What RTV to get

Cowhand

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Hello everyone, I’m looking to purchase an almost new rtv and can’t decide what to get. It will be used on a cattle farm and very little on the road mostly in the pasture, but, I do get in a hurry sometimes running across the pasture at 15-20 mph. I really wanted the 1100c model with cab, ac and heat. A cab hard or kinda soft is a must, the heater is a really would like and the ac is a it would be nice but not necessary. I can find a good used one for around $18-19k.
I like the diesel, the speed is lacking but ok but the cab is a real turnoff, it’s really cramped in there I’m 6’2” 200# and getting in and out Of it isn’t the easiest. The open cab models are a lot better but by the time I add a cab, heater and a few other small things I’m almost at the cost of the cab model and without the ac.
I’m going to be in and out of that thing 20-30 times a day so the small pain of getting in adds up as the day goes on. I thought about removing the head rest and the side bar that hits your hip and maybe even buying or fabing a running board to make it easier. I drove a sidekick and liked the way it felt and the gas pep it had. I’ve never had a diesel sxs and it will take some getting useto. I currently have a Yamaha rhino, Kawasaki mule and a ranger, all kinda old Ann except for winter I remove any kind of doors and windshields so I can just slide right in with ease. Winter I add stuff back on to block the wind. I’m 58 years old so looking forward the heat and ac sure sounds great Any thoughts about how to solve this dilemma.
 

cthomas

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For RTV I prefer the black permatex version or the GM grey version. Or instead of a Jeep, mini Japanese truck.
 
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Cowhand

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Tried the jap mini, not enough power, to cramped on the inside and can’t sit 3 wide. Looked at the mahindra Roxor and liked it and a fellow farmer has two of them and likes them a lot but can’t sit but two and I need something that won’t rut up the fields and pasture and I think a Roxor or jeep would do that to much.
 

JasonW

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I haven’t seen any “like new” SxS’s with heat and a/c anywhere new 18k-19k. I might be looking in the wrong place though.

My vote with that budget would be a 1st or 2nd Gen Toyota Tacoma with plenty of leftover budget.
 

woodman55

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I have had mine two years, and would not want to be without it. It's not fast, but has power to no end, and you will not overload it. I love the front hitch for moving trailers and wagons.
 

Cowhand

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I have trucks/ tractors. I need something that I can maneuver in woods, levees and not leave a lot of ruts.
 

Cowhand

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Yea that’s what I’m talking about. I have deep pockets but it’s from me stretching them out trying to find a dollar.
 

GreensvilleJay

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if you put wide tires( like 'turf' are) on a JEEP it won't leave ruts, it's also lousy to push snow.
was conned into changing the tall,skinny tires for shorter ,wide tires ONCE.... never again.
 
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