

Our testing showed this machine to be a capable farm worker, but it had a sporty side to it as well. The Sidekick comes out as a kind of hybrid. The Sidekick, on the other hand, could be. We’ve looked at Kubota’s other RTV models before and found them to be capable workhorses, but they didn’t fit into the sport or performance category at all, and if you want a UTV that is also a little fun to drive, well, the older RTV models wouldn’t be your first choice for that.

Relatively recent additions to Kubota’s RTV line are the X models, which include the diesel X900 and gas-powered Sidekick XG850. Here’s what we found after putting each machine through the same series of tests and evaluation. As you might expect, every machine had its unique advantages and disadvantages.

In our evaluations, we looked at maneuverability, general performance, load carrying and towing capability as well as overall design. In late August, AGCO held an international press conference livestreamed from Germany, which focused on its Fendt brand.
