Interested in purchasing a Kubota RTV-X 1140 UTV

Dead Ash

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Hello all,

I am interested in purchasing a Kubota UTV 1140 to use for hauling firewood, mulch, dirt, pulling a log splitter and also have a snow plow attached to the front for winter use (now).

I am thinking a four seater for when the grand children come to visit, it would make grandma and grandpa kinda cool (at least temporarily).

I have seen many YouTube videos of them being used for snow removal but have only seen one four seater, all have been the two seat model, but according to the dealer the four seater is more than capable. Approximately 200 foot paved driveway and maybe occasionally plowing a neighbors or two driveway.

The dealer has both Boss straight and V plows, and Buyers snow dogg stainless steel plows. any preferences?

I have found one used, 2021 under 50 hours, clean and low miles, now out of warranty but is a few thousand dollars less than new.

Any thoughts or opinions would be appreciated and how big of a deal is the no warranty aspect? (the brochure for new doesn't list how long the warranty is unless I missed it). Would I need to replace or add heavy load springs to accommodate the plow? What are some suggestions websites for after market accessories that may be less expensive than Kubota?

Thank you in advance for any and all opinions/ advice.
 

Runs With Scissors

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I don't have any experience with the plows you are talking about, but I have a limited experience with plows in general.

It has been my experience that "weight" is your friend when plowing.

I first bought a "light weight" plow and it was "barely marginal" at best. (bordering on sh!tty)

For reference it was one of these "Snow Sports"
https://www.etrailer.com/Snow-Plow/...4413&msclkid=e4e9626d6eba18e36f280512c9830109

I used it for a few years and then decided to get a "real plow"

Night and day difference for sure.

I'm not sure what plows go on the UTV, but my cousin had one on his 4 wheeler, and he said it was basically worthless due to it's lack of mass.

Just my observations......
 
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Sidekick

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I have a 2 seater 2024 model and put a cheap KFI 6 ft poly pro plow I had and haven't been able to damage it. The biggest issue is shifting from foward to reverse. I have alot of tight spots and have to back up alot. This machine is hard to shift without a plow and after pushing up a pile even with the brake fully depressed it's a bear to get in reverse. If you just have long straight runs it plows great. Plows require heavy duty struts that are fairly easy to swap out and I think on that model you can just replace the coils to save money.
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GreensvilleJay

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Never had one, but 1,000s of hours in a CJ-5 with 6'6" blade. Yes you WILL need 'mass', weight'. possibly bags of sand in the back AND the rear footwells. Course all that weight means upgrading the suspension to carry it. Hmm...'snow'. there's 2 types..light and fluffy..no big deal, then ugh, wet and heavy. THAT is the challenging type. You NEED to plow,push move snow far,far away the FIRST time,cause once it freezes it'll become a mountain ridge that dynomite can't move.

as for warranty or save 1,000s. yeesh, just how much are these machines ? given the choice, I'd save the coins, 2 yr old machine, 50 hrs is 'new' as far as I'm concerned. Maybe take 1/2 the savings, toss into a 5yr GIC.
 

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I have an RTV 900 that I bought new in 2006 and is still going strong. My daughter and SIL have a newer model RTV 900 with a snow plow and they love it. They put the heaver front springs on for the plow. Talk to a dealer about a plow and installing the heaver springs. If the RTV you are looking at has been taken care of and you are comfortable with the cost, go for it. Next to a BH, the RTV was one of my best purchases for the farm.
 

Sidekick

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Never had one, but 1,000s of hours in a CJ-5 with 6'6" blade. Yes you WILL need 'mass', weight'. possibly bags of sand in the back AND the rear footwells. Course all that weight means upgrading the suspension to carry it. Hmm...'snow'. there's 2 types..light and fluffy..no big deal, then ugh, wet and heavy. THAT is the challenging type. You NEED to plow,push move snow far,far away the FIRST time,cause once it freezes it'll become a mountain ridge that dynomite can't move.

as for warranty or save 1,000s. yeesh, just how much are these machines ? given the choice, I'd save the coins, 2 yr old machine, 50 hrs is 'new' as far as I'm concerned. Maybe take 1/2 the savings, toss into a 5yr GIC.
I put 3 60 pound tubes of sand from Home Depot in the back of mine and it will move a lot of snow. I moved 8 inches of wet stuff no problem. Have to plow in low so it won't roll snow over the bank like the old Sidekick would is the biggest issue with the heavy stuff. Replace the garbage stock tires with some that grip. I only tried it a couple times because of the new tractor that is more comfortable and has no shifting problems.
 

