Warning - I am not necessarily in a hurry to do/attempt this repair so this may take a while.
I noticed a drip coming from the tractor and determined that it was diesel. Further inspection led...
Last year you guys led me through diagnosing my AC issue as far as I could go and I ended up taking it to the local Kubota dealer. Bad compressor was the diagnosis and they quoted $2300 to make it...
This is a well maintained 2004 L3430 HSTC with 1005 hours on it. The screens are clean and the freon is good. Before I start trying to trace wires tomorrow I wanted to ask if there is a relay in...
I have a 2005 Kubota L3430 I’m picking up this week but prefer to run turf tires or R4’s and not the R1’s that are on it. The tractor has only 660 hours so tires are in incredible condition...
Would anybody be interested in swapping L3430 AG tires for turf tires. My ag tires have 660 hours on them and are impeccable. I’m just buying this tractor this week and the deal was too good to...
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I am not sure how to describe it.. Steering feels like it's not 100% responsive, as if when I turn the wheel it feels catchup here and there, like skipping a tooth.
The steering is...
Hi Forum,
A while ago, I got a 57″ Standard Ditch Bank Flail Mower, FH-AGL145
Via asking this forum and digging through to documentation, I determined that I need a 4-way hydrolic control.
I was...
Help me out, Kubota gurus;
Bought a block heater for my 2003 L3430 GST, but I guess I got the wrong one. Part I got is 70000-73595. It is the type that pushes in with O ring seal. Instructions...
I'm doing the 800 hour transmission service on my 2006 L3430 HST and the manual that came with it shows 4 drain plugs. One on each brake housing, one at the differential and one further forward. I...
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I just purchased an l3430 hstc. Currently it has an articulating snow plow in the front. I want to get a front end loader for it. What are my options?
LA723 stock. Can稚 find any.
TA-170...
So the other day I was was driving down the hill in 2wd with a bucket full of stone, tractor started to slide, and in panic I slammed down the 4x4 lever (which didn't work yet produced that...
I have a L3430 and the Farm King 740 3 point snow blower, it works great -- But gets old looking backwards all the time. Does anyone know of a system that can be put on the tractor to remount the...
Went out to look at this and everything checks out, looks like a solid machine. Looks like the price is right too. He is asking $14,000. Thoughts?
Runs and operates excellent
L3430 model
35...
Searched google and the forum but didn't come up with anything. I use my L3430 to snowblow our 1/4 mile drive. Went out today for the first session of the winter and all the blown snow just kept...
I was thinking a back hoe attachment would be a handy thing to have. I was wondering what options there are for the Kubota L3430. I know Woods makes some affordable units. A Kubota one would cost...
I am in the process of buying a used Kubot L3430 with around 2100 hrs on it. The owner says he never changed the transmission fluid in it. The manual says to change every 400 hrs and I am...
I am in the process of buying a 44 acre farm. The current owner has a Kubota L3430 with about 2000 hrs on it. I have a B7800 that has 300 hrs on it. I have a loader and a box blade and a 6 ft...
I'm replacing my front, cab mounted work lights with LEDs and plan to mount 2 of the same on the rear of the cab. There aren't any work lights on the rear now, only the orange flashers. The...
I am selling my tractor, a Kubota L3430 Grand Cab, with the LA 723 Loader. A prospective purchaser, is concerned whether the tractor/loader is capable enough to handle big bales of hay, 5.5' by...
I am preparing to sell my houses and land in Northern Virginia, and am moving where I won't need my tractor. So I am thinking about pricing to sell my tractor and implements as a package. What I...
Hey guys. I'm wanting to buy me a loader for my 2003 kubota l3430 hstc. From research it seems like I need the la723 loader. I would buy a woods if I can get a package that works with my cab...
I recently purchased a 2004 Kubota L3430D that starts and runs great, bucket and 3 pt work excellent however the hydrostat just limps along with very little power.
Here is the back story. This...
Yesterday I changed the engine oil and filter in my newly acquired L3430HSTC and went by the oil capacity as listed in the owners manual....6 quarts. After starting and letting it idle for 10...
I probably should have searched for an existing thread so my apologies in advance. Don't hate on the newbee :thumbsup:
So here is the deal, I recently purchased a 2004 Kubota L3430 that starts...
