Wrenching on the Diesel Kubota RTV? Already?

Wrenching on the Diesel Kubota RTV? Already? Come along today on the farm vlog as we perform our first service on the new Kubota X1140 RTV. You'll get a good look at this machine and how it works! Hope ya'll enjoy!
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[@YEPYEP20015]

Only 4:30 mins in but the oil change box idea is gold! Thanks!!

[@carterjames5385]

Hi Josh, First time commenting on your Vlog. As a pro-mechanic, I would say you ought to get a kit to remove old oil via the dipstick tube. Then you don't need to drop a shield or remove the pan nuts. The suction method works, and is proven to get as much oil out as dropping the drain plugs - one never gets ALL the oil due to the oil pan shape, etc. Use FRESH oil rather than the drained out oil to lube the oil filter O-ring/gasket.. (Note: my Yamaha Marine dealer uses this method on my +$20K 4 stoke 200 HP Yami engine, while under warranty...) The other thing you need, IMHO is a heat wrench. Watching your work on the Wills caused pain as a viewer, knowing a torch would have sped up the efforts and saved you so much aggravation! One last thing, with batteries, removal and install - remove ground cable first, then hor. And when installing connect hot first and ground last. Prevents sparks, and possible explosion(s). Last, NEVER run any engine with the battery cable(s) disconnected, you can damage your electrical system big time. Thanks for your service! Keep up the good work. Get an empty 55 gallon barrel and dump all your old oils and trans/diff fluids into it. Keep it outside and capped. Some garages use waste oils to run garage burner/heaters, or you could make a annual trip to a recycling depot with the drum yearly or bi-yearly depending on how much you generate... Cheers!

[@susanhansen4453]

Carter James What type of kit is this? Strictly Kubota, or general brand? Can you give a link?

[@WilliamParmley]

@@susanhansen4453 I found several on Amazon and I imagine you could find at any major auto parts store. Look for "engine oil extractor pump". $50 - $75

[@ifatomic]

Kubota tech here. Recommend when draining oil do not vent until 2/3 of engine oil is drained. They want you to drop the shields to clean debris at every service especially on the driver's side due to dirt, mud, rocks, etc becoming lodged around the gear select cable and the hydro swash angle linkage. These are not nearly as sensitive as the Nippon denso fuel system on the v3800 engine, but never use aftermarket fuel filters period. No wix, no Napa, nothing but OEM. I have seen a TON of failed injectors, high pressure pumps, and even relief valves on fuel rails that can all be traced back to aftermarket fuel filters.

[@chadjustice8560]

So I ask the question, who is making Kubota filters? Because we all know it's not Kubota

[@ifatomic]

@@chadjustice8560 I do not have that answer however I will say that while Dana makes most filters here in the states you can tell a difference between each brand manufactured by the parent company. I do however without a doubt fully place faith in using the OEM fuel filters over the after market filters from seeing what I have seen. I like Wix, I like AC Delco, and I honestly like other lines that DANA makes, but please please please request the micron count for a fuel filter with the common rail systems that are in use now.

[@steveb6103]

That's very good to know.

[@knottide64]

@@ifatomic Yep! I have cut the Kubota, Wix, Delco, and Fram filters open. None of them compare to the Kubota filters. I wont use any other filter! I use my RTVs on my farm and in my paint company, so I need them to work!

[@jaylozada3407]

Happy Veterans Day Josh Thank you for your service!!

[@richardnusser7023]

Josh, First thank you for your Service my Man! Second, you are one of the most interesting guys on the web. So Organized and efficient. I love the fact your taking life back to old school. By that I mean living off the land. Most folks don’t have a clue how much hard work it takes to own a little piece of land. You have an Awesome Channel and I thank you for sharing your farm lifestyle with us. Well done Hoss!

[@hapnewsom9217]

Back when I was doing my own wrench work...I swapped out all my drain plugs for either Aeroquip quick drainplugs OR Fumoto drain valves. makes oil changes quick and super easy! Never have to take the plug out and get a snoot full of flying oil bits again!

[@critical-thought]

Hap Newsom - those Fumoto valves look awesome! Thank you for mentioning them. Shopping now 😊

[@hapnewsom9217]

@@critical-thought in my 70's now...crawling around on the ground under stuff doesn't work as well for me anymore...now I just take it to the dealer... but yeah...they are freaking awesome for making it easy peasy!!

