Troy, As JayC says, mine is a 2011 RTV900XT. Yes it has the new bench seat, slightly better than the old, and the new brush guard. From what I can see this is just a paint upgrade??
I am told it also has the new transmission, but I only test drove the old transmission one time, and that was on a parking lot, so it is hard to compare. I hope, as all they hype says, that this new one turns out to be better tranny... :thumbsup: I do know it has NO problem going up a pretty good hill.
Even in H it had no difficulty. Was told by dealer that it is same as the RTV1100 tranny. How would I know from looking? Quick looks I had at the 1100, I couldn't tell you any different.
It does have the u-joint zerks. Seemed to be non issue to grease them.
Shifting... No problems yet, seems to work pretty consistently. Press on brake, and drops right in. Honestly, it has been so wet here, I haven't had a chance to do much with it. Did try short ride in woods, and seem good to go in the mud. Didn't try to hard, as those tracks in the mud are hard to get rid of. :ashamed: And I didn't want to cover Odie with mud... :thumbsup: Yet!!
Seems to be a great little machine so far, and only time will tell if I am satisfied. It has a lot to live up to.
OHfarmer, Price as pictured was just shy of $13K. Seems to be pretty consistent with most of the dealers I checked with in S.W. Ohio. Dealer was "Zimmer Tractor" in Brookville IN. I was well pleased with their friendlessness and efficiency. I would recommend to anyone in the area.
They tell me they are a hard to keep in stock now with the XT improvements. My dealer got mine and 2 others in on WED, and I made the deal on Friday, delivered on Monday, and told other 2 are sold also. I think if you can get your hands on one, you will be pretty happy with it!
