I am close to purchasing a new UV. I currently own a 2003 Kawasaki Mule 3010 Diesel. We have had problems with it from the beginning - I think we got a 'lemon'. It seems like it has been in the shop more than we have had it. I will not buy another Mule, although my problems may be limited to my machine as I know others are pleased with it. I have narrowed my choices to a 6x6 Ranger or an RTV900. This will be primarily used for ranch work in East Texas (hills not mountains, mud and sand). I was leaning toward the Ranger until I drove one (EFI700 4x4) and it just does not seem to be solid enough. I think the composite material will be broken the first winter we have cows crowding around wanting to get cubes out of the back. By the time you add a heavy duty grill for the front, back and sides the cost really gets up there.
I have not asked to have a 'demo' RTV delivered but doubt they would let me use it for free. Driving the one at the dealer, it seemed to be quick enough but others have said negative things about the speed. Anyone having trouble getting in front of a cow heading for an open gait or catching a baby calf because it is too slow?
I plan on getting a worksite model w/ ATV tires, soft cab w/ glass windshield, and front work lights. I plan on having a winch, spray in bedliner for back and floor, and rear trailer hitch installed from 'aftermarket'. Any other accessories that I need for my use?? Has anyone used the 3-point hitch? How does it lift up / down?
One of my main priorities is to have a reliable machine. I cannot find an objective source that rates the different machines like Consumer's Reports rates car repair history. My consensus after reading as much as I can find is that the Ranger is not as reliable as the RTV.
Any opinions on these issues would be appreciated, sorry for the long post.
I have not asked to have a 'demo' RTV delivered but doubt they would let me use it for free. Driving the one at the dealer, it seemed to be quick enough but others have said negative things about the speed. Anyone having trouble getting in front of a cow heading for an open gait or catching a baby calf because it is too slow?
I plan on getting a worksite model w/ ATV tires, soft cab w/ glass windshield, and front work lights. I plan on having a winch, spray in bedliner for back and floor, and rear trailer hitch installed from 'aftermarket'. Any other accessories that I need for my use?? Has anyone used the 3-point hitch? How does it lift up / down?
One of my main priorities is to have a reliable machine. I cannot find an objective source that rates the different machines like Consumer's Reports rates car repair history. My consensus after reading as much as I can find is that the Ranger is not as reliable as the RTV.
Any opinions on these issues would be appreciated, sorry for the long post.