unless Kubota changed something the lift mechanism is contained in the front bumper and is an electric over hydraulic unit. pretty sure the PTO is direct drive off of the front of the engine through a gearbox or chaincase one or the other and then has an electric clutch to start and stop the implement pto. i anm unsure if the gearbox/chaincase has a disconnect or not.
K-Connect
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Interesting aurthuritis thanks for clearing that up. I wish they made a out front mower.
meeee toooo
https://www.kubotausa.com/docs/defa...eets/rtv-x1100c-pto-k-connect_brochure_v2.pdf
here is some somewhat useful information or at least the pics are good
here is some somewhat useful information or at least the pics are good
Heavyequipmech
New member
There is a clutch powered by a relay. The dash switch to turn on the PTO runs to the first relay for the dash light and second relay to power the clutch. Otherwise yes it’s direct drive from the crank
Neither of the two videos shows how to remove the K connect system from the RTV. I looked into this when I first got my X1100 and I could not wrap my brain around the system and how it connects to the rear of the engine. If anyone has ever separated the engine from the transmission you realize there is no room to add a gearbox back there. Also if you added a gearbox between the engine and the transmission you would have to lengthen the frame. Also the small drive shaft that runs the gearbox is in the same direction as the driveshaft that runs the accessories. So my twisted logic tells me it has to connect to the front. The only other option would be transmission that would have to be significantly re designed which doesn't seem to be the case. Additionally if you look at the parts break out where the driveshaft on the gearbox connects to the RTV it looks like the crankcase pulley on the front of the engine. Any one who ever had a G1900 with a snowblower should be familiar with the PTO connector bolted to the same PTO Pulley that drives the mower deck.
ItBmine
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Have a question for you Westfield, now that you have had your K-Connect and blower for your RTV-X1100C.
Is it easy enough to remove everything in the summer so you still have all your ground clearance for trail riding?
I had ruled out this system when I had priced it and found out it was 20 grand Canadian, but now I'm thinking I should get something easier for my wife to operate if she has to. She doesn't feel comfortable with the tractors, but I think with how tricky it is sometimes to shift these RTV's from forward to reverse, a blower might be easier for her than plowing with the Boss plow.
Is it easy enough to remove everything in the summer so you still have all your ground clearance for trail riding?
I had ruled out this system when I had priced it and found out it was 20 grand Canadian, but now I'm thinking I should get something easier for my wife to operate if she has to. She doesn't feel comfortable with the tractors, but I think with how tricky it is sometimes to shift these RTV's from forward to reverse, a blower might be easier for her than plowing with the Boss plow.
Westfield
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You cannot disassemble all the drivetrain parts for the PTO or you will be in trouble. That is professionally installed and everything has to be lined up correctly or you will have problems! There's a lot more involved then just a couple U-joints. I would imagine some people on here could take it apart and put it back together correctly. I retired a mechanical engineering machine designer and now at 67 years old I would not attempt to take it apart and reinstall it.
When I was shopping for a new RTV I had planned on purchasing the K-connect system, but one dealer I visited said they do not sell or install the K-connect system as they have been "troublesome". When I pressed for some details they just said it is difficult to install and maintain alignment over time. They just didn't want to make a sale only to have frustrated customers. Having the drive shaft so long and quite low just makes it an invitation for trouble. With this knowledge I decided to save the money and went with the Boss V-plow that I know works well.