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O.K. so I'm not about to have the Kubota dealer call and tell me to 'cmon down' and git my new 'lectric locking front diff anytime soon... ordered a set of custom made 'ice'(v-link) tire chains for the front and rear of the RTV. We'll see if that helps. Had to break out the tools yesterday, farm jack and 2"x10" boards to get the bugger out of a hole it dug itself into...broke thru the crust and was hung up like a turtle. No help from the front and only one spinning at the rear. Rear diff lock malfunction I guess :-(

LOCKIN FRONT DIFF
Utility Vehicles UTV/ATV
Replies 17 Post by jakfrost

Hi everyone, Sorry, I had posted this on the 'owning,buying' board before I noticed this one... nice to find a 'dedicated' Kubota board. Love my L35 (glide shift) after the upgrade from the B21. Whole different class of unit! So much so I sold the ATV and bought an RTV 900. Couple of issues with the RTV... 1st, has anyone heard of a way to upgrade the front axle to a locking diff? I don't know how many times I have had to get out the winch line ( when there was something to winch too...) cause one front wheel was dangling in midair, and of course, spinning. 2nd, has anyone tried to increase the traction on ice by using something like short hex head wood screws in the lugs of the tires. Sort of a 'do it yurself' stud job.I have the 'worksite model with the heavy lugs. Or is there a neater solution out there? Had lots of fun inventing stuff to cut down on the cold air inputs to the cab if anyone wants some ideas. Had a great hunting trip in New Brunswick with it! How about an upgrade on power...could use a little in the snow. Blower kits? As in turbocharging...ops sorry again, just saw the post about 'dream engine'.
Jak

RTV 900 Dream Engine
Utility Vehicles UTV/ATV
Replies 14 Post by jakfrost

I'm using the stock tires that came with the 'worksite' version from Kubota. Never thought of it as a M60 type vehicle but with a ( Kubota accessory ), 72" blade on the front it doesn't take much ice under the snow to make it useless. Or, much snow in front of the blade to make it seem underpowered... Still, its a hoot to drive when the conditions 'permit'.
JW.

RTV Winter ops
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by jakfrost