Modifications to x900 for Maintenance Vehicle

[BiffNH]

Just purchased a RTV-X900 and have made some modifications to my machine so it works well as my maintenance vehicle. I maintain 47 structures on 110 acres with 12 structures dating prior to 1900. I need to carry lumber and ladders as well as tools. I have the spray-in bed liner but I also added a 1/4" rubber mat from TSC ($25) so that the bottom is a bit flatter and will cushion tools a bit better. I added a LED light above in back for backing up and for ease of seeing tools. Also, added a small dash light. Lighted rocker switches are wired in so they shut off with the key. The ladder/lumber rack works well for even a 28 foot extension ladder. The stake body side boards drop in easily for hauling firewood and brush and the end pieces of the side boards just drop in the sockets so they are easily removed when not needed. Chain saw scabbards attach to the side boards when needed.

 

[D&D Farm]

Nice JOB.....Welcome aboard.....you have probably given some of the guys here some food for thought..........God bless.....Dennis

 

[71sschevelle]

Looks well thought out. I bet that wasn't your first project. Nice work!

 

[avantiguy]

I particularly like the racks you added to the 'bota to carry lumber. A lot of thought and well done.

Bob

 

[bczoom]

Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new RTV.

Nice setup! Is it all set to go or do you have more plans for it?

 

[628pm]

I like the dash light, been thinking about one for mine.

 

[Mark.Sibole]

Nice job! I wished mine still looked that good.But since 2004 mine has been put through hell and back and has a few bumps and bruises on it.But considering its age and what it has done it still is in relitavily good shape.Only real noticable parts of damage or wear is the inside of the bed and tail gate from doing many many many cords fo fire wood.
Great job.It was definatly worth the effort!

 

[thunderdome]

Great looking rig! I really like the ladder/lumber rack. That could really be usefull.

 

[pop58]

Great job. I to like the ladder/ lumber rack.

 

[BiffNH]

Thank you all for the compliments. I had a Ranger 400 for which I made the same sort of lumber rack and used if for 3 years. Put 900 hours on the machine in those three years. It was a nice machine, but louder in the cab and the belt drive drove me crazy as it was hard to creep and no engine breaking going down steep hills. For the Ranger I made a 2" receiver hitch for it so that I could install the front rack. The RTV already had one so it was much easier to do so. I usually leave the front rack off so I can use the front 2" receiver for a ball as I move boats on trailers around in the fall and spring. Since the above photos were taken I have made an oak rack that is mounted on the front edge of the roof where holes were already there for lights. The roof is stiff enough to take a moderate load - ladder and some wood - so I don't have to install the larger front rack when I have small and short loads to move. I went with the metal roof just for this purpose. I am impressed with its engineering and quality.

 

[OrangeBuggy]

Nice set up. Looks like you know what you wanted and how to do it.