I bought my massimo 500 on black friday from Tractor supply five years ago. We take it around our Texas ranch several times a week. No major issues encountered, just routine maintenance and minor adjustments. It has been awesome.
Bought the same one several years ago and so far so good, I've been through the wilderness with no problem at all. Lots of the accessories were put together and assembled there at TSC so there can be stuff you may have to adjust yourselves. Also,more importantly they are supposedly shipped with no oil and are filled there as well and found out the oil drain nutt was way over tightened, so be careful taken it out. Also replaced oil filter with one that is easier to take off and can be taken off with a socket rather than a oil filter wrench, makes like easier. Also make sure to install a cheap online fuel filter as it does not come with one. I learned the hard way and had to replace the fuel injector after 200 hrs or so run time. It's a pretty good machine and not expensive as the hondas which was way more expensive. Do your periodic maintenance and you'll be fine. Have fun and stay safe.
I own a massimo 500 the best advise I can give you is check all your A arm bolts front and rear after about 25 hours left rear came loose lock tite and a torque wrench you’ll have no other issue on all of them
I've had mine for 2 or 3 yrs. I enjoyed your evaluation except for your comment on the 4 wheel drive. Although I live in relatively flat terrain, I have to use 4 wheel drive after it rains when I try to go thru the major mud puddles. the bottom of the puddles get really messy due to the cattle walking thru and running 2 wheel drive just spins the wheels. So far the 4 wheel drive has gotten me through every time and I've not had to use the winch to pull out. My massimo has never failed to start and run until I had to replace the battery. I also use it to pull the brush mower and it does a good job.
Keep in mind that this is still a CHINESE product (like many things in the USA). It's just assembled in Garland, Texas. A similar Coleman branded Hisun is assembled in McKinney Tx. Assembly is not much more than uncrating it and mounting the tires to the UTV. Oh, and they aired them up. Their website just takes you in circles. If you want support or a manual or a product or an accessory, it just takes you to nowhere land.
When is everbody gonna wake tf up and realize china is purposely selling(dumping) illegitimate, fake products here for Americans to buy and throw in the landfill. BOYCOTT CHINA FOLKS.....
I also did the same thing and figured to give it a try. Coming up on year now, and I've had the following problems. 1 just like you said. check bolts and see if they put it together right. 2 I had a battery issue. It went dead and had to buy a new one. it isn't covered under warenty 3 had issue with speedometer, in which I still do. The speedometer went out and no miles showing for quite some time now. 4 having an issue with the reverse. it is slipping badly. it is just like it isn't fully engaging. So with that being said, it has been a work horse. not only does it go around a lot, it hauls a lot. Hope to have these little things fixed when I take it back to a dealer and hopefully soon, everything will be great.
Had an issue with the battery too less than two years in. I checked and the fluid levels were low. Just added distilled water and it is still working great almost 5 years in. Funny that I keep thinking it'll need a new battery before long, but all is working well so far.
Thanks so much for your review .i have been looking at the Masimo sitting in the Warsaw Virginia TSC. Seriously concerned about the reliability and warranty work. I have read a lot of very poor reviews on them. A lot of reports of electrical problems , blown fuses , lights and dead batteries. One review said they needed to be jump started every time they used it and battery access was very hard. If I get one it would be mostly for my wife to use tending to her horses and for me in the garden. Please keep us posted. 👍🏻😊
Thanks for the review, I want to point out, that when you are talking directly to the camera, try to look at the camera lens, vs looking at yourself in the screen. It is just odd seeing someone looking off to the side, when talking on camera.
have had my 700 alligator for years. put a hot shot regulator from ricky stator on it to fix common charging issues and a fan switch. serves me well700 engine is the same as the 660 rhino except with fuel injection.
