Kubota RTV Snowplows, Snowblowers / Rotary Brooms Guide

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Kubota RTV Snowplows, Snowblowers and Rotary Brooms: Compatibility Guide

Kubota RTV snow-removal equipment ranges from electrically lifted front blades to hydraulically controlled V-plows, PTO-driven snowblowers and rotary brooms. The documented choices cover smaller gasoline RTVs, the RTV-XG850 Sidekick and selected diesel RTV-X models. However, these vehicles do not all accept the same implements, hitches or power systems.kubotausa

A snowblade may need a dedicated mount and upgraded front suspension. A commercial hydraulic blade can require an auxiliary pump and valve system. A PTO-driven snowblower needs the approved K-Connect hitch and drive equipment—not simply a front attachment point.kubotausa+1

This guide compares documented Kubota RTV snowplows, snowblowers and rotary brooms, explains supporting equipment and lists useful accessory references for current and legacy research.

The focus is North American manufacturer information. Several references come from archived literature, so they establish documented equipment rather than guaranteed current availability. Confirm the full vehicle designation, serial information, implement revision and complete installation requirements before ordering.

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Kubota RTV Snow Equipment at a Glance

Equipment category Documented examples Main distinction
Smaller-RTV front blade 60-inch V4308A Electric lift with manual angle
General Duty snowblade 72-inch V5008 Electric lift with manual angle
XTRA Duty snowblade 72-inch V5060 Self-contained electro-hydraulic lift and angle
Commercial straight blade 72-inch V5290 Hydraulic system and front quick hitch
Commercial V-plow 72-inch V5291 Hydraulic wing control and additional valve requirements
K-Connect straight blade 78-inch V5294A Four-point K-Connect mounting
K-Connect V-blade 78-inch V5295A Four-point K-Connect mounting
Hydraulic rotary broom 60-inch V5260 Auxiliary hydraulics, cooling and controls
PTO-driven rotary broom 66-inch V5266 K-Connect hitch and PTO drive
PTO-driven snowblower 66-inch V5296 K-Connect hitch and PTO drive

These examples come from Kubota’s RTV snow-implement section and dedicated RTV-X1100C K-Connect brochure.kubotausa+1

Identify Your RTV Before Selecting Snow Equipment

Start with the actual vehicle—not an abbreviated advertisement.

Important distinctions include:

  • RTV400Ci versus RTV500 or RTV520.

  • RTV900 and RTV900XT versus RTV-X900.

  • RTV1100 versus RTV-X1100C.

  • RTV1140CPX versus RTV-X1140.

  • Numeric RTV-X models versus newer descriptive-name models.

  • Gasoline Sidekick versus diesel RTV-X vehicles.

The snow brochure uses numeric model headings such as RTV-X900, RTV-X1120, RTV-X1100 and RTV-X1140. Those headings should not automatically be expanded to every newer vehicle with a similar work role.kubotausa

Compatibility Information to Gather

Item Why it matters
Full model and serial information Establishes the vehicle application
Implement identification Establishes the blade, broom or blower revision
Existing front guard Can affect mounting or require an adapter
Hitch identification Separates dedicated mounts, quick hitches and K-Connect
Hydraulic equipment Establishes available pumps, valves and controls
PTO equipment Required for the documented powered K-Connect implements
Front suspension Certain installations require heavy-duty components
Cab and lighting Must remain compatible with the work-equipment installation
Installation instructions Provide the complete approved requirements

Do not assume an RTV has a conventional tractor PTO or three-point hitch simply because it can operate specialized front equipment.

