RTV 500 Rattle Sound

737pilot · Aug 11, 2009

Just a heads up to check your radiator filter if you run through any tall grass. I was putting out out roundup at the hunting camp and didn't notice my temp guage was creeeping toward hot. I stopped to get a cold drink and heard the boiling water so I checked the filter and it was clogged with grass seeds. Cleaned it off and temp immediately came down. Never got to the red zone and no lights came on. I'll pay more attention next time I'm in tall grass. Don't even notice the rattle issue with the new alternator. Hope you never have to replace one out of warranty, the tech said they were about $600.

737pilot · Aug 30, 2009

To all you RTV500 owners. So what do you think about the machine. Good and bad. I like mine overall except that its underpowered and the seat is too hard.

nra4ever · Aug 30, 2009

i like mine. no rattle yet so far so good. i think the power is adaquate for what i do(move garbage up to the front on garbage day and haul my gardening and landscape tools around). I wish there was more top speed just for fun. best speed was 28 mph down a slight hill.

timswi · Aug 31, 2009

737pilot said:
To all you RTV500 owners. So what do you think about the machine. Good and bad. I like mine overall except that its underpowered and the seat is too hard.

The seat doesn't bother me too much...Agree that it is underpowered, tolerable, but underpowered. Mine rides terrible. I have the HD front struts for the snow plow and there is no give whatsoever. Need a kidney belt to run over rough sufaces for any length of time.

It is a popular little machine wherever I take it though.

rdam · Sep 1, 2009

Anybody aware of an aftermarket push/brush guard? Or rear bumper? I'm not keen on the gray powdercoat Kubota version for $200.

timswi · Sep 1, 2009

rdam said:
Anybody aware of an aftermarket push/brush guard? Or rear bumper? I'm not keen on the gray powdercoat Kubota version for $200.

Not much aftermarket for this yet. Most stuff is for the 900 & 1100. Hope that changes soon. The Kubota accessories are priced way too high.

737pilot · Sep 6, 2009

Timswi,
I didn't like the factory shock setting so had the tech let out the spring to its softes ride level. There 5 settings and I beleive 1 is the sofftest. It made a big difference and it rides much better. The one negative to this is you bottom out if you have too much weight and then your riding with no shocks at all. Going back to the power I think a $8300 machine should be able to go up a hill without having to shift to low gear. To me low is for pulling extra weight not its own weight.

timswi · Sep 7, 2009

737pilot said:
Timswi,
I didn't like the factory shock setting so had the tech let out the spring to its softes ride level. There 5 settings and I beleive 1 is the sofftest. It made a big difference and it rides much better. The one negative to this is you bottom out if you have too much weight and then your riding with no shocks at all. Going back to the power I think a $8300 machine should be able to go up a hill without having to shift to low gear. To me low is for pulling extra weight not its own weight.

737,

I know the rear shocks have adjustments, But the front doesn't appear to have any. That is causing the stiff ride. With the plow on It's fine, without, that's another story.

Agreed, this should put out more HP than it does for what it costs. Running with other guys in Polaris's, it's embarassing. Beginning to think about moving on to another brand. Hope they come up with something soon. Kubota listining?

737pilot · Sep 8, 2009

I think its what we said many times before. It is what it is. I like the machine for what it does and the small size is appealing to me. If you want performance definatley go with the polaris. If you want a turtle then Kubota wont dissapoint.

timswi · Sep 8, 2009

737pilot said:
I think its what we said many times before. It is what it is. I like the machine for what it does and the small size is appealing to me. If you want performance definatley go with the polaris. If you want a turtle then Kubota wont dissapoint.

I agree with you...I love the size, I can tolerate the ride....But, I paid 9500 for this and I think it should make more power, not speed, than it does...It put-puts up hills that aren't all that steep...Very annoying for something that costs this much. Love the features and build otherwise....Needs a way to get the power to the wheels better...My main complaint now. Except for the absurdly heavy $1500 plow.

Kubota needs a computer flash for this..I know the power has to be there, the Ranger is almost twice as big and only has 100 more cc's..Why? oh Why?

Nice and muddy I see 737...NICE!!!!

Show some pictures as to how you tie yours down on the trailer without breaking plastic. I tie mine off of the ROPS "arm rests"...works but?