Kubota RTV500 Discussions

Here are the most recent RTV500 topics from our community.
  1. A

    RTV500 coil ohms specs please

    Hello All, RTV500 lacking power which leads me to the coil. i'm reading 3 ohms primary and 29.8 k on the secondary. What is the spec for the secondary? Thanks! Andy
  2. D

    Selling RTV500 500

    Hey I’m thinking about selling my RTV500 500 Been having a few issues with it sputtering and no power Just wondering if anyone might be interested Only thing is I live in Newfoundland Canada Thanks
  3. General Lee

    Source for ATV mud tires for Kubota RTV500

    Hey all, Anyone have a source for the ATV tires that come optioned on the RTV500? I don't like my worksite tires any longer and the ATV tires will serve me better. Looking for a source...
  4. B

    Oil & Fuel Kubota RTV500 transmission problem

    Hello folks - I just changed the transmission fluid and filters on my 2013 RTV500 Serial number 33297 with 72 hours on the clock. I bought it used at 70 hours and don't think its ever had any...
  5. JOHNTHOMAS

    Make your own Lexan windshield for low price RTV500

    1Pack 1.5 inch Rubber Cushioned Stainless Steel Cable Clamp, Hose Clamp Pipe/Wire Cord Installation Clamp - - Amazon.com There's 4 pics will try more. I made my own two piece windshield for...
  6. JOHNTHOMAS

    Kubota RTV500 joins the other 4

    My Grandson wanted a dirt bike which I won't help with so we (He and I) moved to a 4 wheeler which are on record as being so dangerous and injury reports so bad around here so I chose not to got...
  7. C

    Kubota RTV500 Air pre filter

    The inlet pipe to the RTV500 air filter canister appears to have a foam filter stuck into the top. I found this while evicting a used bird nest. I can't find this filter listed anywhere and...
  8. M

    Trailer behind RTV500 / ATV

    Thinking it would be handy to have something like a 4x6 or 4x8 trailer I could pull behind my Kubota RTV500. Any suggestions? I already have a 5x10 7K GVW (~2400lb) Load Trail dump trailer...
  9. M

    Kubota RTV500

    Picked one up this afternoon.
  10. General Lee

    RTV500 Tail light

    Anyone know where I can a whole tail light assembly besides a special order from the dealer? Hadn't had much luck poking around online.
  11. P

    RTV500 with only 70 hours started blowing white smoke

    Recently had the steering shaft replaced under recall then also had the Dealer change oil and filter. Was traveling on street at 15 mph and after going 1/2 mile the smoke started. Shut it off and...
  12. J

    Help with rtv500 LEDs and wiring

    Adding new LEDs to our rtv 500. Got evening figured out, but one item. Where to I pick up 12v for the switch? I don't really want to use the oem headlight switch as it want to use my LEDs...
  13. kubotacres

    Kubota RTV500 Noise while in 4wd

    So I've had my RTV a little over a month now and I've used 4wd quite a bit with the rain here in the South. I've noticed more noise from the front end while in 4wd compared to 2wd. The noise...
  14. SaintBully

    New Kubota RTV500 Owner Questions

    Hello, I'm new to the forum and also a new owner of a Kubota RTV500. I have a couple questions I was hoping to get advice on. First, should I let my local Kubota dealer install their winch (Warn...
  15. Logsdon

    RTV500 Periscope Air Intake Mod?

    I farm in extremely dusty considerations (especially so now with a record drought). That dust will eat up an engine in no time flat (my son's new go kart in less than 2 hours...POS air filter...
  16. S

    Snow Need help finding a snowplow for a Kubota RTV500

    I've been trying to find a snowplow for my Kubota RTV500 but most sites list plows that will fit model years from 2009 thru 2013. I bought my RTV500 new in August of 2009 but the dealer said it...
  17. redlevel

    Kubota RTV500: Issues Resolved?

    I am about to buy a Kubota utility vehicle. I am leaning toward the 500 for several reasons: (1) I understand it is quieter than the diesel 900 (2) the 500 will go on the back of a pickup (3)...
  18. jeff9366

    Kubota RTV500 Utility Vehicle - Vapor Lock

    This is my second summer with my Kubota RTV500, 415 hours. I bought it new. Last summer it was faultless. This summer it is vapor locking in the afternoon when temperature is in the 90's...
  19. jeff9366

    Spring Tool Load - Kubota RTV500

    I max out with tools on the Kubota RTV500 during Spring. Only a few more tools and I WILL BE WALKING.
  20. jeff9366

    Kubota RTV500 + MUTS Trailer + Kubota B3300SU + Wallenstein Chipper

    It was a beautiful day in North-Central Florida. Attached the MUTS trailer to the RTV500, loaded the Wallenstein BX42s PTO Chipper onto 3-Pt. of Kubota B3300SU.....and went chipping. We are...
  21. O

    Kubota v4339 Front or Rear Worklight Kit (RTV500)

    Kubota v4339 Front or Rear Worklight Kit (RTV500)
  22. M

    RTV500 First Impressions

    What follows are my initial impressions after a few hours operation on my new RTV500. I bought the orange worksite base model. I selected the RTV500 almost entirely through a process of...
  23. P

    Friend just got a RTV500

    My friend just bought a RTV 500 based on my recommendation. I think he'll like it since it will mainly be for work. The quality of the RTV's is second to none. Outstanding!!! We enjoyed...
  24. M

    RTV500 Owners, How Well Would The RTV500 Climb This Hill?

