Pros and cons? Not many Pioneer 700-4’s out there they are hard to come by right now.
I’ve heard they’re hot inside the cab, and haven’t really looked at the Polaris I’ve just never been a big Polaris fan.

If you go Honda, get the 1000. I can say that the back area gets a little warm if you're a passenger back there. They added some heat shields in the newer models I think, but you're still sitting right over the motor. With the seats folded up, you pretty much have no storage in the back at all. If you're looking to haul 4 passengers and gear all the time, the pioneer isn't the best at that.

I have a pioneer 1000-5. I went with it over anything else because of the seats folding down. I need a 4 seater right now, but won't later. I love that it isn't a mile long. It's cool as can be in ther front. Ther back seats are a little warm. The transmission takes a little getting used to, but it does what it's supposed to. If im not mistaken, the 700 only has a 3 speed transmission and no low or high range selector, just drive and park. Rangers are good machines, but no one competes with Honda if you want a five seater that is still somewhat compact.

I was thinking about a pioneer 700 until I sat in one. I'm a big boy and it was so tight that my knees were touching the dash.

I live our Pioneer 1K5. I'm a fan of the bench seat upfront, and the rear seats are great for the kids. Its pretty sweet to fold them down out of the way.

You will need a bed extender if you plan on using it with the seats up. Honda in Brookhaven has the best price within 4 hours. I've had mine for 3 months and have put bed extender, switches, rear lights, and winch.

That's why I went with the Ranger a few years ago. I'm 6'-4" and the Pioneer 700 was cramped for me. I bought a 570 XP, which was only made in 2015-16, and have been VERY happy with it. The price difference between it and the Pioneer 1000 was several thousand dollars and I don't regret my decision at all. Not bashing Honda, they make great machines. I have a '95 Fourtrax 300 and it's one of the most indestructible machines ever made.

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I have the Honda 700 and its awesome for hunting and just general chores around the house. At my camp house I can haul around 4 people easy with the seats folded up. My buddy has the Ranger 900 and he says my Honda has better suspension. If I was needing a side by side for farm work or to ride all day, i would probably get the Polaris. The motor does get a little warm but during hunting season its actually kind of nice.

Which ever one you choose get a winch. I have used mine a ton. More than I thought I would.

I went with a Ranger 500 partly because it was less expensive, and partly because I already had a 5' wide trailer. It works great for me and it has a dump bed unlike the Honda 500. I use it around the farm most every day. I have nothing bad to say about either of them I still have an old 97 model fourtrax 300 that is great and I now have a 2019 Ranger 500 that I like equally well.

The Honda is quiet and has fantastic suspension. I like the Pioneer over the Ranger and have used both a lot.

Which one is made in America by an American company.

I'm pretty sure they're both made in the US.

But only one is an American company with its headquarters located here also.

For some reason I thought Polaris’ headquarters was in Canada. But you’re correct.👍Minnesota.

They have a manufacturing plant west of Huntsville. It’s quite impressive. I’ve seen it all inside and out. They make the slingshot there.

Got a friend that had the pioneer 1k, 3 transmissions fixes later (under warranty) he’s in a Polaris .. not sure the details
Just what he said and I seen he may want to research it I own neither

I have a 2014 Pioneer 700 and have not had any issues with it. I was concerned with it being the first model but only had one recall and it was to change a skid plate. I’m 6’ 4”” and it’s a little tight on the leg room and it does get warm under the seat. What attracted me to it was the shaft drive and bench seat. I use it for hunting and piddling around pretty much. It can go about 40 mph but that’s more than I usually do anyway. I don’t usually recreational or trail ride either so it’s not a big deal. Going from a 400 Foreman to 700 Pioneer was a little adjustment, mostly the automatic transmission and the machine weight. The 1000 was not available then but I would look at them now. The few that I have seen appear larger and I don’t know about the ergonomics of them. It is assembled in South Carolina but of course is based out of Japan. Bottom line, it’s a Honda
Polaris has came a long way (from what I’ve heard) since years ago. Most ride smooth and faster if that’s a feature that you would like. The belt drive was a concern for me but I haven’t heard of major issues with them lately. I do like the fact of Polaris having a site in North Alabama now. I’m sure they the Ranger is a good machine based on the numbers out there.

All this and $2 might get you a coke....