Kubota RTV500 and RTV520: 60-Inch Front Blade

Kubota’s snow brochure lists the V4308A 60-inch front blade for the RTV500/520 series, with electric lift and manual angle adjustment. An older full-line accessory brochure documents the same reference for RTV400/RTV500 applications.kubotausa+1

V4308A Specifications and Accessories

Item Documented information
Nominal blade width 60 inches
Lift Electric
Angle adjustment Manual
Angled clearing width 52 inches at 30 degrees in archived smaller-RTV literature
Protection Trip spring
Included equipment in archived listing Adjustable skid shoes and dedicated hitch
Standard replacement edge V4305
Heavy-duty cutting edge V4306
Snow deflector V4307

The detailed construction and angled-width information comes from the archived RTV400/RTV500 description. Confirm the applicable installation for an RTV520 rather than assuming every component remained unchanged.kubotausa+1

Legacy Compatibility Restriction

The archived V4308A listing states that it is incompatible with the smaller-RTV two-inch trailer ball mount 77700-V4349.cdnmedia.endeavorsuite

This illustrates why a blade application must be checked against accessories already installed.

What About V4308B?

Later Kubota accessory literature references V4308B for the RTV520. That is a separate revision reference and should not be silently substituted for V4308A without confirming the current application and parts requirements.kubotausa

Use Kubota RTV500 and RTV520 Snowblade Compatibility Guide for a dedicated model-specific article.

Kubota V5008: 72-Inch General Duty Front Blade

The V5008 is documented for the Sidekick and selected numeric RTV-X models.

It uses electric lift and manual angle adjustment, making it mechanically different from the hydraulically angled commercial systems.kubotausa

V5008 Specifications

Specification Manufacturer information
Nominal width 72 inches
Moldboard height 19 inches
Moldboard thickness 12 gauge
Maximum angle 30 degrees
Clearing width at maximum angle 64.5 inches
Lift Electric
Angle adjustment Manual

These figures come from Kubota’s snow-implement brochure.kubotausa

Numeric RTV-X Applications

The brochure lists:

  • RTV-X900.

  • RTV-X1120.

  • RTV-X1100.

  • RTV-X1140.kubotausa

For the listed RTV-X900 and RTV-X1120 applications, it requires either K7591-99180 heavy-duty front struts or K7591-99190 heavy-duty front springs.kubotausa

Sidekick Application Requires Extra Care

The Sidekick is also listed for V5008, but the reviewed brochures differ in their supporting front-guard references.

One snow brochure identifies K7591-97200, while the archived full-line accessory brochure specifies a black General Purpose front guard K7591-97900. Both identify supporting heavy-duty front suspension.kubotausa+1

Do not resolve that difference by choosing whichever part is easiest to obtain. Ask the dealer to confirm the complete installation for the actual Sidekick and blade revision.

Kubota V5060: 72-Inch XTRA Duty Front Blade

The V5060 adds powered angle adjustment through a self-contained electro-hydraulic system.

V5060 Features

Specification Manufacturer information
Nominal width 72 inches
Moldboard height 23.5 inches
Moldboard thickness 12 gauge
Clearing width at 30 degrees 64.5 inches
Lift and angle Self-contained electro-hydraulic

Kubota lists RTV-X900, RTV-X1120, RTV-X1100 and RTV-X1140 applications in the reviewed snow brochure.kubotausa

The specified RTV-X900/X1120 installations require the listed heavy-duty front strut or spring equipment.kubotausa

General Duty vs XTRA Duty

Comparison V5008 General Duty V5060 XTRA Duty
Width 72 inches 72 inches
Moldboard height 19 inches 23.5 inches
Lift Electric Electro-hydraulic
Angle Manual Powered
Published angled width 64.5 inches 64.5 inches

The distinction is the blade and control system—not simply a different marketing label.kubotausa

Commercial 72-Inch Straight Blade and V-Plow

The V5290 and V5291 use a more extensive hydraulic installation than the electric-lift blades.

Commercial Blade Comparison

Feature V5290 Straight Blade V5291 V-Plow
Nominal width 72 inches 72 inches when straight
Published working width 62.4 inches at 30 degrees 66 inches in V position; 59 inches in scoop
Lift Hydraulic, with down pressure and float Hydraulic, with down pressure and float
Angle/control Hydraulic angle Hydraulic wing functions
Protection Adjustable trip springs Trip cutting edges and relief valves
Front hitch V5289 V5289
Main valve kit V5232 V5232
Additional valve As specified by installation V5233 third-function kit

The brochure lists these implements for the numeric RTV-X900, RTV-X1120, RTV-X1100 and RTV-X1140 group.kubotausa

