RTV K-Connect and Blower

[ItBmine]

Anyone here have the K-Connect on their RTV-X1100C? I'm taking my Boss plow off, dealer is buying it and I'm getting the K-Connect and snow blower installed.

The questions I have are with that subframe mounted underneath, can you still remove the rear skid pan in order to change fluids? And what about the front diff? Will it still be accessible?

I am also having them put all new fan belts on it before they put the driveshaft on so I won't have to deal with that for a while.

Then just have to see where they are going to relocate my front turn signals.

Good thing I also have a receiver hitch mounted winch with wiring on the rear also because use the front hitch will be off limits now.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

I sure hope you have much better luck with the 'system' than those on their tractors. Over the years there's been a LOT of post about the dog clutches being destroyed in a few short hours of use. The 2 parts are close to $700 I think....
Pretty sure now that Ol' man Winter is here, there'll be more posts about it.

 

[ItBmine]

I sure hope you have much better luck with the 'system' than those on their tractors. Over the years there's been a LOT of post about the dog clutches being destroyed in a few short hours of use. The 2 parts are close to $700 I think....
Pretty sure now that Ol' man Winter is here, there'll be more posts about it.

Yet, I've talked to people that have had them for many years in heavy snow country and they haven't had an issue. So I guess we will find out.
One good thing with me is it will stay on and connected all winter, I won't be taking the blower on and off.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

hmm. 1/2 day after you take it off, you'll get 2 feet of snow ......

 

[Hkb82]

Blade to blower is a game changer if you ask me.

 

[MapleLeafFarmer]

The questions I have are with that subframe mounted underneath, can you still remove the rear skid pan in order to change fluids? And what about the front diff? Will it still be accessible?

don't be surprised when you look underneath that if you use the dealer for service / maintenance they return the RTV to you w/o the skid plates in place. That way they can service it for you easily.

If they left them on you going to have a harder job making repairs and reg. maintenance. Some going to depend if your plates are the solid metal ones or the high density plastic ones that have some flex to them and mount with the 4 bolts/washers.

 

[ItBmine]

don't be surprised when you look underneath that if you use the dealer for service / maintenance they return the RTV to you w/o the skid plates in place. That way they can service it for you easily.

If they left them on you going to have a harder job making repairs and reg. maintenance. Some going to depend if your plates are the solid metal ones or the high density plastic ones that have some flex to them and mount with the 4 bolts/washers.

No, I do my own services and the rear steel plate that needs to come off to do the services still comes off. The K-Connect driveline does touch that one. They may remove the front part though? Not sure. But I did see back half is still on when I was at shop.
I got a good dealer. Only pain is front diff, the oil will run down the K-Connect skid plate. And replacing fan belt will require removal of a driveshaft.

 

[ItBmine]

hmm. 1/2 day after you take it off, you'll get 2 feet of snow ......

LOL, ya we got pounded with snow while my RTV is in shop, but luckily I have a few tractors with loaders and blowers. But they are all open station.