Purchasing a New UTV

[lman]

Mine came with a gas lift assist prop. No hydraulics. I didn't think that was an option.

 

[CAH2873]

Has anyone have any experience with a Kubota Sidekick? I have been looking at them. They look pretty good. Have not driven one yet.

 

[Zebrafive]

No experience, but they look good on paper. Kubota quality is top shelf. I could not find one in stock when i was buying last fall.

 

[mx1alex]

Since you only want/need to seat two, Kawasaki PRO MX would be my choice over the Kawasaki 4010, for not much more more $$$ you get a lot more suspension travel, and HP.

Yeah I'd definitely look at the MX over the 4010.

 

[bpsooner]

Just purchased a Kubota XG-850 Sidekick. Great machine. Built on the workhorse Kubota frames. Top speed 42mph. With the rebates Kubota are offering they are the best quality machine with the less expensive price.

 

[tradosaurus]

When you say hydraulic dump bed you are referring to manual dumping? Pull a handle and dump the bed?
I have a Honda Pioneer 700 and it has a dump bed. We really liked the Kawasaki until we test drove the Honda Pioneer and it was much more comfortable ride.
And the Honda Pioneer doesn't have a CVT that uses a belt.

You might look at used if you don't want to break the bank.

UTV's with dump bed

 

[Zebrafive]

What model Kawasaki did you try? Big difference between the 4010 and the PRO series.

 

[tradosaurus]

What model Kawasaki did you try? Big difference between the 4010 and the PRO series.

This was 2 yrs go and it was an equivalent 4 door with about the same engine size. The dealer had a small trail to try out the UTV's and the Kawasaki road rough. The Honda was just more comfortable. Now that I know about the disadvantage of having a CVT belt I'm glad we went with Honda. And the Honda Pioneer comes with doors as standard equipment.

 

[Milo]

This was 2 yrs go and it was an equivalent 4 door with about the same engine size. The dealer had a small trail to try out the UTV's and the Kawasaki road rough. The Honda was just more comfortable. Now that I know about the disadvantage of having a CVT belt I'm glad we went with Honda. And the Honda Pioneer comes with doors as standard equipment.

That had to have been one of the older style work Mules like a 4010 which do. ride pretty rough.
Curious what are the disadvantages of having a CVT belt?

 

[Industrial Toys]

I have a Diesel Mule and Electric 2wd Gator.

My dream ATV, would be an Electric 4WD, Utility Looking (Not all this plastic crap and decals) machine. Plus miles of suspension travel, not needed on a utility vehicle and a minimum of ground clearance.

I can't stress how much I appreciate the quiet of the Electric Gator. Given the appropriate ground conditions, it's ALWAYS the prefered choice.

Friends of mine procured a few "GREEN WORKS" Lithium powered UTVs for a Parks Department. I just looked it up on line. Too Wild and ugly looking for my liking though. And that typical short squat design with the tiny bed! Not exactly a good Uilitarian offering.

FWIW. My Mule Electric/Hydraulic lift, from new, would not budge a full load of elm firewood.