KUBOTA RTV...best farm side by side? You might not like this!

KUBOTA RTV...best farm machine? You might not like this! Come along as I do a 2 year review of this Kubota RTV X1140. I'll tell ya what the true ownership experience is like, The good, the bad and the ugly! STONEY RIDGE MERCH STORE: www.stoneyridgefarmer.com
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[@donaldpyles2891]

I have an older model and doesn't have any of the problems you talk about. My bed has never tipped not even an inch. I bought mine because it is a farm tool not a speed machine. My friend was killed in one of those side by side that goes 50 MPH, so no thank you. In my opinion, if you want to go that fast, take a truck. There isn't a side by side that has any where near the load capacity. I have had 1,000 pounds of fertilizer in the bed and it handled it great. As far as pulling capacity I have pulled out tractors and even a small fire engine that was stuck. Very happy with my Kubota.

[@TheRealSkitch11]

Let me guess you have a kubota Rtv 1140

[@babybluesfarm3466]

Can am will out work it anyday.

[@pr4lviper]

What kubota u have. Age ? Model?

[@ILikeThis12Gauge]

My bed never tips either and we love our RTV it is the heart beat of the farm

[@donaldpyles2891]

@@pr4lviper 2014 - 1140

[@davidelmore4226]

I've had my 1140 for 1 1/2 years also no issue with tipping bed - love it would definitely buy again for our 40 acres - its also a safe and slow machine for my 13 year old daughter to learn how to drive

[@AGabov]

Thank you for the detailed review. We have the 2016 1140 which is the previous version of this. It has bench seats front and back and has been a perfect people and material carrier. It has a small winch at the front and we also pull small trailers behind it. In the winter (here in Canada) we also put a snow plow at the front to push snow around and it is fine for an average snow fall. We absolutely depend on this machine on the farm and we would keep it for as long as we can (650 hours thus far). As this is a on farm vehicle we are ok with it being slow :-)

[@acyant]

They are great machines. Not fast but with the right tires they will go anywhere. Light bars on the front and back made huge difference in nighttime use. Great video. Thank you.

[@RidgeLife]

I got mine right after you and love it. I use it everyday and it never fails. I put one inch taller tires and and a few other improvements. Love it!!!

[@deweyhaines749]

Josh, totally agree. The 1140 is the most multi-purpose UTV for farming. When we bought ours it was one of only two UTVs that could expand seating for when you have visitors (or grandchildren) on farm. Thanks for the video.

[@chucklynch8397]

Fantastic review. I really appreciate your down-home honesty and integrity. So many people review products with a light touch but you boil things down and even mention knobs that catch your shorts. As you say...Super Awesome! Your review has me leaning toward a Kubota. On the tilting bed, I'd check the cylinder for a leaky gasket. My farm bucket would sag slowly and I stopped the behavior with a cylinder rebuild.

[@ExpeditionOverlanding]

Love your channel and your videos, so please don't see this as criticism (more an owner experience comment). I bought the X1140 new in 2018 and knew going in exactly what I was getting. This thing uses a tractor engine (diesel) and limits the top speed to 25mph on purpose (in the US any diesel over 25mph needs DEF). The engine was designed for ag work and low idle conditions (livestock maintenance, etc), so it's not a speed demon by any means. With the default tractor-style wheels, I've had this thing stuck in marshy conditions on a few occasions and got unstuck in 4WD/low without any tire spin. I don't have the bed tilt issue, either, so that might be something wrong with your unit specifically. I DO agree that the latch system+the rhino liner stuff they put in the bed from the factory can make converting it to a 4 seater a bit of a pain in the butt, but that's something I've gotten used to. The gear engagement is a bit wonky at times, but all it takes is a slight press on the gas pedal when you're putting it in gear and it slips right in. The moral of the story here is make sure you understand your applications before buying any sort of UTV. The Kubota RTV is NOT designed for recreational use and is a workhorse. If you get one of these, make sure you get the CV joint protectors to avoid some of the issues SRF has seen with his.

[@RidgeLife]

My experiences as well. Love it!

[@dougdavis4439]

Enjoyed your review Josh. All good points and useful information for anyone in the market for one. Thanks. Wooooo!