[@rottiejakeluke]

Between the two drain plugs you like, which do you, personally, recommend? Do you have the sizes for all the needed plugs? Thanks

[@hapnewsom9217]

@@rottiejakeluke I started off with the areoquips and moved over to the fumoto's, just used a hose and easy peasy no mess no fuss!

[@simonrowley4913]

Hi Josh. It’s good to learn how to do services on your vehicles. Some are easy some are difficult. But that’s life. Good times. 👍🏻

[@Doolz45]

When I change the oil on mine ,I slice an old tin can and put it around the bracket in front of the oil plug then the oil hits that and doesn’t messy up the frame bracket.

[@stuckinnj9554]

I didn’t see anyone mention to prefill the filter(s). Prefilling the filters helps reduce lube starvation when first starting (engine or trans). Filter that install horizontally should be filled to the point that you can turn the filter from vertical to horizontal without an oil spill. Also recommend purchasing a Form A Funnel. These are great for deflecting/directing fluid to flow where you want it to go. Keep up the videos.

[@michaelknowles5894]

I appreciate your knowingness of model #s for your machines and tools. That stuff makes a HUGE difference

[@dougdickey7381]

Hey Josh, great video...I have an RTV x1100c and made the exact same mess the first oil change too. I jack up the front as well and keep the oil fill cap in place and slowly loosen it to keep the stream out of the pan controllable. I access the oil filter from the top with the bed up (it's in a tight spot)...as for the hydraulic filters, I take the back plate off for easier access. I had a real hard time getting the ones off from the factory as well....additionally, I changed the fuel filter as well just to be on the safe side.

[@frankglover1554]

I bought the exact model Kubota this past summer .. I'd say yes it's worth $50 for the dealer to service the unit .. Because if something goes woops it wont be my fault .. I LOVE the Kubota all except the gear shifting linkage .. For the amount of money it cost it has the hardest to shift linkage ever invented ..

[@jonathanhudson9189]

I got one to mine to hard to shift looks like 20k they would be better

[@fitch8363]

I have a 2004 RTV900W. The machine is a terrific tool. It has around 3,000 hours on it. It was a Gen 1 machine and needed a couple of kits installed to fix issues, but all things considered, aside from those kits, it's needed nothing but oil, filters, and a couple of light bulbs.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

I love my RTV...it's a tank for sure...but it's way too loud and way too slow. You shouldn't have to wear earplugs to ride across the farm on your side by side in my opinion...I still love it...but I wish it was about 10mph faster and about 3/4 as loud

[@David-qd3ff]

Add a threaded elbow on the oil pan and save the mess

[@GoodOlBoy1976]

That is a awesome tool box. Thank you for your service. I hope who ever gets the tool box's puts it to good use.

[@ryanstonestand8094]

Vlogs like this are the best, like the ones from last year. Watching from Saskatchewan Canada

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Solid advice through out the whole video👍 nice job Josh.

[@stevenbyars3384]

Josh, the oil filter can be accessed with relative ease from above if you have the bed raised. I have had Kubota RTVs for over 14 years and have had very few problems. Also with the front of the RTV up on ramps you can slow the initial oil flow when the drain plug is removed by not having the oil fill cap removed. Keep up the great videos!

[@opieleewaddell]

Buying one of these this week. First one i have ever bought. Thanks for the videos.

[@WilliamParmley]

Excellent, this will be a great help with the first service in my X900. BTW, the oil filter on that engine is easy to reach with the bed up (safety block in place, of course). IF I remember to raise it before draining the oil! Good to know about how tight the factory filters are. I really admire your attention to detail, cleanliness, and correct specs and parts. EDIT: Confirmed today that the bed can be unlatched and raised manually if needed.

[@semco72057]

I love taking care of my machines myself also and have to do maintenance now to make sure they are ready for Summer.

[@michaelmactavish1728]

i love taking care kubotas and case equipment the 2 best and most easyist products to service on and parts are reasonable cheap

[@bcgrittner]

Interesting and informative, as usual. I have a car that has a shield underneath that has to be removed at every service. Yes, it’s a bother. Kudos to Northern Tool & Equipment for the veteran’s discount. I was an assistant store manager for them years ago. No further comment.

[@josephsmith2649]

Also take a wrag / Shop Towel and clean the Filter Mount, this does two things, #1 you clean any possible dirt off the gasket mating surface #2 you make sure the old filters gasket isn't stuck to the oil Filter adapter.

