Kubota RTV-X1140 disappointing performance

wilsonj · Aug 29, 2021

Hi all,

I've had an RTV900 for about 11 years, and have been pretty happy with it. We now have 3 children and I wanted something that we could all drive around on, as well as still be a good work horse.
So I thought the X1140 would be a good fit. Very happy with the space and ride, but the power is greatly lacking in my opinion.
I think in the brochure it mentions 25mph (40kph) as a top speed, however I struggle with one person (me) on flat hard ground to get more than 19-20mph (30kph).
In soft sand with kids onboard it really labours and wont' go above 10mph.

I'd love to hear from any other owners about their experience. It just doesn't seem right that the X1140 is so much slower. When I hop on the old 900 its like a rocket in comparison.

Cheers
Jamie Wilson
(Australia)

jeff9366 · Aug 29, 2021

Be sure the parking brake is OFF.

Summon the dealer for warranty service.

In the USA dealer transportation is included under the warranty.

RickB · Aug 29, 2021

jeff9366 said:
In the USA dealer transportation is included under the warranty.

????????

coobie · Aug 29, 2021

WOW my 2006 RTV 900 was much slower than my 2021 RTV 1100c.

grsthegreat · Aug 29, 2021

Some of the newer ones limit top speed without seat belts engaged and soft doors latched….at least my neighbors does. My 2012 kawasaki mule does not have doors, and seat belts are still zipped tied. But its a slow machine anyways.

whitetiger · Aug 29, 2021

jeff9366 said:
Be sure the parking brake is OFF.

Summon the dealer for warranty service.

In the USA dealer transportation is included under the warranty.

That is false, transportation is the owner's responsability as is stated in every Kubota sales contract. Many, if not most dealers even put a decal on the dash reminding the customer of this obligation.
Transportation is covered for most PSBs for a predetermined time.

Steppenwolfe · Aug 29, 2021

I have the same model; it is no speed demon for sure, but it will climb hills like a mountain goat. Love mine.

coobie · Aug 29, 2021

jeff9366 said:
Be sure the parking brake is OFF.

Summon the dealer for warranty service.

In the USA dealer transportation is included under the warranty.

FREE Dealer transportation IS NOT included under warranty in my neck of the woods.

Paystar · Aug 29, 2021

Get the manuals and check your linkages, or bring it to dealer. Something must not be set up right. It should go the same as my 1100C and it does 25/26 MPH both on the speedo and my Garmin GPS.
There's a few really god threads on net tractor talk also that detail how to set them all up.

wilsonj · Aug 29, 2021

Thank you for the quick replies!

I should add in sand it feels like it is "slipping" and really bogs down. Won't climb that well, but it is adequate. It's just surprising and dissapointing.