I figured I would start a build thread for my new P1000-5. I don't have real drastic plans for the 1000 as it is pretty well equipped for use on the ranch already. I did quite a few things to my P500 here - P500 - Ultimate Ranch UTV - P500
I really enjoyed my P500 for the last 7 years but I was ready for something new. We are hoping to add a kid or two in the next few years so a little more room would be helpful. The P500 was handy being so narrow, able to fit down any cow trail but it had its limitations (power, speed, cargo space). I won a John Deere Gator through Farm Bureau and I looked into those quite a bit but I ultimately decided I couldn't stomach the belt transmission and its clutch issues with the Gator.
The Forest edition caught my eye for 2022. I really liked the bumper and winch that came on this model. I was a little worried about the front end design changes for 2022 causing issues with aftermarket bumpers like Ranch Armor so I though it made sense to go with the factory bumper through the Forest edition. Luckily, one of my local dealers had one in stock and they weren't marking it up at all.
I've never cared for the rear roll cage on the 1000-5 so the first thing I did was remove the nets and the rear cage.
I installed the 1000-3 roof to my 5 seater without any modification. It fits on a 6x10 trailer easily.
I really enjoyed my P500 for the last 7 years but I was ready for something new. We are hoping to add a kid or two in the next few years so a little more room would be helpful. The P500 was handy being so narrow, able to fit down any cow trail but it had its limitations (power, speed, cargo space). I won a John Deere Gator through Farm Bureau and I looked into those quite a bit but I ultimately decided I couldn't stomach the belt transmission and its clutch issues with the Gator.
The Forest edition caught my eye for 2022. I really liked the bumper and winch that came on this model. I was a little worried about the front end design changes for 2022 causing issues with aftermarket bumpers like Ranch Armor so I though it made sense to go with the factory bumper through the Forest edition. Luckily, one of my local dealers had one in stock and they weren't marking it up at all.
I've never cared for the rear roll cage on the 1000-5 so the first thing I did was remove the nets and the rear cage.
I installed the 1000-3 roof to my 5 seater without any modification. It fits on a 6x10 trailer easily.
