This is a great machine. I've had mine for about a month and it goes anywhere and everywhere all of the 4x4s go. It mud bogs and goes through all the tough rigors that you could ever want it to. It does have a very low geared first and second but if you start out in second you shouldn't have a problem. I was even able to pull my 20 ft bayliner boat and trailer with it and there was no problem. It ran strong and it is still strong. I would tell everyone not to waste there money on the Big Bear 4x4 and go with this.