Making an offer on a 'used/new' Kubota 1140?

[Dadnatron]

I've been looking for a UTV for a while. Always seem more expensive than they should be for what I'd be getting.

I found a 2018 RTV X1140 demo/rental unit and has 181 hours / 761 miles on it at a Kubota dealer with a $15K OBO option. It has a full composite roof and integrated windshield. No doors etc. (This isn't a cab, just a nice cover and full windshield.) Even thought it is a 2018, it will be sold as 'new' with all applicable warranties, etc.

I haven't gone to look at it, but the salesman says it in great shape.

I am NOT good at bargaining. I should ask my friend to come along, as he'd likely have them pay me to take it with me when I leave. But that isn't me. I'm not above making an offer on it though, although I'm not sure what would be a fair offer.

Its the machine I think would work best for our farm, but the price is more than I'd really like to spend. I have no 'need' for NEW, but I do have a need for reliable and useful. I have a tendency to 'over-buy' and I could likely get by with something less versatile/large/expensive. But I've spun my wheels into a stand still.

I really need to get 'something' as my trucks are not very useful as quick transport around my farm. I'd like something with either a VERY easy manual dump, ie for my wife, or preferably a hydraulic dump, capability. Most interested in solid, farm work kind of machine, not a fun, tear it up joy ride.

I'm in the Lexington KY/Indianapolis IN area, so if you have other ideas I'm up for it.

 

[om21braz]

If your dealer discounts new like some, you should be able to buy new for $16-17k. Not to mention 0% financing if you were interested. Although sometimes these machines are not readily available, I would figure the most I would give before going to look at in person and mentally deduct for anything that detracts from being in "excellent" condition. IMHO, I would have to save at least a couple thousand to go used. Good luck!

P.S. If new, I think the 0% financing cost is a straight $400.00

 

[Jim Nelson]

The manual dump is not easy, even when empty, go for the hydraulic.

 

[Tomtint]

A year or so ago I bought a "used" 30 or so hour enclosed 1100x, I wasn't looking for one but a friend of mine had passed away and his wife asked if we would be interested in it just to pay off the note. We bought it for something like 17K. I believe as equipped new it would have been in the 25k range. ..For 15K I think you are in the ballpark if its clean. A full warranty is nice security.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

If you decide you want to shop close, Somerset, and want to save lots of money, like about $8000 dollars, then I have a near new RTV500 with under 90 hours for $8350 and I'll even help you negotiate it down to $8000. I bought it for Grandson when he's here and then bought him a 4 wheeler and bought a XT1140 to replace my 8 year old 1140 and so don't need it. It has top, windshield and mirrors. 606-679-4514

 

[Dadnatron]

If you decide you want to shop close, Somerset, and want to save lots of money, like about $8000 dollars, then I have a near new RTV500 with under 90 hours for $8350 and I'll even help you negotiate it down to $8000. I bought it for Grandson when he's here and then bought him a 4 wheeler and bought a XT1140 to replace my 8 year old 1140 and so don't need it. It has top, windshield and mirrors. 606-679-4514View attachment 654183View attachment 654184View attachment 654185View attachment 654181

John, Does that 500 have a hydraulic dump bed?

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

John, Does that 500 have a hydraulic dump bed?

No but strangely enough it isn't that big of an issue to raise it by hand. My previous 1140 and new X1140 both have hyd but they are huge beds compared to the bed on the smaller RTVs and guess the pivot point or whatever makes the hand lift no big deal. Come try them both and see for yourself. Drive it up the mountain and down the paved street for the hands on test drive.

 

[ovrszd]

I think you should go look at John's stuff. Perfect opportunity to compare the 500 to an 1140. Hopefully he'd let you drive them both?

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

I know John and he will let you drive both. He owns the mountain behind his house and also has plenty of uphill and down hill paved streets for test driving.

 

[Dadnatron]

I know John and he will let you drive both. He owns the mountain behind his house and also has plenty of uphill and down hill paved streets for test driving.