[@hollyharvestfarm]

I couldn’t find the link to the rear view mirror. I have one of these machines and absolutely love it! Has changed the way we can get things done on the farm…. But I could definitely use a rear view mirror. YOU ROCK!!

[@littlemogocreek]

A true, non-bias review...perfect. Thanks Josh.

[@jjj32801]

Thanks for the review. Real use reviews are awesome.

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi..... Josh nice to see you, thank you for showing your video homestead 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 🌱🏡🎥👍👍👍

[@bruceaplin]

Excellent review on this machine Josh, thanks! 💛

[@tylerfromm3572]

I can’t believe you’ve had it for 2 years already. I remember the first video you did with it

[@lawsonlawnandfarm8073]

The mirror is to see the back of the bed when backing up. Because when it’s in the four seat configuration you can’t see the rear of the bed. I never really is mine but that’s what it’s there for

[@michaeladams903]

The strange mirror pointing straight down at the back of the cab is so you can see the end of the bed as you back up

[@darrenh5665]

Thanks Josh, a great review very helpful.

[@RidgeLife]

Very thorough follow up review Josh.

[@SkylarHillShop]

Agreed! It is slow!! However like you said it will pull anything if you have traction. I also hate that studio mesh bed/cabin divider. Mine gets stuck and somehow creates blind spots(I know it's mesh but I swear it's hard to see thru). As a work vehicle though it is great. I've had 1600lb pallets in the bed before.

[@RidgeLife]

My bed doesn’t do that at all! I have had 300# of corn and me standing on it filling feeders and it doesn’t move an inch!!! Sounds like a bad check valve.

[@carlosbenito5187]

Imagine if you traded that in and the next owner honks the horn. Imagine the surprise on their! face. Priceless

[@MR525MAG]

Warts and all. Thanks for a non bias review

[@chelemichele1524]

Great review on it.. Have a good day 🌻🌻🌻

[@davidgay2679]

Enjoy your channel, almost all of your complaints and I did say almost, can be solved with the John Deere XUV 835M, I have one with 1533 miles on it, no complaints whatsoever, AWESOME machine!!

[@jankotze1959]

Awesome review, I like it

[@710Reefer]

wow you are looking great! 💪 i haven’t watched in awhile I’ve been trying to get life together but great video can’t wait to start watching again

[@robertquinn28]

We had a older Polaris ranger we kept it for 17 years years it gave us many years recently we bought a new Polaris ranger 1000 premium crew model and are very satisfied with it

[@theroyboys2]

Nice thorough review.

[@armedinbama]

I worked at a Kubota dealership for years and am quite familiar with the RTV series. In my opinion, you nailed this review! I've heard all of these compliments and complaints before. Another niggle I have heard a lot is the sudden deceleration when letting off of the accelerator, a side effect of the HST. Although Kubota may have adjusted that since I have used them. Great job & CHEERS! 🇺🇸

[@ExpeditionOverlanding]

Nope. The engine braking is still a thing and, like almost everything else weird about this unit, was by design. There is a known hack you can do which allows the unit to coast, but I have found that the engine braking has saved my bacon a few times when driving over changing conditions where an immediate reduction in speed was required. Rather than slamming on the brakes, I just let off the gas and speed is reduced dynamically.

[@Porty1119]

I actually like the engine braking, once I got used to it. I use my 1140 in an underground mine with a steep decline entry so anything to make the machine safer and more controllable on grades is welcome.

[@jerrybriggs3233]

Thanks for the information.

[@shanekasper4587]

Good grief, I second the tailgate issue and the dump bed thing. My dad in law bought a Gator and it has a truck bed type latch.

[@bcgrittner8076]

Recently, I was at a campground that used a Kubota for general utility purposes. You’re right - that little diesel is not a quiet engine.

[@kdegraa]

It’s a tractor with two seats, a cab and no PTO. Tractors are not quiet.

[@photochas]

Great review, Josh.

[@Will7981]

The Kawasaki Mule Pro Rancher has essentially the same seating capacity and extendable bed design as the Kubota here. I have the Kawasaki. I like it.

[@rayland8553]

Great channel!

