Messick's Review of the Kubota RTV X1100 Utility Vehicle

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.

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

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 !!!!!!!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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.

I have always admired your reviews 👍

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.

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

So how much for that thing as it sits?

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.

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

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