Auxiliary Hydraulic Requirements

The documented requirements include:

Supporting equipment Reference Source-listed application
Front Quick Hitch V5289 Commercial blade system
Electro-Hydraulic Valve Kit V5232 Commercial blade system
Third Function Valve Kit V5233 V5291 V-plow
Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump V5271 RTV-X900
Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump V5272 RTV-X1120/X1100

The brochure’s model heading includes RTV-X1140, but the pump list does not fully resolve that vehicle’s installation. Obtain a model-specific bill of materials rather than guessing the missing requirement.kubotausa

This is one reason a brochure table should not replace an installation manual.

Kubota K-Connect 78-Inch Snowblades

The V5294A straight blade and V5295A V-blade use the four-point K-Connect arrangement.

K-Connect Blade Comparison

Specification V5294A Straight Blade V5295A V-Blade
Nominal width 78 inches 78 inches when straight
Published working width 68 inches at 30 degrees 69.5 inches in V; 66 inches in scoop
Lift Hydraulic, with float and down pressure Hydraulic, with float and down pressure
Angle/control Hydraulic angle Hydraulic wing control
Required hitch V5293B V5293B
Brochure model group RTV-X1120/X1100/X1140 RTV-X1120/X1100/X1140

The reviewed snow brochure does not list the RTV-X900 in these 78-inch blade applications.kubotausa

Why Angled Width Matters

A blade’s nominal width is not its clearing width when angled.

For example, the V5294A is 78 inches wide straight but is listed at 68 inches of plowing width at maximum angle. Kubota’s RTV-X1100C brochure specifically describes that width in relation to covering the vehicle when angled.kubotausa+1

Compare the operating configuration rather than selecting a blade solely by its largest width figure.

Supporting Equipment

The brochure specifies heavy-duty front suspension for the listed RTV-X1120 installation and identifies optional accessories including a hitch upgrade and front-guard adapter.kubotausa

Confirm the current hitch configuration and any adapter requirements before buying a used blade.

Kubota RTV K-Connect: Hitch and PTO Drive Are Different

K-Connect is not one component.

The reviewed snow literature separates the four-point mounting system from the PTO drive required by powered implements.

K-Connect Components

Component Reference Role
Four-Point K-Connect V5293B Approved front implement mounting/control system
PTO Drive K-Connect V5299B Drive equipment required for the documented PTO broom and blower
Four-Point Hitch Upgrade Kit V5298 Listed upgrade for specified applications
Front Guard Adapter Kit 77700-V5278 Approved guard adaptation where required

Kubota’s dedicated RTV-X1100C brochure describes a gearbox-driven PTO, accessible lubrication points and skid-plate protection. It also states that installation of the PTO reduces ground clearance.kubotausa+1

A vehicle with the mounting hitch alone should not be assumed ready to operate a snowblower.

Kubota V5296: 66-Inch Commercial Snowblower

The V5296 is the documented PTO-driven commercial snowblower in this RTV equipment range.

V5296 Snowblower Features

Feature Manufacturer information
Nominal width 66 inches
Design Two-stage commercial snowblower
Drive PTO
Chute rotation Hydraulic
Chute deflection Hydraulic
Fan 16-inch diameter, four blades
Standard equipment Skid shoes and drift cutters
Required hitch V5293B
Required PTO system V5299B
Listed vehicle applications RTV-X1120 and RTV-X1100 in snow brochure
Optional surface-contact equipment V5297 plastic cutting edge and skid shoes

These specifications come from Kubota’s snow brochure. The dedicated RTV-X1100C guide additionally documents shear-bolt protection for the auger and fan, a replaceable/reversible cutting edge and gearbox reduction.kubotausa+1

Important Fitment Limitations

The reviewed snowblower listing does not establish fitment for the RTV520, Sidekick, RTV-X900 or RTV-X1140.kubotausa

Do not extend the application based on engine horsepower, appearance or the presence of a front hitch. The vehicle, hitch, PTO drive and supporting equipment must all be approved together.

