Kubota UTV...starting phase

[botayota]

I'm in the starting phase of looking at the kubota UTVs, I will use it for clearing snow, plowing, sanding etc. for my 700 foot driveway, and
yard work on my 10 acre property. Would most likely want a enclosed cab with heat. I have a couple good Kubota dealers close by that I'll be
visiting shortly, but it always seems the dealers tend to try to steer you towards particular models, accessories...etc. Looking for feedback & comments from the folks here, since I've gotten some great info in the past. Once I decide on a model, I'll need to figure out want accessories/packages I should throw in especially if I'm going with the 0% financing.
Thanks all for you relplies...!!
BYota

 

[RoyJackson]

They make a nice machine...but the cab model (with heat and AC) is going to cost in the mid-$20K range (I priced one same time I priced a new Gator). Adding something like a Boss plow...even a straight plow...is about another $2500 (priced one of them too!). UTVs are pretty handy...I have about the same acreage as you and I use mine (an 855D Gator...this being the diesel version) quite a bit.
One thing I strongly recommend...rather you get a cab or just a windshield...get the wiper kit.

I did use my Gator for plowing a few years ago...I had an Eagle plow which uses the winch to raise and lower...also, it was manual angling. My drive isn't near as long as yours (I'd estimate a 200-250 foot loop), but I did my neighbor's and part of the cul-de-sac we live on (most so the town plow did push berms at the ends of the drives. Did pretty good for lighter snows.

Good luck in your quest!

 

[Bigfoot62]

Just been where you are.

I pulled the trigger last month on the 900 diesel, and absolutely love it.

Can't help you with the cab and snow plow though. Don't need that where we live. (Thank God!)

I don't know which model Roy was talking about, but the X900 diesel with full cab and heater is about $20k (MSRP). My X900 diesel (no cab, camo, and plastic roof) lists for nearly $16K. I bought it for less than $14.
Now, the 1120 diesel is a couple thousand more.

Good luck with your search. If you want to ask any specific questions about the 900, just let me know. I'll be glad to tell you what I can.

 

[groundcover]

Love my 900 , no cab or plow though. I did wrap a 3M plastic storm door around the roll bar one winter when I had a lot of wood cleanup, poor mans cab !

 

[ovrszd]

I have an open station 900. Great workhorse!!!! Kubota has the reputation of the best cab. From reading other RTV owner's comments I'd go for AC. They have a tremendous lifespan and durability. You'll only sell/trade it because you are tired of it. Great tool!!!!

Keep us posted on your decision, with pictures of course.

 

[rustyshakelford]

We bought a rtv x1100c in the fall. Absolutely love it. They aren’t fast but terrific work machines. The cab is great and we love the heat and a/c. I have to lower the windows a bit to make the doors easier to close due to how tight it is.

The extras we did was 27” tires
4K warn winch
2” lift
Rear window screen
Radio
Light bar across front and light pods for the rear

Brett

 

[RoyKing]

Where did you get the lift kit, only seen them for older model not the X1100C. I got my new with rear window guard, bedllner, ATV tires steel rims and filters and fluids for 50hr and 200hr service and a service manual for $19000.00

 

[biffnh]

I have plowed over 1 mile of dirt road/driveway the past three winters with my X900 and Boss V-plow. No cab, but glass windshield and whipper. The X900 is a beast and it plows wonderfully. I also plow with a F-350 with 9' Fisher, but the Kubota is more fun! No regrets at all. I did have the brush guard/bumper snap a weld at the end of this plowing season and not sure why, but otherwise I highly recommend the Kubota.

 

[jeff9366]

VIDEO: kubota rtv snow removal - YouTube

 

[botayota]

Hi, I about to pull the trigger on a RTVX1100C
I'm going thru the build you Kubota and all those accessories...yikes, is there any place I can
find a good explanation of each option with accesories? To start what tires are the best especially if
I plan to install CHains in the winter?
Thanks,
BY

 

[coobie]

Ordered my 2021 RTV1100c my options ATV tires,2 leds lights front 1rear,side mirrors, cv joint guards front/rear,mud guards front/rear,rear tail lamp guards, turn signals, led strobe light,mesh rear screen to protect rear glass window, am/fm radio,Kubota 72 inch straight commercial snow plow with plow markers model V5060 which is a Curtis snowplow..Orderd the unit feb 5th 2021 and some item options are back ordered until April 18th at this point.