    I'm down to two candidate machines. Of of them is the RTV500. There have been lots of posts saying they are underpowered, which has left me wondering how well they will climb a steep grade...
  25. M

    RTV500 Fuel Usage

    Hi, I'm new to the forum. This seems like the best place to get some UTV advice, so I signed up. Instead of posting one long comparison question, I thought it best to post specific queries for...
  26. General Lee

    Serviced the RTV500 (50 hour)

    First of all, I didn't have a near oil filter wrench to fit the 3 filters. The ones I have were just a tad to big. For the oil filter I had to punch a screw driver through it in order to get it...
  27. amigauser

    New RTV500

    Another happy Barlow purchase. This is the third item I have purchased from Brady and they all went smoothly :D I actually took delivery the middle of January but I wanted to clean it up before...
  28. J

    Oil & Fuel Kubota RTV500 Fuel Gauge

    Just bought a 2010 Kubota RTV500 from a dealer on line. I know it lacked dash gauges compared to some of the other models. However, it doesn't have a fuel gauge, I only assumed there was a fuel...
  29. O

    UTV Hitch Works rtv500 dump

    UTV Hitch Works 1295 US 22 & 3, Maineville, Ohio 45039 any buy dump rtv500?
  30. BoneDigger

    Rtv500 updates?

    Seems like I read that major changes were being planned for the RTV 500, including doing away with the Hydro Trans. Any confirmation, or more info. about that? Also, would that make servicing or...
  31. BoneDigger

    UTV questions, RTV500, Mule 610, Ranger, etc.?

    I am new to the forum but have been reading a lot of the posts here on this particular subject. I am looking to buy a new or used UTV within the next few months and I'm having a hard time...
  32. S

    Kabota rtv500 cab

    About to buy a Kabota rtv500 and wonder if anyone has advise re: the modular cab V4311? Is this really worth the money if I want a hard side cab rather than canvas? And what about the...
  33. ryerman

    Tires Metric lug nut (wheel bolts) size on RTV500

    Does anyone know the bolt size and thread pitch for the wheel bolts on the RTV500. Seems like there are many metric variations re: thread pitch, bolt size, etc.
  34. ryerman

    Lug nut size (wheel bolts) on an RTV500?

    I'm taking my Kubota away from the home property for a week. I figured I better take a spare. My old, still running Big Bear 350 has the same 4-hole pattern wheel. Tire size is pretty close, too...
  35. T

    Kubota RTV500 HELP PLEASE!!!

    I borrowed this RTV from my boss and got it stuck, when we got it unstuck from the mud it was stuck in reverse...I can not bring it back to him stuck, please help!!!:confused:
  36. J

    RTV500 - Decrease Tire PSI for Mud?

    I finally purchased my RTV500 and am very happy with it. I have, however, been somewhat disappointed in its performance on a muddy hill by my house. It seems to have more problems (in 4wd with the...
  37. herringchoker

    Another RTV500 Owner

    After much research here on TBN, I got me an RTV500. Thanks to advice from General Lee I went with the ATV tires since I plan to use it mostly in the woodlot. I installed a small tool box and a...
  38. C

    Kubota RTV500

    I noticed today my Kubota does not sit level and leans to the left. I measured the front end from ground and their is a difference of 3/4 inch in the left front low. Is there an adjustment to...
  39. J

    Kubota RTV500 or Cub Cadet Volunteer 4x4

    I have been browsing the forums for a while, and finally decided to post here to get some feedback. I am in the market for a UTV. After looking at several options I have narrowed it down to two. I...
  40. O

    Kubota V4337 Turn Signal/Hazard Light Kit (RTV500)

    Kubota V4337 Turn Signal/Hazard Light Kit (RTV500) price are hard to put on can u with on road on oh?
  41. O

    Kubota V4337 Turn Signal/Hazard Light Kit (RTV500)

    Kubota V4337 Turn Signal/Hazard Light Kit (RTV500)? price ? are they hard to put on? can drive on the road in ohio?
  42. General Lee

    Added bed rails to my RTV500

    I wanted to increase the ability to carry more firewood in the bed of my 500. At the corners of the bed, there are square channels covered with a plastic plug. I used 1 inch square steel tubing...
  43. beretta96man

    RTV500 with Camoplast 4S UTV tracks Install and Trials

    Ok, I finally got the mount kit last night around 6pm so naturally I stayed out in the garage till 11:30 installing them:). Of course I'm sick as a dog right when I finally get these on but...
  44. beretta96man

    Superwinch install on RTV500

    So, here it is. I just finished and will take it out tomorrow and find somewhere to sink it in the white stuff to try it out. Looks like a really nice winch for the cost. It did require a...
  45. General Lee

    Do I need a winch mounting kit for RTV500?

