2012 Kubota RTV500 Orange

2012 Kubota RTV500 Orange pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Utility UTV
MSRP
$9,475
Dealers
Warranty
12
Insurance
Generic Type (Primary)
Utility UTV
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2008
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Kubota
Display Name
RTV500 Orange
Year
2012
Make
Kubota
Engine Brand Name
Kubota
Engine Type
In-line
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
15.8 / 11.8
Horsepower RPM
3600
Cooling
Liquid
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Displacement (cc/ci)
456 / 27.8
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Transmission Type
Automatic
Number Of Speeds
3
Reverse
Yes
Hi / Low Range
Yes
Wheels Composition
Steel
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Front Tire Diameter (in)
24
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
24
Front Tire Width
9
Front Wheel Diameter
12
Rear Tire Width
11
Rear Wheel Diameter
12
Front Tire (Full Spec)
24 x 9 - 12
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
24 x 11 - 12
Tread Type
All Terrain
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Engine Braking
Standard
Front Suspension Type
McPherson Strut
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Rear Suspension Type
Semi-Independent
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
No
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Type
Rack & Pinion
Steering Control
Steering Wheel
Length (ft)
8.83
Width (in/mm)
54.7 / 1390
Height (in/mm)
72 / 1829
Wheelbase (in/mm)
70.9 / 1800
Turning Radius (ft)
22.9
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
6.9 / 175
Front Tread Width (in/mm)
40 / 1016
Rear Tread Width (in/mm)
41 / 1041
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/in)
9.9
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
1358 / 615
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
949 / 430
Towing Capacity (lbs/kgs)
1102 / 500
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.2 / 20
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
0.34
Seat Type
Bench
Seat Material
Vinyl
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Rows
1
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Exterior Guards
Standard
CV Boot Cover
Yes
Front Bumper
Standard
Front Fender Flairs
Standard
Rear Fender Flairs
Standard
Bash Plate (Front)
Yes
Cab Cage
Standard
Cab Rollbar
Standard
Oil Pressure Gauge
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Tow Hook
Standard
Driveline Type
Selectable 4X2 / 4X4
Number Of Driveline Modes
2
Differential Lock Location
Rear
Seat Belts
Standard
Number Of Cupholders
2
Bed Length (in/mm)
33.7 / 856
Bed Height (in/mm)
11.4 / 290
Bed Width (in/mm)
40.6 / 1032
Bed Capacity (lbs./kgs.)
441 / 200
Cargo Bed Tilt
Yes
Cargo Bed Material
Steel
Bed Volume (ft3/m3)
9 / 0.25
Glove Box / Dash Storage
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Tail Light / Brake Light
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Metallic
No
User Reviews
3 reviews
  • Kubota RTV 500 review
    By Steve Henry (I am an Owner) on Jan 17, 2013

    I've owned 2 RTV 900's and 2 RTV 500's with my current model (2012) being my latest purchase. I work in the vineyards and many of my clients have narrow rows at 6' and 8' so the RTV 500 is perfect as it is only 4' wide at the tires. Also, it fits perfectly in the back of my Chevy P/U. I load it up ...

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  • rtv 500 camo
    By 1010849575 () on Dec 01, 2012

    this thing is absolutely the biggest pile of junk i have ever driven. It wouldnt pull itself over a ant hill. definition of kubota rtv 500 is disapointment to the fullest. it hurts me to say this i am a big kubota fan or was i should say

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  • disappointed
    By Robert Keeling (I am a Writer) on Nov 12, 2012

    Very disappointed in the lack of power and comfort the RTV has, wish it had more power

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