[@jackgreen1261]

Must be nice to get all that new equipment and everything after six years of farming you must be really doing really good

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

The equipment is paid for in payments my friend. If ya want or need something, buy it….only live once my friend make the most of it

[@melvinpeay9918]

Good review I'm thinking about getting a UTV ..

[@t-bone8114]

Almost sounds like you have a dump cylinder leaking internally

[@alexmikhael5061]

or maybe needs to install a safety latch down under there to keep it level unless you WANT to dump load??

[@shaniaa9287]

You're so thorough in your explanation of that Kubota. You need to get paid for your reviews or get the latest models of equipment for future equipment reviews 👍😆👍❣

[@brandontittle5762]

We have about 10 of them at work and they are ok. We have very similar problems I like the kawasaki mules we use to have they were tough machines

[@bigtime37ja]

Another excellent video and yes it is hot out. Dog days of summer us on us.

[@armedinbama]

Yes, and they have me panting! 👍 CHEERS! 🇺🇸

[@kingsmedley9282]

I would look into a Kawasaki Mule PRO-FXT... We were really considering the RTVX1140, but after watching several videos with the same complaint (speed), it really is pushing us to the Mule Pro-FXT. It'd be worth giving it a look... it has a similar bed system to get you to a 6 seater. Love that channel, been great seeing you grow it!

[@wildbill23c]

The RTVX1140 is built to work not race....I guess people don't understand the difference between utility and sport. Want to go fast buy a Polaris RZR, want to work buy the RTVX1140 or similar hydrostatically controlled machines. The actual John Deere Gator UTV only did about 25mph as well, plenty fast enough for work. If you are worried about speed on the road, keep in mind you should have a slow moving vehicle sign on it and remember tractors don't go that fast on the road either, some have road gear but still not something that you'll get from point A to point B in record time with. Honestly after having an ATV and a UTV. I'd never waste money on one again. One of those little mini trucks like the Subaru Sambar would make far more sense and far less money and you get a cab and heater at a minimum, some even have AC in them. They also make crew cab models, and dump beds can be put on them as well. To get something similar with a cab an heat/AC you are at almost $30k or more depending on the model you get, and very limited in selection and brands for those options.

[@morganshelby5804]

I'll take my Can Am Defender all day. It works hard for me and I can have some real fun with it too! You need a Can Am Pro Limited.

[@denniscleveland669]

I wonder if that silver piece just below the latch is adjustable? If so, loosen the bolt, lift the interlock part up a tad and tighten. That lower the door.

[@zebby264]

I looked at the Kubota but in the end went with the Kawasaki Mule with the diesel engine. I live in a high rainfall area with heavy clay soils and hills. Rarely you ever buy a bit of kit and outperfoms all your expectation but the Mule has absolutely done that. My biggest complaint is the lack of engine braking that the CVT system affords. It has a bigger bed than any other similar vehicle and with the addition of a winch it is unstoppable. I have had it 18 months and have just over 300 hours on it. I would buy another Mule in a heartbeat.

[@RidgeLife]

A winch is a must! Low gear and lock the diff and I get out of most places though.

[@markmarquardt8016]

I have owned this machine for four years now and agree with everything you said. If you want to go stupid fast get something else. If you want to get work done - this is the machine. Josh, change out the tires and get field lugs. I go through tons of mud and never get stuck. My bed does not tip, stays where I put it. My friend has a Kawasaki Mule. Compared to this, the Mule will be on the scrap pile in five years. The Kubota is a heavy duty tractor with four seats and a dump bed.

[@robertivanski3830]

Up here in Ontario Canada we have three farms and we travel between them so speed is an issue

[@jumpinjee]

Mark Marquardt..... I have field lugs on my x1140 too and can't get the machine stuck on purpose, tire make a HUGE Difference..... .....anyway, I get called Mark all the time LOL... and you spelled your last name wrong.

[@thomasyerbey337]

Hey Josh 🇺🇲 Great information I am thinking about buying one great review WOOOOOO 🇺🇲

[@jetttskiman]

Great video! I did not know you could farm with shorts on.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Lol it’s not grandpa’s way anymore my friend

[@haroldboston5080]

My side kick has the dump bed on it plus it still has the hand latch to lock the bed down on it .