    Little confused of the front set up where the front hitch is on the 500. Can a Winch bolt right up or do to that plate or do I need the appropriate mounting kit for it? If so where have you all...
  46. A

    They delivered my RTV500 today!

    Well I went down to the closest dealer last week and bought a new RTV500, they delivered it today. Won't be able to use it much since it's pouring down rain, and the rest of the week is supposed...
  47. G

    Gun Racks for your RTV500??

    Any ideas on where to mount them? Home made? Store bought?
  48. timswi

    RTV500 Poll

    Ok, those of us who have RTV500's I have a few questions. This is to show Kubota that Matt's advise did not cut into service visits. That's the only reason that I can figure that he's been...
  49. G

    Help! Diesel fuel in my rtv500!!!

    Just came up to the camp and my dad and granddad were on the side of the road in my rtv500. They ran it out of gas and filled it up with offroad diesel fuel that was in a gas can. Any tips and...
  50. timswi

    RTV500 Owner --- Thanks Guy's

    Matt, Tom & Stonehaller, Thanks for all of the suggestions on how to get the max intended performance out of this machine. I put the unloaded max RMPS at 4010, it was 3650. I had to buy a...
  51. D

    RTV500 suspention problem

    My new rtv500 has 16 hours on it and has NOT been abused nor overloaded.The machine sags about 1" down on the drivers side with no load and drops more when I get on. My impression is the springs...
  52. timswi

    RTV500 HST Shifting

    RTV owners...Stonehaller and I have had some discussions about this, and his help has been outstanding. My question is this: When you are going uphill with the gas pedal mashed, does your RTV...
  53. Stonehaller

    RTV500 Throttle Adjustments

    I have posted bits and pieces of my thoughts on the RTV500 cable adjustments in various threads and though I would consolidate everything here. Some information has come from discussions with the...
  54. B

    rtv500 bed lift

    I am looking for a hydraulic bed lift kit for my rtv500. Does any one make a good one?
  55. S

    Kubota RTV500 Gun Rack?

    Has anyone tried to mount a gun rack in the cab of a Kubota RTV500? If so what kind was it?
  56. timswi

    A Little Help With an RTV500

    Any of you guys that have an RTV500 have a clicking noise when you slow down from speed after it's well warmed up?...I have the normal whine, but it clicks pretty loud about 30-50 ft before coming...
  57. timswi

    RTV500 Owners?

    Anybody else out there own RTV500's besides me and 737?... Give us some updates on the idle rattle, did you add any accessories or increase the power? Give us you opinions on this machine.
  58. D

    Now available RTV500 Power dump kit

    Now have available a heavy duty power dump kit for the Kubota RTV500. See the attached PDF for more information. I will have more pictures and info coming on it soon. Any questions email me at...
  59. timswi

    Any other RTV500 owners out there?

    Seems that me and 737pilot are the only ones posting about this machine...I think we both would like to hear other opinions, likes and dislikes, modifications etc...Anyone?
  60. timswi

    Rtv500 Power Question

    It was suggested I post this question on this board...Any ideas anyone? Has anyone heard of a way to increase the power of a 500?...Just took mine up to feed the deer. The feeder is at the top of...
  61. timswi

    RTV500 Power?

    Has anyone heard of a way to increase the power of a 500?...Just took mine up to feed the deer. The feeder is at the top of a long grade, although not that steep. Running it in low range, it began...
  62. PSDStu

    RTV500 Exhaust ?

    I have a new RTV500 with about 4 hours on it and I have noticed a strong exhaust smell from it that seems to come up from between the front of the cargo box and the rear of the cab. I guess this...
  63. PSDStu

    RTV500 Price?

    I'm looking to get an RTV500, Orange with ATV Tires, and a Canopy. The Kubota list price is $8498.......is there any bargining on this price like there is when buying a tractor...say 10-15% off...
  64. S

    How do you like your RTV500

    Thinking of getting a RTV500. Anyone have any insight? How do you folks that have them like them? Just need it for light duty and the wife's use. Also considering gator cx, mule 610 etc.
  65. KeithInSpace

    First look at RTV500

    Stopped by my dealership today and he had two, one orange and one camo. All I had was the cameraphone...see attached. My impressions were fairly good. It looks VERY well put together and the...
  66. R

    RTV500 Real Life?

    Anyone actually seen or driven one of these smaller gas powered RTVs? They look like they would be alot of fun! Dave
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