Kubota RTV-1100C

DT86 · Dec 1, 2014

blin said:
I am thinking of getting one, but I heard that they don't like deep water. That the transmission belt will slip even after mimimal water crossing. Other than that, I have not heard of any issues. Even the slow top speed sounds good for my needs. Has anyone had any problems going though streams or mud holes?

The only belt on the diesel RTV will be the fan belt. Not sure about the 400 and 500 though.

I've taken my 900 through water up to the floor board without problem.

timswi · Dec 1, 2014

DT86 said:
The only belt on the diesel RTV will be the fan belt. Not sure about the 400 and 500 though.

I've taken my 900 through water up to the floor board without problem.

The 500 is an HST too...Pretty sure the 400 is a CVT

Tailrotor · Dec 1, 2014

It's also gas not diesel

blin · Dec 1, 2014

I have an elderly mother that needs to get around the farm. We have lots of off camber and some fairly steep inclines and declines, plenty of creeks and streams too. Engine breaking is important, as well as stability. She needs to get in and just drive it.
Will the 900 or 1100 fit that need?

timswi · Dec 1, 2014

blin said:
I have an elderly mother that needs to get around the farm. We have lots of off camber and some fairly steep inclines and declines, plenty of creeks and streams too. Engine breaking is important, as well as stability. She needs to get in and just drive it.
Will the 900 or 1100 fit that need?

Either one should do it...Do you need HVAC and a cab?..if so then the 1100, if not, the 900.

sunnyside360 · Dec 2, 2014

blin said:
I have an elderly mother that needs to get around the farm. We have lots of off camber and some fairly steep inclines and declines, plenty of creeks and streams too. Engine breaking is important, as well as stability. She needs to get in and just drive it.
Will the 900 or 1100 fit that need?

I've driven them all (competitors) and the engine braking on the RTV-X1100C is second to none and one of the reasons I got one for all the steep hills and creeks here on my 300 acres and adjoining lands. Rarely ever have to use the foot brake. Also, no drive belts - just direct drive hydro transmission.

JESSE1 · Dec 2, 2014

No belts on the Kubota, it has a hydrostatic transmission.

DT86 · Dec 2, 2014

timswi said:
The 500 is an HST too...Pretty sure the 400 is a CVT

That is what I thought but wasn't sure.

sunnyside360 · Dec 2, 2014

Tailrotor said:
Hey guys I was at my dealer the other day and he showed me about a service bulletin on the new Rtv X 1100 and the other rtv x series. The pressure relief valve cable that when you press on the break comes through the firewall is suppose to relieve the pressure on the servo valve and make it easier to shift.

Problem is the cable is held in place with a grommet and nothing else if you look at the attached picture you can see the fix is to tyrap the grommet in place and take the slack out of the cable so it is not mis adjusted from falling out of the grommet and is stiff enough to work the cable and servo pressure relief valve.

I did this to mine and it all but fixed my problems so take a look and hope this helps. Oh this is under the hood of the rtv

Took a look under the hood of mine and I see what you mean. Certainly worth trying the ty-wrap fix. Thanks for info.