| Royal Welsh
‘Pioneering’ Royal Welsh Show for Honda
Alongside Honda’s bestselling range of ATVs, the new Pioneer side-by-side utility vehicle will be a star attraction on the
company’s stand at the Royal Welsh Show next month and at other major shows during the summer.
he Pioneer offers the same
great cross country
performance as Honda’s
conventional ATVs, but
standard specification includes
two front seats and a tipping
rear cargo platform, capable of carrying up to
386kg. For those needing to transport more
than two people, there is also a four-seat
version, with QuickFlip rear seats. When just
the front seats are in use, the full rear load bed
is available as normal, but when additional
passengers require transport the rear load bed
converts quickly providing up to two additional
seats. The practical design allows half of the
cargo space to remain flat and available for
load carrying when just one rear seat is
needed.
Power is from an economical 675cc, liquid-
cooled, petrol engine driving though a 3-speed
automatic transmission. Since its launch earlier
this year, it has proved especially popular with
previous users of diesel powered UTVs, who
prefer the quieter operation, reduced vibration
and better performance of the Honda. The
torque converter mechanical drivetrain is highly
efficient and allows the Pioneer to cope easily
with the most demanding terrain and handle a
maximum 680kg trailed load with ease.
Optional equipment includes all-weather
cabs and a heater, providing comfort for
livestock checking and feeding or estate
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maintenance on the coldest days. Standard
specification includes 270mms ground
clearance, selectable 2 or 4wd and a button-
operated differential lock ensuring the new
utility vehicle can travel almost anywhere
Honda’s conventional ATVs are used.
As well as the new Pioneer UTV, Honda will
display its latest ATVs including the entry-level
Fourtrax 250, the best selling Fourtrax 420- a
firm favourite with sheep farmers, and the
heavier duty Foreman 500 and Rincon 680
models. All are powered by purpose-designed
low-revving, economical petrol engines driving
through manual or automatic transmissions
with shaft drive for reliability and efficiency.
The Royal Welsh Show will provide an ideal
opportunity to find out about Honda’s Lawn &
Garden and Industrial products as these will be
displayed on the stand alongside the ATVs.
Honda is well known for its range of petrol-
powered, domestic and professional garden
and estate machinery but recent additions to its
model line-up include high specification robotic
mowers capable of looking after up to an acre
of lawn and a selection of top quality battery
powered tools offering exceptional
performance and ease of use.
Honda’s Industrial range includes generators
and water pumps, suitable for domestic and
professional applications. There are generators
with up to 7,000 watts output, ranging from
super-quiet, lightweight versions ideal for
camping to heavy-duty, cradle frame-mounted
models popular with farmers and contractors to
power lighting and tools away from the yard.
The water pump range includes models
pumping up to 1,600 litres/min and there is
even a version designed for handling highly
corrosive chemicals such as liquid fertiliser,
popular for filling farm sprayers and bowsers.
Experienced staff from Honda will be on-
hand at the event to help you decide which
model will best suit your situation. Whether you
are a current user or considering your first
purchase, Honda’s stand at the Royal Welsh
Show will be well worth a visit.
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