[@VanLoweLawnCare]

We have the regular cab enclosed model at my work I believe 2014 model. We have the same issues as yours has.

[@OhioGentlemenArms]

Thanks buddy! I’ve been in the market for something similar. I’m not sure if I need 2 seats.

[@daviddunlap3207]

Milwaukee’s compact leaf blower would be a great addition to this machine to keep the bed and floor cleaned off.

[@rogerknight2267]

I’m looking for an electric 4 seater but no dealership has been able to make any recommendations of any brand, make or model. They all say that there’s no such a thing. Anybody out there know of such a thing??

[@nrrajedsolutions]

great Rtv. suggestion, why not install a jumper plug. that makes it safer and easier and trying to secure the alligator clamps to the battery terminals for a secure connection.

[@kermitfrog6350]

Creative use of a line between the tailgate latches that has a center loop can pull both latches at same time from a single pull.

[@teveler]

That mirror is for hooking up a trailer on a shorter model. At the factory someone just installed it, with out thinking. Picture it this way. If that was a two seater you would be able to get close to a hitch, not right on it, but close.

[@markb.1259]

Josh... A+++ video! One of your better videos ever! Really hope the engineers at Kubota took great note of all the areas that need improved upon. Thank you!

[@spartanchirho]

Excellent review! I really like those tires so wish had told us the brand and rim size.

[@fueledtohunt2173]

do you think I would run into issues with putting a utv sprayer in the back of the Kubota with the sagging box? I would hate to load up the box with a 45 gallons utv sprayer and it falls off the end of the tailgate and breaks

[@rickthain8538]

I hope Kubota is watching. I have had several including one like yours. I have found the newer ones, say 2015-2021, have made changes that make them slower. When you take your foot off accelerator, it's like you hit the brakes, it stops so fast. Hate that! I still own a Kubota 900 2 seater that I've had since 2008. This older one is much more peppy and doesn't have the previous problem mentioned on the newer ones. Still not a speed deamon. I put $5 lights on top rear of cab.

[@davidswezene1102]

You are very intelligent and resourceful guy. I'll bet one can fabricate a single-handed latching system for the tailgate on this Kubota and share it with the world yes? Am sure Andrew Camarata would have no trouble with that option at all. Heck, I'm all thumbs, but would give it a try anyway just to learn something.

[@tkskagen]

Having a "Bed Lock Lever" next to the Actuator would be nice!

[@fueledtohunt2173]

i put in food plots with utvs pulling utv disk and cultipacker. How do you think that would work?

[@charleswise5570]

Simple fix for the bed dumping involuntarily. They could have bed locks preventing the bed from moving. One or two on each side. Wouldn't even be that complicated.

[@MrMountain707]

Definitely seems like the best utv for a ranch or farm

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

I like it but it's super slow! SUPER SLOW!

[@MrMountain707]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer yeah that does kinda suck. Keeps the farm hands from drifting it though haha.

[@mikemurphy7711]

The John Deere was rated same speed, and you didn't say you complained.@@StoneyRidgeFarmer

[@isaacswortzel2289]

Kawasaki mule dxt pro eps. Still slow but bed transforms so much easier. Put over 350 hrs on it in first year moving fences everyday and using on farm. Beast, reliable. Chose over Kubota for 6 seats over 4 and the easier bed. Some days you live having half doors and someday you don't but I wouldn't trade it for anything

[@larrywheaton7037]

Shorts are great , especially when putting up hay !

[@RidgeLife]

Weird with the seat pan. I weigh 220# and put 1000mi on mine so far and no seat pan issues.

[@nmccammo]

I wonder if you can turbo or Supercharge it

[@leonardleveque3745]

I dont drive my truck that fast, start earlier. Just remember when driving slow you may not be going fast but you are ahead of the people honking at you, they should have started earlier.

[@AlmondCheggs]

Holy s**tt*ts you're looking good, and the review is good too

[@sithinstructor]

You know the T handle cable system that's on truck cabs? It would be simple to install one of those on the tailgate.

[@tkskagen]

You "could" Upgrade the Tail Light Assembly with the LED Boat Lights from Harbor Freight... Brighter with Turn Signals and Reverse Lights (I think).

