Messick's Review of the Kubota RTV X1100 Utility Vehicle

[@stopspinskydiving]

Who finds their self randomly singing the Messick's intro song during the day? "Messick's, a helping hand with your land." That's when you know you've watched almost all their videos.

[@MessicksEquip]

+portscan69 love it.

[@connorvelthuis2221]

Sure thing honestly I’m the same

[@jamesbrady1023]

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[@number54x]

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[@felixschmitz3315]

Jason C , V

[@tedwilliams5253]

I could listen to the intro jingle on loop all day. Sounds very relaxing

[@Adam_Newman]

was at my local Kubota dealer a cattle farmer was getting his 2014 x1100c serviced wow , he has over 4000 hours on it ! now that says something about the longevity of these !!!!!!!

[@patricelebrasseur5649]

At works our have 14k hour on it

[@williamstlj530]

Enjoy your videos, they are just as well thought out as the machines themselves. You cover everything. Great Job. We just purchased an x1140 to use on the farm.

[@ijtoyosi]

we have 15 of these at the railroad. loaded with 1100 lbs of tools and equipment run 24/7/365. several are over 11k hours with routine maint. We've tried the Polaris Brutus...absolute junk. The RTV's arent sport machines but damn these are like 1/2 ton trucks go through 2' of snow in 2wd no problem. 4x4 they are unstoppable!

[@nocturnal7312]

Answers my question if they would make a fun machine for camping, Thanks !!

[@american_patriot1776]

@@nocturnal7312 yes. they would. my buddy has the 4 seater x1140. weve put it through hell and back. weve jumped it off ramps, and put over 2k lbs in the bed plus another ton in the trailer

[@JackOSUrulz]

I bought one of these for my farm, they are incredible. I have had an old 2005 Kawasaki Mule for years, this is like that as far as toughness and use but on steroids.

[@american_patriot1776]

@@JackOSUrulz i also have a 1996 Kawasaki mule 2510

[@Mork007]

We have the X1100C and love it. Brute of a machine for plowing and hauling and the cab with air and heat is a god send.

[@larrymoore6640]

I thought you gave a real good review. I like the idea you wasn't afraid to show a 3rd party plow and explain the benefits over a Kubota plow. Also liked at the end the 2 things you disliked and that fact you stated if you want speed over work this isn't the vehicle for you. Thanks for the honest review.

[@desolatemetro]

This was really helpful. You hit all of the points I'm wondering about for a snow machine. Thanks.

[@dirtshower250]

We have a 1100 at my work, just had a recall on the rear knuckles. The thing is awesome, it's great the heat and air conditioning is awesome. Although it does have some issues, the main one I have is that it's under powered. I can load one scoop with a 36" bucket with our backhoe and it significantly hinders the power and makes it struggle, it will still do it and it will handle more but it needs more power, sometimes I feel like on a incline with a trailer and a load in the bed that it's going to come to a stop and not be able to power through it and we don't have time to drive around in low range all day. Also the the parking brake knob comes loose and comes off and spins around also and replacing it only fixes it for about a month. Also the shifter is awful, even if you have the brake to the floor it is still a pain in the butt, sometimes you cannot get it in drive without backing up and trying again. Other than that it's pretty good, comfortable, newt works good along with the AC, handles well. We also have 3 other rtv 900's that get used and abused everyday and they still get the job done.

[@MessicksEquip]

There are some things you can do for power. 1 - if your model has a spark arrester (not all do) make sure its clean. These can plug up and choke the exhaust. 2 - when you service it, make sure to ONLY use Kubota SUDT2 transmission fluid. They can be finicky with the wrong fluid. 3 - there is a hand throttle kit available that you can use to raise the Rev's independently of the drive pedal. This way you have power right away, rather than waiting for the machine to rev up and build hydraulic pressure. your right about shifting, they have never been great.

[@nicholasdollard5451]

Messick Farm Equipment

[@KatTheFoxtaur]

A very nice, in-depth review! This was one of the videos that helped my department decide to purchase the Kubota over the other competition. Not to mention other departments (especially Grounds Dept) already have several of these across the campus.

[@hphillips7425]

I have always admired your reviews 👍

[@HayabusaOrlando]

That V plow is the coolest thing I’ve seen in a long time. Made me subscribe!!!

[@gravytrainoutdoors]

I just bought one and it’s great. I also have a Polaris Ranger XP and although it’s a lot faster and definitely better at the harder off road trails, the RTV does very well. It’s obviously a lot slower but it’s smooth, has good traction and is very easy on fuel. I never thought I’d have so much fun going so slow haha!

[@inomjonallayarov9153]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@bblawncarekc]

Great review

[@benjaminbauer4883]

Love those hydrostatic translations we have a jd with a cvt and it all way needs tending to the belts.one of these kubota sounds great

[@sethwatson8952]

So how much for that thing as it sits?

