RTV 900 vs. X900

[Poopdeck Pappy]

I want to thank everyone for your feedback. Based on the responses, I think I'll probably go with the X model. This will likely be a lifetime purchase for me, so there's no sense in compromising just to save a few bucks so that my kids can p!ss it away when I'm gone. :laughing:

But now I'm wondering whether a diesel is a wise choice for me since my uses will likely be short runs down to the pasture and back, checking on cattle or driving down to the woods to get firewood, etc. I.e., uses where the motor may not have a chance to get fully up to operating temperature. I'm not sure if a gasoline UTV would be better for that type of use. I think I'll start another thread on that topic.

 

[ultrarunner]

Same boat but found a one owner 900 for sale and that was that.

The seat is not comfortable at all... but, other than that, it has been a real trouper on some steep terrain around the farm... no issues.

Again... I do miss the seat from the X model and ride was better at speed but I don't need speed around the farm.

 

[Jim Nelson]

One other thing I will say about the older RTV's is on most that I looked at and I've looked at several and bought 2, the paint on the beds is terrible. The 2010 1140 I bought and sold,the paint was coming off in big pieces with a corroded,almost rust look underneath. It looked like the surface was not cleaned well before painting or primer was bad. I'm no authority but was really disappointed in Kubota as I'm a long time Kubota owner. The 2005 900 I ended up with is a little faded, needs wax job, but it was a 1 owner, always garaged.
I would have probably bought new but at my age,75, and health I just couldn't do the numbers.
Good luck with your purchase, they are a heck of a machine.

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

I really appreciate all the feedback. Great information!! I think I'm about ready to go buy the X900.

 

[ultrarunner]

Love to have your feedback... I think you will enjoy it once the sticker shock wears off.

One plus is Kubota RTV tend to hold value and have a ready market.

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

The resale market for used RTVs is why I'm probably going to buy a new one. There's just not enough price savings on a used one to justify the hours and the wear and tear. Plus, if I buy new I'll know how it was treated and maintained from the very beginning.