Which secondhand buggy

[valtraman]

I’m thinking of buying a secondhand diesel buggy , always just ran quads and still will this will be for keeping the old man a bit warmer out checking sheep etc . Never had one before so open to opinions . Probably closest dealer would be John Deere or Kawasaki . Basically just want something bit warmer for going round stock

 

[Speedstar]

we have a 2 or 3 kubota's now are they are good , may be not that fast & the newer ones have very good suspension on them , they have heater which is a must in any of them to stop the windows misting up

 

[valtraman]

we have a 2 or 3 kubota's now are they are good , may be not that fast & the newer ones have very good suspension on them , they have heater which is a must in any of them to stop the windows misting up

Is ures full cabs on them ? Are they all cvt drive or manual boxes ?

 

[Timbo]

Is ures full cabs on them ? Are they all cvt drive or manual boxes ?

All CVT, thought there was hydrostatic Kubota at one time I think

 

[john432]

Second hand buggy? I've no first hand experience, but most owners say best to change them evry three years, before they cost a fortune to keep going.

 

[KB6930]

We've 2 bugsy here both bought used at 2 yr old and for a good job they lead a very charmed life here or would cost a fortune to run . So you either lose a heap in depreciation or pay a fortune in repair Bill's

 

[Michael S]

Most suffer badly without adequate maintenance. I've always bought new and in the last 20 years have had a Gator 6x4 (before they built 4 wheelers) which suffered from drive belt and pulley issues, a Kawasaki Mule which didn't suffer too much in the way of problems but got used less as it had no cab at all, a Polaris Ranger which needed a few CV boots, if they aren't sorted immediately the joints go, and for the last 18 months a Kubota RTVX1110. The Kubota is slower than most but benefits from being hydrostatic so the enclosed wet brakes are rarely used. The full cab is excellent and the only problem so far is the heater valve leaked but was changed under warranty. I wouldn't buy the older three gear range 900 Kubota (desperately slow) and would try to find an 1110. If a two gear range 900 suited your budget there is a YouTube video showing you how to open it up a bit.

 

[Fendt516profi]

Go with your nearest best dealer you'll need them. But if it's old man driving it he might not break it as much

 

[Dave6170]

Everybody says avoid them like the plague

 

[Will 1594]

What about a jimmy on fat wheels

 

[Nearly]

What about a jimmy on fat wheels

Or hilux

 

[Michael S]

What about a jimmy on fat wheels

Depends on what you want from the vehicle. I have a standard 56 plate Jimny on standard 205/70R15 Bridgestone non-aggressive A/Ts and it goes easily where Defenders and Hiluxs on BFG A/Ts struggle. The biggest tyre that can be put on a Jimny without messing with the suspension is 215/75R15, if you fitted full mud tyres in this size you would have a useful farm run about. Compared to a UTV buggy the Jimny weighs a little more, although only a very little more than the Kubota, but would need tax and MOT and probably more expensive insurance. Depending on your attitude you could remove the rear seats to increase carrying space.

 

[Will 1594]

Depends on what you want from the vehicle. I have a standard 56 plate Jimny on standard 205/70R15 Bridgestone non-aggressive A/Ts and it goes easily where Defenders and Hiluxs on BFG A/Ts struggle. The biggest tyre that can be put on a Jimny without messing with the suspension is 215/75R15, if you fitted full mud tyres in this size you would have a useful farm run about. Compared to a UTV buggy the Jimny weighs a little more, although only a very little more than the Kubota, but would need tax and MOT and probably more expensive insurance. Depending on your attitude you could remove the rear seats to increase carrying space.

If only a diesel in them and licenced as a tractor

 

[Speedstar]

Is ures full cabs on them ? Are they all cvt drive or manual boxes ?

2 speed hydro , Yes full cab on it ,ours is a 56 reg and bought second hand and been not trouble at all

 

[Cmoran]

Bought 3 year old Polaris in 2018 for my father to make is easy for him to do herding was like new at the time only kept it 15 months there’s was always something wrong with it mostly small stupid stuff but had to always wait for parts so would be down 3-4 days minimum at a time. Bought a new kubota far superior machine IMO only downside is the 27 mph max speed!! My father has 8000 miles done in 10 months and all it needs is the door adjusted because it seems to be gone out of line!! Will get it done at next service

 

[valtraman]

Doesn’t sound to appealing this idea of a secondhand one then .

 

[HarryB97]

Buying second hand is fine as long as you wont be using it as a main machine and you no the previous owner and service history. Like a pickup if it has been owned by a stock farmer or gamekeeper avoid it!

 

[valtraman]

What the opinion on John Deere gators ? Few about secondhand

 

[Timbo]

What the opinion on John Deere gators ? Few about secondhand

Same as the rest- dire reliability.

 

[hally]

You must know it’s history if buying second hand. Some around here look good when they are traded at two year old but are pretty much knackered, stock man maintenance and unforgiving hill farms can destroy them and 2k is not an uncommon service cost around here, a lot of horror stories. Next door has abandoned their mules, they have had a few but reckon the service bill was about 2k regular. Run 700 Yamaha now doing the same work with zero issues so far.