll come by.

 

[hondabob]

Watch the tach and keep the rpm above 2,000 rpm so you're off the clutch. If you're in 2nd gear in high or low as you go below 2,000 rpm the computer will shift into 1st gear to protect the cutch.

 

[Scoop]

Side note: At lower speeds and especially when conditions are changing quickly, I'm in MANUAL shift mode using the paddle shifters. If you're lugging around at lower speeds around an RPM range that the DCT is constantly shifting between two gears, it's best to use manual mode and keep your gear, letting the engine, not the transmission do the work. Otherwise, you can heat those clutches up pretty darn fast.

 

[CID]

Side note: At lower speeds and especially when conditions are changing quickly, I'm in MANUAL shift mode using the paddle shifters. If you're lugging around at lower speeds around an RPM range that the DCT is constantly shifting between two gears, it's best to use manual mode and keep your gear, letting the engine, not the transmission do the work. Otherwise, you can heat those clutches up pretty darn fast.

I just discovered that the engine will pull a much lower RPM without downshifting when I'm in Manual. I'm able to cruise quickly without that damn midturn downshift upsetting my mojo, much to my delight. 👍 (Talon fwiw)

 

[Mark in Northern Iowa]

I have a Honda Pioneer 1000.
Things that tear out our Honda clutches:
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1) high gear pulling to heavy of a load, or lugging in high
. . . new drivers not knowing that LOW gear, higher rpms are the way to go
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2) holding the vehicle stopped on an uphill slope with the transmission and not the brake
. . . clutches are just sitting there spinning, burning
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3) shifting between high and reverse when not stopped and engine at idle
. . . owners try to rock themselves out of being stuck
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4) or when stuck they accelerate slowly
. . . If the tires are not moving/spinning, STOP! Use the winch.
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Have a good day

 

[Arcwelder]

Thanks for all of your help! You’ve certainly helped clear up my concerns. I will feel much more confident now choosing between the two gears