This is a 3-month review of the Kubota 850 Sidekick along with the top speed demonstration. Sorry- there was something on our camera and we did not realize it till we were putting the video together.
We have the polaris Ranger now, selling our farm in Central Va and moving west. (OK, AR, KS). Selling the tractor, and it's accessories, plus the side by side with the farm and plan to replace the Ranger with a Sidekick when we close on a new place... Plus either a Kubota or Deere tractor... Mower, rear blade, etc. Good review. I did the same thing on my 500, the net doors came off the first week. Can't wait to get out west. Commies took over VA.
Just bought a kubota sidekick. More recreation use for us than work but I'm 58 years old and the need for speed is gone. 40 is fast enough. All.of our kubota equipment performs well and never any issues so fingers crossed. Also love the zero percent financing.
Was wondering about the door and restraints on the side. Thanks for your input. We are seriously considering getting one soon! Your video is great....Thanks
Nice review. We have the diesel version - X1120. Now have over 8,500 miles after almost 7 years. I agree with everything you say. We love ours and it has been very useful and super reliable. After first set wore out, put 26"x12x12 tires on instead of 25". More aggressive tread for wet weather traction when ground gets soft. I have never seen a Sidekick, but it looks like almost verbatim of our diesel, except gas engine that spins faster, moving our top speed of 24 up to your 42 mph. You forgot to mention the under-seat storage, where you can put your pliers, although you wouldn't want to put your phone there. I keep working tools there but it too was not efficiently designed. Otherwise, yes, some convenient "box", like a recessed area over the glove box would have been a good idea.
Hello, thanks for stopping by. Appreciate it. I’m glad to hear you have been happy with yours. We have several family members with the diesel version, and the feedback is extremely positive as well. My next one may be a four seater diesel. 👍👍
Looks like a nice machine 👍. I hear ya on the doors. Good video Scott. If the HF safety officer signed off on door removal then you should be good to go.
I'm having trouble getting my sidekick to start the battery runs down before it will start but I don't have a sound bar mine just the way it came any ideas what could be wrong??? Thank you
Andrew, we have the diesel version: X1120. If you are still looking for tire replacements, we have the nice looking OEM 12" aluminum rims, so my tire upgrade moved to larger and wider tires such as GBC's AR1202, which is a 26x12x12 with aggressive tread. Have over 5,000 miles on them and at replacement time will do it again.
@@bobblack3870 Thank you Bob. I have the same rims and I will check my current size im running on those rims. I thinks Scotts tires and rims are larger than ours.They look cool! Thanks again Bob!
Spring Hollow - thanks for watching. We have multiple pastures spread out and the diesel was too slow. The top speed on the diesel is 20 mph wide open. The diesel is a work horse and great machine. This machine was the right fit for our needs.
Is that a belt drive or Hydro? I had a RTV700 Diesel before I bought my gator and it was hydro. Had issue's with the trans a few times and thats why I went to the Gator. I miss the Diesel tho!
New sub for the AR riding shotgun!
Sorry, that’s the hog eradication device and it’s standard operating procedure for the kubota. Thanks for watching. Have a good week.
We have the polaris Ranger now, selling our farm in Central Va and moving west. (OK, AR, KS). Selling the tractor, and it's accessories, plus the side by side with the farm and plan to replace the Ranger with a Sidekick when we close on a new place... Plus either a Kubota or Deere tractor... Mower, rear blade, etc.
Good review. I did the same thing on my 500, the net doors came off the first week. Can't wait to get out west.
Commies took over VA.
Thanks for watching appreciate it. Good luck with the move.
Good luck, sorry, just saw your comment.
4years later. Just curious how the side kick is holding up? Thanks
Absolutely love it. Couldn’t live without it. Only replaced batteries so far. Thanks for watching.
@@HeritageFarmsTexas ty. Just bought 1. Lol. Nice to get feedback with experience
Does the diesel run 42 mph ???
Nope. Only 20 mph, downhill. Haha.
I love side by sides, so useful and fun. My dad bought one and he loves it overall. He uses it for work too. I hope you have an amazing weekend.❤
Tootsie-rollingstone Travels thanks for stopping by. Really appreciate it.
Tootsie-rollingstone Travels thanks for stopping by. Really appreciate it.
Just bought a kubota sidekick. More recreation use for us than work but I'm 58 years old and the need for speed is gone. 40 is fast enough. All.of our kubota equipment performs well and never any issues so fingers crossed. Also love the zero percent financing.
Congrats! I think you will love it. We really enjoy ours.
Good video I have been wanting one of those!!
Was wondering about the door and restraints on the side. Thanks for your input. We are seriously considering getting one soon! Your video is great....Thanks
Thanks for watching. For our application, the doors were a nuisance. If you’re a recreational rider, I’d put them back on.
