Should I jump or step back?

[sbakf]

Stop by my Kubota dealership couple days back - do so generally to check out their used equipment inventory. One of the owners (family business) approached saying he had a few 2010 RTVs he needed to clear out and could make me good deal on one of them.

For almost a year, I've been working hard in the restoration and added development of an old 40 ac farm (half woods/half pasture). Have a L5740, BX2660, lots of implements and a '89 Blazer. Since the beginning of this venture, been thinking a utility vehicle might be handy. I can access most of my property with the tractors, but I can't carry much with them. Blazer serves pretty well with people and tools, but is too big for some of the (walking) trails and parts of my perimeter road.

Dealer offered:
2010 Kubota RTV 1100 CRLX-A w/bed liner
(i.e., factory cab, heater, A/C, radio)
Warren 3,000 lb winch w/remote
Work Lights front and rear

Price quoted - $17,910 + tax ($267) - with free delivery
0% financing for 60 months (i.e., 319/mo with Kubota insurance)


It's a nice little vehicle, but $18K. For that kind of money, I might be able to pick up a nice used Jeep/Toyota 4X4.

Thoughts anyone???????????????

 

[smstonypoint]

I can't speak as to whether that's a good price on the 1100, but I can testify as to the usefulness of a utility vehicle. I have had a RTV 900 for just over a year and my only regret is that I didn't buy one earlier.

I have used mine mainly to haul my trail- and brush-clearing arsenal (chainsaws, brush cutter, etc.) in cool/cold weather and a sprayer in warmer weather. I can get to spots that I couldn't otherwise reach with either my tractor or pickup, and the Worksite tires don't do much damage when the ground is wet.

Steve

 

[zene55]

I bought a new Kawasaki Mule 4010 trans diesel last year for 12K. No Cab but has a warn wench. It has been rock solid and we use it every day we are at the ranch. I wasn't interested in a model for play. I did look at the Kubota and liked it but it was much more.

 

[2fast2]

My thoughts, since you asked:
That is a ton of money and more features than you need. But you'd love a UTV of some sort and we use ours almost every day. But do you need a cab? With heat and AC? You're down in AL where you might enjoy AC but are you going to be riding around in it for hours at a time or using it to haul to the next spot on your property where you're going to get out and work in the elements. I think a roof and windshield would be luxurious and I'm seriously considering them for our XUV, but here in NC or down in AL I really don't need heat and AC 90+% of the time.
You can probably save $6000 or more and be just as happy and get just as much done. And maybe have more fun with one that has some better trail capabilities, too.
Do you need a winch? If you do, get one more HD than a 3000lb (at 10% duty cycle if you read the fine print I bet). Work lights are great, can't argue there.
Bottom line is if you have the $$ and you want it, buy it and you'll probably be very happy. But if you bought something for thousands less, you'd probably be happy anyway

 

[blackie65]

Have a JD Gator and use it quite often. More manuverable than a tractor in the woods and on the trails. Great for hauling wood and when the grass is a little wet it's light enough not to leave the footprint like a tractor or truck would. This time of year it gets used daily for hauling wood from the shed to the garage. Ours only has headlight and a dump bed (mechanical, not hydraulic). Don't know what I would do without one.

 

[2fast2]

Had a conversation about Gators at the JD dealership the other day. I said Gators are like microwave ovens and garage door openers. You do NOT need one, but once you have one you'll never want to be without one again. :thumbsup:

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Stop by my Kubota dealership couple days back - do so generally to check out their used equipment inventory. One of the owners (family business) approached saying he had a few 2010 RTVs he needed to clear out and could make me good deal on one of them.

For almost a year, I've been working hard in the restoration and added development of an old 40 ac farm (half woods/half pasture). Have a L5740, BX2660, lots of implements and a '89 Blazer. Since the beginning of this venture, been thinking a utility vehicle might be handy. I can access most of my property with the tractors, but I can't carry much with them. Blazer serves pretty well with people and tools, but is too big for some of the (walking) trails and parts of my perimeter road.

Dealer offered:
2010 Kubota RTV 1100 CRLX-A w/bed liner
(i.e., factory cab, heater, A/C, radio)
Warren 3,000 lb winch w/remote
Work Lights front and rear

Price quoted - $17,910 + tax ($267) - with free delivery
0% financing for 60 months (i.e., 319/mo with Kubota insurance)


It's a nice little vehicle, but $18K. For that kind of money, I might be able to pick up a nice used Jeep/Toyota 4X4.

Thoughts anyone???????????????

I do. I have thoughts. Get the RTV900 worksite or the RTV1140 and save a bundle and I mean a bundle vs the price your giving. Barlows delivers all over the country if your dealer won't match their price. I just bought a RTV1140 and I'm still smiling as are my wife and twin grands. Put a tent bottom top on it and a 2'x4' piece of plexiglas winfshield.

 

[buckle97]

Unless you have a specific want for the cab, the 900 or 1140 will do all you want to do and more for a lot less money. My 1140 is only 9 days old and my only complaint is that I can't find more free time to use it. I'm starting to compare my RTV to my FEL. I didn't think I needed either one but I am constantly amazed at what I am able to accomplish with both of them.

Btw, a nice used Jeep or Toyota 4x4 won't do any more on your property than your '89 Blazer will.

P.S. See if your dealer will swap that Warren winch for a Warn brand :thumbsup:

 

[Happyman]

I bought a new Kawasaki Mule 4010 trans diesel last year for 12K. No Cab but has a warn wench. It has been rock solid and we use it every day we are at the ranch. I wasn't interested in a model for play. I did look at the Kubota and liked it but it was much more.

I agree on the usefulness. Bought a 2007 3010 trans 4x4 mule and use it every day. When we had about 24" of snow last winter it plowed through the woods (4wd with diff lock engaged) so I could pick up a nice 8 point buck I had just shot. Amazing work vehicle. I'm a Kubota man but their UTV prices are just too much. The Kawasaki Mule (gas version) has met and exceeded ALL of what I have tossed at it. Love that machine and plan on buying another next year.

 

[gerard]

We have a polaris 6wd ranger with dump box that we use every day. $10K new, has a windshield and roof. No heat/AC and I'm in Syracuse NY. Get by fine without either. When it goes south, I would seriously consider one of the japanese mini trucks. They are little trucks, come in 4wd with heat/AC/dump box etc. One in good shape is under $10K