Ok guys, I'm considering my first Kubota and I've found a 2007 L3430 HST 4WD with cab. It has 1200 hours on it and supposedly only used for running a finish mower. Brand new rear Ag tires and...
Was working on a hill and the pedal didn't fully release from one of the backhoe stops.
Initially I thought I had a problem with the lever, but that doesn't seem to be the case (I've had a case of...
Just recently I replaced the clutch on one of my L3430 tractors and upon reassembling the unit we found it hard and almost impossible to put it into revers. Is there something we did wrong upon...
Shortly after doing the 700 hour tractor maintenance, I noticed a minor but annoying oil leak at the wheel pivot point on the left front gear case. The tractor had recently been used for extended...
I am the executive director for a non profit therapeutic equine program in Spokane Washington. We use horses to help disabled children, adults and veterans. I have 8-10 horses at any time in my...
2004 Kubota L3430 HSTC Tractor w/ Cab, Loader and 60" Snowblower Attachment price?
Saw tractor going to auction and curious what it would be worth in a guesstimate, has 2090 hr, front snowblower...
Tractor been sitting for about a month.
Today I start it off, try to move, it moves a bit, than something clicks, it loses power and stops. If I keep on pressing the pedal, it shuts off.
If I...
So been looking at tractors for a while, and rented a few to get some of the big projects done (mini ex and a Cat D4K dozer), but finally found a little Kubota for ranch maitnance and do some more...
How much do those roughly cost? Are they (mostly) only available from dealer? Are they easy to put on/off?
The reason I don't necessarily want to fill the tires is that w/o the backhoe I have a...
Later today I think I am going to pull the trigger on my first tractor. Found a 3430 HST with a 723 loader, 72" bucket, forks, and back blade for 11k. The tractor is in near new shape with ~400...
Hello Forum.
I am absolutely new to tractors.
I've recently purchased a slightly used (550h) 2008 Kubota L3430 HST with BH9000 Backhoe and a 72" FEL (and a meyers snow plow) to maintain a property...
At work we have a L3430 Kubota tractor. A few months back the tractor was struggling with RPM, the RPM would be steady to wherever I would set them then they would drop to almost zero then...
I have a 2006 L3430 HSTC that the AC works but isn't as cold as it once was. Are the fittings the same as on a 2006 vehicle and is the same refrigerant?
Thanks
Hey guys, I've been lurking on this site for years. I appreciate all the useful information I've been able to acquire just from reading. I currently have a 2004 NH TC33DA Gear 4WD with 560 hrs...
Morning all , I have a 2005 grand l 3430 can someone help me find the glow plugs on my tractor and tell me how to test them , i went through the problem last year with tractor hard to start in...
G'day all, Can anyone give me advice on bleeding a Kubota L3430 HST only had it a short time, we ran out of fuel & have not been able to get it going again. Put new fuel in checked filter, it was...
Hello all, been a lurker here for quite some time. I have gained much knowledge and help here, but I can't seem to find an answer for my problem. I have a L3430 HST that has roughly 3000 hrs on...
There is a thread going on over in the attachments forum that asks a question similar to mine. I didn't want to jump in that thread so thought I'd start one here. I have a L3430GST, 28.5 PTO HP...
Hey guys,
I am currently looking at buying a loader for my tractor. I found these.... http://www.tractorhouse.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=5728477&
locally and Called and got the price...
Hello all. My name is Bill. I purchased a Kubota L3430 HST with a cab, front loader and rear scraper blade. I
would like to know if anyone out there knows how to access the overhead area in...
I have a 2003 Kubota L3430 tractor with a worn out belly mower. I have not been able to locate a new RC 7238 Mower to replace it. Does anyone know where to find one or another brand of belly mower...
I'm considering the purchase of a L3439HST w/ loader. My question is, not having had a Kubota before, is this a model that is worth having or might it be one to stay away from?
Every mfr comes...
I haven't been on the board for awhile, but I thought I'd pass along what happened to my 3430.
While plowing snow last winter the tractor lost power and stalled out due to a lack of fuel. Since...
Kubota L3430 HST year 2006, 237 hrs, LA723 loader with bolt on cutting edge, front hydraulics with spool valve, quick attache bucket, woods BH90X with hydraulic thumb & 18" bucket, garage kept.
