some info on the rtv 500

[TOMMYHPX4X4]

just dukes of hazard it man .lol

 

[TOMMYHPX4X4]

can't you just install them yourself and put whatever bolts you want on it?

 

[Skipholiday]

My dealer was kind enough to give me my doors. I didn't want the big slot cut in my side panels as the instructions state. Any bolts will work as long as the threads match.

can't you just install them yourself and put whatever bolts you want on it?

 

[66gladiator]

$8,800.00 seems high, we are selling XUV's for $9,299.00 and the XUV is heads and heels the better machine. I am sure this is nice, and that dealer may have just been pricing high, but 8.8K does sound high.

And what kind of transmission does that "better machine" have?

 

[gamble77]

2-speed enclosed CVT with top speed of 30mph and electronic throttle body to ensure top speed no matter if the belts are stretched or not!!!!

 

[66gladiator]

And how much does that replacement belt cost when it does stretch too far? And with labor?

 

[gamble77]

I know where you are going here, but one or two belts over the lifetime of an XUV (if any at all) still doesn't get the RTV500 into the same ballpark. If $8,800.00 is a "standard" price customers can expect to see then I think they are too high. You all will sell the fire out of them I am sure, just giving my opinion.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

$8,800.00 seems high, we are selling XUV's for $9,299.00 and the XUV is heads and heels the better machine. I am sure this is nice, and that dealer may have just been pricing high, but 8.8K does sound high.

Pretty bold statement about a machine no one has seen or driven yet hua?

Seeing as I have seen one (not driven it). It will be a high end gas machine, not cheap... once you run it you can see why. The engine is awesome! Very easy starting and insanly quiet. Better than any production Kholer/Honda/Brigs/Kaw I've heard in a long time. Reminds me of the old liquid cooled Honda lawn tractor engines. I saw someone stomp on it and go, pickup seemed good. I did question the low HP but it does not seem to need it for performance, no doubt we'll loose some sales to motorheads. Fit and finish was great, even for a prototype. Its really targeted at the Muel 610 which they see as the leader in this class. The sales and production expectations for this are huge. As happens with any good Kubota product - the demand is already outpasing their short term production ability and is still a year away from shipping.

 

[gamble77]

Might be bold but the RTV500 on paper is not near the machine the XUV is...that is being color blind, just specs, and then when you look at price...

I am sure it is nice, I just gave my opinion on price. And your right, you all will sell as many as you can get your hands on the first year or so, as all good Kubota products do.

 

[TOMMYHPX4X4]

I know where you are going here, but one or two belts over the lifetime of an XUV (if any at all) still doesn't get the RTV500 into the same ballpark. If $8,800.00 is a "standard" price customers can expect to see then I think they are too high. You all will sell the fire out of them I am sure, just giving my opinion.

one or two belts over the lifetime of the machine.lol i can burn up a belt in one good pull if i want too.