RTV in the mud

[milkman]

I haven't heard much about this from people that actually know, ie have one, use one. The RTV is a few hundred lbs. heavier than the other side by sides and I'd like to know if it is the dog that some seem to think it would be in the mud even with 589s, how about suspension travel? What about lack of 4 wheel drive in the mud, is that a problem for real owners? I'd hate to spend 10K+ and wind up with a dud.

 

[darkday]

What are your uses?

 

[milkman]

Work, I know the speed is like 25mph, plenty fast for me, but I want it to carry a load and pull a woodsplitter or my wagon loaded with wood or rock. Riding around on the farm and in the woods, have some steep hills, but not into recreation riding, as in hauling it to the mountains. Also got some creek bottoms that get wet on the lower end in the wintertime.

 

[rutwad]

I drove a RTV900 into a semi-soft spot and wanted to back out before things turned ugly. It wasn't bogged, but it barely came out. It wasn't mine, but the owner said it will get stuck pretty easily. It has stock tires.

IMO, the Kubota is loud, and weak. Plus I don't like the feel of the power steering vs. others that don't have it. And the first time I drove it, I found that just letting off the accelerator is almost like jamming the brakes. I checked and double checked to make sure I had not left the parking brake on.

For the brand and price, I was not impressed.

 

[litework]

Work, I know the speed is like 25mph, plenty fast for me, but I want it to carry a load and pull a woodsplitter or my wagon loaded with wood or rock. Riding around on the farm and in the woods, have some steep hills, but not into recreation riding, as in hauling it to the mountains. Also got some creek bottoms that get wet on the lower end in the wintertime.

Given your application, the RTV should do fine. I have used mine to haul hay in the bed and pull a manure spreader up some very hilly terrain. I've also used it to drag pastures, paddocks and a very steep gravel drive. It has plenty of power to get the job done. It has a non-traditional method of operation, that leaves a lot of people in a quandry. You actually have to let up off the accelerator to gain power. Braking takes some getting used to.

The RTV does not get stuck easily. I drive in soft spots daily and have not even had to lock the rear differential to get out. This is with stock tires. I did cross a drainage ditch that left a wheel in the air; I had to lock the rear differential on that one occassion.

 

[TWO GUNS]

Well, fellow RTV owners, I have to say, this is the best hunting machine God could ever let be on planet earth !!! Our bow hunting in Louisiana started Oct. 1 , Gun seasons are just around the corner.... Been going into the swamps here and I will have to make a statement, this thing is the BEST investment I have ever made. Many folks has said that the RTV's are to heavy, WELL, THAT'S BULL **** !!! This machine, set up like I have it with the ITP 589 tires, is bringing me threw some messy places in these swamps. It doesn't sling mud like a mud-buggie, or some souped-up mud spinning jeep.... It crawls threw the mud, and I really mean deep, thick, gooky gumbo mud we have down here, like a caterpiller, just steps in and walks out with no spinning or trouble what-so-ever. This thing everyday will surprise anyone. I have owned just about everything made for the woods & swamps. But is this just the thing every man should experience. If he ever tried it, he would own one instantly. Not saying that I will never get stuck, but it's going to have to be some horrible situation, for yet, this thing has went in some ugly places so far. And never even come close to being stuck !!!

This RTV, rigged up with spot lights, GoLight search light, and the Front lights, looks like some sort of UFO coming threw the woods at night. My wife even says it looks wicked coming threw the swamps at night in route to pick her up after dark.

