Recent content by doublejack

We intially owned a Polaris UTV and plowed snow with it and didn't experience the issue of shifting difficulty that is prevalent with the Kubota. We had concerns that the belt drive system on the Polaris, which is similar to a snowmobile, would not stand up under heavy use of plowing snow, so...

We bought an X1100C the first year they came out. Machine is very good for most chores, but half the reason we bought it was to plow snow on our acreage. We had installed a BOSS V plow with hydraulics which cost over $3000. The plow is great, but the Kubota is NOT a good machine for plowing...

We did the fluids drain at 50 hours. The fluids is not the issue. I noticed when the unit had only a few hours on it that when climbing a steep hill that tromping down on the "throttle" would really bog the engine rpm down and we would have to back off on the "throttle". Doesn't seem to bog...

We've got a 2014 X1100 with about 75 hours on it. Yesterday, when plowing snow, we noticed that when pushing the machine into a snow bank that won't move, that the engine bogged down a little, but the wheels were not turning. Good traction. My experience with a hydrostat transmission that is...

The link to Kubota parts rebate isn't working for me. Get nothing when clicking the link. Is that just me or are others having a problem with it? How much is the rebate for? Thanks!

Here we go. Scanned the pages of the TSB regarding "Hard Shifting" issue with the X1100 series. It is in PDF form and I hope it is readable. I did the "adjustment of the unload cable" and I have to say that while not perfect, it is a big improvement on my machine. Before the adjustment, my...

Kubota has issued a technical service bulletin addressing a modified adjustment of this dump valve. I've made the adjustment and I have to say that, now, when you step on the brake, you can tell that it relieves the pressure. I've got a copy of it and as soon as I figure out how to get it on...

Notice you did not install the flexible snow deflectors on the top of the plow. I didn't either, but would like to know how effective they are from some one who has experience with them. Anybody out there with a Boss V plow with deflectors? What do they do for you? thanks!

Interested in your mirrors for X1100. What, where, and cost of your mirrors. Closeup would be nice. How would they handle being pushed back by brush or obstruction? thanks loads!

Confirm problem with unloader valve Tried plowing snow this AM for the first time with my 2014 X1100. What a disappointment in the aggravation when trying to shift to reverse direction. I then checked the action on the unloader valve as noted by Tailrotor. When depressing the brake, the...

Unloader Valve for older models Kanook - Found this unloader valve on E-Bay for $50. Maybe this will help with your shifting issue on your 900. http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-KUBOTA-RTV-900-AND-1100-RELIEF-COAST-VALVE-/191424951597?pt=BI_Heavy_Equipment_Parts&hash=item2c91d0f52d

Kanook - There is a retrofit device available as a dump valve for the previous models. Do some searching, I'm sure you'll find it. I ran across it before I bought the 2014 model. Good luck! I gather you're from the French speaking area of Canada. Anywhere near St. Jerome, north of Montreal...

Kubota cab side mirrors Anybody got pictures of what the Kubota side mirrors for X1100 look like? I haven't been able to find anyone offering an acceptable side mirror for the Kubota cab. Sure need them, though.

These hydrostatic transmissions are known for difficulty getting the transmission out of gear and into neutral. The new "X" series, has an "unloader" feature, activated by the brake which is to serve the function of unloading the pressure in the hydrostat so the shift lever can be moved...

Spudhauler: Thanks for the heads-up on existing solution. I think the new "X" models are a whole different can of worms. As I said, there is a "console/cluster" that looks mostly electronic and even if a person could get at the backside of it, I don't know if there would be a solution to the...