Kubota RTVs - how do they handle off road?

[ultrarunner]

Appreciate the discussion as I'm sure there will be a RTV in my future someday... at least it is on the wish list.

 

[kubotacres]

I've owned my RTV500 for about 3 weeks now and I love it. When I test drove it at the dealership, I knew it was exactly what I needed. First day driving I needed the 4wd and it pulled though. My only quirk is not having a fuel gauge on the dash, which is minor but should be on a rig in this price range...

 

[ultrarunner]

How did you choose the 500 over the other models?

 

[kubotacres]

How did you choose the 500 over the other models?

Not sure if you were talking to me.... If so are you referring to other Kubota models or manufactures?

 

[ultrarunner]

Sorry... I posted on the go.

Just was curious on why you chose one model over another...

 

[kubotacres]

I had my heart set on the 900 diesel. After looking at the 500 when I went to buy the 900 I changed my mind. This was based on the 500 having an actual Kubota engine that is fuel injected, better looking, lighter and a $3,000 less price tag. I never considered the 500 because I thought it had a aftermarket carbed engine. Why I considered the Kubota rather than a Polaris,Yamaha, ect that's a different ballgame. I wanted a rock solid workhouse. Kubota has been good to me in their equipment.

 

[houstonscott]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?autoplay=1&v=3XymV27X_IE

Enough said? HS

 

[ovrszd]

I pay no attention to a video whose maker thinks they have to blare rock music to make a point. Sorry, that's just me.

 

[ultrarunner]

I had my heart set on the 900 diesel. After looking at the 500 when I went to buy the 900 I changed my mind. This was based on the 500 having an actual Kubota engine that is fuel injected, better looking, lighter and a $3,000 less price tag. I never considered the 500 because I thought it had a aftermarket carbed engine. Why I considered the Kubota rather than a Polaris,Yamaha, ect that's a different ballgame. I wanted a rock solid workhouse. Kubota has been good to me in their equipment.

I do like the smaller size for a number of reasons... and it is less expensive.

My only experience is with my neighbors gas gator and he has no regrets... although not having 4 wd and 4 wheel brakes wouldn't work well on my land.

 

[kubotacres]

I do like the smaller size for a number of reasons... and it is less expensive.

My only experience is with my neighbors gas gator and he has no regrets... although not having 4 wd and 4 wheel brakes wouldn't work well on my land.

I needed the 4wd first day I drove it... Brakes on the other hand I never use. The engine braking does a good enough job that I don't use them. However its 4 wheel disk brakes so if they are needed its top if the line.