RTV 500 Rattle Sound

[737pilot]

Iron Horse I don't know if the engine cam is chain driven or not but the sound is what u get from a pulley that is knocking against something. From what I hear I don't believe its internal to the engine. Thanks for the feedback.

 

[kubota man]

I have a kubota rtv500 had it since late october. I know the rattle sound you are hearin. I have noticed that it is only apparent when driving or riding on the rtv500. This buggy is very qiuet compared to the rangers, rhinos, and mules. The only problem I have with the buggy is that the ride is abit rough. It could use a little speed, but you can only go 10-15 mph in the woods while hunting, and too much faster with cargo ( farming tools) in the back will send things aloft. I hear someone is working on an upgrade to add a little more torque for climbing, but I am not sure of the compnay.

I have also added a system of pulleys to the brush guards, front and rear rollcage crossmembers and to the bed and created a lift for deer, hogs, etc. I simply run my winch cable over the pulleys and anchors away. I pulled 2 deer at once into the bed of the buggy.

I instlled a 3500 milemaker winch on my rtv for 120.00, ( US military uses this company exclusively). vs.the warn 2000/2500 for $475-500.

I am extremely pleased with my rtv, I have pulled a 14ft trailer with a ditch witch mounted up.

I really enjoy this machine

GO KUBOTA

 

[737pilot]

Thanks Kubota man. I guess you may have been lucky and got a rattle free unit. I actually hear mine loud a clear clangin away at idle sittin still. Like I said before we started every new unit the dealer had to see if it was any different than mine and they all had the loose pulley sound. Is isn't constant but intermittent and a for a better term nuisance rattle. You can tune it out and ignore it except the fact that I paid big bucks for the unit and expect to hear a nice tight purring engine sound and not a clanking 200,000 mile ford truck. My dealer hears it and acknowledged the default and said he hopes to find a fix. I love the machine as it is perfect for easing around the hunting camp. I'm with you that the ride is a little firm but it grows on you and I kind of like it. I purchased a $6 led battery light at walmart that comes with a magnetic mount and works great to illuminate the dash at night. Also bought for $18 some small lights I mounted on the top and they work great for additional lighting. No matter what price you pay for something it shouldn't sound like metal hitting against something. Those lookin to buy one please don't let this minoe issue deter you. It's a fun very useful machine the you'll love. I'd buy one again in a heartbeat.

 

[timswi]

Mine has that noise as well...Sent it back to the Dealer. He started all of the 500's and they all made the same noise. I other than that I have no issues. I do hope they figure out what this is.

 

[737pilot]

Thanks for the feedback. I sent Kubota a email and hope for a reply. Its a great machine and i highly recommend it. Not fast but easy access and small footprint lets you get into tight places a bigger machine couldn't go. Take care of the noise and its a home run. I ran 3 days straight and used a little over 2 gallons of gas. Gotta love it.

 

[737pilot]

Just to follow up my dealer has contacted Kubota and there researching the rattle. I included a picture of my Little Giant. Nice little machine.

 

[timswi]

Looks nice!!..If you don't mind me asking, how much was the windshield and roof?...Are the Kubota options, and if so is the poly carb and modular kit?

 

[737pilot]

I paid $10,200 out the door with factory installed roof, windshield, glass with a lower polycarbonate that detaches to let you lift up the hood(it's really nice), a 2500lb winch,speedometer,brush guard. I didn't bargain with them just took the deal. I would recommend the additional flood lights front and rear and for inside lighting at Wal Mart I paid $6 for a battery powered led light that's touch activated and works great. It's a perfect utility vehicle if they can eliminate the metal knocking noise.

 

[timswi]

Thanks for the info...I added a snowplow when new, that was the only option I went for. Now I realize I should have gone with the roof and windshield after freezing my arse off plowing during that storm last weekend...I'll probably get what you have. I bought a cigarette lighter powered LED light for the dash. The selectors should be back lit so you know what your doing when it's dark.

 

[737pilot]

Go to Wal Mart and get the $6 light. I found it in the light bulb/paint section. It attaches magnetically and works light a champ. Do you have the metal knocking noise at idle that I hear?