Snowblower Maintenance and Blockages

Keep all guards and safety devices in place. Before inspection, adjustment or maintenance, Kubota instructs operators to shut off the engine, set the parking brake, remove the key and wait for implement motion to stop. Raised equipment must be securely supported before work beneath it.kubotausa

Follow the snowblower manual’s blockage-clearing procedure; never treat a powered auger or fan area as accessible simply because snow is no longer being discharged.

Kubota V5260: 60-Inch Hydraulic Rotary Broom

The V5260 is a commercial-duty broom using the V5289 front quick hitch.

Its installation is materially different from the PTO-driven V5266.

V5260 Supporting Equipment

Component Reference Documented purpose
Front quick hitch V5289 Mounting
Electro-hydraulic valve kit V5232 Hydraulic control
Third-function valve kit V5233 Additional function
Auxiliary pump V5271 Listed RTV-X900 installation
Auxiliary pump V5272 Listed RTV-X1120/X1100 installation
Oil cooler kit V5240 Supporting hydraulic cooling
Hand throttle kit V5245 Specified operating control
RTV-X1140 oil-cooler adapter V5261 Convertible-model installation

The brochure lists RTV-X900, RTV-X1120, RTV-X1100 and RTV-X1140 applications. As with the commercial blade system, obtain the complete vehicle-specific installation requirements rather than infer them from a shortened parts list.kubotausa

Kubota V5266: 66-Inch PTO Rotary Broom

The V5266 uses the K-Connect PTO system.

V5266 Specifications

Specification Manufacturer information
Nominal width 66 inches
Drive PTO
Brush diameter 24 inches
Standard brush material Poly
Published angled width Approximately 59.5 inches at 25 degrees
Lift and angle Hydraulic
Oscillation 8.5 degrees
Standard equipment Floating wheels and markers
Required equipment V5293B and V5299B
Listed applications RTV-X1120 and RTV-X1100

The dedicated RTV-X1100C brochure describes replaceable wafer brushes, floating wheels and an optional 50/50 poly-steel brush arrangement.kubotausa+1

V5260 vs V5266

Comparison V5260 V5266
Width 60 inches 66 inches
System Auxiliary-hydraulic arrangement PTO K-Connect
Main hitch V5289 V5293B
PTO Drive K-Connect required Not the listed system Yes, V5299B
Supporting equipment Pump, valves, cooler and controls Approved PTO system and specified supporting equipment

A similar appearance does not make the two brooms interchangeable.kubotausa

Blade Edges, Skid Shoes and Other Accessories

Wear parts must match the implement, not merely the RTV.

Snow-Equipment Accessory Table

Accessory Reference Documented application
Standard replacement edge V4305 V4308A smaller-RTV blade
Heavy-duty edge V4306 V4308A
Snow deflector V4307 V4308A
Marker kit V5250 Listed commercial blades
V-blade curb guards V5256 V5291
K-Connect curb guards V5281 Listed 78-inch blades
Skid shoes V5285 Listed 78-inch blades
Rubber cutting edge V5287 V5294A
Plastic straight-blade edge V5288 V5294A
Plastic V-blade edge V5284 V5295A
Plastic blower edge and skid shoes V5297 V5296
Mixed poly/steel brush kit V5269 V5266

The table follows the reviewed manufacturer literature. Confirm the implement’s exact revision and current replacement number.kubotausa+1

Do not assume that a rubber or plastic edge makes every surface safe to clear without checking the operating instructions and site conditions.

Snowplow, Snowblower or Rotary Broom?

The manufacturer’s equipment designs provide three different working approaches.

Requirement to assess Equipment to investigate Important question
Pushing snow aside Straight blade Is there suitable space and an approved operating arrangement?
Changing between straight, V and scoop configurations V-plow Does the vehicle have the correct control system?
Moving snow through a discharge chute Snowblower Is the complete approved PTO installation available?
Sweeping suitable snow or debris Rotary broom Are brush type and operating conditions appropriate?
Smaller-RTV installation Dedicated 60-inch blade Is the exact model/revision approved?
Frequent front-implement changes Documented quick-hitch/K-Connect system Are all required mounting and power components included?

