Could someone explain the difference to me?

rapracing · Dec 16, 2007

I see posts about the RTV not being a 4 wheel drive and others actually are. I know the RTV states it is 4 wheel drive but apparently there are differences in it and the other machines.

I am really leaning toward the RTV. My wife has horses and I like the idea of the hydraulic dump for her to use. It would be difficult for here to dump 5 or 6 hundred pounds of poop and sawdust by hand from the others. I know the Ranger has an electric dump option at about $500 bringing it up to the price of the RTV and it just appears the RTV is built much more solid. I will use the machine to get wood out of the woods and we live on steep terrain so if there is snow I want to be sure it is going to go also. It will also be used for hunting and some leisure riding. However speed is not important.

Thanks for the input.

Skipholiday · Dec 16, 2007

You can add a hydraulic dump to the John Deere gators.
Shouldn't be a big deal to add it to any utv with a bed.

The RTV is one of the only utv's that hasn't went all wheel drive.
It has a limited slip front differential..

On a positive note, the RTV has the nicest instrument panel and cab of any utv I have seen..

rapracing · Dec 16, 2007

So I guess that means that only one of the front wheels pull at any given time?

If I am not mistaken both rear wheels can be locked in?

Skipholiday · Dec 16, 2007

Correct. The rear wheels fully lock.
Both fronts will spin until they get in a bind. The binding wheel will not pull.

rapracing said:
So I guess that means that only one of the front wheels pull at any given time?

If I am not mistaken both rear wheels can be locked in?

mikeyd · Dec 16, 2007

If you get the RTV put a set of 589 tires on it. Makes all the difference in the world. Will go practically anywhere.

litework · Dec 16, 2007

mikeyd said:
If you get the RTV put a set of 589 tires on it. Makes all the difference in the world. Will go practically anywhere.

Will these tires tear up a yard? I know the RTV has limited slip, but I think those aggressive tires may leave a mark. We've had a lot of rain over the last few weeks. My pastures are a wreck and the red clay is slicker than snail snot. I like the worksite tires for general purpose work, but I had to go into about 8 inches of wet horse poop tonight on a serious incline and under load. The tires quickly became racing slicks (no visible tread), and I had to put the vehicle in four wheel drive to get out. I don't think I would have had to do that with better tires. Plus, when you spray the worksite tires with a hose, they spit back at you.

Engine_Tech · Dec 16, 2007

JD Gator XUV has "True 4wd" which means whichever (or both) front wheels with traction will pull. But, it's an on demand system so it will not scuff turf even if you leave it in 4wd. Hydraulic dump system as well.

TWO GUNS · Dec 16, 2007

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TOMMYHPX4X4 · Dec 16, 2007

with the right tires you don't need true 4 wheel drive.it never slowed my 04 hpx down from going through the mud holes.now with stock 489 tires you have aproblem but with any stock tire you ain't going through much of anything. put some 589's on it and you'll be amazed.

mikeyd · Dec 17, 2007

litework said:
Will these tires tear up a yard? I know the RTV has limited slip, but I think those aggressive tires may leave a mark.

The 589's are very aggressive, really not suitable for the lawn. I plan to keep the 589's on from late fall to early spring and then switch back to the worksites for the drier months.