![]() ![]() One feature we really like about the Sidekick is the routine maintenance tasks. ![]() We feel the engine has the power for larger tires, which would also provide a little more ground clearance, but we would likely change clutch springs and weights first so we didn’t inadvertently give up any torque. We did manage to high-center on a log once, but the differential lock got all wheels clawing at the ground to break us free. Bumps, rocky sections of trail, rough harvested fields, and downed logs were soaked up by the suspension with little feedback to the driver or passenger. We pulled trailers of firewood and a lawn aerator with it, and it never cared what was behind. It’s happy to run there all day, and the engine never seems to resist or overheat. On the trail the RTV-XG850 Sidekick is quiet and smooth! The engine purrs along nicely, with a top speed of just over 41mph. Should anything get loose in the box it won’t be joining you in the cab. We would even make them bigger! Finally, behind both seats is a mesh steel “headache rack”. We’re also happy to have doors for lower leg protection and they close securely without rattling around on the trail. The seats flip up for storage bins underneath, and there is a good sized, sealed storage box in the dash. One of the best features about the cab is the on-board storage. There is also ample headroom from the roll bars, and the seats are sculpted to hold you in place. You can hop over a log and it doesn’t spin the wheel from your hands. We especially like the comfortable tilt steering wheel on the XG850, and the speed sensitive electronic power steering provides the perfect amount of feedback from the trail without taking away feel. The transmission and shifter always click into place with a definite feel, but the Sidekick prefers you make any shifts at low RPMs. There is plenty of room for your feet, the dash is laid out nicely with an easy to read gauge, and the shifter is on the dash. The cab on the Kubota Sidekick is very comfortable. It’s worth every penny, and a switch on the dash turns the Sidekick into a mini-dump truck. One feature we recommend with the Sidekick is the power dump box lift. They’re simple, strong, and they work every time. Stiffening ribs give it rigidity and it’s built to last. We can’t say enough about the durable steel box and tailgate on the Sidekick. It excels at simple jobs like hauling landscape bark, but it has no problem with heavy load s of sod, dirt, or bales. It’s happy to work all day, but is also great for casual rides through the woods, and during hunting season it was perfect for hauling back a whitetail. The XG850 Sidekicks strongest point is its versatility. We’ll get right to it there isn’t much it can’t do! Since the Sidekick XG 850 was a new platform and direction for Kubota we wanted to spend extra time getting to know exactly what it was capable of. There’s no better way to learn about a machine than to work with it and maintain it on your own. Some units with sprayed in bed linerĬommon maintenance parts – air filter, oil filter, dip sticks - grouped for easy access Steel cargo box and tail gate for durability, and integrated tie-down loops. Multiple storage compartments in dash and under seats Receiver hitch with 2000 lbs towing capacity, 1000 lbs cargo bed load capacity Heavy duty steel chassis and fully independent suspension front and rear SAE J2194 and OSHA approved ROPS standards cab structure Speed Sensitive Electronic Power Steering Key features of the Kubota RTV-XG850 SIDEKICK are:Ĥ8hp, 851cc liquid-cooled, DOHC twin-cylinder engine with Engine BrakingĬVT Transmission with High, Low, Neutral, Reverse Kubota’s aptly named Sidekick is the 4-wheeled version of that friend, without some of the quirky, personal idiosyncrasies. We’ve all got a friend who can be counted on for any adventure. The trouble is, that leaves out a lot of owners who also use their UTV for recreation. The utilitarian design and hydraulic drive systems on the RTVs are definitely meant for a lifetime of hauling, pulling, and hard work. ![]() When it came time to build a hard working UTV, Kubota engineers went with what they knew best. We see the bright orange machines everywhere. Kubota is one of the worlds largest manufacturers of small to mid-sized tractors and they’ve earned a reputation for durability. Think of the Kubota RTV lineup as the tractors of the off-road world, which makes sense. You can do no better than a Kubota RTV if you need a hard working UTV. ![]()
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