Snowplow for Kubota RTV900

[MrWhippy]

I thought I'd send photos of my completed plow setup.

I bought the plow itself, which was designed to be lifted by a winch.
I set it up for hydraulic lift.

The lift piston, which is powered by the aux. hydraulics, attaches to the front 1 1/2 inch receiver hitch.

The lift works great.

Total cost for the lift system was about $190 plus $679 for the plow itself.

I really like that set up. I'm not so handy so I went with a winch lift system:

 

[Notforhire]

Here is a used Boss not far from me for $2800!

atv/utv plow - atvs, utvs, snowmobiles - by owner - vehicle automotive sale

I've heard good things about Boss plows. Depending on what you mount it to, you may have to purchase the correct mount that attaches to your machine. Any idea what they cost, I don't?

 

[timswi]

My RTV1100 has an Kubota OEM Curtis hydro power angle. The lift is a self contained electric lift actuator which stays with the plow frame. I don't have a winch.

 

[RKP in SB]

I have a brand new (well, 15 hours now) Kubota RTV-X1100C with the Kubota plow and it definitely has self-contained hydraulics. It mounts in the UTV's 2" front receiver and you have only one electrical plug connecting it to the machine, no hydraulic connections like I had on my old JD Gator with the "PowerTach" plow. The Kubota plow gives you up, down, left, and right and actually works better than the fully hydraulic plow I had on the Gator. I was worried about a lack of downforce, but just the weight of the plow provides plenty of ability to scrape off packed snow and ice.

 

[Notforhire]

I have a brand new (well, 15 hours now) Kubota RTV-X1100C with the Kubota plow and it definitely has self-contained hydraulics. It mounts in the UTV's 2" front receiver and you have only one View attachment 586922electrical plug connecting it to the machine, no hydraulic connections like I had on my old JD Gator with the "PowerTach" plow. The Kubota plow gives you up, down, left, and right and actually works better than the fully hydraulic plow I had on the Gator. I was worried about a lack of downforce, but just the weight of the plow provides plenty of ability to scrape off packed snow and ice.

I too prefer the plow to float using the plow weight to follow the ground contours. If down pressure is needed I can slip a piece of pipe over the lift chain.

You guys with cabs have it pretty good. I've been looking online for at least a windshield and a roof. My tractor is also "open" so no help there.
Fortunately I don't have much plowing to do and it should go faster now that I have a plow, instead of using the loader on my narrow curvy driveway.

 

[ArlyA]

You got that right, we'd not even consider a machine without a cab. Of course, most of the work we do with these machine is in the winter.. Why did I buy a 6x6 Boss???? :laughing:

You guys with cabs have it pretty good. I've been looking online for at least a windshield and a roof. My tractor is also "open" so no help there.
Fortunately I don't have much plowing to do and it should go faster now that I have a plow, instead of using the loader on my narrow curvy driveway.

 

[Notforhire]

You got that right, we'd not even consider a machine without a cab. Of course, most of the work we do with these machine is in the winter.. Why did I buy a 6x6 Boss???? :laughing:

When you mentioned Boss, I thought you bought that Boss plow, not a Boss machine.

 

[RoyJackson]

I had an Eagle plow mounted on my Gator for a couple years...winch lift and manual angling. It worked great for the smaller snows we get in Vermont. I'm sorry I ever sold it...
One recommendation for those who use a winch to lift the plow...get a boat trailer strap to replace the cable on your winch. The constant lifting and lowering of a plow is tough on a few inches of the cable. The boat straps handle the lifting and lowering much better.
Something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Shoreline-Marine-Winch-Strap-2-Inch/dp/B07KX75CVS

 

[ovrszd]

I have a brand new (well, 15 hours now) Kubota RTV-X1100C with the Kubota plow and it definitely has self-contained hydraulics. It mounts in the UTV's 2" front receiver and you have only one View attachment 586922electrical plug connecting it to the machine, no hydraulic connections like I had on my old JD Gator with the "PowerTach" plow. The Kubota plow gives you up, down, left, and right and actually works better than the fully hydraulic plow I had on the Gator. I was worried about a lack of downforce, but just the weight of the plow provides plenty of ability to scrape off packed snow and ice.

Very nice setup!!! 1100C is on my want list!!!!

Welcome to TBN!!!

 

[RKP in SB]

Very nice setup!!! 1100C is on my want list!!!!

Welcome to TBN!!!

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Thanks! I'd been looking at the 1100C for a long time and now that I have one I wish I hadn't waited so long.It's a great machine!