Not wound up, just pointing out that the video is pure propoganda. My friend has a ranger, top of the line limited edition model with cab. It may be well built in comparison to the other light weight cvt type machines but in no way does it match the build quality of the Kubota. Frankly, half the reason for the top speed of the ranger is that it is so light. Any person, even people who own other machines, will always describe the rtv the same way, "The thing is built like a Tank" Ever hear anyone describe the ranger as built like a tank?
My friend, who takes great pride in the many pieces of equipment he owns, could not believe the features and build quality of my RTV1100 as compared to his ranger as he payed about the same money for the machine. He, as I, uses his machine for work.
I have been in his ranger many times, it is very loud and rattles to the point of irratation. Honestly, it so annoying I avoid situations where I have to get in it with him. I have driven it many times as well. There is little feel for the transmission, it is difficult to feather the trans if you are trying to slowly backup to something w/o banging into it.
Although my 1100 is a cab model, I have driven a 900 on several occasions, it is louder than my 1100, but no where near the ranger. Plus it doesn't rattle.
Robert in NY, the more I read your posts the more I believe you would be best off with a ranger or something similar. Your comment that you don't care about assistance w/ dumping is very telling. It tells me that you really don't want the machine for work so much as for getting around your property. While I believe the rtv would meet your needs there are machines like the ranger which are more akin to ATV's.