Basic tool kit? What would you recommend?

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Ok so now we have the Kubota, together with a spare tyre and rim.

In each of my vehicles I keep a basic toolkit with the right size and type of tools for that vehicle.

Can anybody suggest a good minimum set of tools for basic tasks like tyre replacement, filter replacements and drive train and suspension adjustments? Anything you might have to do on the trail side.

I already have a first aid kit and will add a fire extinguisher.

Or should I just stop being lazy and read the owners manual for this information?

Cheers

Alan
 
I have found small tool kits with basic sockets, screw drivers and pliers at harbor freight for 29 bucks. This and a small air compressor would about do it I'd think. Then you can blow up a flat tire and take it home to change it. Most of us do not carry a spare.
 
Hey Doc.

I prefer to carry a spare for two reasons. I could be operating in our district a long way from our homestead and our homestead is a long way from anywhere we can get a replacement tyre if it’s damaged beyond repair.

One of the main purposes our unit will be put to is fire fighting. Changing a wheel in front of an advancing fire is no fun but I’ve done it several times with the Kubotas predecessor…

Alan
 
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That's something I need to do. I still have to get a spare rim and tire. I never carry spares on my RTV or ATV's and I go on long trail rides. Some day that is going to bite me in the behind, LOL
 
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ItBmine said:
That's something I need to do. I still have to get a spare rim and tire. I never carry spares on my RTV or ATV's and I go on long trail rides. Some day that is going to bite me in the behind, LOL
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Yep, it’s when you first get your machine you have the energy and enthusiasm to get set up properly… So trying to sort it out now. I carry rudimentary tool kits in all our vehicles for simple trail side repairs, and need to do the same with the RTVX.

Incidentally I am adding two principle accessories to my RTVX. First a fold down winshield and second a hood rack/basket. I think the two are compatible.

Anybody have any comments or advice on these accessories?

Cheers

Alan
 
I added a front rack made by Great Day. It's expensive for a rack, but compared to the RTV price.....

I do not have a photo and the unit is currently 400 miles away. I'll try to remember to get a photo next time I am there.

It's a universal fit, but I did some customization to get it to fit the way I wanted. It makes it inconvenient to access under the hood. It does restrict the forward view some, more so when something is in it.

For me, it's as handy as a pocket on a shirt and I would do it again.

Oh, I have a 2014 RTVX-900.
 
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