Need utility Side by Side

[Sawyer Rob]

My vote went to the Kubota 520, and I'm very happy with it.

It's much improved over the Kubota 500 that I also own.

SR

 

[wawajake]

Kubota makes very reliable heavy duty units, my 1100c with hydraulic dump box and ability to haul and tow far more than advertised is invaluable around my homestead.

 

[WM75Guy]

Kubota does make nice units, gas and diesel, so they might be worth a look. Our UTV is strictly for utility work around the farm. Pulling the manure spreader, pasture vac, hauling stuff, etc. We just traded our Kawasaki 4010 Trans4X4 for a Kubota RTV-X diesel. The 4010 was a good utility vehicle but we really didn't need seating for 6. It rarely has more than 1 in it. Our Kubota is diesel so no more having to haul gas as I have a 58-gallon bulk diesel tank, plus it has more power. The hydraulic dump bed is nice. A top speed of 25 mph means no doors or netting, so it is easier to get in and out. On our 14 acres I rarely go faster than 5 mph.

 

[rgr33]

2008 Kubota RTV 900, hydraulic dump bed is a back saver, only thing it has ever needed was oil and filters. Nothing on my place gets used as much as this does

Neighbor bought a new cabbed one, loaded up like a new expensive truck, $25k.
Not sure I could make myself do that.

 

[JeepHead]

We have a fleet of the Kubota SxS's here at the University and my brother is the director over the shop that maintains all these units along with the tractors. When I was looking at a Kubota SxS last year, he talked me out of it saying that he can't keep transmissions in them and they are extremely expensive to replace. It's possible it's just abuse from the people using them but it was enough to scare me off. I have no direct experience with them so my info is nothing more than input from another...

 

[sklunk]

https://www.deere.com/en/gator-utility-vehicles/

For lower-cost models look at the "Work" and "Mid-Size" models.
For electric (golf-cart type) look at the "Electric Work" models.
Or if money is no object (we should be that lucky!), look at the Full-Size XUVs.

ADDED IN EDIT:
I forgot that Deere also now makes a smaller "GS" Gator in both gas and electric:

https://www.deere.com/en/gator-utility-vehicles/turf-gators/gator-gs/

https://www.deere.com/en/gator-utility-vehicles/turf-gators/gator-gs-electric/

I don't know why they don't list them on their main Gator site ......

 

[wawajake]

We have a fleet of the Kubota SxS's here at the University and my brother is the director over the shop that maintains all these units along with the tractors. When I was looking at a Kubota SxS last year, he talked me out of it saying that he can't keep transmissions in them and they are extremely expensive to replace. It's possible it's just abuse from the people using them but it was enough to scare me off. I have no direct experience with them so my info is nothing more than input from another...

Never heard of that problem, know my dealer well too so would of heard.....I suspect it was abuse with too many trainee drivers.

 

[ericm979]

I think the regular Pioneer 1000 is a three seater. The 1000-5 is a five seater. The cost difference looks like it's significant. Even the regular one is expensive.

Our Pioneer 700 has been good for us. The oil filter change is a pain but other than that it's not too hard to maintain.

Make sure to take it for a test drive. We hated the Pioneer 500's jerky transmisson but the 700 has a totally different transmission. The 1000 trans is more like the 500 at least in theory, but the details may make the difference.

 

[deserteagle71]

Why are you considering the mud machine Can Am Defender X MR??

^This! Is your place a swamp??

If you're not planning on "mudding" then save money and look at the standard Can-am Defender. I wanted an all-season unit so I bought one with the cab; don't care if it is 20 degrees and blowing snow I can still use it in comfort. I've been putting several miles a day on my Defender, doing fencing and setting gopher traps, and other chores. Much easier on me and on the fields to use the Defender rather than one of my tractors, especially when the ground is wet and soft. And I can take it on trail rides - works great for that also. Over 4000 miles on mine now and the drive belt still looks like new. Very dependable unit.

 

[ArlyA]

Hello all,

So, I really could use a utility side by side for around my 8 acres. Mainly for fence repair, general maintenance, irrigation repairs and target setting out to my 200 yard range. And of course some trail riding while camping.

It you'd loketo do trail rides, I'd recommend not getting one with a hydrostatic drive.