RTV HD Hydr

[lloyd123]

Here's some info that I found at the Carver Equipment Kubota web site:

RTV900Hydr

They're selling it for about $13,000 - lists for $14,700.

I've attached some photos of the available Kubota tools they posted as well.

The tool runs from $1,300 to $2,300 each - yikes!

 

[riptides]

If they get the tool prices down, why not. But with the RTV HD they may be out to create a new use profile for this machine. They can let partners expand the tool line accordingly.

Very interesting.
-Mike Z.

 

[logfarmer]

LLoyd,
Any idea if the RTV will have better hydraulics in the future or any other feature not now avalialble. I cant buy one untill summer of 2007 after I retire. and Ive been wondering if ther will be more improvements of added features.
Martin

 

[lloyd123]

I only know what I read on the Internet which means I know very little.

I would guess that the hydraulics are pretty much a done deal in their present state. I know when Kubota first came out with the hydraulic PTO on the Turf edition there were problems with overheating so I would guess the new system has been reenginnered to eliminate all of the original shortcomings.

The only additions will probably be more attachments. I don't know how well any of these will sell because of the cost. Can't you buy a self contained gas operated post hole digger for less than Kubota is selling the hydraulic one? Same with the chainsaws.

There are a number of other members on this forum that are well connected with Kubota that can probably answer this question with greater authority.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

Its been said from day 1 that the aux hydraulic system is not for continous use since it can't disipate the heat. The new upgrades take care of that.

The tools are made by another company, I can't recall who exactly. Kubota is simply remarketing them. They are expensive, but there is nothing stopping you from trying to find a less expensive option.

 

[crazymike]

For those prices, I see no advantage to most of those tools.

It's a nifty idea, but it seems sort of gimmicky. A hydraulic chainsaw is not much use and leaves lines to get tangled in fallen limbs, etc...

Hydraulic post hole digger is neat, but at that price you can buy a decent gas powered auger.

Am I missing something here?