Bighorn 550

[Frank in MI]

Found a NEW 2022 Bighorn 550 DX for $9K.   Any opinions on this machine????

 

[tipoblanco]

I bought a "24" 550,my first impression was this thing is noisy,jerky,slow....But after 30 miles i changed the filter and oil to Mobil 1,immediate difference in engine noise,by the time i hit 40ish miles the belt had worn in and alot of the jerkyness stopped on takeoff,and running in low over bumps i was fighting the weak accelerator spring trying to hold steady rpm's so i put a stiffer spring 100% better and use only 93 octane it does not run well on 87.One problem with cabin noise is your sitting on the engine and its inside a big plastic hollow box that amplifies the sound,my next step is to add sound mat inside the box,So at 9k thats about right i paid almost 11k for mine new,bottom line is my father in law likes it over his honda pioneer 700,has more room and independent suspension,adjustable shocks,larger bed,with only 50miles on mine i cant say much on life of the machine but so far im liking it

[JBC]

Recently bought a Bighorn 550B at Tractor Supply. For the money it is equiped like far more expensive($5000-$6000 more) bigger name brands. Overall, I'm well pleased. However, I have noticed some slipping of the CVT belt. I'm hoping this will get better with time as I've only had it a few weeks. Anyone else have this problem?

 

[Randyh79]

Hi, when doe the belt slip? Not sure on the Big Horn, but if I'm not driving over 20 mph on my Bad Boy/Hisun I have to stay in low gear for the clutch to fully engage. Good luck with your Big Horn

[Alien10]

My Hisun 550 (Coleman Outfitter stickers) does much better running in low gear.  I can get up to about 30mph without going deaf from engine noise and even that is 10mph more than I'd use around my property.

Like Randy said, and I agree, you'll have better full engagement in low and likely less wear as well.   I seldom use High anymore. 

[ADR1418]

On 11/30/2024 at 11:01 AM, tipoblanco said:

I bought a "24" 550,my first impression was this thing is noisy,jerky,slow....But after 30 miles i changed the filter and oil to Mobil 1,immediate difference in engine noise,by the time i hit 40ish miles the belt had worn in and alot of the jerkyness stopped on takeoff,and running in low over bumps i was fighting the weak accelerator spring trying to hold steady rpm's so i put a stiffer spring 100% better and use only 93 octane it does not run well on 87.One problem with cabin noise is your sitting on the engine and its inside a big plastic hollow box that amplifies the sound,my next step is to add sound mat inside the box,So at 9k thats about right i paid almost 11k for mine new,bottom line is my father in law likes it over his honda pioneer 700,has more room and independent suspension,adjustable shocks,larger bed,with only 50miles on mine i cant say much on life of the machine but so far im liking it

What throttle spring did you use?  I need one too.

[tipoblanco]

Its not a throttle spring exactly,but a spring about 6" long and its attached to the pedal lever on the firewall side to a cross member

[ADR1418]

That works.  👍