Kubota RTV X1140 vs Kawasaki Mule Pro FXT dumping abilities

[Shrinemaker]

I can't get an answer from dealer sales people and online searches. I am considering buying the 4 seater RTV X1140 and a Kawasaki Mule Pro Ranch Edition. It will be multi use mostly pleasure driving on rolling hills to collect firewood, but I also plan to use my BX25D to load rock and sand in the bed to be transported to various places on my property. If I get the Mule Pro I will get the hydraulic lift. If so equipped how will the mule compare to RTV X1140 for dumping? I also welcome any comments on how each UTV might compare for traversing and riding banked trails. Thanks.

 

[David_Kb7uns]

Not sure how the new RTVs compare but I have loaded the RTV-1100 bed full of pea gravel with the BX and it dumped it no problem every time and it is more weight then Kubota said was the weight capacity.

David

 

[Shrinemaker]

Thanks David that makes me feel good about the Kubota. I hope some folks can add what the Mule Pro with hydraulic assist can do. David how do you feel the the RTV handles traversing sideways on a hill or sloped path? I worry about overturning as well.

 

[David_Kb7uns]

I have the older RTV that is the non independent rear suspension and it handles hillsides pretty good loaded, I would check the new ones with the independent suspension, if you get a heavy load the rear arms may tuck in a little with the heavier loads. You just may have to try it and see how it feels but the Kubota RTVs have always been conservative on their ratings, I can load the bed up full and it hauls it.

David