[@cereus57]

Love the blue towels! Very familiar with them after 17 years as an OR nurse, if they didn't get used they came home for exactly what you're using them for. Thanks for all the great videos. David in SC outside of Charleston!

[@pedintx]

Thanks for the great video. You gave us a lot of great pointers.

[@darylcampbell3244]

That tool kit is very nice. Thanks for showing the service on your machine.

[@randomnonsense_1]

You can get the same tool kit from Ace Hardware for $100 right now (as an Ace Rewards member, which is free). I just got mine last week.

[@CCWP0251]

We have a 2013 RTV1100. Kubota is very particular about service intervals and what fluids to use. The big ticket item is the UTD High Detergent Hydraulic oil. Make sure to use that every single time. As far as filters, just use good name brands. But that UTD fluid is very important. These machines are very handy, but they require strict maintenance. From day 1 we have kept a detailed log on all servicing. That includes fluid/filter changes, greasing, tire rotations/checks, part replacement, etc. Its always handy to be able to go back and verify the last time something was done based on machine hours. Another great vid by Stoney Ridge. 👍

[@nickelsvillemuleman]

We have a x900 and the oil filter is easier to replace with the bed raised. You may try it next time. It has to be raised to add fluids as well.

[@deanbarr5740]

Thats a nice buggy Josh. Thanks buddy. Very informative video

[@thankins93]

I like watching your videos. I'm no farmer or anything just a shade tree mechanic and I live around the blue ridge mountains In virginia.

[@scottt8424]

Hey Josh thank you for the video I enjoyed it

[@narlee2014]

Great job! Learned quite a bit!

[@ohiofarmlife4020]

On ours before I drain the oil I raise the bed for better access to the engine compartment.

[@ketocajun7451]

That automated greaser comes in handy!

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

I love Kubota equipment, but I think they could have made changing the oil/filter a little easier. Thanks for your service, Josh!!

[@michaelmactavish1728]

it takes me 10 mintues plus kubota fluids and filters are pretty cheap

[@JoeTeaserJO3BeatsFoelker]

Great video, thank you!

[@plagueofbadgers]

Tip for the oil drain... take a small piece of cardboard, fold in half, reopen and put in front of the opening before removing the plug. The oil will hit the cardboard and concentrate on the fold. Then no need to remove the second protective cover and less mess. Copper washers are "crush" washers. Most times you can reuse once by flipping the washer on the plug but there made for one time use. Just my 2¢ worth... great video, 🚜-Woooooo!!!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Thanks man!

[@michaelmactavish1728]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer love that guard pan thats accully protects the oil pan from if running over big stones and stumps wich is nice woooooo

[@jacobbell7291]

Love your vids

[@laohantun7404]

Really great job Josh.....keep the baby healthy....its Kobota.....

[@johnwoods1900]

Lift your box to the max and you can access the oil filtre..

[@jonathanhudson9189]

Yea I think he drained the oil first and could not crank to raise bed

[@farmingsmallkubota1783]

I use a Form- a- Funnel on my tractors. saves the mess and you can direct the oil anywhere you need it

[@jamesrobinson9583]

Great video the only thing i would do differently is adding some oil to the filter so its not completely dry on the first start up after the service.

[@knottide64]

I have two RTVX1100c. I don’t drive either of them on rough terrain, so I left my skid plates off. Haven't used them in a year. They were just collecting dirt and debris and were creating rust on the frame. It’s better and easier to service now that they are off.

[@RefinerSimilitude]

Yeah, a removable section on that skid plate for draining oil would have been thoughtful. Maybe you can fabricate a little removable door on it and install one of those oil drain valve systems that replaces the plug. Also, I wonder if they make an oil filter relocation kit that would put your filter up under the hood.

[@brandonbecker8385]

I love ur videos I learn a lot

[@markfields8092]

Great video

[@TheVze23sqf]

Good info. Luckily my son is a ASE Certified Master Mechanic and does all of our maintenance and repairs. 👍👍👍

[@131dyana]

thanks.

