slan
Silver Member
I have wanted a 30 series kubota for about three years before I could actually swing it in the financial plans and when the time came (and our cad was at $1.06) I went with the 40 series instead. I liked the simple rock solid proven design of the 30 series and if the 40 series was any other manufacturer than kubota I probably wouldn't have taken the chance.
Just want to get some opinions from other 40 series owners on what you think or have experienced as weaknesses in the new 40 series over the older 30 series.
Maybe we can also reply with the model and number of hours on your unit.
I will start off with a few concerns I have.
3240 16 months old and just rolled over 300 hours
All the electronics, servos and sensors in the new HST plus. Its a bit scary when you look at the service manual. Love the design and functions but wonder how it will work after 1500 hours or so. No problems or issues except the high pitched bearing resonance when in fwd at med or high range full HST pedal.
Steering column assembly seems a bit weak and if someone was to be using it to pull themselves up into the operating platform on a regular basis instead of the grab handle might cause a problem.
I love this unit and have not had an issue yet except a flat from apple trees, just wondered if any other owners have any story's to tell so we can all keep an eye out for issues if they become common.
I am looking at buying a larger HP 40 series in a few years.
Need to come up with one h#@l of a business plan to get that one by the wife
Just want to get some opinions from other 40 series owners on what you think or have experienced as weaknesses in the new 40 series over the older 30 series.
Maybe we can also reply with the model and number of hours on your unit.
I will start off with a few concerns I have.
3240 16 months old and just rolled over 300 hours
All the electronics, servos and sensors in the new HST plus. Its a bit scary when you look at the service manual. Love the design and functions but wonder how it will work after 1500 hours or so. No problems or issues except the high pitched bearing resonance when in fwd at med or high range full HST pedal.
Steering column assembly seems a bit weak and if someone was to be using it to pull themselves up into the operating platform on a regular basis instead of the grab handle might cause a problem.
I love this unit and have not had an issue yet except a flat from apple trees, just wondered if any other owners have any story's to tell so we can all keep an eye out for issues if they become common.
I am looking at buying a larger HP 40 series in a few years.
Need to come up with one h#@l of a business plan to get that one by the wife