Kubota RTV500
The Kubota RTV500 utility vehicle is very popular. It is the a smaller, less ‘pimped out’ version of the Kubota RTV 900 and Kubota RTV1100 Utility Vehicles. This UTV is powered by a Kubota designed and manufactured GZ460F-E3-UV diesel engine. This is a 4 stroke, 2 cylinder engine that gives the RTV 500 a max power output of 15.8 hp. The engine is prevented from overheating using a water cooling system. The fuel tank on the RTV 500 utility vehicle holds a maximum of 20 liters (5.3 gallons) of diesel. The variable hydrostatic transmission on this UTV gives it infinite speeds over 2 gear ranges (a hi range of gears and a low range of gears). It can reach a maximum speed of 25 mph when using the hi range gears.
The brakes on the Kubota RTV 500 are dry disc brakes which easily control it’s speed even in damp and wet conditions. Rather than using power steering like on other models in the Kubota RTV range, the RTV 500 uses a rack and pinion manual steering system.
The Kubota RTV500 has a a Mac Pherson strut type independent suspension on its front wheels, while on it’s back wheels it’s got a Multi Link, semi independent suspension. Including the the cargo bed, the RTV 500 is 2.69 m (106 inches) long and 1.39 m (54.7 inches) wide. The total volume of the cargo bed is 0.25 cubic meters (9 cubic feet). The maximum weight that you can add to the cargo bed is 430 kg (949 lbs), while it has a maximum towing capacity of 500 kg (1102 lbs). There are also numerous attachments and accessories available for the Kubota RTV 500 including a front blade, various lights, a backup beeper to alert people behind you that you are reversing, a trailer hitch and of course the option of a cab, which can come in very handy in the winter months. If you decided not to add a cab to your RTV500, you will still have the rollcage (ROPS) to help to protect in case the machine tips over during operation.
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This is my second RTV 500. The first I bought in 2008 (I think).For ten years it ran great with minimal maintenance. We put over 1000 hours on it, using it daily. I sold it to my neighbor and bought a new one that was identical. Because we depend on this unit everyday for on the farm, I felt it was time to get a new one. We’ve had the new one now for one year and it works great and seems to have more power than the original one when it was new. I would recommend the RTV 500. It’s not fast at all, but can manage any terrain.
great when new, downhill and worse since 35 hrs, went back to pulling yard wagon with 1985 HONDA 200 4 wheeler
Very bad product and horrible service, at least in the Victoria area
pretty much disappointed
Great Machine, good workhorse……Give it a chance, most people I think would be pleased with the performance!!!!!
Thinking about putting larger tires on it and deflate a little.
Needs more clearance for that mountain terrain.
I like the machine but hate the power. Wish for the back to have better ground clearance. I own 7 kubota tractors and the rtv and i am a believer in kubota products but i am not sure i would buy another rtv. The tractors are great though. I have 3-5740,1-9540,1-3940, a bx 2360 and a gas powered lawn tractor and swear by them but the rtv let me down in some areas.
Does everything I want in a machine to be used to maintain my vacation property. Used all my friends machines and short of being the slowest speed wise it is the best built and strongest work horse. If you are not looking for speed this is the best machine in this size market that you can buy.
Fits in my pickup bed. great on fuel. Work horse around trails, grounds and pulling trailer. Very happy with machine.
Have used for two years with about 100hrs on it.
HST controls the vehicle on downhill grades…you hardly ever need to brake…very safe for wife or kids to operate.
4×4 with rear diff lock has pulled me through depp mud bogs without a problem and used it in the winter to take kids up the sled riding hill!
EFI starts right up in the winter and the engine is quiet and the fuel economy is great.
Dissapointed.
Much of an incline will require shifting to LO. 4WD and DIFF-LOCK are difficult to engage most of the time and have been since new. When new the hand-brake pulled all the way up and it would still roll down hill, so I adjusted it. Now just 1 year old I have maxed out the adjustment and it again rolls down hill.
Its ROUGH riding on anything other than blacktop.
Don’t ask me about changing the transmission oil, I get mad thinking about it…. FIRST The filters (2) are difficult to access/change (especially the front one) and the book says 2.2 gallons of oil is required. I bought 2.5 gallons and that didnt even show up on the dipstick, so I had to go to town to buy another gallon. It took about another 2 Qt, so I think it holds about 2.7 gallons. HOW DID THEY MESS THIS UP?
Great product…….
The local Kubota dealer is great to work with.
Unit will haul and tow anything reasonable you can put to it.
Very comfrotable to drive or ride in.
A lot of great accessories to make it mine………
Sometimes hard to shift in 4WD and rear diff lock
Stinkie exhust smell.. rotten egg
No auxiliaryhydraulics
windsheild (glass)
cargo screen
cargo mat
brushguard
HORRIBLE!
Do youself a huge favor and go look at Kawasaki Mules or John Deere’s or some other brand. The 500 is not up to a simple daily task of feeding chickens, ducks and goats so God knows it can’t possibly handle a REAL job. I’ve not heard from the repair shop so I can’t say why’s it’s smoking and won’t stay running. Thank you for reading my review. I hope I have spared someone the heartache of buying one of these useless money pits.
Love it! Use it daily! Couldn’t manage without it!