**** First, I thank God for everything he has giving us !!! And want to thank KUBOTA, for making such a fine, quality machine, that makes our hunting & deer management such a success !!!!

~~~~~~~~~~~ jamie

 

[Skipholiday]

Please post a video of this awesome machine...
If you search youtube and google videos you will find nothing impressive. Pictures and videos speak louder than words.
BTW I have driven the 900 and 1100 and wasn't very impressed...

Well, fellow RTV owners, I have to say, this is the best hunting machine God could ever let be on planet earth !!! Our bow hunting in Louisiana started Oct. 1 , Gun seasons are just around the corner.... Been going into the swamps here and I will have to make a statement, this thing is the BEST investment I have ever made. Many folks has said that the RTV's are to heavy, WELL, THAT'S BULL **** !!! This machine, set up like I have it with the ITP 589 tires, is bringing me threw some messy places in these swamps. It doesn't sling mud like a mud-buggie, or some souped-up mud spinning jeep.... It crawls threw the mud, and I really mean deep, thick, gooky gumbo mud we have down here, like a caterpiller, just steps in and walks out with no spinning or trouble what-so-ever. This thing everyday will surprise anyone. I have owned just about everything made for the woods & swamps. But is this just the thing every man should experience. If he ever tried it, he would own one instantly. Not saying that I will never get stuck, but it's going to have to be some horrible situation, for yet, this thing has went in some ugly places so far. And never even come close to being stuck !!!

This RTV, rigged up with spot lights, GoLight search light, and the Front lights, looks like some sort of UFO coming threw the woods at night. My wife even says it looks wicked coming threw the swamps at night in route to pick her up after dark.

**** First, I thank God for everything he has giving us !!! And want to thank KUBOTA, for making such a fine, quality machine, that makes our hunting & deer management such a success !!!!

~~~~~~~~~~~ jamie

I drove a RTV900 into a semi-soft spot and wanted to back out before things turned ugly. It wasn't bogged, but it barely came out. It wasn't mine, but the owner said it will get stuck pretty easily. It has stock tires.

IMO, the Kubota is loud, and weak. Plus I don't like the feel of the power steering vs. others that don't have it. And the first time I drove it, I found that just letting off the accelerator is almost like jamming the brakes. I checked and double checked to make sure I had not left the parking brake on.

For the brand and price, I was not impressed.

Almost my sentiments exactly. I drove down a small drainage ditch at the dealer and the 900 felt very unstable and it took some negotiating to get it back out.
I was following a 2 wheel drive mule..

 

[milkman]

Well so far it's about even, owners like them, non owners say they're dogs, keep it coming, I'd like some more real experiences, I don't know if a dealer has a demo unit, or if any of them do for that matter.

 

[TWO GUNS]

Skipholiday,

You are right, I also haven't seen anything impressive on the utube or any other video blinks, that goes for ALL machines...

But, the only thing I can honestly say, this machine does everything and more in the swamps down here than any other thing I have ever climbed into.
In my applications, the RTV does perfect, I am not knocking other utility vehicles at all, just that I like the RTV the BEST. Even some of the other owners of different machine as the Rhino, Gators, and Mules are impressed.
But this is not a game of who beats who, as long as someone get a machine that serves their purpose and they are happy, I wish them to get any machine that works for them. I like all of the utility vehicles myself >>>>
Now, if you want to look at videos, just come on over here and jump in, and take all you want.

 

[Skipholiday]

Milkman if it was any better than the gators or rangers I would own one.
I'm on my 3rd gator. The ranger is the only vehicle that drove as good and felt as strong as my 1st hpx.
The rtv was $4800 more than the xuv when I last traded.
Don't get me wrong, the rtv felt very sturdy and it had the best cockpit of any utv I had driven.
It isn't worth the higher price imho... and it is only 3 wheel drive..

Well so far it's about even, owners like them, non owners say they're dogs, keep it coming, I'd like some more real experiences, I don't know if a dealer has a demo unit, or if any of them do for that matter.

Skipholiday,

You are right, I also haven't seen anything impressive on the utube or any other video blinks, that goes for ALL machines...

I have posted a couple videos of the xuv and rhino. If you search Google video (keywords rtv mud) you will find one (1) of the rtv stuck in mud.
I would post the link but it has foul language and isn't suitable for all audiences. So its up to you TWO GUNS.. I don't have an rtv or I would post a video.
As soon as we get some rain I will post some videos of the xuv rhino and sammy in the mud..