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5 years on a B2710, If I did it again, We would go with all the creature comforts. We as in, the wife LOVES it. The weight to power factor, ease of getting in tight places, and absoulutely zero problems. She loves it so much, she went out and bought a Kubota RTV. Gotta love it!

choosing between 3 kubotas - B3030 B2630 B2800
Kubota Tractors
Replies 10 Post by danputtputt

To cut down on filter changing, using a MR funnel I went to one a quarter changing to about once every 18 month's. Amazing what crap got in the fuel containers from the service stations.

fuel filter
Kubota Tractors
Replies 10 Post by danputtputt

Hi five to the liberal damage. A day doesn't go by that we don't read about the deteriation of SE michigan. Oh, wait, that was from the mess Engler left the state in. Yea, right.

Supreme Court
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 18 Post by danputtputt

Because you can! We have a CUT as well as a RTV. Seems to fit into our lifestyle now. Really thought it over hard though. We made the decision to put our money into where we live, rather than buying a second home or travel. So on this 80 acres, we build a 1 acre pond and developed a trail network through the woods to ride. Wouldn't have held much interest a decade ago, but now and in the future it is what we enjoy. I think it's really just about where you are in life!

An Interesting Comparison RTV vs 1987 Samurai
Utility Vehicles UTV/ATV
Replies 19 Post by danputtputt

I have read nearly everything on this and the other tractor sites since the rtv came out. We did buy on, with 120 hours on it now. Tooled around last night for a few hours, thinking back on the discussions, as well as 40 years of owning these types of things. Came to the realization that the rtv suites me just fine. BUT, if purchased more than 5 years ago I would have been dissatisfied. For me, the right machine has depended upon where I was at in life. Went through the dirt bike racing period, the souped up machines, the hell on wheels period. For me now the strenths and limitations of the rtv are acceptable. Thats why I did a lot of research on this machine. It's not a climber, nor speedy. But the comfort, reliability, etc. match's what I want in this stage of my life.

RTV Problems and Solutions
Utility Vehicles UTV/ATV
Replies 21 Post by danputtputt

My 2 cents. Other uses: Cleaning algie and dirt off our large landscaping rock's. As a hobby we like to explore and collect "pudding stones". Also called jasper conglomerates. Really brightens them up. Do's and dont's: From experience, either train the wife and kids in proper operation, or have a hands off policy. It's very tempting for a teenager to use it when dad's not home. those pumps are expensive to replace! then theres the liability issue, as its just too tempting for them to begin a water war with the buddies.

Advice on Using a Pressure Washer
Everything and Anything
Replies 11 Post by danputtputt

Add my vote, like the loaded tires. No complaints here.

JD 4310 purchase - Loaded Tires or not
John Deere Tractors
Replies 21 Post by danputtputt

THANKS YOOPERPETE-
I have been out tonight looking at project. Will do the field stone and ceder shake. Love the totem pole idea. Thought about an old fashioned type red and white candycane pole type of upright. Will think more about a totem pole idea. Please explain more on the silhouette waterjet thing. sounds interesting. Agree simple is best. I am focused on projects that are done once, and no upkeep. Simply put, rethink landscaping projects. I've created a "monster" in all the rock gardens and flower gardens. Love to create them, but tough to keep them maintained.

finishing touches on barn
Barns Pole Barns
Replies 6 Post by danputtputt

Yee ha! Been there, done that. Brokenarrow, might that have been an older rm with a quirky powerband. The ones with no low end grunt, but when it does catch, hold on. Loved looking at the faces of my buddies when they came back from a ride, on some of the old circa 70's bikes. They would have a s**t ass look on their face. Many times they would never get them out of first, just wheelie when the power band kicked in, landing back first, on the ground. I always demanded they wear a helmet because of that. Never could keep rear fenders and tail lights on for long.

Memories of firsts
Everything and Anything
Replies 10 Post by danputtputt

Sure would be interesting hearing about barn sizes. What was planned, what it ended up being, and what you wish it had been. The large cement cost bothered me too. Currently cemented lean to area. But used free carpeting in the 30x48 area. Really works well to keep dust down, until I can pour the rest. Simply sweep it or shop vac it when needed. Probably like the certainty of taxs and death: Your barn will never be big enough.

Advice on building a shop
Barns Pole Barns
Replies 24 Post by danputtputt

Would you give update on the kubota rtv? Likes/dislikes. Dealers in this area have very limited supply, no discounts off list price, and predict 1 year wait on dump lift hydrolic unit. We want worksite model but none seem available in this area. Not sure if we should just get GP unit and add wanted features later, or venture further outside area to get what we want. Would like to buy from same dealer as I bought B2710 from. "better half" fell in love with one after test drive over weekend, so time is of importance. Thanks a bunch.

Kubota s RTV
Utility Vehicles UTV/ATV
Replies 59 Post by danputtputt