Kubota 1100C RTV versus RTVX

[cre10]

I'm looking at buying an 1100C. I think the dealer has the new RTVX and a new leftover RTV. What are the improvements on the X?

I'm supposed to go look Friday and test drive one.

 

[ohio farmer04]

old one has high mid low
new has high slow
widows and seat
parking on dash new one
what price old & new ?
if add any thing on buy know
dealer have room move add ons

 

[smstonypoint]

There have been several recent threads concerning a "wobbly" wheel issue with the new models:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/a...issue-rtv.html

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/a...ng-kubota.html

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/a...ing-wheel.html

Steve

 

[cre10]

There have been several recent threads concerning a "wobbly" wheel issue with the new models:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/a...issue-rtv.html

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/a...ng-kubota.html

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/a...ing-wheel.html

Steve

Those links all take me to the forum home page?

 

[cre10]

The front and rear work lights seem expensive. Is there already wiring there for me to put my own lights? Is there already a switch or when they put the factory lights in do they put in another switch?

What is the extended oil dipstick option?

When I build one on the Kubota site there is no option for a radio. Is radio standard for the X models?

Anyone have the CV joint guards?

 

[smstonypoint]

Those links all take me to the forum home page?

OK. I will try again.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/atvs-utility-vehicles/304527-dealer-input-wheel-issue-rtv.html

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/atvs-utility-vehicles/305698-22-days-still-nothing-kubota.html

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/atvs-utility-vehicles/303932-new-rtv-x1100c-clunking-wheel.html

Steve

 

[cre10]

:thumbsup:

 

[texasjohn]

I've got an RTV 1140 and love it...the extra seat is soooooo much more handy than I thought it would ever be. I leave it set up all the time. Good place to put certain tools, buckets, etc while moving around on the ranch in working mode...and I have a small trailer attached as well for T posts, wire, lots of big tools for specific task in progress. I did lots of upgrades as well, including front and rear lights and associated switch box which I constructed and installed.

Net...think about the 1140 for your needs....I see you have a large property, as do I....It's amazing to me how extra handy the extra seat is...can carry an extra helping hand or two while having an easily accessible place for jackets, ropes, gosh, so much stuff while dashing around and not having time to stow everything while work is in progress. It's a true ranch work vehicle...top speed of 25mph is sufficient, and more, for off road work. and, 25mph is just fine to dash down most ranch roads and get to the other side!

Not sure the 1140 has yet been upgraded with the new features. Biggest negative, and it's kinda small, is the 1140 has its emergency brake at hip level on left side....hip hits it getting in and out, particularly if it is pulled up.

 

[cre10]

I test drove the RTVX 1100. It seemed to ride pretty good and had nice cab features. I just hate how **** slow it is.


I talked to a guy that has an older Kubota and he said they are pieces of **** and to not get one. He said they are lacking power and that when you get into mud you can't spin the wheels enough to get out?

 

[cre10]

I think the 1100 with cab would be nice for fence work. I can see a Bobcat generator in the bed doing pipe corral panels I can also see a 60 gallon sprayer in the back for thistles.

 

[rapracing]

I test drove the RTVX 1100. It seemed to ride pretty good and had nice cab features. I just hate how **** slow it is.


I talked to a guy that has an older Kubota and he said they are pieces of **** and to not get one. He said they are lacking power and that when you get into mud you can't spin the wheels enough to get out?

If you want to go fast DO NOT buy a Kubota. If you want a work horse BUY a Kubota.

They do NOT lack for power/torque like the guy told you. Maybe he meant speed. I have noticed that the A/C in the 1100 cuts the power considerably. They said it would not but it does. Stock ATV tires are all but worthless in deep mud. You will need to upgrade the tires if you're going to play in the mud.

 

[john10]

I made the same choice. Between ease of getting in and out of the open 900 or the weather protection of the 1100. I choose the 900. I put the Tools, parts sprayer, chain saw etc in the back and go. I do not get far before stopping to fix fence trim a tree spray weeds. All before I get to where I was going to.
If the weather bad I take the tractor or truck. Good luck with your decision.

 

[cre10]

If you want to go fast DO NOT buy a Kubota. If you want a work horse BUY a Kubota.

