mikeyd
Gold Member
Since you have until November to make your decision you may want to consider waiting for Kubota to release the new RTV1100. I have a deposit on one already and am told it should be here around april or may. Comes with factory cab, heat, a/c. As far as I am concerned your can't compare a belt driven machine to a hydrostatic transmission. The RTV900 is built like a tank and the new RTV1100 is even beefier. I've read where the RTV1100 is supposed to have a smoother transmission. Anyway, you will get used to the hydro quickly. Expect to pay 15k for the RTV1100 (not inexpensive but quality does not come cheap). I own a Kubota 5030 tractor, ZD28 mower, KX-41 mini-excavator, and a Bobcat skidsteer with a Kubota engine. I would describe all four the same way; Bulletproof.