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Hello all,

I am interested in purchasing a Kubota UTV 1140 to use for hauling firewood, mulch, dirt, pulling a log splitter and also have a snow plow attached to the front for winter use (now).

I am thinking a four seater for when the grand children come to visit, it would make grandma and grandpa kinda cool (at least temporarily).

I have seen many YouTube videos of them being used for snow removal but have only seen one four seater, all have been the two seat model, but according to the dealer the four seater is more than capable. Approximately 200 foot paved driveway and maybe occasionally plowing a neighbors or two driveway.

The dealer has both Boss straight and V plows, and Buyers snow dogg stainless steel plows. any preferences?

I have found one used, 2021 under 50 hours, clean and low miles, now out of warranty but is a few thousand dollars less than new.

Any thoughts or opinions would be appreciated and how big of a deal is the no warranty aspect? (the brochure for new doesn't list how long the warranty is unless I missed it). Would I need to replace or add heavy load springs to accommodate the plow? What are some suggestions websites for after market accessories that may be less expensive than Kubota?

Thank you in advance for any and all opinions/ advice.
Not familiar with the plows that you refer to, but I had a RTV-X1100C (recently sold prior to long distance move) with Kubota supplied electro/hydraulic plow.

No need to change struts (I am not speaking of commercial use), but I did crank up the adjustable front struts a notch. This is easily done in minutes and costs nothing.

Yes, the Kubota V plow is considerably heavier, not to mention much more expensive.

Additional ballast in the bed will be helpful but you will be able to move lots of snow without.

The worksite (knobby) tires are better in snow than are the lugged style and you can always install chains, which is quite easily done, if desired.
 
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woodman55

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Not familiar with the plows that you refer to, but I had a RTV-X1100C (recently sold prior to long distance move) with Kubota supplied electro/hydraulic plow.

No need to change struts (I am not speaking of commercial use), but I did crank up the adjustable front struts a notch. This is easily done in minutes.

Yes, the Kubota V plow is considerably heavier, not to mention much more expensive.

Additional ballast in the bed will be helpful but you will be able to move lots of snow without.

The worksite (knobby) tires are better in snow than are the lugged style and you can always install chains, which is quite easily done, if desired.
I have the work site tires, they have been much better than I though they would be.
 

Sidekick

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Not familiar with the plows that you refer to, but I had a RTV-X1100C (recently sold prior to long distance move) with Kubota supplied electro/hydraulic plow.

No need to change struts (I am not speaking of commercial use), but I did crank up the adjustable front struts a notch. This is easily done in minutes.

Yes, the Kubota V plow is considerably heavier, not to mention much more expensive.

Additional ballast in the bed will be helpful but you will be able to move lots of snow without.

The worksite (knobby) tires are better in snow than are the lugged style and you can always install chains, which is quite easily done, if desired.
If you just crank up the struts it makes it a very hard ride when the plow is removed. The replacement struts / springs have a different spring rate keeping the ride similar but at about an inch higher without the plow on mine.
 

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A few thousand dollars worth of discount may not be worth much if Kubota is willing to finance a new one at 0% . And of course you get the warranty , a newer model, and peace of mind. I spent a lot of time looking for a used Kubota tractor before deciding it made more sense to buy new. Good luck. I love my tractor.
 

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If you just crank up the struts it makes it a very hard ride when the plow is removed. The replacement struts / springs have a different spring rate keeping the ride similar but at about an inch higher without the plow on mine.
Struts can be cranked back down quite easily at no cost.
 

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I have the X cab model and I had a six and a half foot Boss vee plow on it.
The Boss was cheaper than the Kubota vee and they work very good.
I believe the weight was 400 pound for whole setup. Very easy to take on and off. And I didn't even have to crank up the preload on my springs. It carried it well.
I went that way because the K-Connect and snow blower is ridiculously priced. But last month I finally gave in and sold the plow to my dealer and got the snow blower. I just prefer blowing over plowing.

Unfortunate part is even the Boss prices have skyrocketed since covid.
Here in Northern Ontario I paid $5300 all in and installed for the Boss. It is now $9000 here.
 

