Kubota 1120 RTV

rockarosa · Sep 19, 2015

I just bought a Kubota 1120, will be delivered next Tuesday. Just wondered if anyone on here has one and if they like it. I was looking at 855 J.D. Gators but for less money I feel like I got a lot more machine.

lovemytoys · Sep 19, 2015

i just got rtf-x 1100c and i love it!!they are great machine

Skeeter Madness · Sep 19, 2015

I've had my x1100C since March. Unbelievable capability and it'll pull most anything! Just wish it would run at least 30 mph.

ProjectKing · Sep 20, 2015

Skeeter Madness said:
I've had my x1100C since March. Unbelievable capability and it'll pull most anything! Just wish it would run at least 30 mph.

Yeah that's the only thing I don't like about them... Top speed is a little low. 28 mph is still pretty impressive for a hydro trans!

IvanS · Sep 20, 2015

Just received my 1120D this past Wednesday. Another seamless purchase from Barlow's Equipment. I'm most impressed with the smooth stable ride. I've not had a chance to use it much yet as it's still at my workplace. Should bring it home next week when my new car-hauler is ready for me to pick up.

I did notice one thing that is just a little concerning, the back fenders seem misshaped. Has anyone else noticed this with theirs? If you look at them from the back the tail lights are not level, the edges of the fenders are somewhat warped too.

RollingsFarms · Sep 20, 2015

Is this the rtv that had independent rear suspension on it? If so how's the ride?

IvanS · Sep 20, 2015

The RTV-X series do have independent rear suspension and the ride is great!

rockarosa · Sep 24, 2015

Well I got the 1120D delivered yesterday. I could not believe the price was so much cheaper over the Gator and I called the Kubota dealer last week to make sure this is a 2015 model. He assured me it was. After delivery yesterday my wife and I drove it around and decided to wash it. When I lifted the bed there was a sticker with the model number and also the build date which clearly read 2014. Didn't want to start out on a bad note with the dealer so I called the Kubota headquarters. They told me as long as it is a n X series it's the same as a 2015, that this is not like a car when they introduce the new models. Has anyone heard this before or should this matter, the machine is new without a mark on it and being 63 years old I don't see me selling it. I'm wondering if anyone on here has experienced this.

MF283 · Sep 24, 2015

I would be concerned of the price difference between the two year models, being a 2014, it should have been significantly cheaper even if it is identical to the 2015.
After all, you always see price blowout's at the model year end.

Ronnie

johncar · Sep 24, 2015

I guess if there hasn't been any changes between 2014, the price is right and it hasn't spent its life out in the elements it shouldn't matter. I too have put my order in for a RTV-X 1120D (subject to field test at my place) just yesterday after a bit of procrastination the past few weeks. It will be a work vehicle around my property and replacing my 2014 Polaris Ranger Diesel which very disappointingly is just not up to the job here, (doesn't handle slow going in steep country basically) and the importers and dealer don't seem interested in helping me with it. Anyway I am sick of it, don't need the hassle, just had to cop the loss on it and try and get something better fit for purpose. The lack of low speed engine braking has also been a shortfall on the Polaris making me worry and reluctant to trust it in any inexperienced hands, family members etc. I assume they must perform OK in other environments and it seems a decent machine otherwise, should be fine just scooting around in flatter country with short steep climbs I guess. Anyway don't want to get into that too much.

Seems to be plenty of positive vibe and happy owners out there with the Kubota and I am hoping that the HST drive stands up a lot better and safer than the Polaris CVT belt setup which just seems to overheat with long hauls up or down hill being the main issue.
Top speed is not a priority for me, but working all day reliably around hills, gullies and rough terrain is, so I guess we will see on Monday how it performs. Looking forward to it and fingers crossed it will perform long term as promised.
Happy to hear from other owners and their experiences with their Kubotas.

rockarosa · Sep 24, 2015

I called the regional headquarters today and spoke to a regional sales rep. He told me the same thing that I was told yesterday. The machine is spotless and came off the show room floor. There were no changes made between the 2014 to the 2015. I think I'll stop out the dealership tomorrow and make them aware of the year of the machine, hey maybe they'll throw something in for me. The price was right compared to buying a Gator. The 1120D RTX cost me $14,000 plus $700 more for a full windshield and metal roof and mirror. I put about an hour on it just running through my hay fields, I like the way the Hydro stops you, it just seems safe to me.

ovrszd · Sep 24, 2015

I see this all the time when buying new construction equipment. The build date really becomes insignificant as the hours go on the meter. As you said, if there's no dramatic changes between the years, it doesn't matter.

