info on 4wd go cart thingie

Ellis Kinney · Jul 30, 2022

My neighbor has a Kubota two seat with a dump bed that is very handy. He calls it an rtv. My son has said he would like to split the cost of one to use here on the farm. It is very hard to get my big tractors in and out of the woods with chain saws and jugs of water for small trees I have planted. I use my neighbor's occasionally and like it, but would love to have some recommendations about what is and isn't the best machine. Thanks, Ellis

jm. · Jul 30, 2022

Ellis I was on the design /development committee for the KUBOTA RTV.. Rough Terrain Vehicle. They have a hydrostatic transmission where MOST of the other brands are V belt drive. Lots of argument about which is best. The kubota is a work vehicle not a ramp and run thing. Sever on the market that will out run it but not many that will carry the load and out last it. The other two industry favorites are the John Deer gator and the Kawasaki mule; Of course I am bias only been around Kubota since 73. E-mail me if you have any questions on what a used one or new one is worth. New is extremely hard to come buy right now but there are used units around.What ever you do get one with the hydraulic dump bed.

Kow Farmer · Jul 30, 2022

I myself have a Kawasaki Mule with factory hard cab and doors. No heat or a/c, electric hydraulic dump box on it. I really like it. Very handy around the farm and many other places. Kubota vehicles are not cheap, but I know people that have them and they love them for their durability and reliability. Good luck on your search. Mine is 4 wheel drive too. Kow Farmer Kurt

Richard G. · Jul 30, 2022

Well, we paid $2900 for this a few years ago and other than a battery, it has done very well.
Gas engine and knobby tires.
Has a winch on front that we have never needed.

Tony in SD · Jul 30, 2022

I have had very good luck with John Deere Gators. Rarly break down and when they do there is a John Deere dealer near by. I have early 4X2; good 2 wheel drive with differential lock, 17 MPH on a good day, big cargo box, HPX; best overall workhorse, big cargo box, 4 wheel drive, it will go about 30-40 MPH, differential lock, RSX860i; by far the fastest, 60 MPH, all 4 wheel drive, will lock all 4 wheels so they all will spin. So depending on your specific needs, you can pick the that will do you the most good.

Bob M · Jul 30, 2022

We use a pair of RTV1140 4-seaters at the Christmas tree farm where I work in season.

Both get used HARD by multiple employees. In 7 or 8 years of use - and a 1,000+ hours each - they've been bulletproof. Only repairs have been routine wear items like tires and batteries.

Wonderfully useful machines!!

Kansas4010 · Jul 30, 2022

I bought this one new in 2010. It gets used every day. The only complaint is the floor rotted out. Other than that it's been amazing. I don't really care for the newer versions but I don't really care for the competitions either.

Geo-TH,In · Jul 31, 2022

Jerry
Karen would be lost without her Mule.
It's a 2011 4010.
Another example where it would be nice to have a

Dealer that had qualified service technician.
My local dealer had kids that had no clue how the EFI works.

It took me a few years to figure out the secondary throttle positioning sensor wasn't set up correctly from the factory.

I serve the mule every 100 hours.
Change engine oil and filter.
Also change oil in front and rear axles.

Thas 900 hours on it. Should last her a lifetime. Uses it for yardwork.
.
I made a redneck cab. Works for Karen.
If you look in the back you will see her yard tools.

jaoneill · Jul 31, 2022

Most any breed will do what you need to do, pick the color you're most comfortable with and can get service for. My go to machine is my older JD Gator 6x4 with it's auto dump. Bed is low and easy to load, but primarily because it has an extremely light footprint; it will barely leave a tire print where our Kubota will make ruts.

fusion1 · Jul 31, 2022

I purchased a Kubota RTV1140 in 2009 its been a great machine
use it every day, tires has been the only concern only get 5 years and the start to dry rot
not sure why that is

Blackhole49 · Jul 31, 2022

If your going to buy new, you might want to check out a Roxor.

Hobo,NC · Jul 31, 2022

Used and abused any machine will become a problem. I brought a used and abused Bota mistake are not I got it cheap. Its my yard cart not to go out in the mud are ramble in a forest. I have got it stuck it was a real pain to un-stick. No way I would take it into a cut over again. I wont take it down a rutted road either the ground clearance is to low!

Other than the cool factor for my needs my golf cart does about as well. My Bota is a lead sled so far I have found it easy to work on and maintain I put it on a lift just like I would a car. If anything major happens to it it will be ground up into sausage and shipped back to its mother land.

I wont be without a cart of some kind I can not give an opinion on whats the best. I see Farmers switch back and forth one dislikes his Bota and goes JD he runs the road a lot the other dislikes his mule and goes Bota his stay on the farm.

cdmn · Jul 31, 2022

My first try was a used Cub Cadette Volunteer. It seemed so well thought out, but I hated the snowmobile
transmission. I was really envious of the Kawasaki Mule Diesel, but seemed too much money for me. I
especially liked the idea of the de Dion rear axle with the hitch attached to the axle tube instead of the
body frame. The RTV 900 was the best thing I found. Have used it for 10 years or more without complaint except
brake handle catching on my pants pocket.

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