bigbull338
Elite Member
enjoy your new tractor.
The wait is almost over.... I went to the dealership to sign papers over the weekend. When walking around I spotted my tractor, waiting to be prepared, wheels changed and filled.
Im supposed to be able to pick it up Saturday.
In the second image you can see my LandPride Rotary Cutter and Rear Blade!! :thumbsup:
Good choice on tractors. :thumbsup:
I'd agree about the bucket being too big though. You need a max of a 60" bucket and really 54" is ideal. If you want to stick with Kubota, get the TL2142 bucket. It is a 60" round back bucket that comes with the B26 and is also a bit heavier duty than the 66" square back bucket you listed. It is about $200 more though. Beware of actual skid steer buckets, often the bottom of the bucket is far too long to be efficient on a small tractor.
You mention the TL2142 bucket - will that bolt up to the 504 loader?
It will only mount on the LA504 if you have the SSQA, like the ATI. As I said before, really I think the 54" bucket is ideal for this size tractor, especially for heavy work. Don't let the dealer leverage you into something just because they have it in stock.
I have the 54" bucket, Kubota quick attach and a set of forks and I'm very happy with the setup. No need for Skid steer quick attach on a tractor this small.
I hesitated in posting this as I do not want to detract from the joy of your new beautiful machine, but I felt I really needed to do this. The 66 inch bucket is too large for heavy materials or digging with that size of machine. It will be ideal for mulch and light snow pushing. On my L3400 I had a 60 and a 66 inch SSQA bucket. The 66 was marginal for full loads or digging on this larger tractor. My new Kioti DK35se, a much larger tractor has a standard 66 inch bucket. I still use the old 60 incher I retained after the trade for digging. Please take these comments in the spirit they are intended..Congratulations on your new machine.
James K0UA
I'm thinking of getting a B3200 with loader and backhoe too. Just have to do some final convincing on the wife.
How did you get it outfitted? That pic looks like MB Tractor in Plaistow.
I'm curious what you paid - PM me if you don't want to post on the open forum.
Edit: sorry - missed your first post on the price. How much did they get you for the ATI quick attach and matching bucket for the loader? When I compared the Kubota quick attach with the ATI skidsteer type QA - it was a sizable difference in price.