COMPETITIVE COMPARISON

Below is the Terra Cat comparison sheet.

Manufacturer KUBOTA KAWASAKI JOHN DEERE POLARIS
TERRACAT
Model Name
RTV900 General Purpose
Mule 3010 Diesel
6 x 4 Diesel Gator
Professional
TERRACAT
Engine
Make HP(kW)
KUBOTA D902-E-UV
DAIHATSU
YANMAR
EH50PLE15
Volkswagen
Type HP(kW)
4-cycle, diesel
4-cycle, diesel
4-cycle, diesel
4-cycle, gas
Gas
Cylinders
3
3
3
1
4
Displacement cu. in. (cc)
898
953
658
425
1835
Horsepower HP (kW)/rpm
21.6 (16.1) @ 3200
24.7 (18.4) @ 3600
18 (13.4) @ 3550
-
100 ( 74.6 ) @ 3900
Electrical (valving)
OHV
OHV
OHV
-
-
U.S. Gal. (L)Fuel tank capacity
7.4 (28)
5.3 (20)
5.3 (20)
8 (30.4)
12 ( 45.4 )
Transmission
Type
Variable hydro transmission (VHT)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Dual sensing automatic PVT
Type 2 IRS
Ground speed mph (km/h)
0-25 (0-40)
25 (40.2)
18.0 (29)
25 (40.2)
55 ( 88.5 )
Wheels, drive system
4, Rear 2WD or 4WD
4, Rear 2WD or 4WD
6, Rear 4WD
4, Rear 2WD or 4WD
4, Rear 2WD
Differential lock
Standard, foot operated
Rear, dual-mode
Standard, hand operated
Button SW
-
Gear selection
Hi-Med-Lo range; forward, neutral, reverse
Hi-Lo range; forward, neutral, reverse
Hi-Lo range; forward, neutral, reverse
Hi-Lo range; forward, neutral, reverse
4 Speed Manual with Reverse
Brakes
Front
Wet disc brake
hydraulic drums; self adjust
None
Fixed disk, hydraulic
Fixed Disk
Rear
Wet disc brake
hydraulic drums; self adjust
Wet disc transaxle
Fixed disk, hydraulic
Fixed Disk
Parking
Rear wheel, hand lever
Rear wheel, hand lever
None
Foot actuated (mechanical)
None
Steering
Hydrostatic power
Rack & pinion
Rack & pinion
Rack & pinion
Rack & pinion
Suspension
Front
Independent, McPherson strut-type
Independent, McPherson strut-type
coil springs / swing axles
Independent, McPherson strut-type
Strut-type
Rear
Independent, DeDion axel w/ leaf springs and hydraulic shocks
Semi-independent, DeDion axel w/ leaf springs and hydraulic shocks
None
Coil Suspension w/ R/L axels connected
Strut-type
Dimensions
Length (w/o bush guard in. (mm)
116.7 (2965)
112.6 (2861)
104.9 (2665) w/o bumper 106.0 (2692) w/ bumper
113 (2870)
126 ( 3200 )
Width in. (mm)
59.8 (1520)
57.48 (1460)
60.0 (1525)
60 (1520)
69 ( 1753 )
Height, overall in. (mm)
79.3 (2015)
75.98 (1930)
43.6 (1108)
75 (1905)
75 ( 1905 )
Front tread centers in. (mm)
45.3 (1150)
45.67 (1160)
50.0 (1270)
INA
56 ( 1422 )
Rear tread centers in. (mm)
46.5 (1180)
46.46 (1180)
48.0 (1220)
INA
60 ( 1524 )
Wheelbase in. (mm)
77.4 (1965)
73.6 (1870)
79.0 (2006) front/rear
76 (1930)
87 ( 2209 )
Ground clearance-front axel in. (mm)
8.5 (215)
6.6 (167)
6.7 (170) under transaxle; 8.5 (215) under platform
INA
11.5 ( 292 )
Ground clearance-center in. (mm)
13.2 (335)
12.5 (317)
INA
13.0 ( 330 )
Ground clearance- rear axel in. (mm)
8.3 (210)
8.3 (210)
INA
13.0 ( 330 )
Manufacturer      KUBOTA KAWASAKI JOHN DEERE POLARIS
TERRACAT
Model Name
  
 
RTV900 General Purpose
Mule 3010 Diesel
6 x 4 Diesel Gator
Professional
TERRACAT
Max. rolling weight (Towing capability)
lbs. (kg)
1300 (590)
1200 (544)
1400 (636)
1500 (681)
2600 ( 1179 )
Payload capacity
lbs. (kg)
1630 (740)
1630 (740)
1400 (636)
1500 (681)
1880 ( 853 )
Weight
lbs. (kg)
1775 (805)
1550 (703)
1100 (500) inc. fuel/fluids
1265 (573)
2200 ( 998 )
Cargo Bed
Width
in. (mm)
52 (1320)
51.6 (1311)
48.4 (1240)
58 (1473)
69 ( 1753 )
Length (w/o bush guard)
in. (mm)
46.7 (1188)
46.3 (1176)
43.3 (1100)
42 (1067)
48 ( 1219 )
Depth
in. (mm)
11.4 (290)
11.3 (287)
8.9 (225)
13 (330)
12 ( 305 )
Volume
cu. Ft. (m3)
16 (0.455)
15.6 (0.442)
10.9 (0.31)
18.3 (0.518)
23 ( 0.651 )
Bed Height (unloaded)
in. (mm)
31.6 (801.4)
30.8 (782)
25 (635)
36.2 (920)
40 ( 1016 )
Cargo bed loaded
lbs. (kg)
1102 (500)
1100 (499)
1000 (454)
INA
1220 ( 553 )
Tires
Front
  
 
25x10x12 Knobby, 6 PLY
Tubeless 23x11-10
22.5x10.00-8 2PR Hi-Flotation
25x10-12
102x15
Rear
  
 
25x10x12 Knobby, 6 PLY
Tubeless 23x11-10
22.5x12.00-9 2PR Hi-Flotation
25x11-10
102x15

STD=Standard OPT=Optional INA=Information Not Available
These comparisons of specifications are based upon the most reliable data obtained by Terra Cat at the time of publication. Kubota reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Information in this section has been obtained both from literature published by competitors and from other sources available at the time this material was being prepared. It is correct to the best of our knowledge, but due to technological developments it is subject to change without notice.
NOTE: Comparisons are based on estimations and should only be used as a rough reference guide.