Need help with value of tractor, Kubota L3430 year 06, hydro, 235 hrs, LA 723loader with bolt on cutting edge, front hydraulics with spool valve, 4 ft molize grapple used once, woods BH90X with...
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I just purchased a used 3430 with a front mount snow blower (among other things).
I noticed the auger chain was too tight and when I went to adjust it I found the chain gear is out...
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I just purchased a used L3430 with cab, loader, belly mower, front mount snowblower and scrapper blade.
So far so good. It is a clean unit with 360 hours.
Regards
Ive had this tractor since late 2004 , no issues , only 320 hours on it , Ipurchased a backhoe ( BH 90 ) in 2008 , used very little , yesterday I was digging water lines about 24 -30'' deep about...
I have an 03 L3430 HST with about 700 hours on it. I moved it from the garage to the field no problem. Removed FIL and backing out to remove the box blade and it will not stay running.
has fuel...
I have been looking for a tractor with a backhoe for some time. I need something 30-40 hp. I have found a L3430. fel and backhoe, hydostatc drive and a L35, fel and backhoe, they are both around...
I have an L3430 with 300 hours on it. I used it this winter to clear snow and it has not been started until now. When started it ran fine, but in a few minutes I heard something from under the...
Hello everyone - I currently own a Kubota B21 TLB. I am considering selling my unit and buying a Kubota L3430 which has a loader but no hoe.
My question is - will my BT751 backhoe fit onto the...
60amp alternator is seized up and in need of replacement, from the dealer i am looking at $605 + tax, there is a rebuild guy but im missing the sticker/badge off the alternator so i cannot find...
I bought a used L3430 GST with Woods 1012 loader about 2 weeks ago. It's in pretty good shape at 120 hours. I haven't done much hard work with it because I want to change all fluids and filters...
I'm having a used L3430 delivered today and would love to know of any reccomendations or hints on owning this model. GST, 118 hours, 6' Woods loader and box. Looks good mechanically but has some...
well I live 60 miles west of Nashville and we were victims of the flood on may 2 , My L3430( 250 hours) and my ZD323( 100 hours ) got wet in the barn , the engine on the 323 under water , the...
I do a bit of urban logging with this beast. I use it with a 36" LogRite tractor arch. Gets the job done. I'm new to tractors so I'm trying to learn about stuff I can do with it besides...
I am thinking of getting a bh for my l3430. I went and looked at the bh75 and bh90 (i think they are the modesl, basically a 7.5 ft or 9 ft) Of course I want the bigger one, the price difference...
Hey guys,
Im new to this form and have spent the past day reading all around this site. I have been looking real hard at all sorts of the remote, top n tilt postings. I am very interested in...
Enging starts in neutral but when I put the shuttle shifter in either forward or reverse, the engine kills like I had turned off the switch. Any ideas?
Hi, I am new to your forums but have been lurking for a week or so and know I can get some great advice here.
We are looking at a house with 7 acres of land. The current owner has an L3420 that...
Greetings and salutations fellow board members,
need a little insight, advice, thoughts about a used L3430 I am looking at on friday to be auctioned on saturday-looks in absolutely mint condition...
Do all L-3430's come with a mid PTO? If not what is the cost to add it? Does it interfere with use of the rear PTO?
How would a L3430 cab with a 72" MMM raise & lower the mower deck?
Is it...
$8200 for a L3430HSTC with loader? Anyone know this user? It is listed in the classifeds on here. Is he a member here. I am not sure about the price on these Kubota's but this sounds low.
Bill
We are looking for another piece of tractor jewelry. The gem needed is a brush hog. Does anyone have any "gems" of wisdom in choosing one? We are looking at a 5 foot hog and have inspected the...
Does anyone know anything about the old DuAl backhoes and if they will fit an L3430? I read that Woods bought out DuAl. Are the DuAls from the early 90's? What woudl be a good price for good...
Can anyone tell me if there is a difference between the engines in a L3130
And a L3430?
I have a L3130 and was wondering if all the factory does is turn up the fuel to get the extra 3hp out of it...
I am restoring a 3PH cement mixer to use mounted to my L3430. How do I keep the tractor from shutting down when I get up from the seat when the PTO is engaged? I am sure it must shut down as a...
