RTV SE (special edition)

[JDPN]

Check it out

kubota rtv900

 

[TOMMYHPX4X4]

nice i like the silver.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

looks better in person.

 

[JDPN]

Almost looks like Gleaner combine gray if it wasn't metallic.

 

[TOMMYHPX4X4]

that silver would do a great job hiding scratches .thats a really big +++++++

 

[Engine66]

Looks nice...but why is Kubota emphasizing silver paint "so you get noticed wherever you go" and a protective spray-on bed liner, and a speedometer? How fast does a RTV go? 25mph??? I looked at the Kubota RTV while getting a tractor quote and thought it was very stout, capable machine. Why focus attention to items other than it's motor, tank frame, HST, dump bed, 4WD, etc. As a consumer, I focus on performance...I don't care much about the toe nail polish on a bull. We got a new fire engine at work the other day...my first new one in 20-something years. Yes it is a pretty thing...with more bells than a 100 year old church...but all I care about is what drivetrain does it have, what it's tank capacity, max GPM flow, hosebed capacity, etc. Comparably, I see the RTV as workhorse...sell me on the warrior, not the beauty queen. Two thumbs up for RTV, two thumbs down for the marketing team... I bought a Ranger and see the same thing there too, it's an industry-wide disappointment to me. I recall Polaris making an ATV named the MV7 which served the military...that was a machine. Blow me away with an RTV painted army green featuring run-flat tires, enhanced ground clearance, dual batteries, extra lighting, winch, extra storage space, and heavy-duty everything. You'll see me saluting when you drive by.

 

[mikeyd]

I have to agree with the last post. Silver paint and a spray on bedliner? Thats it? How about more HP or a heavier duty machine(not that the 900 isn't already heavy duty). Better yet, how about a locking front diff? Anniversity editions generally offer performance enhancements not just some shiny paint. I think Kubota could have done much better.

 

[TOMMYHPX4X4]

those are high performance rims. they are made to handle speeds in excess of 35 mph.lol

 

[keving]

Comparably, I see the RTV as workhorse...sell me on the warrior, not the beauty queen. Two thumbs up for RTV, two thumbs down for the marketing team... Blow me away with an RTV painted army green featuring run-flat tires, enhanced ground clearance, dual batteries, extra lighting, winch, extra storage space, and heavy-duty everything. You'll see me saluting when you drive by.

Thanks for writing my response. I really like my RTV. I have the camo, cab, cab heater, extra lights, radio, etc. I don't like the look of the RTV1100 and don't like the fact you can't take the doors off. Mine are off in the summer. I would like more useable power and the ability to hit at least 40mph.

 

[TOMMYHPX4X4]

yea if you wanna do 40mph then the rtv ain't for you.if i do 40mph in a utv i'll be in traction. they just ain't in the stort class they are workin class. although there was a thread about a adjustment to the 900 rtv to power it up maybe there is an adjustment for the 1100??

 

[mikeyd]

Thanks for writing my response. I really like my RTV. I have the camo, cab, cab heater, extra lights, radio, etc. I don't like the look of the RTV1100 and don't like the fact you can't take the doors off. Mine are off in the summer. I would like more useable power and the ability to hit at least 40mph.

I have a 1100, I don't know of any reason why you could not remove the doors. All you would have to do is remove the hydraulic arm and lift the door off. Do you know if there is some reason why you can't remove the doors?

 

[mikeyd]

yea if you wanna do 40mph then the rtv ain't for you.if i do 40mph in a utv i'll be in traction. they just ain't in the stort class they are workin class. although there was a thread about a adjustment to the 900 rtv to power it up maybe there is an adjustment for the 1100??

I did tweak my 1100 and now it goes almost 30 mph. I could get more but you have to remember this is a big heavy machine. I really don't think I would want to go much faster in the 1100. You are correct, this is not a sport machine, it is a workhorse.

 

[Leon Wittner]

I am looking at buying a UV and I sure like the Polaris Ranger 6X6 but I own a Kubota L-2800 Tractor and sure have been happy with it so I was looking at getting the Kubota but it sure is hard to do when everything I see tends to favor the the Ranger. You folks have any input?

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

I am looking at buying a UV and I sure like the Polaris Ranger 6X6 but I own a Kubota L-2800 Tractor and sure have been happy with it so I was looking at getting the Kubota but it sure is hard to do when everything I see tends to favor the the Ranger. You folks have any input?

Thats kinda odd, I'd say almost everything I see favors the Kubota. Maybe it depends what your goals are though. BCZOOM who posts here has owned both (i think). He is not around the computer for the next few days though.

 

[TWO GUNS]

Messick Farm Equip,

Think his decision has been made, on a different thread, it was a wise one !!!

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/atvs-utility-vehicles/110822-ranger-6x6-kubota-uv.html

 

[Engine66]

I say CONGRATULATIONS...no matter which UTV was purchased. What is important is that each man evaluates a combination of his needs, budget, acerage, terrain, dealer support, and overall aesthetic appeal...and any other factors important to the purchase and use of the machine. Then do all you can to gain your wife's permission. The term "smooth operator" does not always apply to the operation of heavy equipment...unless you have a plus-size wife. (That's a whole different thread). Anyways...ENJOY!