Implements?

[JCA]

Hi folks. I've been shopping for tractors, but this morning I got to wondering if what I really need is a UV. But I don't know anything about them. I've got about ten forested acres, very hilly, with no shortage of rocks. Tractor would have more ground clearance but a lot less stability.

Here's the clincher, though. I see these things have some kind of hydraulics, and a pto (right?). So what kinds of attachments can you use them with, and how do you use them? I need to get a chipper out into my woods (up and down hills), and I need to remove snow. That 6-foot blade looks nice, but is it hydraulic? Can you move it around, angle it...or does it just sit there? What I'd really like is a snowblower--can you power one with, say, a Kubota RTV900, or similar?

Thanks!

Jim

 

[Tractors4u]

I don't know of any of the UV's that have a PTO. John Deere has an electric lift for their 6X4 Gators but the equipment availability is extremely limited. A UV is no replacement for a tractor. Maybe someone can shed some light on what the Kub RTV has.

 

[rmorgan]

Jim--ATV's and utility vehicles supplement but definitely do not replace tractors. None of these vehicles have engine-driven PTO's, much less three-point hitches. The Kubota is as far as I know the only one with any sort of remotes, because very few of them have hydraulic drive systems. You certainly can pull a standalone chipper out into the woods with something like an RTV, Ranger or Gator, but obviously it'll be something like a DR chipper with its own power plant. As far as a snow blower goes, there are engine-powered models built for ATVs, but they are really pricey. Happily for you, the answer is obvious: You need at least one of each!! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[phirman]

Check out the Toolcat from Bobcat. It might be what you're looking for. I don't know how much they cost but I'll bet they're not cheap.
http://www.bobcat.com/products/twm/attachments.html

 

[Tractors4u]

I believe the Toolcat is in the $35K range.

 

[ShaleniFarm]

Or a Unimog.

F/R 2 speed PTOs
F/R multiple hydraulic hookups

3 point hitches, too.

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Have a good one,
Neil.

 

[Ricochet]

Yeah, no UV has a PTO drive. The Kubota RTV900 < http://www.kubota.com/UV900/top_2.html > does have remote hydraulics for use with low-pressure hydraulic tools (standard on Turf model & accessory option for other models). See this thread for more: < http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/showflat.php?Cat=0&Board=atv&Number=399801 >

The snow blade for the RTV900 is not hydraulic (made by Curtis Cab). It has a eletric powered lift to raise the blade and the blade can be angled in several ways. Here are the basic specs:

Curtis 72" Front Blade
Standard power lift and 5- position manual angle.
Extended push frame for toughness.
Reversible 1/4" x 5" - high carbon steel cutting edge.
Heavy duty trip springs (5/16" dia. wire x 10" length).
4 Pin detachment - seconds to remove.
12 - Volt lift/lower switch with harness included.

I don't think you will find a low-pressure hydraulic snow blower for a UV, it probably will have to be a self-powered blower of some kind.

It sounds like the RTV900 (9k-11k retail) is probably your best bet unless you have 35k to spend on that Bobcat or UniMog.

 

[RanchMan]

Yes, you can get a light duty 3-pt hitch (cat 0) for your ATV/UV and a pretty wide variety of implements (select "products" from the menu on the left on this page )

That being said, tractors and ATV/UV's are entirely different beasts. If you are doing "serious" land manipulation, there's no contest: Tractor wins. But, for hauling stuff and getting around the property quickly/efficiently, ATV/UV wins.

Both are very useful, but don't overlap in job descriptions very much. 'Round here it is very common for farmers/ranchers to have both a tractor and an ATV/UV - they're just that different.

 

[lloyd123]

It's too bad the Curtis plow doesn't take advantage of a hydraulic pto to adjust the blade angle. You mentioned that the lift was electric. Does a electric motor supply hydraulic pressure to a piston that does the lifting/lowering? The photos I've seen seem to show some sort of hydraulic device or is that some sort of shock absorber to dampen the lift?

I assume the power steering is also a byproduct of the HST transmission or does it have it's own pump?

Thanks.

 

[Ricochet]

Yes, I think it is an electric over hydraulic lift. The power steering has its own hydraulic valve (pump) and cylinder if I recall correctly. I'll double check and reply back if that is wrong. My memory is bad sometimes. hehe /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif