Well,if your looking to haul fire wood,bed size is the thing,,,my little 610 has had 5-600 lbs in back,,[think thats a good bit more than they say you should],,but that was rocks,,,wood,you couldn't get that much cause beds so small,,trailer might be the thing,but you could over load it pretty easy.
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jcmseven
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I suppose it depends on what one wants. My neighbor has an RTV 500 and it is a nicely built reliable machine. It also is tippy in the backwoods and gets stuck often. If one does not do much off roading (also keep in mind your work time), the Kubota would be fine. The Bobcat, Husqvarna are very similar machines. The Bobcat is expensive relative to the power one gets. I personally own a Ranger 800 EPS XP and a JD Gator 850D. I have tried and ordered a new XUV 825i for my dad, but it will not be here until next week. For a well-rounded UTV the Gator XUV is tough to beat. It has a hydroformed frame, fully independent suspension, diesel option for those so inclined, excellent build quality and customer service, and true four wheel drive. It is almost as good a pure work vehicle as a Kubota RTV 1100, but is much better off-road. It is almost as good a play vehicle as a Ranger but a bit more heavy duty. My Ranger is my personal favorite, but it is clear looking at it and the XUV that the Deere is the heavier made machine. That said, I have to this point (82 hours) had no trouble with my Ranger and I work it hard. Truly it drives like a car.
Thus, forgive me if I cannot get excited about an RTV 500 or Mule. They are great machines. But, with the new 825i Gator coming out recently, one may be able to get a good deal on a trade in or even new 620i or 850D Gator with full JD support and solid track record also. Just a thought.
John M
Thus, forgive me if I cannot get excited about an RTV 500 or Mule. They are great machines. But, with the new 825i Gator coming out recently, one may be able to get a good deal on a trade in or even new 620i or 850D Gator with full JD support and solid track record also. Just a thought.
John M
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JeffandTamara
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Test drove the Mule 610 XC yesterday. IMO, Much smoother than the Cub Cadet Volunteer I had been looking at. Still probably a little under powered....but I am pretty sure I could live with either one, In the long run there probably isn't a whole lot more I would be able to do with one versus the other. Now, for me it all comes down to price:
I think My local Cub dealer is doing about the best he can...$7,999 + tax
Kawasaki Dealer, $6,290 + fees + tax
I hope to make a purchase by Tuesday or Wednesday.
I think My local Cub dealer is doing about the best he can...$7,999 + tax
Kawasaki Dealer, $6,290 + fees + tax
I hope to make a purchase by Tuesday or Wednesday.
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$7,000 seems like a pretty good price on a 610XC. (Depending on "the fees" of course) Let us know what you decide, and we like pictures! 
BleedGreen
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Is the Cub you are looking at the 4x2 or 4x4 version? Also, I know a few people earlier in the thread mentioned the Deere HPX - you should be able to get one for $8,500.00 - true 4WD, Hydroformed steel frame, four wheel hydraulic disc brakes and available with either a bench or bucket seats - a very sturdy unit overall. If my choice was between the Mule and the CC, I would go with the Mule hands down.
I understand what you mean about "form follows function" (from one of your previous posts) but, in this case remember that we are comparing Kawasaki and MTD here... I do not want to be seen as bashing the CC, but I am just not a fan of thier UTV's. I personally think there are several better choices out there in the same general price range. Good luck with your purchase!
I understand what you mean about "form follows function" (from one of your previous posts) but, in this case remember that we are comparing Kawasaki and MTD here... I do not want to be seen as bashing the CC, but I am just not a fan of thier UTV's. I personally think there are several better choices out there in the same general price range. Good luck with your purchase!
CJBOTA
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I don't know about the small Cub Volunteer but I have the 750 efi tracker Volunteer and it has been great. plenty of power, hauls and pulls alot.was much less then the JD and Kubota. rides smooth.
I wish it had power steering but otherwise a real nice UTV. My local dealer made me a great deal. It came with overhead fog lites, a front mounted steel wire mesh carrier, and gun case. I have 100 hours on it and would make the same choice if I had a do over.
cj from ohio
I wish it had power steering but otherwise a real nice UTV. My local dealer made me a great deal. It came with overhead fog lites, a front mounted steel wire mesh carrier, and gun case. I have 100 hours on it and would make the same choice if I had a do over.
cj from ohio
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JeffandTamara
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Well the searching and fretting is over... Bought the Mule 610XC. Last Night.
Time will tell, but obviously I thought it was the best bang for the buck. There are some things I don't particuraly like about it.
(1) Haven't quite got the starting down. It has to be choked quite a bit more than I would expect.
(2) Dump handle is on Passenger side, not driver side.
(3) The front cargo compartment is very hard to open...will have to be adjusted..Put the mail in it and didn't think I was going to get it open again...
Other than that and the bank statement...I think it's going to be OK....
Time will tell, but obviously I thought it was the best bang for the buck. There are some things I don't particuraly like about it.
(1) Haven't quite got the starting down. It has to be choked quite a bit more than I would expect.
(2) Dump handle is on Passenger side, not driver side.
(3) The front cargo compartment is very hard to open...will have to be adjusted..Put the mail in it and didn't think I was going to get it open again...
Other than that and the bank statement...I think it's going to be OK....
Redgoatea
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WV Tractorman said:
I wondered where the green team was in this thread. Love my Gator.
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BleedGreen
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Well the searching and fretting is over... Bought the Mule 610XC. Last Night.
(1) Haven't quite got the starting down. It has to be choked quite a bit more than I would expect.
(2) Dump handle is on Passenger side, not driver side.
(3) The front cargo compartment is very hard to open...will have to be adjusted..Put the mail in it and didn't think I was going to get it open again...
I think you will be very happy in the long run with your decision - Kawi makes some very nice machines. In reference to #1 above - all of the Kawi non fuel-injected engines I have ever been around (Deere L&G tractors, Gators, etc) have all been extremely cold blooded. The addition of EFI to the Gators was a a huge feature IMHO. Interesting about the dump handle.
Oh, and WHERE ARE THE PICS???
