A few thoughts about Honda's reliability. My dad, 2 brothers, and my brother in law all have honda 300 4x4's. 2 of them have been completely trouble free and the other 2 have had nit picking problems since new. Not to say Honda isn't good,my point is that people would have you believe if you have a honda you will never have any trouble. Something else to consider is Dirt Wheels magazine did a test on the con and loved it,butwhatcaught my attention is that they said the transmission is the most complex thing ever put in a 4 wheeler and it is totally non servicable. If it messes up it has to be totally replaced. so you might want to check on the price of a new tranny. I am not downing honda,just with heavy work you describe you need to consider transmisson trouble with any brand you buy.

 

Or make sure you buy the extended warrenty,
Bill

 

For what you use the machine for, I would chose the AC500... and you guys thoguht I would say SP500.

Greg