We Bought One!!! - Kubota Sidekick XG850

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

That's way too nice for the Peek boys!! Congrats!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Made to be used, Son! Ours will be used. 👊😎

[@wolfseinfein1461]

Love my brand new 4 seater, diesel this week great farming machine love the hydraulic bed and how the seats fold up multi purpose utility side by side I'll smile sending in my payments just like with my Kubota tractor

[@howardhulstein6530]

I love the fact that you and your son are having hoot with your new toy!

[@timothybailey7118]

Get the windshield that tilts open. Breaks the wind but lets air come up the back side to clear fog. Winch ✅ handy for moving trees Extra lights✅ for short days Build/weld some tool holders for the tools you need 80% of the time I had a 900 diesel Kobota. It was a brute and at 18 years old is still going strong.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

All great ideas! I’m overwhelmed. Gotta get to work!

[@cedaroakfarm8596]

Got ours for the farm in August 2023, super pleased. Got it with the winch, windshield, then added front ditch lights, front light bar, rear work lights (installed a fuse panel) and the biggest change, adding the DEMON lift kit. That gives you 2 more inches of clearance that I really needed here on the farm. Installed a GMRS radio for farm and wildlife habitat work. Still takes a bit to master the throttle, EZ does it. Great machine for work and a little playin too.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Sounds like you’ve got all the upgrades! I will start slowly adding to mine soon!

[@cedaroakfarm8596]

After months of use on the farm and trails, add the winch first, with windshield. Dealer put on the Orange Distributor windshield with the sliding vents, it’s perfect and works great. The lift kit is not expensive and gives a lot more clearance. Enjoy

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Congrats Lucas! You’re going to love it for sure. I’m going to suggest that you will want to add a windshield. It makes a big difference in the cold and rain. Enjoy!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I had no idea! It was so cold here last night. I told Caden, we are getting a windshield as soon as I can get back to the dealer! lol

[@engelmanoutdoors2025]

Love the side by side I got mine in 2020 in the winter I took it for one ride got a windshield ordered the same night little to no fogging in winter or rain 100% recommend getting one will be the best choice you made ! May you and your family have a safe and blessed holiday keep up the amazing content

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks for sharing your experience! Wishing you and your family the same!

[@LordBLB]

Awesome! Love it! Congrats on your new toy! You won't regret it one bit, I promise you that. 😎

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you!

[@TripleTAcres]

The game has been changed! Congratulations! Great looking machine!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Haha. That’s right! Thanks! 👊

[@magoo_1500]

Congrats on the new ride! I love how you took a brand new machine and just ran it through the woods how they were meant to be used....My Deere side by side takes a beating on my 32 acres.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks! Yeah, I don’t want to abuse it, but I bought it to use, I’m gonna use it. 👊

[@smeefamily54]

Hey.. I wasn't finished watching it yet. Nice to see a NEW piece of equipment on the farm. Man you are going to spend a fortune kitting it out. Chain saw holder, winch, cell phone holder, gunrack, mirrors, windshield, steering wheel spinner, etc, etc. I am happy for you Lucas. I have been looking at them also. Lots of people have them up here and have enclosed it and put a heater in it. Take care and stay safe. PS: don't forget the CB radio with the big whip antenna. 🤓🤓

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

CB radio! 😂🤣😂 I need one!

[@jamesharless5357]

Congratulations Lucas, very nice ride!👍🏻👍🏻

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you!!! 👊

[@MarquithLegacyAcres]

Congratulations Lucas! I know that we love our side by side. They are a lot of fun and are very useful tools. It seems like I have to cut branches every time I take it out on the trails. Congrats again! -Tod

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks, Tod! I’m already getting so much good out of it! 👊

[@carmenmariacortesmarin2664]

Merry Christmas Lucas! What an amazing Christmas gift! This is going to give you guys so much fun 😊

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks, Carmen! We are so happy to have it!!!

[@theelectricianguy]

Awesome Lucas definitely a nice choice and hey looks like they even threw in a sidekick hat lol. Looking forward to seeing many videos on the ol side by side

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Oh yeah, they loaded us up with hats! 😊

[@jamesmockler3787]

Congratulations!!! That is an awesome machine. I have had ATV’s but never even been in a side by side. Safe travels!!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I had never driven or ridden in a SXS before I talked to Davis Equipment. It didn’t take much to get me hooked!

[@jamesmockler3787]

That was a great video! Seems like a great dealership. Keep the videos coming. I see a windshield in your future.

[@robhilt1952]

Congratulations on the purchase, I bought the camo one 2 years ago and I absolutely love it, use it pretty much every day on our small farm.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I can tell we are going to get so much good out of it.

[@sparky11772]

Good morning Lucas congratulations! I have a kawasaki mule and we love it!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks! It’s a whole new world! 😊

[@watershedoverlook]

Wow! Congrats Lucas. You must've been a pretty good boy 'cause Santa came to Peek's Peak early this year! I know you you guys are going to love putting that thing to work (and PLAY)! Very happy for you guys. You may have said and I missed it, but I'm assuming, based on speed, that this is the gasoline version?

[@whenworkisplay]

Good morning Lucas, very nice 👍congratulations!!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Good morning and thank you! 👊

[@edboley4724]

That grin lasted the whole video!! Congrats Lucas, glad you like it!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I grin every time I hop in it! I’ll be by in a few days to get some stuff for my first service and probably a windshield. 😂😎

[@edboley4724]

@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead you mean the one you had me take off? It's still sitting here lol!!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Yes, that one. 😂. I have to learn the hard way.

