Interested in purchasing a Kubota RTV-X 1140 UTV

[Dead Ash]

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.

 

[mikester]

Value of no warranty? That's up to you to decide.

Cheap aftermarket accessories?

 

[Runs With Scissors]

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......

 

[Sidekick]

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.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

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.

 

[12251hd]

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]

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.