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I've been looking at various types of UTVs in the 400-700cc range. It seems that Massimo has a really good price point but I don't know much about their reliability and availability of parts. Been looking specifically at their T-Boss 550. I've heard the parts might be an issue because the network is smaller, but couldn't find much info from owners.

Here are a few specific questions about them

1. In your opinion, are the reliable? Specifically, have you hand any parts break that in your mind shouldn't have? 

2. If you had one and got rid of it, what was the reason? 

3. If you don't recommend Massimo, what would you recommend (even if it costs a little more)?

4. How easy is it to find a place to service them? How easy is it to get parts if you want to service it yourself? 

If you have any other advice, I would appreciate it. I'm also looking at the Hisun Sector 550.

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1.  No not reliable.  Yes, bad seal that leaked oil on drive belt, replaced seal and belt and misc clutch parts.  Shift ball detent, both when new.   Actually parts have not been the problem, quality is the problem.

2.  Have not got rid of it, no one wants it.

3.  Kubota Sidekick

4.  Damm near impossible, some parts are on ebay.

Mine is a MSU500 bought new from Tractor Supply.

 

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On 4/4/2024 at 2:18 PM, JSmojo said:

I've been looking at various types of UTVs in the 400-700cc range. It seems that Massimo has a really good price point but I don't know much about their reliability and availability of parts. Been looking specifically at their T-Boss 550. I've heard the parts might be an issue because the network is smaller, but couldn't find much info from owners.

Here are a few specific questions about them

1. In your opinion, are the reliable? Specifically, have you hand any parts break that in your mind shouldn't have? 

2. If you had one and got rid of it, what was the reason? 

3. If you don't recommend Massimo, what would you recommend (even if it costs a little more)?

4. How easy is it to find a place to service them? How easy is it to get parts if you want to service it yourself? 

If you have any other advice, I would appreciate it. I'm also looking at the Hisun Sector 550.

Hello 

i have a 2022 Massimo t-boss 550. And it suck’s! I’ve blown 3 clutches 1 was my fault. The starter bearing (clutch). And now I’m dealing with timing and valves. Once you get the bugs out and know what it can’t do it’s ok! And no service. The one person that did help me at Massimo Canada got fired. Lol I’ve been fixing mine since I have no money to buy anything else, by the time I’m done with it it should be ok. I hope lol

good luck!! 

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Do Not Buy Massimo...  bought one new from Tractor Supply..   Overheated on first day in first mile.. Tractor Supply refused to help, Massimo would not pay for repairs.. Refused to do anything. It went in the only shop I could find in my state that will even work on them, 6 times in first year.  Head Gasket failures.. Cracked head.. ............They worked on it, but you must pay cash, Massimo has stiffed every shop around. When I called BBB on them, there were hundreds of complaints.. I threatened suit, rep laughed on phone.. said..wont be the first one!............Trust me when I say... DONT BUY MASSIMO! 

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I see a couple of these folks posting have the old Hisun models, hey Joe!

Read much about them and it won’t take long to figure out they sucked. I have had only two issues with mine and one was caused by bad gas. Drained the tank and everything was fine again. Getting the shifter to smooth out was the only real issue. I’ve been able to get parts like plugs, filters and injectors with no problems. 

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20 minutes ago, Joe Breaux said:

Good morning.  How's it hanging?  I'm. Fishing in the Basin.  LIFE IS GOOD

Hasn’t been warm enough up here for much fishing, but it’s changing today. Hope you didn’t get any damage from that last storm. 

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DON'T BUY A MASSIMO! The quality is soooo bad! I have a 2021 550 TBoss new when inventory of the decent brands was at rock bottom. I paid new what used decent brands were selling for. I quickly learned why. The quality is soooo bad. Out of the gate I had to make numerous adjustments to get it to run, drive and operate smoothly. Couldn't tow anything because the hitch receiver snapped off, the cheap plastic guards in front of the suspension parts broke off in no time, flooring cracked after a bit of use, windshield is now un clear and unusable after cleaning a couple of times (yes, I was extremely gentle), And all of the above and more on a machine I barely use (very low miles)

I would love to sell it and buy a good one some day but I don't think anyone would buy it.

Listen to all of the advice above and stay away from this brand!

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