Hello all,
Can someone verify my semi-educated guess that the Green marked hose going into the loader valve is the power beyond?
The tractor and loader manuals do not positively identify it.
I...
Winter is finally over but I just want to say that my L3430 worked better than I ever expected! Boy am I glad I got rid of my old rear mount blower with no heat.
I need to upgrade from my 4WD Ford 1220. I've done a lot of reading on the forum and have narrowed a few things down. Now I'd like to tap into all that great knowledge out there, so instead of...
Hello,
I have a L3430 with the 513 loader. Kubota does not make a subframe mount that will work with this loader. A local company sells Bush Hog and the bh750 with a subframe mount will work...
I am looking at a L3240 DT with a LA 724 bucket, R4 ind. tires and a BH80x backhoe. I want to use it to take stumps out of a 2 acre clear cut and create a food plot. I also have 10 acres of woods...
In July 2003 I purchased a new Kubota Grand L3430 HSTC equipped with a 723 FEL, 72" bucket, Bobcat quick attach, one remote, big turf tires, rear wiper, radio kit, and rear lights. The tractor...
Hello everyone.....
For some time I have been reading the posts regarding the best choice of backhoes for the Grand L's, the L3430 in particular.
The Woods BH90-X seems to be the most popular...
Well, I finally became a member so I can say a big THANKS to everyone whose postings helped me negotiate my way to the successful purchase of a new Kubota two weeks ago.
While I was overseas for...
I know I should just look it up in the manual but I don't have it with me. Trying to avoid driving up (3 hrs.), looking in manual and then driving for an hour to go get what I need. Any help would...
Three years ago, after reading posts on this and other forums, I purchased a 2003 Kubota L3430 HST with industrial tires, an LA723 loader, a heavy-duty 4-in-1 bucket, a 6' box blade, a 7'...
Here is a breakdown of my purchase:
L3430HSTC 4wd cab tractor, R4 tires filled in rear, coolant heater, single remote hydraulics: $21,450.00
L723 Loader, Universal quick attach, 72" bucket w/2...
Today I pulled the Kubota out of the shop and went to move one log that has been bothering me for months, that I keep forgetting to move. Unfortunatly I remembered today and it will cost me...
I thought maybe someone could answer this question, I went to put my new fuel filter on my L3430 and it doesn't fit snug on the pipe you slide it up on like the old one does. I thought at first it...
The seller is asking $32,000 for the following and I'm wondering if this is a pretty good deal?
Kubota L3430 HST w/cab, Air conditioning and heat, AM/FM/CD, light kit, LA723 loader with quick...
Any suggestions? I have a 38 month old L3430 with 300 easy hours and the 3 pt. lift will not lift. Front loader works fine, fluid is clean and full. Was working fine, when cutting field with...
I will be looking for a tiller or a spading machine to use on my L3430. Any suggestions or epxeriences out there? I'm thinking about a Woods 60" commercial tiller, and/or a Gramegna or Celli...
Just bought a new L3430 HST. After about 15 hrs of bush-hogging thistle-filled pastures with a SQ84T, the HST shifter is in the M position and the dash indicator says L. I can move the shifter...
Hello folks,
Thanks in advance for any thoughts on the following ...
Dealer has a HST L3130 on the lot I could purchase right now.
Or I could order a GST L3430 which may take a while to get...
I'm going to do (try) the 50 hour service this weekend on my 3430. Can anyone offer any tips in advance? Are the drain plugs for the transmission all hex heads? I see a plug underneath that has an...
Hello Gentlemen & Ladies
I just cannot decide on the right tractor for my needs. Here's the skinny. Six acres. Back is sloped 10-20 degrees. Put new addition on house and removed about 1.5...
Can anyone give me an idea where I can find the best price on a new or slightly used 3430? Im looking for one with a loader. My farm is in IN.
Thanks H
Sorry if this gets old with you guys. I tend to over research stuff. Looked at the L3430 with FEL and in the Pacific NW I now find that I can get it for $20,323. That is the HST.
How is that?
I bought a new l3430 tractor with a cab to get out of the weather, trading in my 12 year old B2150. I coulden't afford another 8 grand for a new L snowblower (2"wider) and new snowplow with quick...
HEY, I'm thinking about purchasing a L3430HSTC for doing snow removal in my parking lot, and doing basic grounds maitance around the building. (no mowing though) I have a plow truck so it would be...
