Kubota RTV X1140 vs Kawasaki Mule Pro FXT dumping abilities

Shrinemaker · Feb 28, 2018

I can't get an answer from dealer sales people and online searches. I am considering buying the 4 seater RTV X1140 and a Kawasaki Mule Pro Ranch Edition. It will be multi use mostly pleasure driving on rolling hills to collect firewood, but I also plan to use my BX25D to load rock and sand in the bed to be transported to various places on my property. If I get the Mule Pro I will get the hydraulic lift. If so equipped how will the mule compare to RTV X1140 for dumping? I also welcome any comments on how each UTV might compare for traversing and riding banked trails. Thanks.

David_Kb7uns · Feb 28, 2018

Not sure how the new RTVs compare but I have loaded the RTV-1100 bed full of pea gravel with the BX and it dumped it no problem every time and it is more weight then Kubota said was the weight capacity.

David

Shrinemaker · Feb 28, 2018

Thanks David that makes me feel good about the Kubota. I hope some folks can add what the Mule Pro with hydraulic assist can do. David how do you feel the the RTV handles traversing sideways on a hill or sloped path? I worry about overturning as well.

David_Kb7uns · Feb 28, 2018

I have the older RTV that is the non independent rear suspension and it handles hillsides pretty good loaded, I would check the new ones with the independent suspension, if you get a heavy load the rear arms may tuck in a little with the heavier loads. You just may have to try it and see how it feels but the Kubota RTVs have always been conservative on their ratings, I can load the bed up full and it hauls it.

David