The table is a selection framework, not a universal performance ranking. Use the implement manual and dealer application information to match the work.

Seasonal Inspection and Maintenance

Kubota’s snow-solutions guidance emphasizes checking fluids, batteries, tyres, belts, hoses and wear components, along with cleaning, storage and addressing maintenance before the season.kubotausa

For the actual implement, organize maintenance around:

  • Mounting hardware and attachment security.

  • Hydraulic hoses and connections.

  • Electrical controls where fitted.

  • Guards and shields.

  • Cutting edges and skid shoes.

  • Brush condition.

  • Specified lubrication.

  • Gearboxes and driveline components where fitted.

  • Correct shear protection on the snowblower.

Use the implement’s manual for intervals, lubricants, torque values and replacement procedures. Do not substitute generic specifications.

Buying Used RTV Snow Equipment

A used implement should be identified as carefully as the vehicle.

Used component What to establish
Blade Exact reference, revision and compatible mount
V-plow Complete control, hose and valve equipment
Snowblower Correct hitch, PTO drive, guards and controls
Broom Hydraulic or PTO identity and complete supporting system
Mounting hitch Vehicle-specific hardware and instructions
Hydraulic equipment Correct pump, valves, cooler and installation
Electrical controls Unmodified wiring and correct application
Wear parts Availability of the required current replacements

An inexpensive blade or blower can be unsuitable if its mounting and power equipment are missing.

The archived RTV-X1100C brochure also lists different shipping weights for the implements and warns of reduced ground clearance with the PTO system. Account for the complete installation rather than evaluating the detached attachment alone.kubotausa

RTV Snow-Equipment Compatibility Checklist

Before purchasing, confirm:

  1. Full vehicle model and serial information.

  2. Exact implement reference and revision.

  3. Approved hitch or dedicated mount.

  4. Required auxiliary hydraulics.

  5. Required PTO drive.

  6. Electrical controls and wiring.

  7. Front-guard compatibility.

  8. Required suspension equipment.

  9. Complete installation hardware.

  10. Current wear-part availability.

  11. Operating restrictions and safety instructions.

  12. Country-specific approval and dealer support.

Archived fitment does not automatically establish compatibility with newer RTV-X CAB, RTV-X CREW or LONG BED models.

Kubota RTV Snow Equipment FAQs

Can a Kubota RTV use a snowblower?

Certain documented installations can. Kubota lists the V5296 66-inch PTO snowblower for specified RTV-X1120/X1100 applications with V5293B and V5299B equipment.kubotausa

Does every RTV have a PTO for snow equipment?

No universal PTO capability is established. The documented snowblower and PTO broom require the specialized K-Connect drive system.kubotausa+1

Which blade is listed for RTV500 and RTV520?

Kubota’s snow brochure lists V4308A, a 60-inch blade with electric lift and manual angle. Later literature also references V4308B for RTV520, so confirm the applicable revision.kubotausa+1

Can the Sidekick use a snowplow?

Kubota documents the V5008 72-inch General Duty blade, with supporting front equipment and heavy-duty suspension requirements. The reviewed brochures differ on the guard reference, so obtain the current vehicle-specific installation list.kubotausa+1

Does an angled blade clear its full advertised width?

No. For example, the 72-inch V5008 is listed at 64.5 inches when angled 30 degrees.kubotausa

Is the 66-inch broom hydraulically driven?

The documented V5266 is PTO-driven. The V5260 uses a different auxiliary-hydraulic equipment arrangement.kubotausa

Can the RTV-X1140 use every K-Connect implement?

The reviewed brochure lists it for the 78-inch blades, but not for the V5266 PTO broom or V5296 snowblower. Do not assume approval across the entire system.kubotausa

Does a suspension upgrade increase the RTV’s payload rating?

Do not treat it as a new load rating. The listed suspension equipment is an installation requirement; the vehicle’s applicable limits remain a separate consideration.

Are older snow-implement references still available?

An archived brochure does not guarantee current supply. Confirm replacement numbers, complete kit contents and availability before purchasing.