They do NOT lack for power/torque like the guy told you. Maybe he meant speed. I have noticed that the A/C in the 1100 cuts the power considerably. They said it would not but it does. Stock ATV tires are all but worthless in deep mud. You will need to upgrade the tires if you're going to play in the mud.

What are good tires?

 

[Gary Fowler]

I have the ATV tires and have had no problems with traction but I don't do mud bugging in the swamps with it. WS tires are pretty much worthless for traction, about like automobile tire tread. There are some members who use their Kubota on swamp conditions and jack up the frame, put on taller and wider tires just like the high rider trucks. I don't need that and I like the height of the vehicle as it is.

If I had a choice of an old model vs RTVX model, I would take the old model. 3 speed transmission vs 2 would be the deal breaker for me and the old model should be a bit cheaper also.
I am not sure what they mean by extended oil dip stick but it must be an extension that allows checking the oil without raising the bed which would be an OK option if free but I wouldn't pay anything for it. Checking the oil is so infrequent that it isn't any problem to raise the bed, let it set a few minutes and then check it or just raise the bed before lunch and check it when you go back to work.
I don't find any issues that need changing on my 2009 model. Sure it is hard to shift when stopped on a hill, but pressing the brake usually suffices but if not, mine has the pressure release knob that releases all pressure to the HST and it shifts easily then. I have 360 hours on mine and not one issue to date.

 

[628pm]

While I've never owned the older model of the rtv I would buy the new model again without hesitation. Two speed versus three speed is not an issue since I never had the three speed rtv. I might change my mine if I had the older version. But the new one has done everything I have wanted it to do. I can only compare it to my old 4010 mule. It has a better ride, alot more power and just overall better vehicle. No speed demon but 20 mph down a country road or field is fast enough for me. I don't think I've ever driven over 10-15 mph in a field anyway. I am just not in a hurry as I use to be.

 

[houstonscott]

I test drove the RTVX 1100. It seemed to ride pretty good and had nice cab features. I just hate how **** slow it is. I talked to a guy that has an older Kubota and he said they are pieces of **** and to not get one. He said they are lacking power and that when you get into mud you can't spin the wheels enough to get out?

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3XymV27X_IE I wouldn't worry about mud.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3XymV27X_IE

Why we own RTV's.

HS

 

[ruffdog]

The old ones are junk? Funny. The neighbor uses it to move the wagons around when haying and the horse people love it when clearing trails at the park. The only thing I have had to do to it is replace the valve stems in the wheels. The worksite tires wear like iron just like the dealer said they would.

 

[cre10]

The old ones are junk? Funny. The neighbor uses it to move the wagons around when haying and the horse people love it when clearing trails at the park. The only thing I have had to do to it is replace the valve stems in the wheels. The worksite tires wear like iron just like the dealer said they would.

So defensive over what someone that you don't even know said. Maybe he just got a lemon? Who knows, I do trust his opinion on machinery as he runs tractors a bit bigger than a TC33 for a living :yuck: Don't shoot the messenger.

 

[628pm]

No matter what vehicle you get, someone is not going to like it. I believe that I will listen to what anyone says and take it with a grain of salt, if you listen close enough you will get something useful out of it (most of the time, there are exceptions to the rule). Bottom line it is your decision on what to purchase and how much you pay for it, as long as you are happy with the deal, it is no one else business. I am satisfied with my RTV X900, someone else might not be, but I paid for it not them.

People can have opinions, but that is all it is "their opinions" not yours. Person who got stuck and doesn't like his, sell it and buy something he likes. No problem to me, he has to use it whatever he buys so he should be satisfied with it.

 

[cre10]

No matter what vehicle you get, someone is not going to like it. I believe that I will listen to what anyone says and take it with a grain of salt, if you listen close enough you will get something useful out of it (most of the time, there are exceptions to the rule). Bottom line it is your decision on what to purchase and how much you pay for it, as long as you are happy with the deal, it is no one else business. I am satisfied with my RTV X900, someone else might not be, but I paid for it not them.

People can have opinions, but that is all it is "their opinions" not yours. Person who got stuck and doesn't like his, sell it and buy something he likes. No problem to me, he has to use it whatever he buys so he should be satisfied with it.

Well said :thumbsup: Not every machine is built equal either. Like it or not there are lemons. Many people have many different uses and many have different expectations and experience.