Poopdeck Pappy
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- Joined
- May 13, 2013
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Tractor
- Kioti DK50SE Cab, Kubota BX23, Kubota BX2660, Grasshopper 729BT
I've never had a UTV before, and I've decided it's time for a side-by-side. It would be strictly for work (not joy riding) on my small farm. I am strongly leaning towards a Kubota RTV, but I'm wondering whether a diesel is a wise choice for me.
I live on 16 acres and my uses will likely be short runs down to the pasture and back, checking on cattle, driving the fence lines 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 have to assume that a lot of people use their diesel UTVs this way, but I've always tried to avoid starting and stopping my diesel tractors without giving them a chance to get up to operating temperature and run for a while.
Any feedback on this would be appreciated.
I live on 16 acres and my uses will likely be short runs down to the pasture and back, checking on cattle, driving the fence lines 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 have to assume that a lot of people use their diesel UTVs this way, but I've always tried to avoid starting and stopping my diesel tractors without giving them a chance to get up to operating temperature and run for a while.
Any feedback on this would be appreciated.