RTV 500 Owners

[DIXIEDOG]

Would you buy an RTV 500 again? I'm not looking for alot of speed I just want something for hunting and driving around a fence line to maintain it. I think a plow would likely be put on it as well in the future.

If you don't like yours what is it that you dislike about it?

 

[737pilot]

I would not buy another RTV 500 until they increase the performance and fix the rattle. I have a love hate realtionship with mine. I would like to delete the hate word when you pay $10000 for a UTV. It just doesn't have any power and mine has always had a nuisance rattle. Good luck but for my money look at the Ranger 400..Same size, cheaper and kicks the RTV 500 in every parameter. Also the maintenance cost on the 500 is bordering on the ridiculous......How come my Tundra pickup with 8 quarts of oil and service to the tires, wiper fluid, you know checking all the stuff costs me $32 and Kubota charges me $120 for JUST an oil change with less than 2 quarts of oil. You kinda know when your getting ripped off and it doesn't set well with me.

 

[tawilson]

Would you buy an RTV 500 again? I'm not looking for alot of speed I just want something for hunting and driving around a fence line to maintain it. I think a plow would likely be put on it as well in the future.

Yes. It would suit your needs just fine.

 

[DIXIEDOG]

Do they handle mud and snow decent?

 

[timswi]

I'm with 737 on the power issue...However, after I made some changes, this thing is actually pretty good now. In fact, since I've been looking at an RTV1100, it's been running even better

We had almost 3ft of snow here a couple of weeks ago, and I was able to plow snow that the quads couldn't touch.

Am I thilled, no..But thanks to Kubota Canada, not U.S., I actually like this little thing now.

If you're not looking for a race car, go for it. It's a good puttering and work machine. Just don't expect to keep up with ATV's.

 

[timswi]

Do they handle mud and snow decent?

Pretty good, just don't bury it above the suspension.

 

[Stonehaller]

For the most part I am happy with my RTV500. I like that it is quiet and the fuel injection makes for easy starting in winter and summer. I do not have the rattle problem that has plagued others. I like that it has a decent sized battery so I do not have to worry about running it down with the wench. I like that the hydrostatic transmission brakes the vehicle to a stop when you take you foot off the gas. I rarely use the brakes.

However, I do wish it had a better suspension and a better ride. If the Polaris Ranger 400 would have been available at the time, I probably would have gone with that.

 

[timswi]

For the most part I am happy with my RTV500. I like that it is quiet and the fuel injection makes for easy starting in winter and summer. I do not have the rattle problem that has plagued others. I like that it has a decent sized battery so I do not have to worry about running it down with the wench. I like that the hydrostatic transmission brakes the vehicle to a stop when you take you foot off the gas. I rarely use the brakes.

However, I do wish it had a better suspension and a better ride. If the Polaris Ranger 400 would have been available at the time, I probably would have gone with that.

Forgot about the engine braking...That is nice, almost never have to hit the brake pedal.

It is a rough riding thing..But it is what it is.

By the way, this is the easiest thing on gas you will ever own.

 

[gobraphil]

Dixiedog,
Based on your username, i assume you are used to southern mud. My RTV500 accumulates mud around the rear axle shafts and really doesnt have the power or the ground clearance for serious mud duty.

If I had to do it over again, i probably would opt for the Polaris 400 ranger..

 

[timswi]

Dixiedog,
Based on your username, i assume you are used to southern mud. My RTV500 accumulates mud around the rear axle shafts and really doesnt have the power or the ground clearance for serious mud duty.

If I had to do it over again, i probably would opt for the Polaris 400 ranger..

Not sure about the southern part..he also wants a snow plow.