Sponsored: Going wild in Yorkshire with the Kubota RTV-X utility vehicle.

With over 300 acres to maintain, the Yorkshire Wildlife Park relies on its fleet of Kubota RTV utility vehicles for a range of daily jobs - from animal feed and care to ground and property maintenance.

The Park attracts over 760,000 visitors each year and is well known for its carnivores after taking part in an international rescue operation to save 13 lions from an uncertain future in Romania. It also has the largest polar bear enclosure outside Canada and a host of other animals, from baboons to wallabies.

The terrain and workload are demanding on the Park’s four RTVs, but Director Neville Williams comments that the RTV’s strong build makes them ideal for the job:

“The Kubota diesel engine is really solid and is proven on so many machines you know it’s going to stand up to the work.”

The RTV’s powerful combination of Kubota’s reliable high-torque Kubota 3-cylinder OHV diesel engine with a rugged 2-range Variable Hydraulic Transmission (VHT-X) and selectable 4WD - provide safe operation when tackling undulating terrain, even when loaded with equipment.

VHT-X enables fast acceleration, excellent hill-climbing ability, and a safe, controlled descent thanks to its dynamic braking capability. It uses the transmission to comfortably control the speed without the operator relying on the brakes.

The ride is comfortable too. High ground clearance and height-adjustable front and rear independent suspension reduce the risk of bottoming out, providing the occupants with a smooth ride.

The RTV’s powerful combination of Kubota’s reliable high-torque Kubota 3-cylinder OHV diesel engine with a rugged 2-range Variable Hydraulic Transmission (VHT-X) and selectable 4WD - provide safe operation when tackling undulating terrain, even when loaded with equipment.

VHT-X enables fast acceleration, excellent hill-climbing ability, and a safe, controlled descent thanks to its dynamic braking capability. It uses the transmission to comfortably control the speed without the operator relying on the brakes.

The ride is comfortable too. High ground clearance and height-adjustable front and rear independent suspension reduce the risk of bottoming out, providing the occupants with a smooth ride.

The spacious, comfortable cab with its deluxe split-bench seats and plenty of legroom make the RTV a great way of getting around the extensive parkland. With its power steering, straightforward controls and VHT-X transmission, keepers and grounds staff alike can confidently get behind the wheel.

“We need to be constantly in and out, opening gates and checking the animals, so the open canopy with its easy access is another benefit. It’s also straightforward enough for anyone to operate.”

All RTV-X models come with a full ROPS frame and canopy, plus a windscreen with wiper and washer. A fully enclosed heated cab option is also available.

Kubota’s RTV-X line-up includes the powerful RTV-X1110 and versatile RTV-X1140 four-seater that converts easily to two seats for extra load capacity. Both machines can carry a 500kg payload and they have towing capacities of 590kg and 1,000kg, respectively.

The RTV-X includes a two-year warranty as standard, which can be extended to five years - based on the number of hours worked - with Kubota’s innovative warranty, Kubota Care.

To find out more about the RTV-X range, contact or your local dealer or visit the website