Kubota Tractor Corporation has added two models to its line
of RTV900 utility vehicles. The new Turf Utility and Worksite Utility
vehicles also feature a hydraulic utility valve as standard equipment to
accommodate Kubota's expanded line of implements. The hydraulic utility
valve has the power to drive such tools as a salt and sand spreader,
sprayer, concrete cutter, chainsaw and posthole digger. The valve, with a
5-gpm pump capacity, includes a flush-face quick coupler, oil cooler with
electric fan and high-capacity oil tank. The new models also feature a hand
throttle that allows the operator to increase engine rpm while operating the
tools.
The Turf Utility rides on 25-inch turf tires, while the Worksite
Utility is shod with heavy-duty worksite tires. Both units feature an
industrial-grade, high-capacity air cleaner mounted near the top of the
cage, designed so that the engine draws the cleanest air possible in dusty
work environments.
All six RTV900 models-Standard, Worksite, Recreation, Turf, Turf
Utility and Worksite Utility-feature selectable four-wheel drive, Kubota's
exclusive three-range variable hydrostatic transmission and a Kubota
three-cylinder, liquid-cooled diesel engine rated at 21.6 hp. Kubota has
added an Easy Range Shift Assist Mechanism--by depressing the brake pedal
and pulling the shaft assist knob, gear changes are made more easily.
Kubota's engineers also boosted the reverse speed reduction ratio by 17% to
give the RTV900 models increased torque for extra traction in adverse
working conditions.
Operator comfort and controls have also been upgraded to
include a new seat with deeper cushioning and a revised backrest shape and
retractable seatbelts that are easier to fasten; a speedometer, so the
operator can closely monitor speed for precision work; and the tailgate
features a sturdier, smoother-operating latching mechanism.
Kubota has also added several new items to the line of accessories
available for the RTV900 line, including clear or tinted windshields, 3,000-
and 4,000-pound-capacity winches, a heavy-duty hydraulic blade, storage box
with gun and tool rack and orange or camouflage thermoformed hard cabs.
