I have about 20 hours on my L48TLB. I have used the tractor without the backhoe for 19 of those hours so far. Tasks so far include: plowing snow on the 1/4 mile driveway; clearing downed trees from the woods; using a 3pt log splitter; hauling firewood in the FEL; and giving the kids hay rides. So far, this has been a fantastic tractor. Everything about it is perfect!
Except: High Gear.
There appears to be almost no power whatsoever in high gear. I cannot drive from my mailbox to the garage (a minor up hill slope) on black-top, with no load, and without the backhoe, at full speed. In fact, it works VERY hard to get up to a speed which is only marginally faster than Mid Gear's top speed.
Do I have a problem with my tractor or did Kubota really botch High Gear? I would very much like to hear others' experience using the L48's High Gear. Thank you in advance.
Except: High Gear.
There appears to be almost no power whatsoever in high gear. I cannot drive from my mailbox to the garage (a minor up hill slope) on black-top, with no load, and without the backhoe, at full speed. In fact, it works VERY hard to get up to a speed which is only marginally faster than Mid Gear's top speed.
Do I have a problem with my tractor or did Kubota really botch High Gear? I would very much like to hear others' experience using the L48's High Gear. Thank you in advance.