Dadnatron
Veteran Member
I have been thinking about a UTV for around our 85ac. We are building a horse farm and could use it many times over.
However, at this point, the only compelling reason I can come up with, which makes sense, is because it won't leave as deep of ruts in the field in comparison to my farm pickup, an F350 dually diesel 4 door.
I cannot believe the cost of these machines. I've driven and would like the Kubota 1140 however, priced out with a windshield, mudflaps, tail-light protectors, and a auxillary hydro pump, costs just shy of $20K!
I know these machines are different animals and perform a different function, but holy cow! Is the demand that high that they can command this sort of price? I guess it must be, because I see them scattered around all the time.
My basis is for person (1-2) transport around the farm as well as the ability to haul a few bales of hay, some dirt (tilt bed), air compressor etc. I know in choosing the RTV-1140, I am looking at the top end big boy, but still, it is far more than it seems to be reasonable. I figured it would give me the most 'Utility' around the place.
I have a Land Pride seeder which in all actuality is crap. It was a new purchase last fall, and I would NOT purchase it again. My thinking was to trade it in and get a UTV. However, it would likely only cover a little over 1/2 the cost.
Anyway... enough of my crotchety-ness.
How do you guys come to grips with the cost of these things?
Do you have any good quality alternatives?
What are your recommendations on used vs new?
However, at this point, the only compelling reason I can come up with, which makes sense, is because it won't leave as deep of ruts in the field in comparison to my farm pickup, an F350 dually diesel 4 door.
I cannot believe the cost of these machines. I've driven and would like the Kubota 1140 however, priced out with a windshield, mudflaps, tail-light protectors, and a auxillary hydro pump, costs just shy of $20K!
I know these machines are different animals and perform a different function, but holy cow! Is the demand that high that they can command this sort of price? I guess it must be, because I see them scattered around all the time.
My basis is for person (1-2) transport around the farm as well as the ability to haul a few bales of hay, some dirt (tilt bed), air compressor etc. I know in choosing the RTV-1140, I am looking at the top end big boy, but still, it is far more than it seems to be reasonable. I figured it would give me the most 'Utility' around the place.
I have a Land Pride seeder which in all actuality is crap. It was a new purchase last fall, and I would NOT purchase it again. My thinking was to trade it in and get a UTV. However, it would likely only cover a little over 1/2 the cost.
Anyway... enough of my crotchety-ness.
How do you guys come to grips with the cost of these things?
Do you have any good quality alternatives?
What are your recommendations on used vs new?