Post your feelings about the machine after you have ran it awhile.

Congrats on the purchase.

ProjectKing · Sep 24, 2015

rockarosa said:
I called the regional headquarters today and spoke to a regional sales rep. He told me the same thing that I was told yesterday. The machine is spotless and came off the show room floor. There were no changes made between the 2014 to the 2015. I think I'll stop out the dealership tomorrow and make them aware of the year of the machine, hey maybe they'll throw something in for me. The price was right compared to buying a Gator. The 1120D RTX cost me $14,000 plus $700 more for a full windshield and metal roof and mirror. I put about an hour on it just running through my hay fields, I like the way the Hydro stops you, it just seems safe to me.

Let me give you an example of model years. Currently model 2016 automobiles are being built in 2015. So are they vehicles 2015 model or 2016? They are whatever the manufacture says they are. Typically the next model year starts in August of the previous year.

I wouldn't worry about it and just enjoy your machine! (0: Let us know how you like it. My uncle in-law just bought one. He will run it in some rough country!

Skeeter Madness · Sep 24, 2015

ProjectKing said:
Yeah that's the only thing I don't like about them... Top speed is a little low. 28 mph is still pretty impressive for a hydro trans!

Mine will only run 20 mph tops on a flat level surface. I can live with it as I've averaged about 6 mph since I've had it. Sometimes you just want to go fast I guess.

As for the year...I went through the same issue with my tractor and I made the same calls and received the same answers. However, it is frustrating when you think you're buying something and find out it's not what you thought. I've not thought about since then until it was discussed here. You'll thoroughly enjoy it's capabilities, so try not to focus on the year and just enjoy the awesome machine you bought! Congrats!!!

ovrszd · Sep 25, 2015

Skeeter Madness said:
Mine will only run 20 mph tops on a flat level surface. I can live with it as I've averaged about 6 mph since I've had it. Sometimes you just want to go fast I guess.

As for the year...I went through the same issue with my tractor and I made the same calls and received the same answers. However, it is frustrating when you think you're buying something and find out it's not what you thought. I've not thought about since then until it was discussed here. You'll thoroughly enjoy it's capabilities, so try not to focus on the year and just enjoy the awesome machine you bought! Congrats!!!

I bought my current truck with 100K miles on it and equipped the way I wanted. I paid no attention to it's age. It was 10 years old.

I recently bought an RTV900 with 186 hours on it and in very good condition. I paid no attention to it's age either. It's 9 years old.

Model year for new items only comes into play if I can find a carry over and save a few bucks.

coolnature · Sep 25, 2015

ovrszd said:
I bought my current truck with 100K miles on it and equipped the way I wanted. I paid no attention to it's age. It was 10 years old.

I recently bought an RTV900 with 186 hours on it and in very good condition. I paid no attention to it's age either. It's 9 years

Model year for new items only comes into play if I can find a carry over and save a few bucks.

186 hrs in 9 yrs - could be a new world record! Does it still have the "new car smell"?

JOHNTHOMAS · Sep 28, 2015

It's not a car and it's not a truck where title date makes a difference. Tractors (which is the category the Kubota RTV falls in) "mostly" go by hours and condition and not date manufactured. If the features change then also may make a difference but sometimes "new" features are not an improvement and a pre new features model may be more desirable. I've bought around 18 new Kubotas, tractors, an RTV1140, F mowers and zero turn mowers. Bought one new, traded it several years later and then bought it back and then traded it off again a year later and the primary point about it was it had 160 hours the last time it sold, not the year of manufacture. Rarely have I ever heard of a discount on tractors because they were last years model, like cars and trucks, unless there were major changes.
Enjoy your RTV and forget it's birthdate or celebrate it's adoption date to come to your house as it's birthday. I'd refer to it as a 2015 model since that's the year you bought it and it was NEW off the showroom floor.

ovrszd · Sep 28, 2015

coolnature said:
186 hrs in 9 yrs - could be a new world record! Does it still have the "new car smell"?

It's hard to shift speeds. All the experts say it's because it isn't broke in yet.

Also ran the VIN, it's actually an '08 model rather than an '06. Sorry....

johncar · Oct 4, 2015

Well my RTV-X1120D turned up last Friday and very happy with it's performance around my place with is fairly challenging for any vehicle. 4WD dropped out a couple of times though on a long continuous hill climb, dealer notified and will get that sorted no doubt. For us a very nice and very capable UTV.