Thinking about a Kubota 500

[morthog1957]

Looking at purchasing a Kubota 500. I am looking at a new machine. Would like some feedback from some of you guys that own or have owned one.

 

[jcombs]

I've put less than 15 hours on mine so far, but i love it. It was a decision that took me a long time to make, but after looking at several UTVs, doing tons of research, and asking lots of questions I decided on the RTV 500. I'm glad that I did.

I do some light trail riding with mine, but its primary use is hauling stuff around my property and dragging small logs/downed trees, etc. My wife uses the RTV as much as I do.

How do you plan to work the RTV? I'm sure that will have some impact on the feedback you get.

 

[General Lee]

Search the boards here on the RTV500, lots of good info, dislikes and likes are posted. Take it all in and let it help your decision.

If its main purpose is blazin the trails with quads and such.........I highly suggest picking something else. Its built for work related chores and just puttin around. I kinda have a love/hate relationship with mine. Wish it had a bit more power. I Knew the 500 wasn't made to blaze trails and thats not what I bought for, but it could use more grunt and torque in my opinion. As long as you have traction it will pull and climb steep hills very well in low gear and 4WD.

 

[Eagle09]

I only have a few hours on mine too, but so far I love it. I suppose it all depends on what you intend to use it for as the previous posts says.

I sold my ATV as well as my wifes' ATV, then bought the RTV 500. So far neither one of us have missed the ATV at all, and I think she enjoys working with the RTV about as much as I do.

 

[bullbreaker]

. So far neither one of us have missed the ATV at all, and I think she enjoys working with the RTV about as much as I do.

:thumbsup:
Admit it,its easier to hold hands(with wifes) side to side.

Boone

 

[morthog1957]

I sold my ATV and will use the Kubota around the farm for light hauling and for hunting. My wife has a golf cart and I keep it good and muddy. So I want to give that back to her. My father-in-law has the Kubota 900 and it is a work horse but it is loud. So I thought the gas model would be a good compromise.

 

[General Lee]

I sold my ATV and will use the Kubota around the farm for light hauling and for hunting. My wife has a golf cart and I keep it good and muddy. So I want to give that back to her. My father-in-law has the Kubota 900 and it is a work horse but it is loud. So I thought the gas model would be a good compromise.

What I liked best about the 500 was the quietness and nimbleness (small frame and width) for hunting use. Fits on the trails nicely and navigates through the woods in tight spots.

 

[Tkblacktail]

I like mine too, it crawls like a dozer, strong frame, well built.

I suggest that anyone considering a Kubota purchase understands how to decypher the date of manufacture (DOM) that is encrypted in the VIN.

Some of those machines sit on the lots for years.

 

[Stonehaller]

I've had mine for 3 years and I like it quite well. Quiet, starts easy, easy on fuel, unstoppable in low range. It is rough riding and could use a little more power in high range. I know it is only made for two passengers, but there would be room for a small child between two adults if it were not for the position of the seat belts and parking brake lever. We take our granddaughter with us a lot and she ends up riding on the passengers lap. I am thinking about re-working those seat belts to move the buckles so I can add a third belt.

If you do get one, be sure to read up on the throttle and servo adjustments posted in this forum.

I suggest that anyone considering a Kubota purchase understands how to decypher the date of manufacture (DOM) that is encrypted in the VIN.

Mine has a separate tag with the manufacture date on it.

 

[ohio farmer04]

i got my 500 last dec brand new paid 7600 tax free with top and bush gard 256 hours first got 8500 9500 shop around it was hard to shirt when new but know shirts ok