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I have narrowed my tractor seach down to the L3130 HST. Now comes "add on" time. I need/want/gotta have an FEL, but which one. The LA723 is $500 more than the LA513. With the LA513 and the other extras (R4, Box Blade, and Rotary Cutter) we're pushing $20k as is. I can not find a photo of a LA513, nor is there one in town to look at. I'm concerned that there are "disadvantages" other than size of the bucket and lift height. Can anyone with an LA513 tell me if they wish they had opted for the LA723? Are the hydraulics, arms, etc. beefier (is that a word) on the larger FEL? Or is the majority of the cost savings in the bucket alone? Usage of the FEL will primarily be landscaping & manure moving on 18 acres. The dealer told me that the LA513 would be his choice. Then he told me he doesn't have the LA723 in stock. So I'm abit concerned that the situation would be reversed if he only had the LA723 in stock.
Second question - box blade. I've read that I'll need to have a 6' box blade to "cover" the tracts of the R4's. Can someone confirm? I had originally requested quotes on a 5' Box Blade, but it now appears that may not be the best choice. Also, does anyone have the Kubota Box Blade. The dealer (who doesn't stock the blade) advises me that the Kubota blades are VERY expensive. Is it just the name, or is it a high quality unit?
Gotta thank each and everyone of you for the help so far. I am very glad that I found this site - it has been a world of help.
Second question - box blade. I've read that I'll need to have a 6' box blade to "cover" the tracts of the R4's. Can someone confirm? I had originally requested quotes on a 5' Box Blade, but it now appears that may not be the best choice. Also, does anyone have the Kubota Box Blade. The dealer (who doesn't stock the blade) advises me that the Kubota blades are VERY expensive. Is it just the name, or is it a high quality unit?
Gotta thank each and everyone of you for the help so far. I am very glad that I found this site - it has been a world of help.