There is no way "the engine is the same as the 660 rhino" I'm pretty sure Yamaha doesnt supply engines to POS chinese junk. the chinese copy everything and dont do it very well. They steal everybody's intelleltual property and peddle underperforming shit. NO MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE, BOYCOTT CHINA BEFORE ITS TOO LATE
I have a 2012 massimo 500. It will not gMove in reverse. It does go forward in both 2 +4 wheel. The red reverse light comes on and I can hear a engagement sound. As I give it gas it wants to go backwards but won’t. If you hold the gas down it will sound loaded and stall. I though maybe the parking brake was hung up inside as even in forward it seamed to shave a little drag. But it would go forward. Would it possibly need a adjustment to the linkage shifter rod? Any other ideas? The UNIT has less than 350 miles on it.
Joey..I have a chance to get a 2017 Massimo 500 for $5000 and with 50 hrs..my elder in-law is selling cause they are moving to city...just has a dead battery from sittin...what do ya think? ..I have a farm mostly woods with only a tractor right now..The thing that bothers me most is that its mostly been parked outside in the elements. ..thx
I would buy a battery and test it for a whole day. Try everything on it 4wd, differential, etc. If you like it offer $3500. If they don't take it, get a new one for $7k. Comes with warranty
My buddy just gave me one and going to get it next week. It has transmission troubles and won't stay charged. Stator is around 80.00. Anyone have any experience with transmission issues. What I'm reading is the rhino and this has same components
I have a Massimo MSU500...it has a skip in it and has had since I've had it... it's like it's getting to much fuel... can anyone give me some advice on what the problem could b...
i think i might go for the cub cadet one though. there is a dealer that does financing, our tractor supply only does no interest if paid in full in 12 months on their tractor supply credit card. but a dealer for cub has really good deals
bought a new Polaris Ranger in 2014 trouble, trouble, trouble been into the transmission three times wheel bearings every year rebuilt the steering twice tie rod ends battery box fell apart and I am 77 years old and don't rough this machine and do the routine maint as per Polaris so buying a so-called brand name hasn't shown me much Polaris is mostly made in Mexico I have been told and they are way overpriced for a product that is not what it claims to be,I have found out in my lifetime that what ever a guy has its the best
Rod Runion stop being a snowflake. I hope the machine runs 20 years. I simply made the comment because it is a Chinese clone of a Yamaha. Go get you a tampon and keep riding.
They are 90% copy of a Yamaha Rhino 450 / 660 rhino it just has a different motor on it and the dashboard is different but everything else on it is an exact copy of a Yamaha Rhino.
@@TrainedZombie Hey fellow West Virginian here from Parkersburg. I have one of these two and love it other than the windshield, the heat in cabin and how loud mine is. I don't have the exhaust leak you did though. Any pointers on getting the windshield replaces since I saw in a later video they replaces yours for free.
I have the Cub Cadet version. Its obviously not made by cub. Its made by Hisun. Piece of shit! 2 years old and literally falling apart. Everything rubber in and around the engine compartment has cracks and dry rot. Luckily parts tree.com has parts for these. Spent 4 hours a couple days ago replacing hoses and boots. The chintzy rubber door straps have broken. Mirror cracked and dry rotted where it bolts to the frame I'm pretty sure the rear end is going out due to the amount of rattling and grinding. Probably because all the rubber that's supposed to seal dirt and water out have cracked and broken. I guess this explains why it came with extra C/V boots in the glove box. I was fooled by the supposed extras that came standard. This has no power compared to other brands. It looks like a sport UTV but it's definitely not! Pitiful haul capacity.
My in-laws have ordered one of these turds for my Son as a gift. They already have one and asked me if I minded them getting one for him. Hard to say no without looking like an ungrateful punk and calling the one they have a POS. But I am sure dreading bringing this waste of money home. No dealer support available like you'd have from a "real" manufacturer. Im really hoping TSC calls and says this outfit has been closed down or gone outta business and wont be able to fill the order and I'll just pay whatever boot necessary to get my Son a real SxS like a Pioneer, Ranger, or even a Deere.
…lolyouranidiot… Think about this… its a rhino clone… the rhino, from yamaha, is known to be one of the best (durability) utv ever made… even though its china… they cant get it wrong EVERY time… your rolling the dice maybe… but its not inherently garbage because its not name brand….. And, how much better has technology gotten since the rhino…? Not much…. As they dont innovate, china catches up…
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I bought my massimo 500 on black friday from Tractor supply five years ago. We take it around our Texas ranch several times a week. No major issues encountered, just routine maintenance and minor adjustments. It has been awesome.