[@gerardhaubert8210]

Thanks for theninfo

[@kevinbuetow7857]

thats a nice set of tools

[@jamiefrench3526]

Hey. As a new subscriber to your channel and as a mechanic in a Kubota dealer in Canada. Before you do any service, put your dump up and use the ram safety lock. Much easier to go down from the top for all your filters. As for the safety guards underneath, they are cumbersome but it beats replacing a base pan lol

[@brianforrest3377]

Cool video man

[@rickysafer2895]

Wow that was a lot of work, but you did a good job.

[@josephsmith2649]

A Smart Man you are... I have tore various Filters apart, Napa make the Best, 2nd would be Wix. I also use Napa Brand Oil. Their oil is the same as Valvoline, they are produced at the same Plant. Shell Rotella is a Good Oil for Large Diesels and Pick up trucks with Diesel Powerplants.

[@charlienewcomer2486]

Hey Josh, enjoy your channel. One note, you should be able to lift your bed manually by putting the dump control down to "float" position, therefore sequence of drainng your hydro fluid will be moot. At least that is how my x900 operates. Good content!

[@brandonbecker8385]

I would love to have one

[@117moose]

A Hole saw and you don't have to remove it again for oil changes

[@handyman5455]

Drill a hole in the pan to access the drain plug

[@efvangilder2642]

On my Kubota the oil filter is easy to get to I'd you lift the bed. Which you need to do to add the new oil.

[@clarkcarroll5790]

Can you add a small piece of hose to the drain plug and possibly trim the shroud for access? Or will that void the warranty?

[@s.pursell8901]

Make sure you unload your torque wrenches after every use. If you don't the springs stretch out and they become a nifty paper weight. Not many know that about torque wrenches. Great video Josh.

[@TopZ92]

You can remove that back guard you to access the filters easier and you can move the bed manually by putting it in float lifting then back in neutral position

[@Juarez94la]

Those are great we have one with 6k hours and 30k miles

[@merrymanrc]

I know it a day late thank you for service

[@bulletstop100]

Happy veteran day. Thank you for the video's.. Is the Gator easier to service?

[@JeremyCarlsten]

I think those guard panels need a decent sized hole to allow you to drain that pan without removal.

[@davidnorthrup3674]

There are of course many ways to do this, but one easy way to deflect that old oil is to put a small piece of cardboard in there to deflect it. You can just tape the bottom of the card board to that brace, Quick and easy. (my favorite combination)

[@primitivebowyer8577]

I am that special individual right !!! right !! that's what she told me

[@paulrobberts1527]

Ihave only one filter tool and it fit all filters i ever encounterd so far

[@atozrecovery518]

Question You couldn't access the oil filter by lifting the dump bed? Never owned one so dont know if that model has a dump bed.

[@benwillmoth2957]

I wasn't able to find the torque wrench on your amazon page. Do you know which one you might have got?

[@scudderville]

No torque wrench on your Amazon list that I could find. Curious as to what you use.

[@chadharmon5716]

Whooooooooo 👍🏻👍🏻

[@richardcranium5839]

even though its not on the list for 50 hours check the oils in the front knucles. they are almost always low. raise the bed and put the safety block in any time you work on it. that oil filter is a lot easier from the top. if you forget you can push the bed lever until it clicks into "float" and lift it by hand. dont forget to top off the hydraulic tank under the seat. on the x series thats what feeds the hydrastatic part of the trans. the trans oil is seperate from the hst.

[@drewk5929]

So you don’t change the hydraulic oil only the filters? Good video thank you Sir

[@jameswitte5167]

If you have cause to drop the oil pan, braze in a drain in the bottom ... Put in a drain bolt so you don't have to take it out all the way ... And a magnet on the end of the bolt or like my uncle did , magnetize the bolt ... Then you can drill an access hole in the guard plate ... Less work later ...

[@holladaysfantasy]

I didn’t read all the comments, but the drain plug doesn’t need a magnet. The oil and hydraulic filter have magnets in them.

[@josephboley]

Hello there Josh and wifey.

[@CarlosRomero-tp8wv]

Hey Josh i have noticed that you use off brand batteries for some of your power tools. I'll like to watch a review about those batteries :p

[@srofficer5]

Josh, I was a NAPA/WIX filter kind of guy too. However the quality has dropped a bit over the years. Now I only use Baldwin filters. Much better quality and heavy duty.

