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

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.

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

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 :-)

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.

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!!!

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.

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.

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.

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

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!!

Thanks for the review. Real use reviews are awesome.

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

Excellent review on this machine Josh, thanks! 💛

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

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

Thanks Josh, a great review very helpful.

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Very thorough follow up review Josh.

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.

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

Warts and all. Thanks for a non bias review

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!!

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

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

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

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! 🇺🇸

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

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.

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!

Great review, Josh.

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.

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.

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

Nice thorough review.

Awesome review, I like it

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

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 👍😆👍❣

Almost sounds like you have a dump cylinder leaking internally

Thanks for the information.

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

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

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

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.

Great channel!

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Definitely seems like the best utv for a ranch or farm

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.

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

Shorts are great , especially when putting up hay !

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Going to hit 600k!

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

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

Was hear. Woooooo!

The RTV X1140 is best money I have ever spent.

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.

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

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??

You should look at the Kawasaki 4010. It has the same features as yours but works much better.

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

Kubota or Honda..can't go wrong

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

@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..

I wonder if you can turbo or Supercharge it

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

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

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

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

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

I love our RTV too death but the dif lock is sooo aggravating

I attempted to purchase a RTV for the first 5 months this year. They were never available. Dealer wouldnt even order one for me. Ended up purchasing a polaris ranger. No regrets so far, and its not slow.

We broke that mirror

Reserve me a seat on it for the farm tour