 

[nbking]

I have the X900 it's a 2014, it's been a great workhorse. I've done anything and everything with it. Never has let me down.

 

[wawajake]

I have a 2016 XC 1100....love it. Awkward at first to understand the engine configuration for maintenance, but ya eventually figure it out. Also learn to get in habit of always leaving it in neutral when turning off ( use parking brake ) or else it is hard to get out if gear to start. Shifting requires some finesse. Sometimes just pressing brake to release hyd pressure is enough, other times gently pressing into gear while lightly pressing gas , waiting for point where gears mesh and click into gear. But the finicky gear changes you will figure out and is worth the hassle. Also you rarely ever need to brake going downhill even, the engine hydrostatic holds you back easily. .....have fun great workhorse and sips diesel.

 

[botayota]

Thanks for your replies, I got luck today my local dealer just got in a brand new Orange X1000C, took it for a spin, really enjoyable ride. I am familiar with the shifting since my L3240 shifts similarly, a little stiff, but nothing that is a big issue. Dealer recommended I go with the worksite tires especially if I'm going with chains in the winter. Ordering the Realtree color, Will see how long it takes to order. BOSS V-plow might not show up until close to fall Dealer said.

 

[coobie]

Here is my old 2006 Kubota RTV 900 it was flawless for 15 years.New 2021 kubota 1100c

should be ready in a few weeks

 

[wawajake]

I love the camo look, wasn't in stock when I bought mine. Nice rig !

 

[wawajake]

Oops That's your old one....well taken care !

 

[coobie]

Oops That's your old one....well taken care !

Try to care of my equipment its to darn expensive not too.

 

[ktb]

I got the work site tires, asked about atv tires and the dealer recommended the work site tires because they put more rubber to the pavement. Plowed one season on asphalt and I you wouldn't need to put chains on for that. I plowed most of the time in 2wd. You'll want to add the work lights, plow blocks the headlights some. I added side mirrors which was nice for backing up. The 72"xtra duty front blade w/electro-hydraulic life and angle is sweet.

 

[Paystar]

They make a nice machine...but the cab model (with heat and AC) is going to cost in the mid-$20K range (I priced one same time I priced a new Gator). Adding something like a Boss plow...even a straight plow...is about another $2500 (priced one of them too!). UTVs are pretty handy...I have about the same acreage as you and I use mine (an 855D Gator...this being the diesel version) quite a bit.
One thing I strongly recommend...rather you get a cab or just a windshield...get the wiper kit.

I did use my Gator for plowing a few years ago...I had an Eagle plow which uses the winch to raise and lower...also, it was manual angling. My drive isn't near as long as yours (I'd estimate a 200-250 foot loop), but I did my neighbor's and part of the cul-de-sac we live on (most so the town plow did push berms at the ends of the drives. Did pretty good for lighter snows.

Good luck in your quest!

Lucky you're not in Canada. I'll have $31,000 into mine. Then $5300 for the Boss Power Vee XT 6.6 plow.
My plow is in, but still waiting for the wire harness to show up at the Boss dealer.

I LOVE this RTV-X1100C. I don't even trail ride with my atv's any more. The wife always wants to go in the RTV now.
I use it for play riding, hauling gravel and firewood and will be my main plow unit now, because my tractor is open station and I hated plowing with my F550 because visibility around stuff sucks.

Mine came with the spray in bedliner and I spec'd the worksite tires, turn signal kit, stereo, front full width LED light bar, rear LED worklights, and from Orange Aftermarket I got the rear protection plate and receiver hitch mount for the 4500 pound remote controlled winch with wire harnesses front and rear.

My only complaint is I thought they were loud inside the cab for a nice climate controlled cab......until I rode a Polaris RZR900 and a turbo 1000 Can Am. Now it don't seem so loud.