[@WeSRT4]

Hey Josh, when you had your garage built did they send you the exact specs that the slab needed to be? I'm thinking about having one built in lieu of a simple storage shed.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

yep...just ask what size pad you need for the building....if I had it to do again I would have made the pad a little larger than the building. We poured sidewalks out front separately fyi

[@briana1669]

Now would be a good time to wash and wax that major investment my brother

[@Doolz45]

Sorry didn’t see a link for the filters number.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Try this link from my Amazon affiliate page: amzn.to/4aefZCJ (earns commissions fyi)

[@roydavis2242]

Man you should have a low-profile creeper for getting under your equipment. I got one at Harbor Freight for $30 that has a 300 Lb. capacity. I pay someone else for a lot of stuff these days but will get under occasionally.

[@josephboley]

Yeah I agree with you.there needs to be some kinna hole in that belly pan to drain the oil.that wasn't very thought through was it? Lol anymore these pieces of equipment isn't very mechanic friendly.

[@almarofloresmorales2393]

Hello ¿can you help me up making a desicion?. I wanna buy a gaschain saw for my brother wich he will use just one or twice times a year, soo i wanna know wich one would recomend that he can store and be ready whenever he wants to use it. Thank you very much

[@shawnfox8002]

Isn't there a oil plug that has a hole in the threads that will let it drain without it gushing out from the get go.

[@WarlickFairTax]

Does this video apply to the Kubota RT900 Diesel?

[@stevewarner8880]

I have the 1120D RTV which is the 2 seat version with the same 24.8 HP engine. I knew the mess you were going to have when removing the drain plug. Been there done that! I change my oil filter from the top with the bed up. You can tell after doing the service yourself how heavy duty the Kubota RTVs are built. All the grease fittings and hydraulic oil cooler that has almost 5 gallon capacity. Many people don’t need this kind of machine and that’s ok. These are slow fuel efficient work machines, not trail blasters

[@rottiejakeluke]

What was the cost for all the supplies needed vs the cost of having Kubota service the machine? Thanks

[@richardpoe2461]

I wish I could get you to switch to Valvoline premium blue. Lol would keep me working. Premium blue beat the other major brands in a mileage and wear test.

[@thephotographicauditor6715]

Kool! What size gloves do you wear? Try wrapping a Walmart bag around the oil filter to catch the excess oil and the filter as you unscrew it. Sometimes it works of you can keep a decent grip.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

XL

[@josephboley]

That's a great idea.ive never heard of that. I will be doing that on my next oil change.thank you.

[@michaelmactavish1728]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer thats what it cost us to service the kubota is $50.00 worth of supplies from kubota wich $50.00 was pretty cheap 3 filters,hydrulic fluid ,and engine oil all that wich was pretty cheap then the deere here its about $380.00 for 1 filter and engine oil and hydrulic fluid wich was pricey at deeres and cheaper at my kubota woooooo

[@thephotographicauditor6715]

Joseph Boley A (new) pampers diaper works GREAT to catch any spills and soak em up, usually used on the horiz mounted filters.

[@tuttlepuddle]

I'd drill a joke in that skid plate that way you do t have to drop it again for service.

[@brianmeattey4151]

Love the vid and really hoping to have a chance to win the tool box my luck has not been good hope this changes it but that's besides the point ..so how is the wife's arm doing these days ..and hope ya all are having a great day .and godbless brother

[@jamessanders6716]

What about drilling a hole and adding a down tube for draining the oil so you don’t have to drop that belly pan every time you service it?

[@jared6058]

I know 2 people with those, both regret ever buying them. Good luck

[@danstevens2204]

Jared Money what’s their worries? Only thing I’ve seen that causes issues is the nut behind the wheel

[@coolguy24eric]

You like the Kubota better than the gator? Why did you switch instead of going with 4 seater gator?

[@lakebum6211]

Could you not get to the oil filter by lifting the bed?

[@jonathanhudson9189]

Yes you can I always raise my bed first thing so you can put oil back in its got a hydraulic dump bed

[@guntherflume7129]

Have 3 rtv’s raise the bed to change the oil , it was painful to watch him struggle. !

[@michaelmactavish1728]

@@guntherflume7129 kubota keeps there stuff nicely tight so nothing falls off wich is nice

[@nathanmceacharn4674]

If you what a torque wrench that is 20 dollars harbor freight has it. And they also have a universal adjustable oil filter wrench for 8 dollars. So you don't need a new wrench for avery pice of equipment.

[@stephenmulholland5771]

Check for leaks b4 u reinstall the skid plate