RTV - X1100C

[MCHam]

Thank you. I’ll also try raising/lowering the blower.

 

[riptides]

That is a nice piece of equipment.

 

[MCHam]

I cleared snow with the new RTV-X1100C "for real" (outside of practicing operating the unit) for the first time this morning. Super impressed with the power of the blower, overall RTV power, stability, & traction. I have the HD worksite tires, and didn't carry any extra weight in the bed. The cab is great: I had to lower the heat because I was getting too warm. I turned on the AC because the windshield was fogging up and it worked like a charm. The windshield wiper came in handy.

I was getting frustrated with shifting for the first 30 minutes because some areas that I clear require a lot of backing up / go forward maneuvers, and it felt like the transmission more often than not would not smoothly shift into reverse then back into "L". I tried two mitigation techniques: (1) with my foot on the brake, "blip" the throttle pedal briefly, then attempt to shift. This helped somewhat but annoyed me every time I had to do it. (2) swampy6 mentioned that changing the height of the front implement (in his case the Boss V-Plow) helped. I tried this with my blower, and I was surprised that it did sometimes help.

Then for some reason things started getting better: I think the main change was me having a lighter touch with the shift lever. If I encountered any resistance, I jiggled the shift lever slightly, then tried again, lightly. Things just seemed to work better. I only had to use the floor throttle "blip" a couple of times in the second half of my snow clearing. My frustration level dropped, and I began to enjoy the job.

It is odd to me that shifting difficulty seems to be a widespread issue for people, and Kubota hasn't done anything to address the issue. But I am heartened by the fact that maybe me adapting to the quirks may be enough to let me enjoy this otherwise GREAT machine.

 

[redharley]

Once you get use to taking your time and if you keep brake pedal depressed once stopped shift issue no biggie for me anymore. I can relate to once you have presure against plow or blower raising unit does relieve that presure at times. Also I drove a Mack Tractor with a 5 speed for years you learn to take your time shifting. LOL. congrats and enjoy your machine.

 

[coobie]

I find the RTV-X1100C much more capable - more power even with the two speeds - more comfortable - better heater that can get too hot - smoother ride with IRS

Last week we had 15" of snow and had no problem pushing it around

Headed out tomorrow to look at a 2021 Kubota 1100c cab model. Here are my options (front/rear led work lights,2 side mirrors, front/rear cv joint guards, tail lamp guard kit,BOSS V plow VXT with side markers and skid shoes.Price out the door $26,418.Is this a fair price ??

 

[Tomtint]

Headed out tomorrow to look at a 2021 Kubota 1100c cab model. Here are my options (front/rear led work lights,2 side mirrors, front/rear cv joint guards, tail lamp guard kit,BOSS V plow VXT with side markers and skid shoes.Price out the door $26,418.Is this a fair price ??

How much is the V plow ?... I Have a 1100C with a straight blade..Wish it was 7' as it is just a bit small at 5'. I made some angle adjustments to the blade and it appears to push snow easier now. Not great..but sure beats the shovel.

 

[coobie]

How much is the V plow ?... I Have a 1100C with a straight blade..Wish it was 7' as it is just a bit small at 5'. I made some angle adjustments to the blade and it appears to push snow easier now. Not great..but sure beats the shovel.

Purchased the 1100c model this morning after some discussion with my dealer I canned the Boss v-plow $4,695 and went with the Kubota commercial grade 72 inch straight plow #V5060 for $3950.Suited me needs better.

 

[groundcover]

Did you trade the 900 ?

 

[coobie]

Did you trade the 900 ?

No gonna sell it out right.

 

[groundcover]

Keep us posted on how it compares to the 900, suspension, two speeds etc.

 

[coobie]

Keep us posted on how it compares to the 900, suspension, two speeds etc.

Will do.

 

[groundcover]

:thumbsup:

 

[swampy6]

We had just over two inches of snow so I removed that from the driveway.

Picture 1528 I'm just getting started, 1529 is pushing the snow to the southside of our driveway, 1530 is some branches that came down yesterday, I moved those so I could plow in that area,1532 is the first of two smaller loads of wood we put in and the last picture is the next two years worth of firewood, 24 face cord of ash.

 

[swampy6]

We put in two loads of firewood this morning, the first load was all Yellow Birch and the second (pictured) was mostly Cherry.

 

[botayota]

Hi Swampy6, I'm over in NH, I'm about to put an order in for a RTV-X1100C
I'm trying to decide what options I should add at build, definitely want a V plow similar to yours, what model is that BOSS plow? I probably going to need chains here in the winter. What options did you have installed at build? Dealer here told me very few folks op for the Snow Blower since the clearance can be a problem definitely with uneven terrain. Dealer here also reccomends BOSS V plow over Kubota V.

 

[coobie]

Not swampy6 but I ordered a 2021 Kubota RTV1100c with ATV tires, rear tail light protectors, spray in Bed liner, cv joint guards front/rear, mud guards front/rear,turn signal kit over head led strobe light, am/fm radio & Kubota 72 inch commercial grade straight plow V5060 hand controller which in reality is a Curtis plow but is pretty stout.

 

[swampy6]

Hi Swampy6, I'm over in NH, I'm about to put an order in for a RTV-X1100C
I'm trying to decide what options I should add at build, definitely want a V plow similar to yours, what model is that BOSS plow? I probably going to need chains here in the winter. What options did you have installed at build? Dealer here told me very few folks op for the Snow Blower since the clearance can be a problem definitely with uneven terrain. Dealer here also reccomends BOSS V plow over Kubota V.

Sorry for not getting on here sooner, we added two lights up front on the top of the cab and one on the back, we also added the screen for protection of the back window.

I don't have the Boss V-Plow model number inside but I see you went with something else. We did go with the ATV tires and glad that we did.

 

[botayota]

Well I got lucky today, went to my local Kubota dealer and they just got in a brand new X1000C, I was able to take it for a ride, and spoke with the dealer guy about different issues I've read on here... tought shifting etc. Really liked the ride of the X1000C, and now I know why the shifting on this RTV is a little tight. It's a tractor transmission just like by L3240, some times you have to back forward or backup to reengage the gears, this happens also with my tractor at times. The dealer recommended I get the WS tires especially if I'm going to add chains in the winter.
I am going with the BOSS V-plow, dealer installed, and similar to you Coobie going with rear tail light protectors, spray in Bed liner, cv joint guards front/rear, mud guards front/rear,turn signal kit. 2 Mirrors, and sun visors. Wiring is there for radio with antennae so I'm going to do and after market radio, dealer says it's a tough listen with the diesel engine. I'm going with the Real-tree color.
waiting for dealer to get back with me on the final price, dealer thinks the BOSS V-plow may not show up until near fall.

 

[coobie]

My price out the door with 6% Michigan sales tax was $26,412

 

[botayota]

My price out the door with 6% Michigan sales tax was $26,412

good too know, I'll see where I end up, thanks