John,

I'll speak with my wife, as she will be the one with the most 'qualifications' on what she wants. If she is good, I'll contact you and see if we can make a time to come down and take a look at them both. The question is two-fold. Will it fulfill the role we need it to address? Will my wife be willing to use it to fill that role.

Thanks,
Shane

 

[ovrszd]

I know John and he will let you drive both. He owns the mountain behind his house and also has plenty of uphill and down hill paved streets for test driving.

Good stuff John!!!!

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

It's a big purchase and lot testing and salesmanship or lack thereof of dealers can be stressful. An easy test drive and an experienced owner with no great pressure to sale can be helpful. I'm retired and have the equipment and the time and the property and have been an educator/counselor career and personality wise for many years. I enjoy helping people make informed decisions and to get fair deals. If mine doesn't meet the need then guarantee anyone will leave knowing more than they did when they arrived even if the new knowledge is that they sure don't want that one or one like it but from someone else. I've actually helped many people over the years buy lots of things and also many Kubotas. My neighbors wife told me yesterday his box mower tore up and I encouraged her to give him permission to get a new BX and sent my just rec'd super sale flyer from Kubota with big discounts and extra discount coupon for the BX. The BX is really being pushed by Kubota in the sales flyer, made me consider getting a new BX23 just to save so much money. Also will provide him the Veteran Farmers Coalition address/info for additional Kubota Veterans discount.

 

[Dadnatron]

John,

I appreciate your offer. I spoke with my wife, and despite the information that dumping the bed might not be difficult, I think I want a hydraulic dump bed, especially as we get older. I'd like to get a machine which will last long enough for it to become an issue. Thank you for the offer.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

John,

I appreciate your offer. I spoke with my wife, and despite the information that dumping the bed might not be difficult, I think I want a hydraulic dump bed, especially as we get older. I'd like to get a machine which will last long enough for it to become an issue. Thank you for the offer.

Your welcome. Go forth and get one sooner than later and you'll never regret it. Can't imagine not owning one now after 9 years of Kubota RTV ownership.

 

[milkman]

I know John and he will let you drive both. He owns the mountain behind his house and also has plenty of uphill and down hill paved streets for test driving.

I went to see John one time......or was it twice?

 

[5030]

The manual dump is not easy, even when empty, go for the hydraulic.

I believe your hinges need oiling. Mine dumps easily, loaded or empty with ONE HAND.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

I went to see John one time......or was it twice?

You did and you need to come back with cash and "stuff" and get this 90 hour RTV500 to be your very own. I loaned the single bottom plow you traded me to a friend and he decided he needed it worse than me and bought it and I've regretted selling it to him ever since. I also sold my Ratchet Rake to my nephew last year after buying a Pirinha bar/tooth and rec'd my new RR yesterday. The RR is so much more valuable to me and usable than the Pirinha with both having their useful features but they are not substitutes for each other. Anyway get some money and come back!!!:cool2:

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

I believe your hinges need oiling. Mine dumps easily, loaded or empty with ONE HAND.

I to have been surprised as to how easy the non hyd bed is to lift. My other two bigger RTVs had/have Hyd and I believed it was a necessay feature but not so on this RTV500, maybe size is the difference or balanced placement of hinges.

 

[Jim Nelson]

I believe your hinges need oiling. Mine dumps easily, loaded or empty with ONE HAND.

I was referring to one I looked at but didn't buy for several reasons, that being one. I have bought 2 since then both with the hydraulic dump and that is all I would consider if ever buying another. I don't need it often but when I do hydraulic is too easy not to have, especially as I get older and weaker.

 

[ovrszd]

I was referring to one I looked at but didn't buy for several reasons, that being one. I have bought 2 since then both with the hydraulic dump and that is all I would consider if ever buying another. I don't need it often but when I do hydraulic is too easy not to have, especially as I get older and weaker.

I agree. Hyd dump is a necessity for me. Not so much for physical limitations, just so convenient.