RTV 500 & keeping trails open

[ruger.john]

I have a Kubota RTV 500 bought a few months ago. I'm using it to keep walking trails open by driving over the snow and packing it. I wonder if anyone else on the forum uses theirs for this and what is their experience?
The second question is: Would a RTV 900 do a better job? I like the power steering, the front limited slip and the diesel(same engine in my BX). The extra weight gives me some concern as to whether it would sink and get stuck.
Before anyone suggests using the BX, it has turf tires, chains, FEL, snowblower and is good for driveways but like a beached whale in the fields which is why I am trying the RTV which will be useful on the property in other seasons.

Any input would be welcome. Thanks.

 

[DIXIEDOG]

You must live a ways south of here if you can still make it on the trails with a RTV 500. How much snow are you expecting? When I had my RTV 500 it was good up to about a foot of snow then after that it was a shake of the dice on getting stuck....after 2 feet it was flat out done.


Currently we have a good deal over 4 feet of snow and a snowmobile is the only way to go

 

[jeff9366]

RUGERJOHN: Complete your profile.

 

[timswi]

It'll be fine as long as what you are opening is reasonable. The 500 is pretty much quad width. The 900, not so much.

 

[pat32rf]

Even with turf tires, I'd pick chains and an FEL vehicle any day. Even better with chains on all four....