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Evaluation of the Features and Performance of Kubota’s RTV-X1120 Mid-Size Diesel Utility Vehicle

1/29/2019

What people are saying about Kubota’s RTV-X1120 Utility Vehicle:

Kubota RTVs have been the best-selling diesel Utility Vehicles in North America for more than a decade. But we’re not resting on our laurels – we’re determined to work as hard as our customers do.

Our good friends at Messick’s Farm Equipment, in Elizabethtown, PA, have good things to say about Kubota’s improved RTV-X1120 Utility Vehicle:

“Kubota’s built an absolutely outstanding Utility Vehicle, that really no company has been able to deliver at this price point.” 

One heck of a machine.

The X1120 offers the power of a 24.8 HP Kubota D1105 3-cylinder diesel engine, exclusive Variable Hydro Transmission (VHT-X) and standard 4WD. It's a whole new level of comfort, power and performance. And with Kubota’s legendary durability, it's got you covered for years to come.

Messick’s appreciates the improvements in the X1120. Here’s their assessment:

“Kubota has been the leader in the diesel utility vehicle space here for nearly ten 10 years, commanding a vast majority of the market. This machine is a lot different than a lot of the other machines that you'll find out there, and Kubota has made a lot of improvements here for this latest iteration of this machine.” 

“What makes a Kubota RTV different than the rest of the utility vehicles that you find on the market? Kubota puts a lot of tractor technology in these machines. The RTV-X1120 uses hydrostatic transmissions as opposed to a belt drive CVT or centrifugal clutch which is typically what you find in golf carts and four-wheelers. Kubota looked at this application and thought these are heavy duty applications, so let’s put heavy-duty tractor technology into these machines and so that's what we have. When you look at along the features, the benefits, the operational characteristics of these machines, they're just like tractors.”

“This latest version of the RTV features a new suspension system. The original version that we had out, the original RTV series, had a fixed axle on the back. Not a bad design; a very heavy-duty design, but not the best riding design. This latest version here in the X series, Kubota has improved upon that and fitted an independent suspension to the rear end. You can see right here in the back, there's a large adjustable coil-over shock that is on both sides of the machine.”

“Also, in here are improved U-joints. The older series RTVs when you start to hit around the 1,500-hour mark, oftentimes, we'd see guys having to make repairs and stuff to some of the U-joints in here. This later series has an upgraded and updated design that does not suffer that same flow. Hopefully, we should see years of problem-free service out of these machines.”

Bullets:

  • Exceptional ride thanks to front and rear independent suspension.
  • Carries up to 15.2 cubic feet of cargo, or up to 1102 pounds of gear.
  • Multi disc wet brakes for dynamic braking even on steep inclines.
  • High-rigidity steel frame isolates the occupants from noise and vibrations.
  • Outstanding durability through CV joint protectors, skid plates, and 0.4” of ground clearance.

Lastly, this outstanding Utility Vehicle is so comfortable, so fun to drive, you’ll find excuses to take it for a spin.

Any questions?

If you have any questions about the RTV-X1120 or any of our versatile Utility Vehicles, contact your authorized Kubota dealer. They can help you choose the one that works best for you.

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