[@bullrambler]

It appears as though Kubota makes the best cab of any UTV. I wonder why the heat isn't more directly facing the windshield...? Most other brands that produce cabs seem cheap and flimsy. It would be good to see one with a 40 hp engine and 30 inch tires.

[@wildbill23c]

Centrifugal clutch machine will not necessarily freewheel, it all depends on the machine, like Yamaha's Ultramatic CVT, it has a oneway clutch which keeps the belt tensioned all the time giving you actual engine braking, so it don't freewheel. While, Yamaha's CVT freewheels when you let off the throttle. So not all machines are the same, they will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.

[@jimwhite6668]

thanks for the reply, they should really have a disclaimer on this, had a 2012 with no problem it can be a little embarrassing when I have guests showing them around

[@MessicksEquip]

that is odd then. The newer models are generally better than the old ones where.

[@jimwhite6668]

@@MessicksEquip had a factory turbo

[@garymoore8711]

Very informative, very professional presentation

[@mainelyelectric]

I’m really kinda disappointed that the boss UTV V plow will not quick hitch onto my B2650 the way it is set up from the design I really wanted one for next year. I really wish it had an adapter that would fit into the same B2714C front male implement coupler like the straight blade or the snow blower I have on the tractor Now that Kubota offers. But my dealer couldn’t help me out and said what I was trying to do is impossible!!! Nothing is impossible it just takes some more time to figure it out.

[@znovosad555]

UTVs are great and all but in my opinion japanese mini trucks just make more sense, and I wish more after market manufacturers would take note like for snow plows. Heavier duty, larger bed, ability to go in and out of 4wd, is street legal in many places so contractor wise makes more sense to be able to go around a whole small city/village area, and have some off-road capability too with lift kits and such. Just more ideal in my opinion. Granted they’re older they’re also much much cheaper for a vehicle with a complete factory cab, and after accessories you’re still looking at a lot less than most UTVs

[@ggem8125]

Why do you have toothpaste in the left cup holder?

[@jimwhite6668]

I have a new RTV 100 and will not go up a steep hill, they have been out and confirmed that all systems are set to factory settings, going up a hill, the response is that you have to back off to half to 3/4 throttle to go up the hill told him that they should point that out as that is not acceptable

[@MessicksEquip]

They are correct, its more tractor than ATV. Installing a hand throttle can help. I have a video on that.

[@WallStreetRedneck]

Any talks of kubota getting more power into these maybe raising speeds to 35-40mph? Or better yet offer their other model with two rows of seating instead of one

[@MessicksEquip]

Already out. See rtv-xg850

[@MattyDardani]

when you said you sell one very 4 days made me think of other other day when i was joking with my local kubota dealer i told him he should change the tractor in his name to rtv. Because it seems he moves more of them then tractors he always has 4-6 waiting to be delivered.

[@mik693]

Price of everything as shown in video ?

[@rk7567]

Im thinking about getting one of these for commercial snow removal. How well do you think it will hold up with employee usage and constant forward/reverse. You say they are sluggish when its cold, meaning under powered or slow speeds. Or does that go away when they warm up ?

[@MessicksEquip]

Sluggish just until they warm up, holds up fine for commercial use. We have several customers doing that.

[@AhmedLoonat]

How much did that v-plow cost, soup to nuts?

[@jasonsechrist1]

What is the top speed on the one you are using in this video? Does the air get cold when it's 95 outside? Does it have wipers?

[@BeingMe23]

Jason Sechrist I imagine the air is cold.. Even though it words hard with so much glass exposure. I recommend a window tint. I saw a wiper blade on the windshield.

[@THEjasonTDI]

A friend has a B series cabbed tractor, same system. It'll turn it into a meat locker in 90 F weather.

[@JackOSUrulz]

This is an old comment but I have one, the AC on this will freeze your nuts. I’m not kidding lol. These things are amazing

[@rolandoomar10]

Can you use the kubota hidraulic chainsaws and pumps on this machine ?

[@MessicksEquip]

No, only the old series.

[@calebheddy1447]

Great review! You touched on it a bit but didn't give a definite answer. Are the doors removable? I doubt I would want them off, but just in case... I could handle releasing the gas springs and a few bolts.

[@MessicksEquip]

The doors are not removable, but would come off with a few bolts. I would not recommend it though. Keeping the doors on also keeps the cab clean, guys who run with doors and windows open collect a lot of hard to clean dirt inside the cab.

[@danpinkner4225]

Great video do you know if a guy in Wisconsin can licensed at as a low speed vehicle???

[@THEjasonTDI]

Yes. just have to have the turn signals and other stuff required. Then get it inspected.

