Should I jump or step back?

[sbakf]

Stop by my Kubota dealership couple days back - do so generally to check out their used equipment inventory. One of the owners (family business) approached saying he had a few 2010 RTVs he needed to clear out and could make me good deal on one of them.

For almost a year, I've been working hard in the restoration and added development of an old 40 ac farm (half woods/half pasture). Have a L5740, BX2660, lots of implements and a '89 Blazer. Since the beginning of this venture, been thinking a utility vehicle might be handy. I can access most of my property with the tractors, but I can't carry much with them. Blazer serves pretty well with people and tools, but is too big for some of the (walking) trails and parts of my perimeter road.

Dealer offered:
2010 Kubota RTV 1100 CRLX-A w/bed liner
(i.e., factory cab, heater, A/C, radio)
Warren 3,000 lb winch w/remote
Work Lights front and rear

Price quoted - $17,910 + tax ($267) - with free delivery
0% financing for 60 months (i.e., 319/mo with Kubota insurance)


It's a nice little vehicle, but $18K. For that kind of money, I might be able to pick up a nice used Jeep/Toyota 4X4.

Thoughts anyone???????????????

 

[smstonypoint]

I can't speak as to whether that's a good price on the 1100, but I can testify as to the usefulness of a utility vehicle. I have had a RTV 900 for just over a year and my only regret is that I didn't buy one earlier.

I have used mine mainly to haul my trail- and brush-clearing arsenal (chainsaws, brush cutter, etc.) in cool/cold weather and a sprayer in warmer weather. I can get to spots that I couldn't otherwise reach with either my tractor or pickup, and the Worksite tires don't do much damage when the ground is wet.

Steve

 

[zene55]

I bought a new Kawasaki Mule 4010 trans diesel last year for 12K. No Cab but has a warn wench. It has been rock solid and we use it every day we are at the ranch. I wasn't interested in a model for play. I did look at the Kubota and liked it but it was much more.

 

[2fast2]

My thoughts, since you asked:
That is a ton of money and more features than you need. But you'd love a UTV of some sort and we use ours almost every day. But do you need a cab? With heat and AC? You're down in AL where you might enjoy AC but are you going to be riding around in it for hours at a time or using it to haul to the next spot on your property where you're going to get out and work in the elements. I think a roof and windshield would be luxurious and I'm seriously considering them for our XUV, but here in NC or down in AL I really don't need heat and AC 90+% of the time.
You can probably save $6000 or more and be just as happy and get just as much done. And maybe have more fun with one that has some better trail capabilities, too.
Do you need a winch? If you do, get one more HD than a 3000lb (at 10% duty cycle if you read the fine print I bet). Work lights are great, can't argue there.
Bottom line is if you have the $$ and you want it, buy it and you'll probably be very happy. But if you bought something for thousands less, you'd probably be happy anyway

 

[blackie65]

Have a JD Gator and use it quite often. More manuverable than a tractor in the woods and on the trails. Great for hauling wood and when the grass is a little wet it's light enough not to leave the footprint like a tractor or truck would. This time of year it gets used daily for hauling wood from the shed to the garage. Ours only has headlight and a dump bed (mechanical, not hydraulic). Don't know what I would do without one.

 

[2fast2]

Had a conversation about Gators at the JD dealership the other day. I said Gators are like microwave ovens and garage door openers. You do NOT need one, but once you have one you'll never want to be without one again. :thumbsup:

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Stop by my Kubota dealership couple days back - do so generally to check out their used equipment inventory. One of the owners (family business) approached saying he had a few 2010 RTVs he needed to clear out and could make me good deal on one of them.

For almost a year, I've been working hard in the restoration and added development of an old 40 ac farm (half woods/half pasture). Have a L5740, BX2660, lots of implements and a '89 Blazer. Since the beginning of this venture, been thinking a utility vehicle might be handy. I can access most of my property with the tractors, but I can't carry much with them. Blazer serves pretty well with people and tools, but is too big for some of the (walking) trails and parts of my perimeter road.

Dealer offered:
2010 Kubota RTV 1100 CRLX-A w/bed liner
(i.e., factory cab, heater, A/C, radio)
Warren 3,000 lb winch w/remote
Work Lights front and rear

Price quoted - $17,910 + tax ($267) - with free delivery
0% financing for 60 months (i.e., 319/mo with Kubota insurance)


It's a nice little vehicle, but $18K. For that kind of money, I might be able to pick up a nice used Jeep/Toyota 4X4.

Thoughts anyone???????????????

I do. I have thoughts. Get the RTV900 worksite or the RTV1140 and save a bundle and I mean a bundle vs the price your giving. Barlows delivers all over the country if your dealer won't match their price. I just bought a RTV1140 and I'm still smiling as are my wife and twin grands. Put a tent bottom top on it and a 2'x4' piece of plexiglas winfshield.