[@rmills8]

Hi Josh I seen your phone mount in this video. What is it? Also is it magnetic? Thank you

[@duaneadams3786]

I got a 865R diesel John deere heat air conditioning great for plowing snow all hydraulic plow hydraulic dump and I've added other items to it but it a work vehicle not a speed demon but will pull whatever I want yes it was spendy but I'm glad I did and yes I looked at a kabota and I didn't care for the hydrostatic drive but to each his own

[@andrewhart5920]

I like it bed a lot but with all the mud we run into I have to go with the Honda pioneer. Holds 5 ppl,faster,and can go through the mud like a beast. If money wasn’t a problem the can am has one that petty cool. What sad is you could buy a 90s/2000s Jeep fix it up to off road and still have less in it than most of these side by sides.

[@efebes114]

That tough to shift and engage 4x4 must be a Kubota thing. I have the same problem with my Kubota L3901 tractor.

[@johnbaggett7789]

Put a latch on the front of the bed to keep it from dumping just a idea.

[@denniscleveland669]

What’s the scoop on the train horn?

[@rogerr1296]

A lot of nit picky stuff but certainly no deal breakers. Don't think it's was made to compete with the recreational side by sides that people want to play in the woods with or race down the roads in. We are considering one of these in the future and think it fits the bill as a hard working reliable work horse for around the property. Maybe they will address some of the things you pointed out that affect usability before we get one. Thanks for sharing.

[@RickyVentures]

Hello from Minnesota. I'll stick with my Polaris Ranger.

[@jalopyjoe4483]

Was hear. Woooooo!

[@tylerfromm3572]

Also, if you’re thinking about a different UTV, you should look at the Kawasaki Mules, the Honda Pioneer, or the Kioti K9

[@jtraveny]

doesn't kawasaki make a big 6 seater side by side too? i know it is probably belt driven though, but i heard they are good

[@robertmoore8705]

Try enriching the fuel flow. There are some good videos on doing that on the rtvx900's.

[@szki272]

Anyone know if the dump is single acting or double acting. Power up and Power down?

[@MyTechWebTV]

I looked at a 1120D today at a dealership and the owner said it was. I mentioned the bed drift when the tailgate is open and he fired it up and pushed the handle down. Turned it off and said try now and it wouldn't budge. He said something to the effect that if you pressure down it will say down until the next time you raise it but you have to apply momentary pressure when it hits bottom. I didn't get to play with it myself and would love to test it to see if this is the case when really using it.

[@Kinja98]

Question: which type of diesel does this use: LSD, or ULSD? Does it use DEF?

[@johnn.2240]

Josh when would you use the differential lock instead of 4wd? I don't understand the point of the differential lock I guess.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Makes all 4 wheels spin vs just 2. In 4wd all wheels don’t spin only 1 front and one rear like a car

[@carlosrodriguez5900]

Going to hit 600k!

[@williamthomas9587]

@josh Orange aftermarket, and get some better wheels and tires Pick you up a winch from harbor freight, my 5k is a beast for that machine Also, grab a spanner and adjust the shocks to give you more ground clearance..

[@ajlewis9454]

What good is having a 4 seater when the machine has no power? Try doing an experiment and put 3 adult passengers in it and see how fast you can go on different terrains.

[@coreygibson15]

this is a utility vehicle, used on a farm. if he wanted a fast side by side, there are plenty of options. I don't think the speed would vary much even fully loaded.

[@LOBmcguire]

The RTV X1140 is best money I have ever spent.

[@FarmallFanatic]

Kubota or Honda..can't go wrong

[@AaronR7250]

You can make them a little faster with a fuel pump adjustment

[@RidgeLife]

I broke my mirror the first time I loaded the bed with the tractor.

[@R.N.GPerformance]

Trade it in on a CFMOTO UFORCE 1000 you would love it.

[@carlosramos-qw3qh]

Have you gotten the pioneer 700-4 yet? You’ll want to check it out.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

I have a 1000-6 now and it's great!

[@joec3393]

I have Kawasaki Pro FXT and love it. Has convertible bed and runs great. Check it out too….