Boeing
Platinum Member
Guys, I'm thinking about getting a UTV. They're EXPENSIVE...and am thinking USED. I have a Kubota L-1010 3 cyl diesel and baby the heck out of it. Oil and filter every 100 hours, air filter cleanings and replacements...etc. AND, it only has 600 hours since year 2000.
Here's my problem; I've found several UTVs; a KUBOTA with STEEL frame and 1550 hours, a BOBCAT with ALUMINUM frame but 2550 hours another Bobcat, much cheaper, with 3500 hours....and so on. I know diesels last and last.....but where do you EXPECT problems? And about that steel vs. aluminum frame.....if it ran in snow and mud there could be serious RUST on the frame. The dealer is in KENTUCKY and it would be difficult to go see before buying....dumb? Please.....ADVICE needed. Thanks
Here's my problem; I've found several UTVs; a KUBOTA with STEEL frame and 1550 hours, a BOBCAT with ALUMINUM frame but 2550 hours another Bobcat, much cheaper, with 3500 hours....and so on. I know diesels last and last.....but where do you EXPECT problems? And about that steel vs. aluminum frame.....if it ran in snow and mud there could be serious RUST on the frame. The dealer is in KENTUCKY and it would be difficult to go see before buying....dumb? Please.....ADVICE needed. Thanks