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Bought the same one several years ago and so far so good, I've been through the wilderness with no problem at all. Lots of the accessories were put together and assembled there at TSC so there can be stuff you may have to adjust yourselves. Also,more importantly they are supposedly shipped with no oil and are filled there as well and found out the oil drain nutt was way over tightened, so be careful taken it out. Also replaced oil filter with one that is easier to take off and can be taken off with a socket rather than a oil filter wrench, makes like easier. Also make sure to install a cheap online fuel filter as it does not come with one. I learned the hard way and had to replace the fuel injector after 200 hrs or so run time. It's a pretty good machine and not expensive as the hondas which was way more expensive. Do your periodic maintenance and you'll be fine. Have fun and stay safe.
I own a massimo 500 the best advise I can give you is check all your A arm bolts front and rear after about 25 hours left rear came loose lock tite and a torque wrench you’ll have no other issue on all of them
Bought a 15 in the Cub cadet version 700 , drive every single day , not one problem !
Took possession today!...Im in at $4,000 and a new battery...feel good about the deal...42hrs and 315 miles..thx and keep the videos coming!
I just bought one from lowes yesterday. The only negative so far is the driver seat is not adjustable. I'm short so I need to scoot up on seat.
I've had mine for 2 or 3 yrs. I enjoyed your evaluation except for your comment on the 4 wheel drive. Although I live in relatively flat terrain, I have to use 4 wheel drive after it rains when I try to go thru the major mud puddles. the bottom of the puddles get really messy due to the cattle walking thru and running 2 wheel drive just spins the wheels. So far the 4 wheel drive has gotten me through every time and I've not had to use the winch to pull out. My massimo has never failed to start and run until I had to replace the battery. I also use it to pull the brush mower and it does a good job.
Just ordered the cub cadet. Should be here in a few weeks. How has the massimo held up? How many hours/miles?
17 hours, doing great. First oil change will be at 20 hrs
Keep in mind that this is still a CHINESE product (like many things in the USA). It's just assembled in Garland, Texas. A similar Coleman branded Hisun is assembled in McKinney Tx. Assembly is not much more than uncrating it and mounting the tires to the UTV. Oh, and they aired them up. Their website just takes you in circles. If you want support or a manual or a product or an accessory, it just takes you to nowhere land.
When is everbody gonna wake tf up and realize china is purposely selling(dumping) illegitimate, fake products here for Americans to buy and throw in the landfill.
BOYCOTT CHINA FOLKS.....
I also did the same thing and figured to give it a try. Coming up on year now, and I've had the following problems.
1 just like you said. check bolts and see if they put it together right.
2 I had a battery issue. It went dead and had to buy a new one. it isn't covered under warenty
3 had issue with speedometer, in which I still do. The speedometer went out and no miles showing for quite some time now.
4 having an issue with the reverse. it is slipping badly. it is just like it isn't fully engaging.
So with that being said, it has been a work horse. not only does it go around a lot, it hauls a lot. Hope to have these little things fixed when I take it back to a dealer and hopefully soon, everything will be great.
Great machine so far for the money.
Had an issue with the battery too less than two years in. I checked and the fluid levels were low. Just added distilled water and it is still working great almost 5 years in. Funny that I keep thinking it'll need a new battery before long, but all is working well so far.
Sorry had those now I have a Massimo 500 love that thing
Thanks so much for your review .i have been looking at the Masimo sitting in the Warsaw Virginia TSC. Seriously concerned about the reliability and warranty work. I have read a lot of very poor reviews on them. A lot of reports of electrical problems , blown fuses , lights and dead batteries. One review said they needed to be jump started every time they used it and battery access was very hard. If I get one it would be mostly for my wife to use tending to her horses and for me in the garden. Please keep us posted. 👍🏻😊
Love my new so far, I've got almost 100 miles now no further trouble
Save the extra money for a Honda or Yamaha, Ive seen these Massimos fall apart in months....