 

[buckle97]

Unless you have a specific want for the cab, the 900 or 1140 will do all you want to do and more for a lot less money. My 1140 is only 9 days old and my only complaint is that I can't find more free time to use it. I'm starting to compare my RTV to my FEL. I didn't think I needed either one but I am constantly amazed at what I am able to accomplish with both of them.

Btw, a nice used Jeep or Toyota 4x4 won't do any more on your property than your '89 Blazer will.

P.S. See if your dealer will swap that Warren winch for a Warn brand :thumbsup:

 

[Happyman]

I bought a new Kawasaki Mule 4010 trans diesel last year for 12K. No Cab but has a warn wench. It has been rock solid and we use it every day we are at the ranch. I wasn't interested in a model for play. I did look at the Kubota and liked it but it was much more.

I agree on the usefulness. Bought a 2007 3010 trans 4x4 mule and use it every day. When we had about 24" of snow last winter it plowed through the woods (4wd with diff lock engaged) so I could pick up a nice 8 point buck I had just shot. Amazing work vehicle. I'm a Kubota man but their UTV prices are just too much. The Kawasaki Mule (gas version) has met and exceeded ALL of what I have tossed at it. Love that machine and plan on buying another next year.

 

[gerard]

We have a polaris 6wd ranger with dump box that we use every day. $10K new, has a windshield and roof. No heat/AC and I'm in Syracuse NY. Get by fine without either. When it goes south, I would seriously consider one of the japanese mini trucks. They are little trucks, come in 4wd with heat/AC/dump box etc. One in good shape is under $10K

 

[jcmseven]

Here is my short personal experience: I have had JD 4310, 3720 (x2), and 4520. These were not owned at the same time. I bought my first Gator when I had my 4520 and have upgraded some since then to new ones along the way. After I bought my Gator, I downsized my tractor to a 2320 and honestly for me I could probably do without one altogether no more than I use it. Aside from loader work, most of these high-end work directed UV's can do a lot of the work of a compact tractor. They are faster, they plow snow better and are great for hauling, especially on rough terrain. They also tend to be more fuel efficient (especially the diesel) and are much easier to haul around. I really like my little 2320 and it definitely serves an important role for me, but I find myself going for the new XUV Gator more times than not. Of course, this does not apply to all, but for most compact tractor users a nice UTV can take much of the duty of a compact tractor in the context of how we use them.

John M

 

[nickel plate]

If you are buying new, it does make sense to dicker in a few extras-don't think I would want the cab, heater, A/C or radio but that is up to you. Did you go to the shop specifically to look at a new side by side or did the sales person pull on your string? Happens to all of us. All of the other manufacturers are also facing new model years so unless you are dyed orange, shop around.
One other thing-$267.00 sales tax? That works out to 1.50% percent. Sit down. My welfare state of California fetches 9.25%. The tax out here would be $16567.00. Please guys, let's not pile on and hijack sbakf's thread. I just was momentarily taken aback...........

 

[redharley]

If the bell's and whistle's are what you want and it fits your pocketbook I doubt your regret it.I purchased a leftover 09 RTV 900 worksite and my wife and I love it.We added a water proof material roof and windsheild off the auction site's which are working fine for us.When the weather is warmer we really like the open version,this way in minutes we can take roof and sheild off.

 

[sbakf]

Thanks to all for the comments. Your suggestions to consider either the 900 or 1140 and save some money are well founded - I've looked at both. I've also looked at some ATV's - impressive machines that would be fun to drive for far less cost. With 9 grandchildren, however, a bench seat (or 2) would come in handy. For me personally, I could live with an open cockpit. Course, a top and windshield would be a plus - to keep the head dry and bugs from the teeth. Guess I've been leaning more toward the cab model RTV for the benefit (comfort) of my wife. She really likes traveling the trails and pasture roads, but a back injury (collapsed vertebrae) this last summer has placed limits on how far she can walk.


gerard
When it goes south, I would seriously consider one of the japanese mini trucks. They are little trucks, come in 4wd with heat/AC/dump box etc. One in good shape is under $10K.

For example ???????????


nickel plate
One other thing-$267.00 sales tax? That works out to 1.50% percent. Sit down. My welfare state of California fetches 9.25%. The tax out here would be $16567.00.

You couldn't get me anywhere near California today - too liberal ("progressive"/regressive) for my taste. In the 70's, several biotech companies tried hard to get me to move out there - I thought taxes were outrageous then and housing costs were insane. Guess what my property tax is on 40 acres of beautiful rolling pasture and woodlands - with equal surroundings?


buckle97
P.S. See if your dealer will swap that Warren winch for a Warn brand

Can't believe I did that - must have been thinking of my good friend Tom Warren. Bought a car/tractor hauler from him a few days back.

 

[timswi]

Stop by my Kubota dealership couple days back - do so generally to check out their used equipment inventory. One of the owners (family business) approached saying he had a few 2010 RTVs he needed to clear out and could make me good deal on one of them.

