radman1
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- Joined
- Jul 8, 2006
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- Location
- midwest
- Tractor
- JD 4520, Toolcat 5610, Bobcat S300, Case-IH 125 Pro, Case-IH 245, IH 1086, IH 806
Test drove RTV 1100 and 900 yesterday. Both are nice units but probably not what I am looking for. The top end speed was anemic on both and top end power seemed a little weak. The engineering seems light years ahead of other units. The diesel engines are sweet and the transmission is gigantic and complex compared to CVT transmissions used by most companies. I would guess the cost of the transmission exceeds the cost of the diesel engines. I drove my friend's 2006 Polaris ranger XP, and it was much faster and the ride over rough terain was superb. Smoother than any pickup. We have a few miles of open road on the farm and the slowness of the Kubota is a negative. The speedometer read 23 mph on flat asphalt. 30 mph would be more reasonable.
The 1100 cab is fantastic. Car-like and deluxe. Power steering makes turning effortless. (Some ATVs are now also available with power steering). The cab noise level was a little higher than I expected and a little more sound deadening is needed. It would be a little difficult to have a casual conversation in the cab. Sound deading on the doors and exposed metal areas would go a long way and add little to the cost. I wish the window on the cab doors would flip open. A one way pressure relief port/opening in the cab would also help with closing doors due to air tight cab.
I was kind of surprised that both diesel engines seem to have a fast idle when sitting. Seems to be higher than expected for a diesel or even gas for that matter. Also at full speed, the engines seem like they should rev higher. I would be curious to see the operating rpms on these units. Turning on the A/C had no noticeable affect on the performance or noticeable change in the engine.
Both units had the worksite tires and will probably suffer in the mud. My preference would be atv/recreation tires.
The 1100 cab is fantastic. Car-like and deluxe. Power steering makes turning effortless. (Some ATVs are now also available with power steering). The cab noise level was a little higher than I expected and a little more sound deadening is needed. It would be a little difficult to have a casual conversation in the cab. Sound deading on the doors and exposed metal areas would go a long way and add little to the cost. I wish the window on the cab doors would flip open. A one way pressure relief port/opening in the cab would also help with closing doors due to air tight cab.
I was kind of surprised that both diesel engines seem to have a fast idle when sitting. Seems to be higher than expected for a diesel or even gas for that matter. Also at full speed, the engines seem like they should rev higher. I would be curious to see the operating rpms on these units. Turning on the A/C had no noticeable affect on the performance or noticeable change in the engine.
Both units had the worksite tires and will probably suffer in the mud. My preference would be atv/recreation tires.