UTV Decision

[houstonscott]

My work using UTV's is quite strenuousness and might be different from everyone here. Do note, I do not personally own a UTV or ATV for that matter but do operate them for my job. Nonetheless Kuboto UTV's have failed among the world of snow grooming. There hydro-static transmission robs so much of there engines power and drive axles have broke etc, etc. Again, we may be working harder harder than you folks will.

If you are breaking drive axles on an RTV you are not working harder, you are just abusing and quit possibly don't know what you are doing... It's not the RTV, it's you! HS

 

[farm boy00]

My work using UTV's is quite strenuousness and might be different from everyone here. Do note, I do not personally own a UTV or ATV for that matter but do operate them for my job. Nonetheless Kuboto UTV's have failed among the world of snow grooming. There hydro-static transmission robs so much of there engines power and drive axles have broke etc, etc. Again, we may be working harder harder than you folks will.

I'm sorry but don't they build snow groomers to groom snow?? To me I would but a snow groomer for grooming snow before something that will have problems.

Are you over sizing tires?? Putting tires on that aren't recommended by factory?? There has to be something that ain't adding up to cause you problems.

I think it's time to by the right machines for the job

 

[ovrszd]

I'm kinda new to the RTV world. I installed a Coast Valve not long after buying mine. I don't mind taking my foot off the go pedal and applying the brakes if needed. Takes a LOT of stress off the rear axle assemblies. It seems most owners accept the "instant stop" design of the VHT and use if for braking. IMO, not a very good idea.

In ArlyA's case, he changes directions hundreds of times in a day plowing snow. I can see where that constant jerking force on the axles would take it's toll.

I also understand that everyone's uses are different. One owner might have failures that the next owner cannot understand.

I bought mine used. The rear bump stops had never contacted the frame. After 80hrs of use I have the paint worn completely off the frame rail where they contact. I haul a LOT of heavy loads. So eventually I'll see a failure of some kind. When I mention it there will be owners chiming in insisting it's not the RTV's fault, it's me.

 

[sunnyside360]

I installed a Coast Valve not long after buying mine. I don't mind taking my foot off the go pedal and applying the brakes if needed. Takes a LOT of stress off the rear axle assemblies. It seems most owners accept the "instant stop" design of the VHT and use if for braking. IMO, not a very good idea.

Is your RTV the older model? I have the RTV-X1100C cab model (current model) and the engine braking isn't so "instant" like the older RTVs. I've had mine a little over a year now and it's great. Only wish it would go a little faster, say 40 mph, since my property is along a mile of county road.

 

[ultrarunner]

I've been unable to confirm but have heard the newer X RTV series has softened the abruptness of the hydro pedal... can anyone confirm?

Also heard at the dealer there is suppose to be some changes to the 400 and 500 models at this year's Dealer Convention?

 

[sunnyside360]

I've been unable to confirm but have heard the newer X RTV series has softened the abruptness of the hydro pedal... can anyone confirm?

Affirmative.........Reference post #34 above.:thumbsup:

 

[ultrarunner]

Have you heard of any updates coming this fall for the RTV lineup?

 

[ovrszd]

Is your RTV the older model? I have the RTV-X1100C cab model (current model) and the engine braking isn't so "instant" like the older RTVs. I've had mine a little over a year now and it's great. Only wish it would go a little faster, say 40 mph, since my property is along a mile of county road.

An '08 model. On gravel it would slide the rear tires if you lifted the go pedal too quickly. There's nothing about that that's good. At least on the older models there's an adjustment that can be made to soften this function. I didn't know of that until after I bought my Coast Valve. Irregardless, it's a great mod for my uses.

 

[ovrszd]

I'm sorry but don't they build snow groomers to groom snow?? To me I would but a snow groomer for grooming snow before something that will have problems.

Are you over sizing tires?? Putting tires on that aren't recommended by factory?? There has to be something that ain't adding up to cause you problems.

I think it's time to by the right machines for the job

You haven't had any axle problems with your RTV?? How many hours do you have on it??

 

[DT86]

. On gravel it would slide the rear tires if you lifted the go pedal too quickly. There's nothing about that that's good.

How fitting.

I had a little incident with mine yesterday. Full speed to stopped by instantly letting off. It was not intentional.

There is now a hydro leak and complete lack of motion. Something internally has let loose.

I've been talking to a dealer tech and will start another thread detailing how and what happened, as I tear into it.