That's why I don't go to the dealer.....too tempting!

@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead

7 ай бұрын

For sure!

Word on the street is that the Sidekick is still waiting on you to come get it!! Great video Lucas, enjoyed working with you!

@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead

7 ай бұрын

I know I know…. I had a great time too. I really appreciate you guys.

I bought a 2024 Kubota Sidekick RTV-XG850 and I'm impressed and love the smooth ride on the rough ground terrain and gravel roads where I live. It handles very well on steering and has plenty of power for my work duties around my property. Speed wasn't the selling point for me to purchase the Sidekick I got it because of the work load it can do. It's a good vehicle for work and play.

@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead

2 ай бұрын

I ended up buying the 2023 XG850. I am very happy with it!

We enjoy our side kick. With a full load of wood the box is a bear to lift but that’s why I have the bx for also. No regrets!

@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead

7 ай бұрын

Nice! I was really impressed with the Sidekick!

I bought the 850 for my property in 2022. I'm pretty happy with it. It has done everything I've needed it to do. Thanks for another great video.

@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead

7 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for sharing. Kubota is way up on my list now.

Very nice, Lucas. The thing that scared me away from the sidekick were the complaints about the jumpy throttle. Apparently it’s very touchy for low speed maneuvers. Did you notice that?

@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead

7 ай бұрын

I didn’t, but I will say that I was testing on gravel roads around the dealership so I did t get to do any really serious off-roading. Now that you mention that, I remember being a little jerky backing up so that was because of the throttle being touchy. Probably some truth to that, but also probably something you would learn to control. Thanks for stopping by, Ed!

Can you please make more side by side comparison videos?

Some friendly feedback: dont chew gum while filming a video. Good info and comparison.

@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead

7 ай бұрын

I know! 🤦‍♂️ I don’t normally, but for whatever reason I was chewing gum that day and once the day was done…well, I got what I got. 🤷🏼‍♂️

“If I owned it, I would’ve done a donut right there” I felt that 🥹😂😂

@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead

7 ай бұрын

😂🤣. You know I would have too! 👊

Electric for the hunters but watch that you do not run the battery down. Too late when you are way back in the bush. They are nice but I would still go with the gas model. Not to many receptacles on trees back in the bush. Thanks for the test drives Lucas. Good info again.

@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead

7 ай бұрын

Yes, I would like to test an Electric model too. It would have its uses!

Excuse me Lucas... your wallet is leaking. 😂👍 Can you get a package deal on the L and the Sidekick??? Thanks for the ride. Fun video 😁

@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead

7 ай бұрын

lol right?! Thanks for watching!

@edboley4724

7 ай бұрын

maayyybe haha!

Get the Kubota. I have the RTV-X1120D it matches up perfect the the BX-23S. I can fill the bed with dirt and the hydraulics has no problem dumping all that the bed will hold. The bucket on the BX23 fits right in the bed of the 1120D. You need one that you can use with the BX23S.

@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead

7 ай бұрын

That’s awesome! I love the idea of a hydraulic dump bed.

You have great self control leaving without a payment book 🤣 The kubota transmission sounds quieter to me.

@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead

7 ай бұрын

I felt like the Kubota was a much quieter and smoother machine…

I have the sidekick 850. It’s an ok machine. Very herky jerky and somewhat gutless. Cold hearted machine.

@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the input!

Hey friend, would love to sponsor some of your videos. Get in contact with me if you're interested. You got a metal building on your property just like we build haha

Stay away from the side by side’s from Lowe’s and other box stores. If it breaks down it’s almost impossible to get warranty work done. Went through this with my dad. You get what you pay for 🤢🤢🤮

@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead

7 ай бұрын

Yeah, I learned my lesson on that with a little ATV for my son…

@1guyin10

7 ай бұрын

Learned all I needed to know by driving by our local repair shop. He has a whole row of Massimo, etc sitting there waiting on parts or just not worth repairing. CF Moto would be the only Chinese built brand I would consider - and then only if you have a good local dealer. Most of the Chinese units are also short on HP compared to other makes. A Polaris 570 will have more power than their 850s. Own a Can Am Defender HD8 myself. The power is more than adequate for farm truck duty. It's been a good choice so far. 4 years and no serious issues.