[@DougFrantz]

@ Messicks I used to sell commercial trucks and my biggest frustration was two main issues. Different states had different fee structures and permissions and different states had different rules on advertising of destination charges from the manufacturer. For example, here in PA there wasn't a whole lot to hide and the "document" fee was capped by law at $135, however, down in VA the doc fee was often $599 and destination charge was not required to be part of the advertised price (around $1300 for a truck). Do you guys see the same challenges in equipment or is it less confusing for customers? I've never bought new equipment that was expensive enough to look into this.

[@MessicksEquip]

We don't really have different legal requirements between states, but there are differences in their fee structures. Pennsylvania in particular has one of the most expensive UCC filing fees in the country, and that's often a surprise.

[@Drew6709]

What the track versions? I've heard the tracks are too much for the engine to push the machine. And the gearing is too weak to push the tracks as well.

[@MessicksEquip]

Not something we see in our area. I would guess altitude could be a factor in a lot of that. I know I've heard the guys that have been successful are adding turbochargers.

[@clooperman3745]

@@MessicksEquip One of our gamekeepers has a JD Gator, had it for several years and was looking at getting a new diesel version but after seeing this l will point him in the direction of Kubota, sounds like a better machine all round.

[@whommee]

Are you related to John Cryer , the guy who played Charlie's brother on the show two and a half men??

[@tiredowalkin]

My RTVx1100c was purchased used and the battery looses it's charge if not used regularly, I'm guessing it's a bad diode in the Alternator. Is this a common problem?

[@MessicksEquip]

No. Battery could also be shot?

[@tiredowalkin]

@@MessicksEquip thank you, I really think it is a parasitic drain.....however the Kubota dealer I bought it from put a new battery in it and told me the radio could be running it down, not the best service from my dealer, actually I was disappointed with his attitude. I charge it up when it won't start because I don't want to take the alternator to the repair shop because I wont have my RTV ready at all times the way I need it.

[@billwilliams9897]

@@tiredowalkin so was it just the battery?

[@tiredowalkin]

@@billwilliams9897 I don't think it's the battery, the problem still exists. I need to charge it up if I do not run it every so many days. My guess is the alternator, but I do not have time to mess with it.

[@billwilliams9897]

@@tiredowalkin so you already replaced with a new battery and that didn't fix it? If not then a good idea is to go to Walmart and buy a $25 tester that will do a load test on a battery. It test the amperage while putting a load on the battery. That will tell you real quick what the problem is. Sounds like just a weak battery to me. Even a new battery can be weakened if someone forgets to turn the lights off and runs it down. You can usually charge it back up. But the damage is done. It wont ever be the same.

[@jacksonk5308]

I know I'm not in the same area as you, but theoretically, if I put the boss plow on after I put a winch on, would it work? Could I have a winch behind the boss plow during the winter?

[@MessicksEquip]

+Jackson Krinke yes

[@bluegrasskid4835]

Hello sir, curious how much room is inside the cab for us tall guys, may I ask how tall are you?

[@MessicksEquip]

I'm 5'10" plenty of space

[@bluegrasskid4835]

@@MessicksEquip I'm 6'6" with 36 in inseam, I may have an issue.

[@jebert34]

Bluegrass Kid I’m 6’3” and there is not a ton of room for the knees. When I’m sitting straight up I have maybe 3-4” to the dash area. Rides well. I recommend test driving and sitting in one to check.

[@jayanddenissejones6648]

Hey Neil! Another great video! I was wondering if there are allot of change in the RTV 1100 from this 2015 to the 2018

[@MessicksEquip]

Nope. No issues with it, so no incremental updates that I am aware of.

[@nyycanseco33]

What is the cost of this machine as shown here with the cab and v-plow?

[@MessicksEquip]

+Nicholas Beardslee Please give us a call at 800-222-3373, one of our salesmen would be happy to assist you.

[@m118lr]

Not wanting to ‘mention’ the PRICE online ha h aha

[@billwilliams9897]

@@m118lr way cheaper than its competitors

[@TriggerTravels]

Kubota rtvs are literally the slowest things I've ever driven

[@MagnumPI4]

Will it run on farm diesel?

[@MessicksEquip]

Yea. We fill them with off-road diesel ourselves.

[@THEjasonTDI]

ALL diesel is ULSD. Has been for many many years. 500PPM diesel isn't produced any longer. The only difference is the tax structure.

[@dangerousfandango5943]

We use the 1100, the ac blows strong and ice cold!

[@ggem8125]

What the heck is the price point!

[@RogerM88]

Just missing a rear PTO, and a 3 point hitch.

