RTV - X1100C

[swampy6]

We might get 8 inches of snow from this storm so I'll use the X1100C when plowing our driveway. I used it today scraping down the driveway and plowing a few walking trails around the house, I'm getting use to it.

I usually use our Mahindra 4540 for the driveway and the trails around the house.

 

[swampy6]

It started raining last night around 7:30 p.m., when I looked outside just after 4:00 a.m. this morning we didn't have any snow so I went back to bed. When I woke up we had some very wet heavy snow with rain underneath.

I had always heard the RTV's can push snow so I started plowing with it in low gear and 4 wheel drive. I have about 240 or 300 pounds in the back and it handled everything. After I was done plowing the driveway, I used the Mahindra 4540 to push the banks back before they freeze solid with the colder weather coming in.

 

[otlski]

I usually drink coffee when I plow, but steak is a good idea too!

 

[lloyd123]

Downloaded the Owner's Manual in preparation of my RTV-X1100C being delivered next Tuesday and was surprised to see that they recommend a 50 hour break in.

Do not Operate the Vehicle at Full Speed for the First 50 Hours

Do not start quickly nor apply the brakes suddenly.

In winter, operate the vehicle after fully warming up the engine.

Do not run the engine at speeds faster than necessary.

On rough roads, slow down to suitable speeds.

Do not operate the vehicle at fast speed. The above precautions are not limited only to new vehicles, but to all vehicles. But it should be especially observed in the case of new vehicles.

This can be kind of difficult as I only put on about 30 hours a year but that's mostly pushing snow around which is kind of hard to do if taking it easy on the machine.

Checked the manual for my RTV900W I'm trading in and noticed it had the same recommendation but don't remember paying any attention to it.

 

[swampy6]

I did some cleanup with the X1100C the other day, I have 240 pounds of tube sand in the bed, had it in low and 4wd and it pushed that wet heavy snow we received. If I put the chains on the back tires, I think it could push whatever mother nature throws at us.

We actually received rain and then the wet heavy chit after.

 

[lloyd123]

New RTV-X1100C delivered yesterday with the V5293 4PT Hitch / Power Unit and a 78" V5295A V-Blade. Plus some LED light kits, mud guards and a grill guard adapter kit for the summer when I take off the plow and power unit.

Got to use this morning on about 4" of new snow - drives much smoother than my old 2004 RTV-900W with a 72" blade.

Did find the shifter balky to use - hope that gets easier when broken in.

Also installed a cheapo radio from Amazon - it works - but diesel is noisy even with the factory cab so better for talk/news radio than music - maybe the Bluetooth phone will be useful but haven't tried that yet.

 

[groundcover]

Sweet rigs !

 

[swampy6]

Looks very nice. There are times when you just barely touch the brake and it will shift better and then there are times when you really need to stomp on the brake for it to shift. I also find that when plowing, you might have to raise the plow some which will make it shift better when your're done pushing the snow.

I had stopped by our Kubota dealer to talk with them about not liking how it shifted, they said they would send a guy up here if I wanted them to take a look at a certain adjustment that affects the shifting, I think that I'll call them after February 2.

 

[lloyd123]

I had stopped by our Kubota dealer to talk with them about not liking how it shifted, they said they would send a guy up here if I wanted them to take a look at a certain adjustment that affects the shifting, I think that I'll call them after February 2.

I was surprised to read the small print on Kubota's warranty that they don't include pick up and delivery to the dealer for warranty work - owner is responsible - and that they can charge for a tech to come to you. Back when I bought my 2004 RTV-900 it was included.

I suppose that a good dealer wouldn't charge to send out a tech - maybe depends on distance involved - but no guarantee. My closest dealer is 20 away so 40 round trip - hope I don't have to find out

 

[swampy6]

We're 28 miles round trip, I'll have to ask if there will be a charge.