Nice review. We have the diesel version - X1120. Now have over 8,500 miles after almost 7 years. I agree with everything you say. We love ours and it has been very useful and super reliable. After first set wore out, put 26"x12x12 tires on instead of 25". More aggressive tread for wet weather traction when ground gets soft. I have never seen a Sidekick, but it looks like almost verbatim of our diesel, except gas engine that spins faster, moving our top speed of 24 up to your 42 mph. You forgot to mention the under-seat storage, where you can put your pliers, although you wouldn't want to put your phone there. I keep working tools there but it too was not efficiently designed. Otherwise, yes, some convenient "box", like a recessed area over the glove box would have been a good idea.
Hello, thanks for stopping by. Appreciate it. I’m glad to hear you have been happy with yours. We have several family members with the diesel version, and the feedback is extremely positive as well. My next one may be a four seater diesel. 👍👍
Those things look so awesome! I totally would have altered it to 😉.
A Slice of Heaven Homestead - thanks for watching. We appreciate it
Good review
Hello Kevin, thank you! Have a good week.
Love the camo 😍
Thank you sir, it’s really held up ok.
I have the Black one,, LOVE IT.
Tony Cross Sr - yes sir, it looks good in black as well.
Looks like a nice machine 👍. I hear ya on the doors. Good video Scott. If the HF safety officer signed off on door removal then you should be good to go.
Hamiltonville Farm - How did you know we had a HF safety officer? OSHA certified , it’s our dog CoCo.
Good review overall. Might’ve given a FRONT/Forward view running down the road, but I understand the speedo shot...
Mark Hatch - thanks for watching. We have been happy with the Sidekick so far.
Good job. Im trying to decide between that one and the diesel one.
We have multiple properties that are a mile or so apart. We needed the top end speed to get from point a to b. The diesel was just too slow.
Nice looking machine was the price tag on it
Swampy Acres Homestead - they’re comparable to other machines. All depends on the options. Thanks.
Fuck safety. I agree on doors being PITA, Looks great!
Thanks for watching. Appreciate it. Yes, for the way we use this Kubota, the doors had to go.
Nice freedom stick
Don’t leave home without one.
Same here
I'm having trouble getting my sidekick to start the battery runs down before it will start but I don't have a sound bar mine just the way it came any ideas what could be wrong??? Thank you
Thanks for watching. Mine did the same until I put in a battery disconnect switch. Sorry I’m not more help.
I hear good things about kubotas. I definitely would prefer a 4 seater vs 2.
That's is because bad reviews get removed.
I would recommend the Kabota RTV 900 diesel sure only goes 25 mile an hour but we tow 2000 pounds and over every day
That’s a beast, great machine. The Kubota line up is deep with options for everyone’s applications.
@@HeritageFarmsTexas Thanks for replying you are the first person to ever reply to one of my comments
I am going to subscribe
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Nice review ! Yea doors off seems more convenient
Scott can you tell me the size of your tires and rims? Beautiful farm, and great video! Mine needs some new shoes! lol Cheers!
Hello, I’m really not sure. I’m only there on the weekends, I’ll have to look. They’re basically a couple inch wider and taller than stock.
Andrew, we have the diesel version: X1120. If you are still looking for tire replacements, we have the nice looking OEM 12" aluminum rims, so my tire upgrade moved to larger and wider tires such as GBC's AR1202, which is a 26x12x12 with aggressive tread. Have over 5,000 miles on them and at replacement time will do it again.
@@bobblack3870 Thank you Bob. I have the same rims and I will check my current size im running on those rims. I thinks Scotts tires and rims are larger than ours.They look cool! Thanks again Bob!
Been about a year....are you still happy with the side by side ? Thanks.... from Troup Texas
Absolutely YES! We couldn’t live without it. I’d buy it again. We love it. Knock on wood, no issues so far.
Traded my RZR 1000 for one, much more work-oriented and no performance disappointment.
Awesome. Good choice. Thanks for watching.
Store stuff under the seats
why not the Diesel?
Spring Hollow - thanks for watching. We have multiple pastures spread out and the diesel was too slow. The top speed on the diesel is 20 mph wide open. The diesel is a work horse and great machine. This machine was the right fit for our needs.
Yeah when you pay 20k for something it shouldn’t at least have the time on its display
Thanks for watching. I agree.
I trying to talk my finance manager (wife) into letting me buy a small Kawasaki Mule. Hello from S. Texas.
M. Page - There is several good brands out there. The Mule has a great reputation. Just make sure she is happy with it. Haha.
Is that a belt drive or Hydro? I had a RTV700 Diesel before I bought my gator and it was hydro. Had issue's with the trans a few times and thats why I went to the Gator. I miss the Diesel tho!
Hello, this model is belt driven. Same technology as Polaris/Can Am. Their diesel models are Hydro. Thanks for watching