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[RonP]

I owned a Honda 350 ATV about 12 years ago and sold it 2 years later. This past February I decided on the 2018 Honda 700-2. I have used it a lot in our new build house in landscaping. This thing really holds lots of dirt and rocks. Which brings me to the point, I shovel the dirt and rocks in and then have to shovel most of it back out because of the weight. My question is has anyone ever installed an electrical lift cylinder on the bed to assist. At 72 years old I need all the help I can get.

 

[Russ989]

I owned a Honda 350 ATV about 12 years ago and sold it 2 years later. This past February I decided on the 2018 Honda 700-2. I have used it a lot in our new build house in landscaping. This thing really holds lots of dirt and rocks. Which brings me to the point, I shovel the dirt and rocks in and then have to shovel most of it back out because of the weight. My question is has anyone ever installed an electrical lift cylinder on the bed to assist. At 72 years old I need all the help I can get.

Welcome to the forum, I’ve not seen that mod done to any of the pioneers but with the right parts I’m sure it’s possible.

 

[JimmyA]

Welcome aboard from Northeast Texas!

 

[Todd627]

Welcome from The Great Lakes State. I bet somebody on this forum has and they will chime in.

Any pics?

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[SWB]

Glad you joined us

 

[Mudwing]

I haven’t seen anyone do the dump mod but I’m sure it could be done. Too much work for me. I use a trailer to haul dirt and the bed is my stage for tools and such. And welcome to the forum.
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[Backwoods]

Welcome from west Georgia . I hope someone here has the answers your looking for. Glad you joined us. Dont be a stranger.

 

[L2R]

Ron,

Welcome to the forum. Lots of good folks and good ideas.

I use mine mostly as you do. You may find a way to install a cylinder but until then.... I have learned to peak the load just behind the axle. (mine is a 700-4, not sure if that makes any difference) My guess is that I am still moving 800 lbs at a clip and I last longer shoveling in not in and out.
Which is why I bought it - to stop me doing all the work.




Good luck and post pictures if you try something. People here are pretty good at helping out if you include them with pictures in the process.

 

[Bastardchild]

I owned a Honda 350 ATV about 12 years ago and sold it 2 years later. This past February I decided on the 2018 Honda 700-2. I have used it a lot in our new build house in landscaping. This thing really holds lots of dirt and rocks. Which brings me to the point, I shovel the dirt and rocks in and then have to shovel most of it back out because of the weight. My question is has anyone ever installed an electrical lift cylinder on the bed to assist. At 72 years old I need all the help I can get.

You could probably use a 12v linear actuator in place of the little crappy stock lifting shock. Wire it to a 2 way momentary switch somewhere handy for up and down. Just measure the collapsed length of the stock shock and the extended length and buy the correct linear actuator. There is some that will lift hundreds of pounds. I imagine you would need one that could get wet being that its under your sxs. Just thinking out loud. Whatever you do make sure to post pics!! Welcome to the forum!

 

[Bastardchild]

Heres an example. Im sure you can shop around and find a better quality one or a different length or rated for a different weight.

 

[Smitty335]

I owned a Honda 350 ATV about 12 years ago and sold it 2 years later. This past February I decided on the 2018 Honda 700-2. I have used it a lot in our new build house in landscaping. This thing really holds lots of dirt and rocks. Which brings me to the point, I shovel the dirt and rocks in and then have to shovel most of it back out because of the weight. My question is has anyone ever installed an electrical lift cylinder on the bed to assist. At 72 years old I need all the help I can get.

WELCOME!

 

[L2R]

I also use this a lot.
Easy to flip the handle from hand held to tag-a-long.
I get more out of the pioneer with this in tow and can dump out of the pioneer into this to get in tight places


Gorilla Carts 1,200 lb. Heavy Duty Poly Dump Cart-GOR6PS - The Home Depot

 

[Alan_Vander]

someone has i cant remember where i seen it but it was on a big red. what you have to do is take the bed off and add your braces to the bed and frame to hold what you have to do it run 2 of them cause the air box and put them on the front side i believe around 6 inches back from the front of the bed is where there is room. now the one he put on it didnt give him full lift on the bed was like 4 inches short at the top front of bed but that i think was clearance issues with the longer cylinders

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[KeithinLouisiana]

Welcome from Louisiana. Keep the weight as far back as you can. Then maybe a stand and jack combination on one side could help some.