UTV madness... more than my F350 dually diesel.

[timswi]

I still don't know how I justified the nearly 20K for my 09 RTV1100 but don't regret it. It does everything I ask of it. Guess starting with an RTV500 that was paid for and getting good money on trade helped some.

 

[s219]

I paid about $13K for my RTV-X1120D in late 2015, plus a couple hundred for windshield and roof, then another couple hundred for winch and lights (did the accessories myself). It did seem pricey at the time, but I use the heck out of it, and use it in ways that wouldn't make sense with other vehicles or tractors. I probably wouldn't have wanted to spend more than that though.

By the way, you seem to be looking at MSRP from the website. I'd expect a typical dealer to knock at least 15-20% off that.

Unless you absolutely need 4 seats, you can save a few grand with the 1120 and even more with the 900.

 

[newbury]

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My basis is for person (1-2) transport around the farm as well as the ability to haul a few bales of hay, some dirt (tilt bed), air compressor etc. I know in choosing the RTV-1140, I am looking at the top end big boy, but still, it is far more than it seems to be reasonable. I figured it would give me the most 'Utility' around the place.
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OK, you are running a HORSE farm.
Get a HORSE.
You should have all the maintenance setup.
Get a cart for the few bales of hay, use your tractor for the dirt.

 

[rustyshakelford]

These things are worth the money. We bought an x1100c kubota in the fall and use the thing almost every day I知 home. The heat and a/c might seem silly to some but the cab is so tight you almost need to roll the window down so the doors will close. It has a hyd dump bed and will to just about anywhere you need to go. We added a 2 lift, 4500 lb winch and 27 tires to make it look less 登ld man buggy as my wife says (no offense to those that resemble that remake). I think I paid just a little north of 20k out the door with KTAC and all the accessories. I see the argument to buy a Jeep or Sami but these get would be used much more.

Brett

 

[Wakey]

Find yourself a used Suzuki Samuri for well under $10,000.

Suzuki Samurai for Sale in Louisville, KY 4292 - Autotrader

Bingo..

And I love golf carts (quiet!) for going from the house to the barn. Having 2 rows of seats is even better.

 

[Peter 315]

You can get a honda pioneer 700 for about 11k

 

[Oleozz]

I've owned Kawasaki Mules since 2005. They have been an essential and necessary part of my training of bird dogs. Even without the bird dogs I would probably still own a UTV. They are fun!!

 

[oosik]

You think its UTV madness - I would guess you haven't priced a 2018 Ford F350 dually diesel lately.

 

[ericm979]

We got a Pioneer 700. The new ones have power steering but I saved a bit by buying a left over 2016 without it and adding it myself. PS makes it easier for my wife to drive, especially since it gets operated in tight quarters at times. It's really handy. We resisted getting one for 19 years. With it I can haul two saws and all the accessories close to my work area instead of humping them back and forth on foot. The effort I save lets me get more work done.

 

[yanmars]

Sometimes one gets lucky. I bought a used Kawasaki Mule UTV that was lightly used but had an engine "issue". Shops said it needed a new one. I bought it for around $1200 as I recall thinking even if I put a replacement engine in it I would not have huge money in it. Took it to a local high school ag shop, they determined it had a bad intake gasket. Repair was under $100, have used it frequently, without anything more, for about 5 years. A great deal as it turned out. I used it at least 10 times more than my Honda Rubicon ATV.