Re: New L\'s for Kubota
I visited my local JD/Kubota dealer today. His opinion about the changes would be.
1. Quick attachment on the loader will be standard.
2. Swivel seat going either way a few degrees
3. Extendedable lower links (actually these are standard on the very latest L's now)
He said there in all likelyhood will be no changes in HST or engines as they are already the best in the industry. Because of that, I would have no problems being the first on the block with one of these new ones.
What I would like to see:
1. multispeed PTO. Since mowing, especially finish mowing is so light duty, I would like to reduce engine RPM to about 1700 or 1800 and still keep 540 RPM at the rear. Also, PTO in the middle on all for a midmount mower should you desire one.
2. Power down on the 3 pt hitch.
3. 4 speed HST. A gear between high and medium, something like hedium!
4. Always more hydraulic lift on the loader. Perhaps even controls like that used on the JD 110.
5. Quick attaching implements like Bobcat uses. This is probably already in the works.
6. Bigger fuel tank. 20 gallon would be great.
7. TNT standard with a well laid out, easy to reach control and clean hose configuration. TNT is one of those things that once you have it, you will never not have it on another tractor, its that important. The top link is by far the most useful.
8. The ability to use the brakes for turning with HST. I never use the brakes to turn, but it would give less of an argument to others who criticize the lack of ability to do this.
9. Don't go electronic as the JD's are. I know 5 years down the road after montlhy power washings, those PlaySkool switches are bound to malfunction. Thats just a guess, but I can't stand electrical problems
10. Lastly, a set of hydraulic outlets on the front for anything from an auger to a 4N1 bucket. Controlled at the joystick.
Rat....
