How loud is the RTV 900
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lloyd123
Silver Member
Well you certainly aren't going to sneak up on anybody with the engine running. The owner's manual lists the "sound level at operators's ear" as 87db. It doesn't indicate if this is at idle or full throttle. I'm not sure what a Kubota tractor is listed as but I assume a subcompact tractor would be about the same.
This web site list how loud various other activities are:
http://www.garlic.com/~pburnett/noise.htm
87db is about the same as a blender.
There's a warning that states:
"Keep in mind that noise-induced hearing loss results from a combination of high sound levels and extended periods of exposure to sounds above 80 to 85 dB. Protect your hearing when involved with these types of activities."
Besides the engine noise there's also quite a bit of noise from different parts of the RTV900 vibrating like the cargo bed/tail gate. I'm not sure if a cab would help isolate/reduce this or not.
I test drove a gas powered JD HPX 4x4 and I don't think that it was any less noisy.
This web site list how loud various other activities are:
http://www.garlic.com/~pburnett/noise.htm
87db is about the same as a blender.
There's a warning that states:
"Keep in mind that noise-induced hearing loss results from a combination of high sound levels and extended periods of exposure to sounds above 80 to 85 dB. Protect your hearing when involved with these types of activities."
Besides the engine noise there's also quite a bit of noise from different parts of the RTV900 vibrating like the cargo bed/tail gate. I'm not sure if a cab would help isolate/reduce this or not.
I test drove a gas powered JD HPX 4x4 and I don't think that it was any less noisy.
MessickFarmEqu
Super Member
Yup, its not any more load than any other UTV. I don't think its as loud as a tractor tough.
soarkrebel
Gold Member
I went by a dealer today and drove one . i held a conversation with my son who was riding with me. it really wasnt as loud as i thought it would be while it was idling.
flyingn
Silver Member
It was a little louder then .. say.. a Polaris gas engine but its not as loud as the 'old' diesels of years ago.. its about as loud as a kubota tractor..
Frank
Frank
Ricochet
Silver Member
It should be about 104dB sitting right behind the vehicle @ WOT.
check 6
Gold Member
I ha e a kubota RTV 500 with a gas engine a d in motion it records 91-97 db on my meter held at chest height
Paystar
Elite Member
I have the cabbed 1100 model. That was my only complaint.....I thought the factory cab should have been quieter inside. I thought it was loud......until I drove my friends Polaris RZR 900 and a Can Am 1000 turbo. They are horribly loud (and hot) compared to my Kubota.