[@Adam_Newman]

have they fixed the wheel issues on the 2016s ? thanks

[@MessicksEquip]

+strpl2 there was some internet freak out about some slop in the wheel hubs when these first came out. I assume your referring to that. It was nothing but "internet panic" and not something that was ever a real issue. The x-series has been out for nearly 3 years now without a lick of real trouble. The biggest problems are the things we pointed out, the shifting could be easier and its sluggish in cold weather.

[@Adam_Newman]

+Messick Farm Equipment ,thanks for the reply, I'm considering the x1100 , was looking at ranger 900 w/full cab & winch but it's 20k & no a/c ! Speed not really a issue just want a low maintenance highly reliable machine,

[@Adam_Newman]

+Messick Farm Equipment , is the 1100 pretty low maintenance? How does the a/c hold up over time ? Thanks

[@MessicksEquip]

+strpl2 Not much to do. The A/C is the same bits that are used on some of the tractors. No big deal there.

[@Adam_Newman]

does it have a tip out windshield option ? thanks

[@MessicksEquip]

+strpl2 yes

[@Adam_Newman]

Messick Farm Equipment just bought the x1100c ! we love it after a week thanks

[@Adam_Newman]

after over a month using my new x1100 we love it ! it does have some quirks but overall a tough as nails machine! Satisfied with my purchase

[@Adam_Newman]

does the x1100c 2017 have the spark arrestor ? thanks

[@MessicksEquip]

+strpl2 yea, it's inside the muffler I believe.

[@Adam_Newman]

Messick Farm Equipment. ok the older ones you could pull out & clean , I don't see a way to do this on my 2017 ?

[@89vette1]

I just bought a new RTV 1100. I agree that it seems very heavy duty. However, the machine is severely under powered. When the AC is on even in low gear, it can barely climb a grade. That and the hard shifting are my two biggest complaints.

[@MessicksEquip]

Watch our other videos. It's important your not burying the hst pedal. If at high altitude, consider the hand throttle kit. Also do not run hydraulic fluid besides SUDT2, and give it a few minutes to warm in cold weather.

[@89vette1]

Messick Farm Equipment I’m at 1100’ or so. Yes, if you bury the pedal even in low range with the AC on and going up a grade it will really big. Lifting the pedal lets the RPM rise. If it had more power then I guess it would need expensive emissions equipment.

[@THEjasonTDI]

You have to roll onto the throttle. Jamming it down quickly won't work. Just like any hydro-static drive. These will go up anything. I've used many of them and they will climb some sketchy steep hills.

[@89vette1]

Jason Daniels I’ve made some adjustments that I found on a forum and it’s helped a little bit. I can use the knob near the dump lever to run the RPM’s to max but it doesn’t do much after the adjustments. When the AC is on it feels like the parking brake is on.

[@THEjasonTDI]

@@89vette1 I'd bring it back and have it checked out. Sounds like something is plugged.

[@timothybarton5524]

Yamaha’s ultramatic CTV stays engaged

[@swinn5888]

kubota should throw a re-geared tractor tranny in there, synchro-mesh if possible

[@henry-vx4jm]

unless its been improve,the skids on the snowblade suck,replace them with swiveled casters

[@એચઆરમકવાણા]

👌👌

[@prune501]

$5000 trans replacement on 900 trans jams so much they have label on how to fix , noisy

[@usarmy6646]

how much is atv like 10,000

[@noahranker4133]

us army it’s not an ATV idiot

[@josefmd]

Try around $20K

[@johncollins6023]

For 30k, you can get a John Deere with a cab.

[@MessicksEquip]

for under 20k you can get this Kubota, and it has A/C, and a vastly more durable transmission.

[@johncollins6023]

Looking closer at this

[@JackOSUrulz]

30K?!?? Good lord....My neighbor has the JD, and we have been comparing ours. He found his on the used market. So I wasn’t sure of the new price...I paid right at 20K for my RTV, came with the radio, work lights, upgraded tow package (it’s an extension that makes it easier to mount the receiver) and some other little items. It’s as good or better than the JD, IMHO

[@tylerdustin2008]

lol he said "deers"

[@BeingMe23]

Tyler Pickle Actually if you research the word Deer it CAN BE pronounced Deers but it's very uncommon.

[@tylerdustin2008]

Jason B True but if you did your research you would know that it's only common usage would be when referring to multiple species at once. IE you see a Mule deer and a Whitetail next to each other you coud say "Look at those deers". But in reality no one is ever going to say that. Unless they are uneducated and don't know any better.

[@melainewhite6409]

"Chase down deer" Why that would be illegal --Karen

[@_multiverse_]

25 mph top speed? No thanks....if I can't atleast do 30 mph between driveways that's a no go.

[@sonnetpharma4132]

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[@VAFarmer318]

What is the model of the boss plow and will it fit a x900

[@proc7867]

It is the Boss 6’6” boss utv v plow. Yes, with the proper mount it will be perfect for the 900.