I got 250 miles on no problem's at all i like mine
You need to go to Massimo Dealer!!
The battery that comes on them is cheap. I replaced mine with a 350cca from autozone. No problems no matter how cold it gets.
How is it doing? 🤔 4 years down the road?
Is that a 5X8 trailer you hauled it home on? I just bought one and am trying to get mine home lol. Unfortunately they didn’t have a trailer to “loan”
Thanks for the review, I want to point out, that when you are talking directly to the camera, try to look at the camera lens, vs looking at yourself in the screen. It is just odd seeing someone looking off to the side, when talking on camera.
I know. I'm sorry. It is a habit I'm trying to break.
have had my 700 alligator for years. put a hot shot regulator from ricky stator on it to fix common charging issues and a fan switch. serves me well700 engine is the same as the 660 rhino except with fuel injection.
There is no way "the engine is the same as the 660 rhino" I'm pretty sure Yamaha doesnt supply engines to POS chinese junk. the chinese copy everything and dont do it very well. They steal everybody's intelleltual property and peddle underperforming shit.
NO MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE, BOYCOTT CHINA BEFORE ITS TOO LATE
I have a 2012 massimo 500. It will not gMove in reverse. It does go forward in both 2 +4 wheel. The red reverse light comes on and I can hear a engagement sound. As I give it gas it wants to go backwards but won’t. If you hold the gas down it will sound loaded and stall. I though maybe the parking brake was hung up inside as even in forward it seamed to shave a little drag. But it would go forward. Would it possibly need a adjustment to the linkage shifter rod? Any other ideas? The UNIT has less than 350 miles on it.
You’re probably not gonna comment but how much is it?
Joey..I have a chance to get a 2017 Massimo 500 for $5000 and with 50 hrs..my elder in-law is selling cause they are moving to city...just has a dead battery from sittin...what do ya think? ..I have a farm mostly woods with only a tractor right now..The thing that bothers me most is that its mostly been parked outside in the elements. ..thx
I would buy a battery and test it for a whole day. Try everything on it 4wd, differential, etc. If you like it offer $3500. If they don't take it, get a new one for $7k. Comes with warranty
Have you had any issues with yours
Try the Honda pioneer 500 next time. I have 6800 miles on mine and it’s still going strong. Good luck with the massimo
I like this one so far
We also need a dump bed, and I really like a roof
if you love your honda why are you reviewing the massimo video? no further commenting is needed from you.
My buddy just gave me one and going to get it next week. It has transmission troubles and won't stay charged. Stator is around 80.00. Anyone have any experience with transmission issues. What I'm reading is the rhino and this has same components
How did it work out for you?
I have a Massimo MSU500...it has a skip in it and has had since I've had it... it's like it's getting to much fuel... can anyone give me some advice on what the problem could b...
If it is less than a year old take it in for service. What kind of gas are you using?
Check your air supply in your fuel intake , it has a sock for a filter , maybe dirty !
I hope you changed the oil after an hour of riding
I followed the user manual. It said 200 miles.th-cam.com/video/dEcvPNS4sUk/w-d-xo.html
It's ok, he averaged 200 mph, so it worked out.
to stop the blinking on four wheel drive just back up a little aybe a time or to.
Quality appears very similar to most Polaris UTV products.
how do you like it so far?
Love it
i think i might go for the cub cadet one though. there is a dealer that does financing, our tractor supply only does no interest if paid in full in 12 months on their tractor supply credit card. but a dealer for cub has really good deals
Kudo Shinichi 7k with 3.9% interest is pretty good
Joey Ferris i got a qoute from the dealer for the cub. $9299 total $221 a month for 48 months at 2.99%
Kudo Shinichi does it have windshield, roof and winch. Those are must haves for me
I say who needs doors on this model? WHAT is the point? Just a hassle is all Hisun has models with and without doors
They protect your legs from limbs mostly, keep a little water off ya too
bought a new Polaris Ranger in 2014 trouble, trouble, trouble been into the transmission three times wheel bearings every year rebuilt the steering twice tie rod ends battery box fell apart and I am 77 years old and don't rough this machine and do the routine maint as per Polaris so buying a so-called brand name hasn't shown me much Polaris is mostly made in Mexico I have been told and they are way overpriced for a product that is not what it claims to be,I have found out in my lifetime that what ever a guy has its the best
Believe it or not the Chinese are on par or better than Mexico parts..we are seeing this in our QC dept at work..
is this 4x4
Yes, with optional locking differential
Where u can u get a belt
Have you tried ebay? Motorcycle doctors has most parts.
