[dobich1]

My dad and I just bought a VERY slightly used Big Red (less than one hour per the original owner!). We have a farm in SW PA, with many hills. Previously had a 6x6 Ranger, with no engine braking, and a very difficult machine to maintain and comfortably drive. I sold my dad on a Honda since I also own several Honda quads, and have had very good service from them. I just ordered a digital dash and windshield, it already had a hard roof. Now my dad wants a cab enclosure, and I suppose Mammoth Skins is the only one presently making something to work with a factory windshield and hard roof. From reading some of the other posts, I suppose that exhaust noise will increase the more we enclose the cab.
We will use the machine on the farm only, mostly trail riding and chores...firewood, deerstands, etc.
Decided on the Big Red since it has, in my opinion, a much better manufacturer reputation, and a real transmission. Even though a Ranger seems to have it beat on many stats, I believe the Honda will last longer, and with less downtime and less cost to maintain.
I'm looking forward to seeing others get involved with this site, since the amount of info on the net for the Big Red is limited.