Looking for a new ,"used" engine. Wondering if it is worth repairing? I located this unit for a friend. He talked to the owner and ok'ed the purchase. Bought it home it started once and he drove it around the vineyard for a few minutes, shut it off, and it has not run since, Took it to the dealer and after $2100 in trying to locate the problem, we were told the engine needed to be replaced. We are in this over $7400 and have nothing to show for it except headaches. Need some advice. I can do a lot of mechanical work, if we can find parts to fix it. The engine will have to be overhauled. I have seen some rebuild kits for around $300, but don't know much about the quality. Any advise appreciated. Thanks. Bill
Kubota dealer says engine is shot on RTV500
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I would perform some diagnostic tests to be sure what is wrong.
I also would never pay that kind of money for the diagnosis you got.
They should have given you a very detailed report as to why it needs an engine.
I just looked up that model & it is shows a small gas engine????
That should have been a very simple diagnosis!!
I also would never pay that kind of money for the diagnosis you got.
They should have given you a very detailed report as to why it needs an engine.
I just looked up that model & it is shows a small gas engine????
That should have been a very simple diagnosis!!
curious, found this...
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is this the rig with the Subaroo engine from HELL ??
2015 KUBOTA RTV500 For Sale in Grand Island, Nebraska
2015 KUBOTA RTV500 For Sale in Grand Island, Nebraska at TractorHouse.com. Canopy, Front Windshield, ATV tires, Steel rims, manual dump bed, 4WD, 644 hours, front/rear hitch.
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curious, found this...
is this the rig with the Subaroo engine from HELL ??2015 KUBOTA RTV500 For Sale in Grand Island, Nebraska
2015 KUBOTA RTV500 For Sale in Grand Island, Nebraska at TractorHouse.com. Canopy, Front Windshield, ATV tires, Steel rims, manual dump bed, 4WD, 644 hours, front/rear hitch.
curious, found this...
is this the rig with the Subaroo engine from HELL ??2015 KUBOTA RTV500 For Sale in Grand Island, Nebraska
2015 KUBOTA RTV500 For Sale in Grand Island, Nebraska at TractorHouse.com. Canopy, Front Windshield, ATV tires, Steel rims, manual dump bed, 4WD, 644 hours, front/rear hitch.
I thought the only RTV with a Subaru engine was the RTV 400…. and the problem really wasn’t the engine…it was the CVT transmission.
The engine was discontinued after that model anyway…so Kubota used their own 2-cyl gas engine in the RTV500.
The engine was discontinued after that model anyway…so Kubota used their own 2-cyl gas engine in the RTV500.
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Here is a good link to working on it.
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2010 RTV 500 repairs
Good afternoon, new member to the forum. I'm in the throws of repairing a 2010 RTV 500 I purchased and I thought it might be helpful (for myself and others) if I posted about my "journey". I bought this machine from a public school auction. Had a good battery and turned over ok but wouldn't...
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I just rebuilt a RTV500 engine. I bought the RTV very cheap knowing the engine was shot. It had ~2,300 hours on it. It is a project but since I now know how to properly remove the engine, next one would be much easier. I had to replace both pistons and connecting rods, some beating, etc.
I now have a perfectly running unit.
If you live close to North Florida and want to sell for low price, I might be interested.
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