This the easiest machine to work on and service and I have Polaris Honda and Kawasaki
no you don't..If you owned those quality machines there's no way you'd waste money on these POS's.
I hope it still runs when you pay it off in 4 years
I do too lol
Sonny has some kind of hard on against this machine don't he?
Rod Runion stop being a snowflake. I hope the machine runs 20 years. I simply made the comment because it is a Chinese clone of a Yamaha. Go get you a tampon and keep riding.
sonny baldwin so you make payments on this lol I'm trying to convince my dad to get one
I took my windshield off.. those clamps are a joke and they're a constant problem
They are 90% copy of a Yamaha Rhino 450 / 660 rhino it just has a different motor on it and the dashboard is different but everything else on it is an exact copy of a Yamaha Rhino.
I agree
Theres noway you are a country boy..... Did your wife import you in from the city or something?
Lol, nope born and raised in southern wv. From the head of a holler.
LOL
Also sold as a Coleman at Sams club.
The coleman I saw was lower end, smaller and no frills like aluminum rims
@@TrainedZombie Hey fellow West Virginian here from Parkersburg. I have one of these two and love it other than the windshield, the heat in cabin and how loud mine is. I don't have the exhaust leak you did though. Any pointers on getting the windshield replaces since I saw in a later video they replaces yours for free.
It's really awkward watching you're video when you only look at the view screen and not the camera lens
Good point. I need to work on that
What is the top speed
About 40mph
Joey Ferris do you have one of these units
I am looking at a 2012 700 just wanting some input
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I have the Cub Cadet version. Its obviously not made by cub. Its made by Hisun. Piece of shit! 2 years old and literally falling apart. Everything rubber in and around the engine compartment has cracks and dry rot. Luckily parts tree.com has parts for these. Spent 4 hours a couple days ago replacing hoses and boots. The chintzy rubber door straps have broken. Mirror cracked and dry rotted where it bolts to the frame I'm pretty sure the rear end is going out due to the amount of rattling and grinding. Probably because all the rubber that's supposed to seal dirt and water out have cracked and broken. I guess this explains why it came with extra C/V boots in the glove box. I was fooled by the supposed extras that came standard. This has no power compared to other brands. It looks like a sport UTV but it's definitely not! Pitiful haul capacity.
Massimo is also hisun. I'm 5 months in and still happy. I keep mine in a garage when I'm not riding so that may help.
My in-laws have ordered one of these turds for my Son as a gift. They already have one and asked me if I minded them getting one for him. Hard to say no without looking like an ungrateful punk and calling the one they have a POS. But I am sure dreading bringing this waste of money home. No dealer support available like you'd have from a "real" manufacturer. Im really hoping TSC calls and says this outfit has been closed down or gone outta business and wont be able to fill the order and I'll just pay whatever boot necessary to get my Son a real SxS like a Pioneer, Ranger, or even a Deere.
…lolyouranidiot…
Think about this… its a rhino clone… the rhino, from yamaha, is known to be one of the best (durability) utv ever made… even though its china… they cant get it wrong EVERY time… your rolling the dice maybe… but its not inherently garbage because its not name brand…..
And, how much better has technology gotten since the rhino…? Not much…. As they dont innovate, china catches up…
My massimo sucks it won't run 1 year 3 months old a total of 5 miles
That's very low miles. What is wrong with it?
People who dont have these will tell you how bad they are… lol
When you have a problem, don't expect any help from Texas. Customer service stinks. Better to pay more and buy a better brand.👎👎👎👎👎