RTV - X1100C

ttener · Dec 19, 2021

Be careful

These things are a bear to upright in the woods! I’ve put Argos and rhinos in the ditch many times and 3-4 guys can bench press them right back onto the trail. Not this beast! Took hours and all kinds of creativity to pop her back up. She took it like a man though - a bent door hinge was the only damage and I fixed it with some monster channel locks. View attachment 725622

lloyd123 · Mar 14, 2022

I have a RTV-X1100C with the 72" V Plow (V5295A) that includes the 4 point hitch and power supply (V5293A). One thing I do like about this set up is that in the summer I can completely remove the plow and hitch/power unit and reinstall the front grille guard with the optional adapter. I've been thinking of adding the 66" snow blower (V5296) that would also require the addition of the PTO Drive (V5299A).

Does the addition of the PTO unit allow the grille guard to be attached? I would think the power unit could be removed but not sure if the PTO unit would make it so the 4 point hitch can't be removed.

lloyd123 · Jul 9, 2022

Boy - not a lot of activity on this thread. I posted the above comment in March and that's all that's been posted since then until my post today.

I'll answer my own post. I had the PTO/ Sowblower added and enough of the PTO can be removed to install the grille guard.

mmancuso13 · Jul 10, 2022

Busy time of year outside, good to know and thanks for the post!

Tomtint · Jul 18, 2022

I was in mine for a short time today...A/C didn't seem to work... Not sure what to do about that.

pughde · Jul 23, 2022

I want to put LED light bar on the top of my x110C, it is 2022. I seem to remember that they are no prewiring above the headliner. is this true, does anyone have a wiring diagram for it? How do I run a 12-volt positive lead from the battery to the headliner?

biffnh · Jul 24, 2022

On my 2022 X1100C there were wiring harnesses built in. Just need switches and the LED lamps. The wiring harness for the radio is there as well - a switched wire (red) and a white/green wire that is "hot" all the time. I plow two significant dirt road hills of over a mile with a Boss V-Plow with no problem and love the Worksite tires! Once we have an ice storm I put regular bar chains on and I've never been stuck or wished I had something else. The weight distribution is great. I haven't needed to add ballast to the dump body and love the fact that I can dump the accumulated snow out before I put the machine in the shop! This site has the full service manual with two great schematics showing wiring and color codes. Well worth the $30.00 for the PDF manual.
Checkout – eRepairInfo

swampy6 · Jul 24, 2022

If we have rain coming in, I've been using ours for hauling branches over to the outdoor fireplace, keeps the house property trails clean.

I'm still hauling firewood out with our RTV, once I get the next two face cord stacked, we'll have 60 face cord up.

If I put more work in, I can eat more of the Berried Delight.

swampy6 · Jul 24, 2022

Here's the recipe.

Berried Delight

Combine:

2 cups graham cracker crumbs

2/3 cup sugar

1/2 cup melted butter/margarine

Press firmly into bottom of 13 x 9 pan and chill for a couple of hours

Beat until smooth:

1 (8 oz) pkg softened cream cheese

¼ cup sugar

2 tablespoons milk

Fold into about 14 oz (or more) slightly thawed cool whip

Spread on crust

Arrange 2 pints hulled and halved strawberries in even layer. Save some for serving.

Beat 2 (6 serving size) pkgs vanilla instant pudding into 5 cups cold milk.

Pour pudding over the berries and chill for several hours or overnight. This makes a nice full dish, so cut if you want.

Serve with additional thawed cool whip and additional berries on top.

botayota · Feb 19, 2023

It only took two years for my RTV-X1100C too finally arrived here this week, now I need to get some tire chains for the rears, any recommendations?

JJT · Feb 19, 2023

I got the same plow on my orange 1100C, delivered 3 weeks ago. I only waited 5 months. The guy in front of me waited 12+ months for his camo 1100C.

So far I don't see a need for the chains, but I will be using the tractor/snowblower for major storms.

biffnh · Feb 19, 2023

botayota said:
It only took two years for my RTV-X1100C too finally arrived here this week, now I need to get some tire chains for the rears, any recommendations?

You will love the Boss Plow - I've been using the VXT for 8 years now - fantastic design and function. I love the worksite tires and they give plenty of traction in most situations. I do put a set of chains on the rear tires when the road gets icy. I have been using basic H-style chains with the extra bars. I plow 1.50 miles of dirt road and there are several good steep hills. Never been stuck!

otlski · Feb 20, 2023

I use these on the rears only.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H21X7GZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Don't remember paying that much.
BTW, I have the standard worksite tires.

The studs are decent on ice and the X-tread bites well. I think whether or not you need chains comes down to your personal circumstances. My driveway is a steep uphill grade from my garage to the road. Meaning my first pass is uphill. If I can get up the hill pushing snow in vee-mode and break through the town plow berm at the top, all is easy from there.

rleonard · Aug 21, 2023

Next week is the Farm Progress sho in Decatur, ill. Kubota always has a big presence there and a large display. Last show, there were several of us beating up on the reps for too low hp, slow speed, and lack of product. From what I’ve seen, nothing has changed. Hey, at least update the headlights!

I hear the argument that >25hp requires DEF. So if that is the case, why are there so many other diesel machines out there that do not have DEF? For example diesel zero turn mowers, skid steers, and tractors?

I hope that there are updates, however more than likely, the only change will be a price increase.

By the way, Polaris has a new work machine with reasonable capacity, 110 hp, and a cab, but you better have 50k + ready to go.

wawajake · Aug 22, 2023

rleonard said:
Next week is the Farm Progress sho in Decatur, ill. Kubota always has a big presence there and a large display. Last show, there were several of us beating up on the reps for too low hp, slow speed, and lack of product. From what I’ve seen, nothing has changed. Hey, at least update the headlights!

I hear the argument that >25hp requires DEF. So if that is the case, why are there so many other diesel machines out there that do not have DEF? For example diesel zero turn mowers, skid steers, and tractors?

I hope that there are updates, however more than likely, the only change will be a price increase.

By the way, Polaris has a new work machine with reasonable capacity, 110 hp, and a cab, but you better have 50k + ready to go.

The RTV X1100c is 24.8 hp.....so no problems the majority of us owners are quite happy with its hp and its capabilities. On a different note I see yours is an RTV 900 vs the rtv x1100c , and I see you posted on a different thread about sound deadining products..... I put carpet under the seats of my enclosed cab rtvx1100c to cover gaps sound could get thru like under tool trays etc. and on inside of doors and areas on floor that I figured would reverberate somewhat. I will look for pic...hard to rove if it reduced sound , but I think it did somewhat.

rleonard · Sep 8, 2023

I had a good meeting with a Kubota factory rep who in on the RTV team. We ended up having a constructive meeting for nearly two and a half hours! He cited the Japanese methodology as to why things move so slow. However, they hired someone from Polaris to breathe new life onto the design team.

He confirmed the >25hp rule requires DEF. The transmission can handle 30, and reading between the lines, they have some machines with a 35hp engine on it. Factory turbo is still on the table. If a DEF system was used, it would require an overhaul of the electrical system as a computer is needed to manage the process.

He said to be patient. New models are forthcoming. "watch the website, Should be about a month for the first one" he said. "I think that some of your concerns will be addressed"

Bob

plastikosmd · Sep 8, 2023

Paystar · Sep 8, 2023

When I talked to Kubota Canada begging them for at least 30 MPH they said it will never happen and if I need that speed by a Sidekick.

They told me the diesel RTV will stay limited to 25 MPH because that is the cutoff point that keeps it qualified as an off road vehicle that only requires an SMV tri-angle and no license or insurance for on road use.