[@Fred-w9w]

Congratulations, as you know it will be a great asset when doing work on the property. We bought one a couple years ago and love it...got the front and rear windows and it's nice to have them...they come off easily on the Polaris EV that we have. If you get one invest in the proper cleaning products to help prevent scratching.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

What products do you recommend? I was thinking at least Rain-X would have to help…

[@heavyhitter8936]

Glass windshield is better than the plexiglass…Congrats on the new machine

[@samsdoinstuff]

Wow! Merry Christmas Lucas! Nice choice 👌 Looked like loads of fun 😁👍

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks, Man! Hope you and your family have happy holidays! 👊

[@rockandrattleretreat5830]

I have a full windshield on my Mule and in the winter time I put a piece of see thru tarp across the back to keep the cold air from being sucked into the cab. Now make a list of what you want to add to it, lights, windshield, saw holder, more lights......😅

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Oh the list is already getting long!

[@maryvt3075]

Congratulations 🎉

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you! 😊

[@edwinhenley5348]

You will love this thing for the things you can do with it ,but I got a heater in mine I have a long drive way and I plow it and labors also I got a window in front it's nice with heater will.onjoy it treat it nice and it will be good to you enjoy it.

[@mattnoble1714]

Good choice, you'll wonder why you waited so long after you use it for a while. I have the RTV X1120D it has the glass windshield that tilts open at the bottom don't have any problems with it fogging up even though I keep it closed most of the time. You'll love it, it's a tough machine....enjoy.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@roycepeek4685]

Alllll them leaves 🍃🍃 I could be kicking around 😮

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Oh yeah! 👊

[@roycepeek4685]

@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead 👊

[@tempusveritas8901]

Nice Good choice At least you can get Parts.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Yeah, we are really excited to have it.

[@bhall7997]

Handy rig to run across the street with soda and chip runs. 😁 You might as well widen the trails they need to be "L" ready anyway 🤣

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

L ready trails… 🤔. I better get to work!

[@russellg5849]

Nice ride. Seems quiter then others. I don't know if I've seen a sxs without a windshield. I believe it will be worth getting one. To help with the rain, Rain X make a water repellent for Plexiglass

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Yip, it is a nice smooth quiet ride, but I most definitely made a mistake opting out of the windshield.

[@tiredofit9112]

Santa Claus came early for you. Congratulations.!!!!!👍😎

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Sure did! Thank you!

[@rickherrin5364]

I have a "Mule" with a plexiglass windshield. One problem is that it scratches easily running through branches and such and I put hours into polishing out the scratches.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I was thinking mine would just get all scratched up and that’s why I opted against it. I think I’m ready to deal with scratches over the wind.

[@mconfluence]

Check out the seizmik scratch resistant windshield. Pick the vented windshield.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks for the tip!

[@tiredofit9112]

Can’t wait for the videos of you Pimpin your ride out😂😂😂😂😂

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Oh we have plans!!! 😊😎

[@KUWP]

Question is not should you get one, but how have you managed so long without one! We only have 4 acres and our Polaris is indispensable. Before that, a Kubota (early models slow, topped out at 25 mph, but safer for the kids). And get the windshield, the slightly more expensive version that is scratch proof. Keep a rag on the dash for when it fogs up. Fogging issues are the exception, not the rule.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I am going to get a windshield. And you are right, every time I get in it I wonder why I waited so long.

[@pdurden1]

The windshield makes a world of difference

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Yeah, I’m picking one up next time I go by the dealer.

[@tcmits3699]

And doors, heater, and wipers. Wondering, how long does it take to realize "l paid, how much, for so little?" Looks like a lot of fun to drive, but a ton of shortcomings.

[@MO-vr1jg]

If you only had to pick one, which is more useful to your homestead, the SxS or the tractor?

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Great question! I would say a tractor for sure in my case. The SXS is great for getting around and basic light work, but there is so much more land maintenance that you can accomplish with the little tractor.

[@Steve-zs1ki]

Maybe a half windshield would work better?

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I think I’m going to go back to the dealer and just get the full windshield that they had on it. Maybe treat it with Rain-X…

[@ericfluty3257]

Lookin’ good, Brother!! You’ll wonder how you ever got along without one! I have an old Ranger with a plexiglass windshield. Make sure you get a glass windshield with a wiper on it. You won’t regret it!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks for sharing your experience! 👊

[@Nathan-kq2ec]

Plenty of aftermarket windshields. My Ranger lives in low gear, much easier on the belt. Do Kubotas have CVT transmissions too?

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Yeah, it is CVT so I’m thinking we will be running low gear most of the time. We have lots of hills and nowhere we need to be running over about 20mph…

[@D70340]

Well Lucas, i guess you ain`t gittin a bigger tractor now, huh, lol.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Mine and several others are junk with serious crankcase oil gas contamination. I liked it until finding Kubota doesn't care.

[@matthewsims359]

sxs's are in a class of their own. they just go. i never put my ranger in high range because i dont have anywhere to open it up. i have heard that just tootleing around is hard on the belt in high range. i bought the ranger new in 2020 and i think its safe to that it has never even seen 25mph. i mainly use it to haul firewood and check trail cameras. i dont know how i made so long without a sxs