This weekend I am loading this onto a trailer and plan on trying it out with implements at home. (the link has pics). You can't make it out in the pictures very well but the loader is a BF900.
Kubota L4150 Tractors | Fargo Tractor West Fargo, ND #ELS855922
Probably the 2 things that make me slightly concerned are the total hours (3660) and the price (but I need to get over that).
From a personal inspection this tractor has had a 'useful' life and at one point the bracket that holds the drawbar to the tractor has had it's holes repaired/fixed (looks like a good repair). The grapple is nice to have but I don't know that I agree with it's "engineering". The hydraulic hoses run all the way to the rear of the tractor and you have to plug them into the only external hydraulic port (is it hard to add another port back there?)
I've read a number of posts on here regarding things to check out
hydraulic shuttle operation
engine smoke and idle quality
Pull the dipsticks and examine oil quality (color/level)
bottom of tractor for oil leaks or shininess or other damage
Serial Number
L4150DT-52006
While I have it home this weekend I'll be getting more pictures of it working with implements.
rear finish and rotary mowers
rototiller
Snowblower (this is why I need that rear hydraulic port)
hole auger
loader mounted bale spear (I have 1100-1200lb round bales that I have to move)
I might hook it up to a back blade and see how well that works as well. I don't own all these implements but luckily I have some good neighbors to borrow from.
The rear tires iare 13.6x28" which I read somewhere are not 'stock' is this of concern? The front tires have some cracking around the lugs, I can't see cords or anything.
Is $11,500 a reasonable price for a machine with this many hours. Assuming that there hasn't been any major repairs (like engine replacement). The missing ROPs, is that something that I should try to 'negotiate' to have added or discount the price? I've never purchased from a dealership before, so is it out of line to ask them to 'service' it (change all fluids) prior to taking ownership?
Thanks,
-ron
Kubota L4150 Tractors | Fargo Tractor West Fargo, ND #ELS855922
Probably the 2 things that make me slightly concerned are the total hours (3660) and the price (but I need to get over that).
From a personal inspection this tractor has had a 'useful' life and at one point the bracket that holds the drawbar to the tractor has had it's holes repaired/fixed (looks like a good repair). The grapple is nice to have but I don't know that I agree with it's "engineering". The hydraulic hoses run all the way to the rear of the tractor and you have to plug them into the only external hydraulic port (is it hard to add another port back there?)
I've read a number of posts on here regarding things to check out
hydraulic shuttle operation
engine smoke and idle quality
Pull the dipsticks and examine oil quality (color/level)
bottom of tractor for oil leaks or shininess or other damage
Serial Number
L4150DT-52006
While I have it home this weekend I'll be getting more pictures of it working with implements.
rear finish and rotary mowers
rototiller
Snowblower (this is why I need that rear hydraulic port)
hole auger
loader mounted bale spear (I have 1100-1200lb round bales that I have to move)
I might hook it up to a back blade and see how well that works as well. I don't own all these implements but luckily I have some good neighbors to borrow from.
The rear tires iare 13.6x28" which I read somewhere are not 'stock' is this of concern? The front tires have some cracking around the lugs, I can't see cords or anything.
Is $11,500 a reasonable price for a machine with this many hours. Assuming that there hasn't been any major repairs (like engine replacement). The missing ROPs, is that something that I should try to 'negotiate' to have added or discount the price? I've never purchased from a dealership before, so is it out of line to ask them to 'service' it (change all fluids) prior to taking ownership?
Thanks,
-ron