
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.