For almost a year, I've been working hard in the restoration and added development of an old 40 ac farm (half woods/half pasture). Have a L5740, BX2660, lots of implements and a '89 Blazer. Since the beginning of this venture, been thinking a utility vehicle might be handy. I can access most of my property with the tractors, but I can't carry much with them. Blazer serves pretty well with people and tools, but is too big for some of the (walking) trails and parts of my perimeter road.

Dealer offered:
2010 Kubota RTV 1100 CRLX-A w/bed liner
(i.e., factory cab, heater, A/C, radio)
Warren 3,000 lb winch w/remote
Work Lights front and rear

Price quoted - $17,910 + tax ($267) - with free delivery
0% financing for 60 months (i.e., 319/mo with Kubota insurance)


It's a nice little vehicle, but $18K. For that kind of money, I might be able to pick up a nice used Jeep/Toyota 4X4.

Thoughts anyone???????????????

That price is fair..Not a steal but fair. The radio and work lights are painfully expensive from Kubota. That's probably $800 retail right there. Don't know what the winch goes for.

Personally, i got tired of freezing while plowing snow for 3 hrs. The HVAC is nice.
Wish it had roll down windows though.

Other than that, I like mine.

 

[adjusterr]

SBAKF, I would jump WAY back. I have been using a Yamaha Pro-Hauler, the original model, for probably 20 years. It is basically a 4-wheeler with an extended wheelbase, stake bed on rear, 250 cc motor, 2 wheel drive, high/low range with locking differential. I have a 1010 JD and a L2250 kubota but the most used vehicle is the Yamaha. I use it with the stake bed and a trailer to haul split firewood from splitter to house, too small a passageway for tractor, .2 mile to mailbox, pickup other peoples trash along road frontage, countless other jobs. Before you pay that kind of money for the Kubota, go check out an ATV or UTV dealership, you will be amazed at what you can get into for half the price of the Kubota. I buy my equipment at Romney, West Virginia, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Motorcycle, Scooter, ATV, Utility Vehicle, Dealer, Used, Parts, Service, Financing, Accessories. At least check out some sites or dealers before you buy. In any case, you wont regret buying a Utility Vehicle. Good luck.

 

[sbakf]

That price is fair..Not a steal but fair. The radio and work lights are painfully expensive from Kubota. That's probably $800 retail right there. Don't know what the winch goes for.

I'm looking for better than fair. If I choose to buy, with the purchase of a L5740 (cab), BX2660 and loads of attachments for both over the last 9 months from this particular dealer, I'm in the mood for some special consideration.


Personally, i got tired of freezing while plowing snow for 3 hrs. The HVAC is nice. Wish it had roll down windows though.

The enclosed cab on my L5740 is a very big plus for me. With A/C and heat, those hot/humid summer days and cold/windy winter days are much more tolerable.

I don't particularly care for the door windows on the RTV either - they slide open a bit, but a roll down version would be great. Additionally, with my old bony backside, wish the bench seat was a bit cushier.

 

[doall]

I have had my Ranger for about 3 years now and couldn't dream of not having one now. It will be more useful than you can imagine. get him down on the price and never look back. I thought my 4 wheeler was useful until I bought my Ranger. I can haul all the climbing sticks i need and all the deer stands in 1 trip. food plots-ha. once this year I hauled 500lbs of fertilizer, 200lbs. of rye grass seed, 50 lbs. of clover and all planting equipment at once. You will love it.

 

[timswi]

That price is fair..Not a steal but fair. The radio and work lights are painfully expensive from Kubota. That's probably $800 retail right there. Don't know what the winch goes for.

I'm looking for better than fair. If I choose to buy, with the purchase of a L5740 (cab), BX2660 and loads of attachments for both over the last 9 months from this particular dealer, I'm in the mood for some special consideration.


Personally, i got tired of freezing while plowing snow for 3 hrs. The HVAC is nice. Wish it had roll down windows though.

The enclosed cab on my L5740 is a very big plus for me. With A/C and heat, those hot/humid summer days and cold/windy winter days are much more tolerable.

I don't particularly care for the door windows on the RTV either - they slide open a bit, but a roll down version would be great. Additionally, with my old bony backside, wish the bench seat was a bit cushier.

I doubt that you'll do much better...Couple of hundred maybe. The seating position could be better, but that's the way Kubota makes all of them.

It's a personal decision. I've had ATV's and smaller, open cab UTV's..They all have their place. The 1100 is a Cadillac in this venue, as well it should be for what it costs. I have no regrets.

If you want high a high speed toy, Kubota ain't it. The diesels are tanks though.

It compliments my BX very well. You can use this for stuff you never thought of if you're using it for work and general cruising.

Just walk away from the comments for a while and decide what you really want, and really want to pay for. Everything suggested here has it's merits.

 

[scesnick]

for 18K you could buy three of these. These little things can haul just about anything with the 6ft fold down bed.