Soon to be a Honda Pioneer owner

[stnbenn2001]

Hi all, just joined to read and search for info on the Honda Pioneer 500. I live in south central Florida and though in a subdivision community, very near near the boonies which is mostly sugar sand, scrub brush and trees, and no hills at all. Presently use a gas EzGo golf cart with rear flip seat. Mosly run on paved and gravel roads as the golf cart won't travel the sand very well, but lots of trails.

I'm presently in Mi. but will be full time in Florida in about a month. I like the Pioneer 500 for the price and Honda reliability and will be buying one as soon as we return to Fl. I am still not sure that I understand if the claim of 2wd/4wd is legit if there are aftermarket dif. lockers available for these. My question is, is this a three wheel drive with the front differential simply a limited slip meaning if one wheel in front slips or spins, then the engagement switches to the other wheel or locks up both front wheels? Dealer is not much help with tech advice, and manufacturer does not really elaborate. It doesnt really matter that much as I will be running on sand and no real getting stuck problem, but still would like to know how the drive system works. Its my understanding that both differentials are powered through driveshafts. Thanks for any feedback. Stan

 

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[Russ989]

Hi all, just joined to read and search for info on the Honda Pioneer 500. I live in south central Florida and though in a subdivision community, very near near the boonies which is mostly sugar sand, scrub brush and trees, and no hills at all. Presently use a gas EzGo golf cart with rear flip seat. Mosly run on paved and gravel roads as the golf cart won't travel the sand very well, but lots of trails.

I'm presently in Mi. but will be full time in Florida in about a month. I like the Pioneer 500 for the price and Honda reliability and will be buying one as soon as we return to Fl. I am still not sure that I understand if the claim of 2wd/4wd is legit if there are aftermarket dif. lockers available for these. My question is, is this a three wheel drive with the front differential simply a limited slip meaning if one wheel in front slips or spins, then the engagement switches to the other wheel or locks up both front wheels? Dealer is not much help with tech advice, and manufacturer does not really elaborate. It doesnt really matter that much as I will be running on sand and no real getting stuck problem, but still would like to know how the drive system works. Its my understanding that both differentials are powered through driveshafts. Thanks for any feedback. Stan

The rear diff is locked all of the time, no selection for that. Your 4wd is one wheel up front, you can cure this by installing a locker that is currently on the market.

 

[NTCPrezJB]

The rear diff is locked all of the time, no selection for that. Your 4wd is one wheel up front, you can cure this by installing a locker that is currently on the market.

To elaborate... in 4wd both front wheels will pull if both have traction. There is no traction control, if one front wheel slips it gets "all" the power. The after market locker solves that if it becomes an issue for you.

 

[DaddyDubbs]

Welcome from Alabama

 

[Mudwing]

Welcome from the mud holes of WNY. The fellas here will answer any questions you have. A lot of knowledge here. 😉😎
When you purchase post a pic here. We love pics. 😉😎🤣
#ntc🤘🏾

 

[100Acre]

STAN THE MAN....bet you hadn't heard that before....I once knew a Stan from Tampa. we called him Stan the man, go figure.....back then we didn't have alll the other weird pronouns and identities. otherwise , he could have been called Stan the Germinated Peanut Butter Mandriller of Man/Girls and all he she and its. kinda like that Polaris owner paddle ball playing Jenner gender bender Manthing....oh, and welcome....

 

[100Acre]

we could call you STAN THE MANTHING if uou prefer

 

[SILVER_ALERT]

Howdy from Oklahoma!

 

[Smitty335]

Hi all, just joined to read and search for info on the Honda Pioneer 500. I live in south central Florida and though in a subdivision community, very near near the boonies which is mostly sugar sand, scrub brush and trees, and no hills at all. Presently use a gas EzGo golf cart with rear flip seat. Mosly run on paved and gravel roads as the golf cart won't travel the sand very well, but lots of trails.

I'm presently in Mi. but will be full time in Florida in about a month. I like the Pioneer 500 for the price and Honda reliability and will be buying one as soon as we return to Fl. I am still not sure that I understand if the claim of 2wd/4wd is legit if there are aftermarket dif. lockers available for these. My question is, is this a three wheel drive with the front differential simply a limited slip meaning if one wheel in front slips or spins, then the engagement switches to the other wheel or locks up both front wheels? Dealer is not much help with tech advice, and manufacturer does not really elaborate. It doesnt really matter that much as I will be running on sand and no real getting stuck problem, but still would like to know how the drive system works. Its my understanding that both differentials are powered through driveshafts. Thanks for any feedback. Stan

WELCOME! From NW Arkansas.

 

[Mopower58]

Welcome from Mississippi.

 

[trigger]

I like the Pioneer 500 for the price and Honda reliability

Welcome from the mitten.
Reliability yes but don't do it for the price, the only real advantage this machine has is its size.

 

[1border4manu]

Welcome, we run our P500 all over the state.

 

[stnbenn2001]

Welcome, we run our P500 all over the state.

We are in Lake Placid, just south of Sebring. My brother is in Dade City near Zepherhills.

 

[stnbenn2001]

WELCOME! From NW Arkansas.

Hey I was born in Arkansas. Very near Searcy, moved to Mi. in 1951. Yes, I'm an old dude but still kicking.

 

[stnbenn2001]

Welcome from the mitten.
Reliability yes but don't do it for the price, the only real advantage this machine has is its size.

Hey Trigger, I used to bow hunt in Caro up by your area. Lived near Detroit at the time. Back in late 60's.

 

[stnbenn2001]

The rear diff is locked all of the time, no selection for that. Your 4wd is one wheel up front, you can cure this by installing a locker that is currently on the market.

Thanks Russ, bout what I figured. Not a problem where i'll be riding. Thanks for the info.

 

[stnbenn2001]

Thanks all for the welcome. I'm old but I still like to tear around a little. The 500 should be just what I need and with no hills or mud in Fl. where we live, it should work fine. I have some hunting property close by and seem to always be building something that requires a utility vehicle. Looked at some of the Chineese stuff but after reading reviews and hearing that the one major supplier in Tx. was nearing bankruptsy, I decided cheap ain't the way to go.

 

[JenElio]

Welcome to the club from South FL!

 

[Smitty335]

Hey I was born in Arkansas. Very near Searcy, moved to Mi. in 1951. Yes, I'm an old dude but still kicking.

Keep on kickin! I lived in Batesville a couple of years, loved fishing the river.

 

[stnbenn2001]

Keep on kickin! I lived in Batesville a couple of years, loved fishing the river.

I have relatives in Drasco just a ways from Batesville. Brother in Little Rock.