The RTV400 is Kubota’s entry-level UTV and is powered by a single-cylinder engine, delivering 16hp. Transmission is a two-speed belt unit in common with most other UTVs on test. Again, a Perspex windscreen provides forward-facing weather proofing and there is no wiper but the windscreen does open out on gas struts.
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Up front, there is McPherson strut suspension, while the rear features coil-over-shock suspension. Four-wheel drive and diff-lock are selected by dash-mounted levers either side of the main gearstick.
Driving
Controls are clearly laid out so are easy to understand. The lack of a wiper is a problem, but the opening front windscreen is at least a partial solution. Seat height and cab access is good on the RTV400, ideal for jumping in and out around the farm. The RTV400’s single-cylinder engine is quite noisy.
Time trial
The Kubota fared quite badly on our time trial – it was the worst of the petrols and second-worst overall. Ground clearance again was a problem for these smaller machines, especially when loaded.
Likes
Simple and easy to understand.
Opening front windscreen.
Dislikes
Ground clearance poor when loaded.
No road-legal kit available.
Small load capacity.
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Kubota RTV400 - petrol
Specification
The RTV400 is Kubota’s entry-level UTV and is powered by a single-cylinder engine, delivering 16hp. Transmission is a two-speed belt unit in common with most other UTVs on test. Again, a Perspex windscreen provides forward-facing weather proofing and there is no wiper but the windscreen does open out on gas struts.
Up front, there is McPherson strut suspension, while the rear features coil-over-shock suspension. Four-wheel drive and diff-lock are selected by dash-mounted levers either side of the main gearstick.
Driving
Controls are clearly laid out so are easy to understand. The lack of a wiper is a problem, but the opening front windscreen is at least a partial solution. Seat height and cab access is good on the RTV400, ideal for jumping in and out around the farm. The RTV400’s single-cylinder engine is quite noisy.
Time trial
The Kubota fared quite badly on our time trial – it was the worst of the petrols and second-worst overall. Ground clearance again was a problem for these smaller machines, especially when loaded.
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