Thinking about buying a 500 or 700

[FreeTrapper]

Any info will help couple questions are the 2020 real 4x4 and are they good for general trail rides and hunting

 

[Backwoods]

I started with a 500 it was s great trail rig it just needs larger tires for ground clearance and it has very limited suspension. But they are amazingly agile capable machines. I now have a 700 Deluxe . I like it better the bed is a plus for cooler , fuel etc. The ride is much better over all with better ground clearance . Plus By the time you add power steering , Diff lock , etc . You've practically spent the difference in price., throw some 27s on the 700 hundred it will get it done. But I still miss my 500 sometimes I had a blast and it never disappointed me.

 

[Smitty335]

Any info will help couple questions are the 2020 real 4x4 and are they good for general trail rides and hunting

Why limit your consideration to just the P5 and P7? The P7 has a bed from the factory, I have seen some really neat beds on the P5's, but they were hand built and done nicely, I believe the P1 has more weight capacity than the the P5 or P7 in the bed, so if your a big game hunter the P1 may work out better for you?

 

[Smitty335]

I started with a 500 it was s great trail rig it just needs larger tires for ground clearance and it has very limited suspension. But they are amazingly agile capable machines. I now have a 700 Deluxe . I like it better the bed is a plus for cooler , fuel etc. The ride is much better over all with better ground clearance . Plus By the time you add power steering , Diff lock , etc . You've practically spent the difference in price., throw some 27s on the 700 hundred it will get it done. But I still miss my 500 sometimes I had a blast and it never disappointed me.

Does the P7 Deluxe have the self leveling shocks?

 

[JimmyA]

I needed the dump bed and extra seating for the little ones, why I chose the 700/4.

 

[Backwoods]

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Does the P7 Deluxe have the self leveling shocks?

No it just has preload in the rear but mine doesn't do work or carry a massive amount so I never have given it much thought.

 

[Backwoods]

Why limit your consideration to just the P5 and P7? The P7 has a bed from the factory, I have seen some really neat beds on the P5's, but they were hand built and done nicely, I believe the P1 has more weight capacity than the the P5 or P7 in the bed, so if your a big game hunter the P1 may work out better for you?

7 has a 1000lb cap I believe. And silky smooth on the shifting.

 

[JimmyA]

Does the P7 Deluxe have the self leveling shocks?

Not self leveling.

 

[Backwoods]

Both the 500 and 700 are master's of dependability and to tear one up you have to put some effort into it.

 

[Smitty335]

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No it just has preload in the rear but mine doesn't do work or carry a massive amount so I never have given it much thought.

My P1 had the self leveling, thought they were a joke and they are! I have a buddy with a P7, with 4 passengers and a small cooler the arms are just about level with the world, with the pre load cranked to the max.

 

[500oneer]

Any info will help couple questions are the 2020 real 4x4 and are they good for general trail rides and hunting

If you mean by real 4x4 diff lock you have to buy aftermarket locker on the 500. Diff lock is standard on the 700. I don’t have it and don’t think it’s worth it for me to get it. There is a guy from Ohio selling a 500 on here with a lot of goodies on it here for a good price.

 

[Backwoods]

My P1 had the self leveling, thought they were a joke and they are! I have a buddy with a P7, with 4 passengers and a small cooler the arms are just about level with the world, with the pre load cranked to the max.

I bet but it's just me and the wife a cooler and sometimes fuel it never squats on a much softer setting . I can put 350 lbs of feed in it without cranking it up and it don't squat that bad at all.

 

[Smitty335]

I bet but it's just me and the wife a cooler and sometimes fuel it never squats on a much softer setting . I can put 350 lbs of feed in it without cranking it up and it don't squat that bad at all.

His is a 16, wonder if they improved the shocks on the newer years?

 

[Backwoods]

His is a 16, wonder if they improved the shocks on the newer years?

Probably worn out showroom shocks aren't top shelf. When mine get to that point if I haven't traded it in I will get progressive to build me some. They are better than stock and I'm not an off road racer so I won't spend the money on Elkas or other high-end shocks.

 

[FreeTrapper]

Thanks for info guys how important is power steering? And whats a good bigger tire for a 500 that no extra cutting or clearance work is needed

 

[Backwoods]

Power steering was never missed on my 500. A 26 or 27 inch tire on the 500 makes it even more capable and vastly improves it's looks.

 

[FreeTrapper]

Do the tires wear out on pavement like a quad and if is there a good all around tire for mud and pavement keep in mind not extreme mud

 

[FreeTrapper]

I needed the dump bed and extra seating for the little ones, why I chose the 700/4.

How does it do on trails and is no power steering ok with the bigger rig and does it fit in pickup?

 

[JimmyA]

I have power steering and front Diff lock, I wouldn't buy without! Mine is a Deluxe, it's 675 cc's of Honda Power and dependability! Just I needed!

 

[FreeTrapper]

Cool thanks just trying to decide on prices i like the 500 perfect for me but need a family one kinda how is ground clearance