webber Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 I'm looking to replace the shoots quad bike with either a Kubota 900 RTV or Kawasaki 4010 in decent used nick. I rather fancy the Kubota because of the hydraulic tipping. I need a work horse, not a race horse. Any comments or suggestions appreciated. webber Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strimmer_13 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 I driven both. Personally I liked the kawi more, I got in some stupid situations in that thing and got out again which I'd honestly say I think a gator would fail in. Don't get me wrong the kubota would probably be the sensible bet hands down for longevity. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Morkin Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Hello mate I have used both and the Kubota is quiter but like said I think the Kawasaki gets about better they seem as if they will go some funny places of ya know what I mean. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr grumpy Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 John,get the kubota.proper bit of kit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scobydog Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Got a 4010 on the golf course where I do pest control, very capable machine, it really does go almost anywhere and is better in the deep mud than J D Gators, 2 of which it has outlived. Can't comment on the Kubota as never been in 1, but the oldest tractor on site is a Kubota, so reliability is definitely there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kennett Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 We run a diesel Mule on the shoot, ridiculously capable and will go places that the Gator I borrowed struggled with. BUT, spare parts are horrifically expensive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
webber Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 I've found a Kubota 900 RTV. I'm going on Monday to trade the quad bike (too fast); and bring back the Kubota Will need to fit a winch and a few lights. Will also fit a camera for the towing hitch. webber Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Walker570 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 I know nothing about either really but I run a Kubota tractor nade in 1977 and it still runs like a Swiss watch. I like Kubota engineering and I don't think you can go far wrong. With regard to how and what these machines will go through then that is situated right between the ears. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spurs 14 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Don’t think you would go far wrong with either , I’ve had a Kawasaki quad which did everything asked of it and we run a kubota tractor at work which is used daily ,not well looked after but has never missed a beat ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoBodyImportant Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 I have the Honda pioneer. The Honda isn’t CVT drive so that’s why I chose it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bornfree Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 On 29/01/2021 at 22:13, webber said: I've found a Kubota 900 RTV. I'm going on Monday to trade the quad bike (too fast); and bring back the Kubota Will need to fit a winch and a few lights. Will also fit a camera for the towing hitch. webber Check the transmission on an incline if you can. If it feels like it's all revs and no go it's quite an expensive fix. Apart from that very little goes wrong with them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
webber Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 12 hours ago, bornfree said: Check the transmission on an incline if you can. If it feels like it's all revs and no go it's quite an expensive fix. Apart from that very little goes wrong with them. Thanks for the advise. I'm just about to set off to collect. webber Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bornfree Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 7 hours ago, webber said: Thanks for the advise. I'm just about to set off to collect. webber I've got to service one tomorrow 2012 and 2400hrs and apart from a bent front wishbone (not the machines fault) its never been any trouble. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
webber Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 9 hours ago, webber said: Thanks for the advise. I'm just about to set off to collect. webber Tested on 30 degree slope in high ratio; pulled like a train. webber Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bornfree Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 1 hour ago, webber said: Tested on 30 degree slope in high ratio; pulled like a train. webber You've got a good one. When the hydro wears they struggle on a 30° slope in 1st. And will only hit 15mph on the flat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bornfree Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Another tip is to make sure the rear driveshaft uj's have been greased. There is a grease fitting on both the inner and outer uj's. The outers get missed because they are well hidden. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
webber Posted February 4 Author Share Posted February 4 21 hours ago, bornfree said: Another tip is to make sure the rear driveshaft uj's have been greased. There is a grease fitting on both the inner and outer uj's. The outers get missed because they are well hidden. Noted. Have ordered service kit and new wiper kit for one side, plus wire restraints for tailgate. Will get it onto a ramp when free. Have modified rear tow ball for ease of towing clay traps Will fit reversing camera, beacon, winch. Fuel gauge isn't working, suspect a wire off as it doesn't move at all. webber Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kennett Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 On 01/02/2021 at 19:31, bornfree said: You've got a good one. When the hydro wears they struggle on a 30° slope in 1st. And will only hit 15mph on the flat. Do you know if the Mule 3010 would have the same problem? Our seems to do similar, although doesn't seem lacking in power as such but feels like it is stuck in "first". Occasionally if you lift off for a second and then accelerate again it will pick up and go up to 25mph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bornfree Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 10 hours ago, kennett said: Do you know if the Mule 3010 would have the same problem? Our seems to do similar, although doesn't seem lacking in power as such but feels like it is stuck in "first". Occasionally if you lift off for a second and then accelerate again it will pick up and go up to 25mph I've never worked on Mule's. But if it works ok sometimes it's doesn't sound like it's a wear problem. Possibly a pressure issue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
webber Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 All sorts of bits have now arrived: High level air intake. Wire ropes for tailgate.................fitted. Service kit Wiper motor and arm. LED light bar Reversing camera I noticed that the fuel gauge wasn't working; I put a gallon of diesel in the tank, no change. Removed the tank sender unit, not the easiest of jobs, but avoided dismantling half of the cab as suggested by one Youtube clown. Sender tests fine. Signal wire bells out. Need to try a separate earth to the sender. Decided that a wiring diagram would be handy, so now waiting for the cd to arrive. webber Quote Link to post Share on other sites
webber Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 Decided that the fuel gauge is faulty. Studied a couple of Youtube videos of how to fix the gauge. I carefully boke into the gauge only to find that the innards were totally different and used micro processors; all mumbo jumbo to me. Spent some time on ebygumbay and ordered what I hope will be a suitable replacement. Measured up for brackets to mount the lighting on the roof and ordered a secondary fuse box to locate under the bonnet to enable easier wiring of various accessories. webber Quote Link to post Share on other sites
webber Posted February 23 Author Share Posted February 23 Replacement fuel gauge arrived yesterday and was fitted following some soldering to convert the plug into the back of the gauge. Ignition on; bingo! If time permits today I'll make a bracket to carry the beacon on the roof. webber Quote Link to post Share on other sites
webber Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 Spent today squeezing an auxillary battery into the void where the winch usually fits. Also assembled the winch and compressor combination and sketched up dimensioned drawing for an adapter plate to fit the winch to the front. Will commence drilling and tapping tomorrow. Ordered a few M12 fine bolts from ebygumbay, couldn't believe the price. webber Quote Link to post Share on other sites
webber Posted February 25 Author Share Posted February 25 Spent the day making an adapter plate to fit the winch. Finished fabricating and painted bracket to carry the beacon. Started to make a battery tray. webber . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
webber Posted April 23 Author Share Posted April 23 The Kubota project is virtually finished and is making its second outing at this Sundays clay shoot. Webbers Wingman will be doing a walk around video in due course. webber Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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