#1 On one hand its a well built machine compared to most, but Kubota co. sucks for repairing its design problems, esp. after warranty. I live in the mts, leave it in 4x4, otherwise I slide sideways down hills. The first one I bought in 05 would not allow me to shift under any hilly load condition unless I shut it down. It took 6 mos. before Kubota admitted to a problem, My dealer was slow to get answer, but came through with a new 900 for $500., with the release lever. The location of the lever sucks, so I moved it, just under left cup holder, had to make a back brace bracket, works great. </p>
#2 Dump bed was very jerky, then it broke the weld from the bed to the pivot bracket, as I took it apart to re-weld it, I found that Kubota had tighten the pivot bracket and installed a second locking nut instead of a snug connection and a pin through the hole in the bolt. It works great now, again no help from Kubota.</p>
#3 Leaking fuel, replaced cap, still leaks, hard to take off and screw back on.</p>
#4 No power on hills, I took it in, pressure was low, Kubota suggested a hydo shim kit fix, no good, no more help from Kubota. I took a hard look at the cable system and found that the cable was so loose that when the throttle was depressed, the hydro power valve would open too soon, lugging engine down, it was ok on down hills and flats. I removed the slack, Wow! Power was back, able to climb hills again. Its a very poor design, I think a lot of RTV owners are having the same problem. The mechanic had no clue.</p>
#5 Windshield is great in winter, wipers almost worthless. Very hard to remove. Vent latch bracket screws stripped out, had to install smaller screw/nut. Also with windshield, dust comes in from gap in dump bed into cab. I put a towel between bed/cab, works great.</p>
#6 Location of air cleaner, what were they thinking, its so dusty there, have to clean weekly. Moving it is on my list.</p>
#7 Trailer hitches would not slide into receivers, had to grind them down.</p>
#8 Lots of vibration at idle and noise level to high.</p>
#9 I was very disappointed in its climbing ability, it likes to dig holes and bottoms out in uneven terrain.</p>
In closing, it is handy to have, but I can see big $ repair bills down the road. Don</p>
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#2 Dump bed was very jerky, then it broke the weld from the bed to the pivot bracket, as I took it apart to re-weld it, I found that Kubota had tighten the pivot bracket and installed a second locking nut instead of a snug connection and a pin through the hole in the bolt. It works great now, again no help from Kubota.</p>
#3 Leaking fuel, replaced cap, still leaks, hard to take off and screw back on.</p>
#4 No power on hills, I took it in, pressure was low, Kubota suggested a hydo shim kit fix, no good, no more help from Kubota. I took a hard look at the cable system and found that the cable was so loose that when the throttle was depressed, the hydro power valve would open too soon, lugging engine down, it was ok on down hills and flats. I removed the slack, Wow! Power was back, able to climb hills again. Its a very poor design, I think a lot of RTV owners are having the same problem. The mechanic had no clue.</p>
#5 Windshield is great in winter, wipers almost worthless. Very hard to remove. Vent latch bracket screws stripped out, had to install smaller screw/nut. Also with windshield, dust comes in from gap in dump bed into cab. I put a towel between bed/cab, works great.</p>
#6 Location of air cleaner, what were they thinking, its so dusty there, have to clean weekly. Moving it is on my list.</p>
#7 Trailer hitches would not slide into receivers, had to grind them down.</p>
#8 Lots of vibration at idle and noise level to high.</p>
#9 I was very disappointed in its climbing ability, it likes to dig holes and bottoms out in uneven terrain.</p>
In closing, it is handy to have, but I can see big $ repair bills down the road. Don</p>
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