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Dead Ash

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Hello All

Thank you for the responses and advice.

The two Boss plows referenced in the Woodman's messick link are the ones I was talking about and it sure looks great on ItBmine's 1100. The dealer recommended them for the same reasons. Good quality and ease of connecting on and off.

Hearing Runs with scissors comments will steer me to the V plow for the weight because the straight blade is poly. I was anticipating needing weight in the bed but good to have it confirmed.

Yeah, I can get a new one from my dealer $21,900. plus about $5000 - $6000 for the plow installed. The used one I was interested in is 2021 and $3000 less plus $5000 for the plow.

Yeah it looks new and clean, plastic roof and windshield, and with low miles is very appealing .

In an effort to save some money I was entertaining putting the plow on myself. The dealer says it is still on the pallet. Is that maybe something better left to them?

thanks
 
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ItBmine

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Hello All

Thank you for the responses and advice.

The two Boss plows referenced in the Woodman's messick link are the ones I was talking about and it sure looks great on ItBmine's 1100. The dealer recommended them for the same reasons. Good quality and ease of connecting on and off.

Hearing Runs with scissors comments will steer me to the V plow for the weight because the straight blade is poly. I was anticipating needing weight in the bed but good to have it confirmed.

Yeah, I can get a new one from my dealer $21,900. plus about $5000 - $6000 for the plow installed. The used one I was interested in is 2021 and $3000 less plus $5000 for the plow.

Yeah it looks new and clean, plastic roof and windshield, and with low miles is very appealing .

In an effort to save some money I was entertaining putting the plow on myself. The dealer says it is still on the pallet. Is that maybe something better left to them?

thanks
I never mentioned, I have never had weight in the bed and I've never had traction issues with the worksite tires.

As far as installing, as long as you are comfortable opening up the dash and running wiring, that's the hardest part. And drilling two holes in your front bumper to mount the plug in for the plow electrical.

I bought my plow out of town because it was cheaper and it didn't take long for them to install. Dropped it off and wife and I went for lunch, and it was done shortly after.

The Kubota K-Connect for their plow and blower, that is another story. My dealer said it takes 10 hours? All I can say is I have never seen so much wiring and relays and electrical boxes.
 

Sidekick

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Guess I would be a little curious why someone was selling one with only 50 hours. Especially a pandemic built one when there were parts shortages and substitution parts used along with a line shutdown in 21. I would get a dealer to look at all service records for the Vin number. We have seen a second owner is not covered for any issues on a low hour RTV.
I find my poly plow is perfect for mine. We get lake snow and I can hit piles hard with the plow flexing and then springing back without damage to the plow or machine. These machines frames are fairly thin material and I'd rather see a plow flex then frame bend. Over a foot of dense snow and you will need weight along with good tires or chains if you have any hills. They are very easily pushed sideways with the plow at an angle without a good grip. When you drop the plow that weight doesn't count it only leaves a couple pounds on the machine. Guess everything depends on the amount of snow you deal with in your area, blacktop or gravel, level or hills, and size of plowed area.
 

GreensvilleJay

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some reasons for selling..... moving, age, health, divorce,lost interest,no longer needed, wife says so.....

'poly' plows should last a long time,unless you magically 'find' that skid you KNOW was on the OTHER side of the barn.

curious as to the actual weight difference between a poly plow vs steel.ONLY diff should be the 'skin' ?
 

ItBmine

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Guess I would be a little curious why someone was selling one with only 50 hours. Especially a pandemic built one when there were parts shortages and substitution parts used along with a line shutdown in 21. I would get a dealer to look at all service records for the Vin number. We have seen a second owner is not covered for any issues on a low hour RTV.
I find my poly plow is perfect for mine. We get lake snow and I can hit piles hard with the plow flexing and then springing back without damage to the plow or machine. These machines frames are fairly thin material and I'd rather see a plow flex then frame bend. Over a foot of dense snow and you will need weight along with good tires or chains if you have any hills. They are very easily pushed sideways with the plow at an angle without a good grip. When you drop the plow that weight doesn't count it only leaves a couple pounds on the machine. Guess everything depends on the amount of snow you deal with in your area, blacktop or gravel, level or hills, and size of plowed area.
Hmmm.....I've never had an issue with my Boss vee plow pushing my RTX sideways or losing traction with no weight in the bed. I'm running the work sight tires.