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Re: Kubota Tractor- Can Someone Talk Me Out Of It!
[Re: gmterry]
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07/28/20 07:28 AM
07/28/20 07:28 AM
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Posts: 9,519 Trussville
toothdoc
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I have a L3400 that’s about 10yo and has been bomb proof. I didn’t want the HST, but now that I have it, I’ll never buy another tractor without.
Last edited by toothdoc; 07/28/20 07:29 AM.
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Re: Kubota Tractor- Can Someone Talk Me Out Of It!
[Re: gmterry]
#3177966
07/28/20 07:50 AM
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Posts: 7,881 Monroe County, AL
deadeye
14 point
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Love my 7040 open station FEL 4WD!
A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams
He alone is educated who has learned the lessons of open-mindedness
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Re: Kubota Tractor- Can Someone Talk Me Out Of It!
[Re: Remington270]
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07/28/20 08:03 AM
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toothdoc
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I like a Kubota. The only bad thing I can say is that they have under-sized radiators and can overheat at times. THIS is so true. After bushogging, the radiator will get all gummed up with weed seed and it will over heat. I carry my blower with me and every so often, pop the hood and blow it off.
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Re: Kubota Tractor- Can Someone Talk Me Out Of It!
[Re: toothdoc]
#3177999
07/28/20 08:29 AM
07/28/20 08:29 AM
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Posts: 21,776 USA
Remington270
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
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I like a Kubota. The only bad thing I can say is that they have under-sized radiators and can overheat at times. THIS is so true. After bushogging, the radiator will get all gummed up with weed seed and it will over heat. I carry my blower with me and every so often, pop the hood and blow it off. This happens in two different Kubotas we own, so it's not a fluke. And it has never happened with a John Deere. I'm not saying JDs are perfect, but that issue hasn't happened.
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Re: Kubota Tractor- Can Someone Talk Me Out Of It!
[Re: gmterry]
#3178062
07/28/20 09:42 AM
07/28/20 09:42 AM
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Posts: 10,384 northport
deadeye48
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Booner
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I have a L4701 clutch and work food plots like your talking about and I have no complaints
When I need expert advice I tend to talk to myself The older I get the better I used to be
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Re: Kubota Tractor- Can Someone Talk Me Out Of It!
[Re: gmterry]
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07/28/20 09:48 AM
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buckhunter2
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Don’t get a cab if it’s for “tight” areas. I could only access about half of my plots without breaking windows if I had a cab tractor. Or spend as much time each yr cutting limbs out of roads as I spend on the tractor.
Do get a hydrostatic trans. So much better for bushhogging and bucket work. When bushhogging the PTO RPMs remain constant regardless of tractor speed. This is extremely nice when cutting vegetation of varying density. No having to ride the clutch or stopping to let the bushhogg “catch up”.
After years of driving manual geared tractors and recently upgrading to a hydro, I’ve yet to discover a single advantage to a geared tractor the type of work you described.
Another huge bonus, often overlooked, of a hydrostatic tractor is the safety factor. In 2 minutes or less I can teach any man, woman or child how to operate a hydrostatic tractor and not worry about them getting hurt or destroying something. (Try that with a geared tractor.) Sure most of us learned to drive a geared tractor first but wouldn’t you rather teach a kid or your wife on a safer tractor if possible?
You're only as good as your worst shot-
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Re: Kubota Tractor- Can Someone Talk Me Out Of It!
[Re: gmterry]
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07/28/20 02:02 PM
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Posts: 9,790 The Boonies a.k.a. Pickens cou...
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I really prefer the m series. Got a m7040 and the only negative is the weight. Filled rear tires with water and antifreeze and problem solved.
Two roads diverged in the woods and I took the one with deep ruts,hills and mud.It may be bumpy but WHAT A RIDE!
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Re: Kubota Tractor- Can Someone Talk Me Out Of It!
[Re: FX4]
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07/28/20 02:13 PM
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Broadhead26
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Not sure if the pin bucket means the quick attach, but it’ll be worth the money. Get some pallet forks as well if you don’t already have some. They’re handy and cheap. They are handy but I wouldn't say they're cheap. I just bought a new Kubota and got the pallet forks. They were @ $1000. That’s a chunk of change. Mine came as part of the deal when I got my tractor but I see them on the craigslist for 400$ from time to time. I think I use my forks 90% of the time I use the FEL, and the bucket the other 10%. I never thought they’d be so handy.
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Re: Kubota Tractor- Can Someone Talk Me Out Of It!
[Re: gmterry]
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07/28/20 06:57 PM
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Posts: 3,289 Autaugaville
trailertrash
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I'm with buckhunter2, if it's for tight areas, the cab will get in the way. I would love a cab but what I cut is 70% tree/limb dodging and 30% cutting. A cab won't bend down and under nothin' !
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Re: Kubota Tractor- Can Someone Talk Me Out Of It!
[Re: trailertrash]
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07/28/20 07:17 PM
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jaredhunts
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Puts sugar in his cornbread!
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I'm with buckhunter2, if it's for tight areas, the cab will get in the way. I would love a cab but what I cut is 70% tree/limb dodging and 30% cutting. A cab won't bend down and under nothin' ! Those cans are stronger than you think.
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Re: Kubota Tractor- Can Someone Talk Me Out Of It!
[Re: buckhunter2]
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07/28/20 07:27 PM
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2Dogs
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Don’t get a cab if it’s for “tight” areas. I could only access about half of my plots without breaking windows if I had a cab tractor. Or spend as much time each yr cutting limbs out of roads as I spend on the tractor. I'll add exhaust underneath. I have a JD 5205 with exhaust underneath and love it. It turns out in front of left rear tire. Doesn't block vision, get fumes away and I've never had a limb bend or break it. I can fold the roll bar back and get really small.
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