Kubota RTV-X1110: A Sheep Farmer’s Indispensable Tool

Kubota RTV-X1110: A Sheep Farmer’s Indispensable Tool

David Lennox, a sheep farmer from Cookstown, Northern Ireland simply wouldn’t be without his Kubota X1110 RTV. Looking after his 400 purebred breeding ewes on his 190-acre farm is a busy day-to-day operation. Working largely on his own, David tackles the steep hillsides and undulating terrain in his Kubota X1110 that was purchased 2 years ago from DA Forgie.

“We purchased our first Kubota RTV six years ago and haven’t looked back. It’s a must around the farm. I have a quad bike in addition to the RTV, but this is my main vehicle for getting around and carrying out farm work.” David comments.

The Kubota X1110 RTV is a daily companion for David. Built to handle any terrain; the independent suspension and high ground clearance comfortably deal with obstacles and provide a versatile vehicle for David to tend to his flock around the varied terrain.

“The ground clearance and stability of the machine allow us to get out and feed the sheep, it’s certainly not encountered a situation it cannot handle yet!”

After demonstrating several utility vehicles from different competitors, David felt the Kubota stood out, for many reasons, one in particular being the VHT-X variable hydrostatic transmission. That partnered with the dynamic engine braking makes the RTV-X1110 one of the safest utility vehicles on the market. With its rapid acceleration and gripping traction, the RTV-X1110 can stop and resume climbing without the need for braking.

“The hydrostatic transmission is fantastic; I tried the other models, but they were belt-driven transmissions and we encountered issues with belt slip and a jittery ride in general. We much preferred the Kubota mainly for this reason it provides smooth driving, grip on hills and effective engine braking for downhill operations. This allowed us to have total control of the vehicle when travelling down steep hillsides, which on our farm, is a huge benefit.” David explains.

The X1110 utility vehicle is very well suited for a hill farm just like Davids, not only is it comfortable, but it’s also multifunctional. David can easily transport feed, tools, fencing materials, and more with its hydraulic cargo tipping bed and tow hitch. “The RTV has saved me countless hours running back and forth to the farm,” he explains.

The Kubota X1110 features a 24.2 HP Kubota 3-cylinder liquid-cooled ETVCS diesel engine, powerful but still economical. “We have found the vehicle to be very efficient, it is registered for the road, and we travel back and forth to our other farm with it. Despite it being used every day, it does not require a lot of fuel. The RTV is definitely my first choice over the jeep when I need to pop somewhere down the road.”

Beyond its performance, David praises Kubota’s reliability and DA Forgie’s exceptional after-sales support. “The RTV has been incredibly dependable, and DA Forgie has always been there when we needed them, 50% of buying any machine is the back up after all,” he says.

The Kubota RTV X1110 has proven to be an indispensable asset for David Lennox and his sheep farming operation. Its power, versatility, comfort, safety, and durability make it the perfect choice for farmers who demand the best from their equipment. Thank you for choosing Kubota and DA Forgie.