I was at my local dealer today and recived a price list that quotes a L3430HSTC (cab) with a LA723 front loader, turf tires, Q/A skid steer coupler, 70" HD bucket with bolt on edge, fender flairs...
I should have done this a long time ago, however, I am getting ready to close a deal on an L3430HST with loader. Do any of you know who's got the best deal around Michigan, Indiana, Illinois or...
I discovered that my new (5.1 Hours), L3430 had a fuel leak. A hose on the engine either came disconnected for some reason, or the tractor was delivered this way. I haven't purchased a service...
I have a few options available right now...
I can get the L3430HST with LA723 FEL, R4 tires for just under $20,000
Or
A used L4310 HST new around 1998, 700 hours, R4 tires, FEL (1998 version of...
Hi TBN,
I finally got around to shooting some photos of my new Kubota L3430 HSTC. Thanks to all the posters who directly and indirectly guided me to decide on this tractor. I'm sure I made the...
If I am correct this is the same size tractor just a little more hp from the 3430? For those that have run both is there a noticeable difference? If you drove/ran them back to back would you be...
I'm looking for one tractor to: 1) finish cut grass 2) brush hog about 15 acres 3 times a year 3) Get into woods to make wood 4) Work up small areas (1 acre or less) for wildlife food plots. I...
I just bought a L3430HSTC and did not opt for the radio or the cd player option because I thought it was to high.
Oh and by the way I LOVE THIS TRACTOR!!!
Any body installed a regular radio or...
I was wondering if anyone else had noticed their 3 point kind of pulsating or raising a fraction of an inch every minute or so with an implement raised on the back. I can see it move a little...
This is my first post but I have been lurking for awhile, after reading alot of post's and doing some studying I finally settled on this tractor. It's certainly a big improvement over the old...
I have a L3430 with a 723 loader and QA. I would like to get a dozer blade for it. I have seen some for Bobcat's and wonder if the L3430 would handle a 78" or 80" dozer. Any info would be a...
I finally took delivery of my new L3430 and LA723. After 3 years on my B7500, this thing is a whole other world. I just towed my 5000lb camper up a small incline on my lawn and it felt like the...
72\" MMM for L3430HST
It seems to me that I've read somewhere in this forum that the 72"MMM for the Kubota L3430HST is not compatible with R4 industrial tires. Apparently, they rub against the...
My L3430HSTC / LA723FEL steering stutters, jerks, does not turn smoothly under weight of bucket full with wet modified (stone & dirt). All is well with 2/3's or less bucket material. Problem...
I am thinking about a Curtis Soft Cab for my Kubota. How long to install and remove? I need to get under trees and indoors so I didn't get the factory cab.
But this long and cold Michigan winter...
I have a L3430HST that I am thinking about getting rid of to get a bigger peice of equipment. The machine is almost brand new less than a month old and has about 20 hours on it. It has the LA723...
Well here is the new L3430 with its Curtis Cab. The tractor now has strobes & work lights on it will get some more pictures of those so I can post them so you guys can see a new idea I had for...
I am in the research stage and it appears that you can not get a 3430HST with factory cab and BH90 backhoe. Anyone have a factory cab Kubota and a hoe on the 3430 or 3830? Checking archives I have...
I am looking at a used 2004 Kubota Grand L 3430 4x4. It has R4 Industrial tires, a 60" Woods front-end loader, a 6 foot "bush Hog" box scraper with fold-up teeth. It has 277 hours on it and is...
Does anyone know much about the L30 series quick hitch system?
I am thinking about buying a L3430 tractor with a snowblower and I am wondering how difficult it is to install the quick hitch...
About a year ago, I bought a "Piranha" root rake/grapple to clear up my 10 acres of woodlot.
Using the rear remote hydraulics to power the grapple worked, but it was really aggravating to have to...
I have 10 acres (small horse farm) with pond and several paddocks. Will be snowblowing with rear blower long driveways and bushhogging paddocks. Will also need to periodically move round bales...
Today it was supposed to be humid with the possibility of rain here in southern Minnesota. I thought it would be a good day to park my Kubota F2260 Front Mower and hook up my Walco Douglas 90" 3pt...
I'm looking at buying a new Grand L with cab. The 4330 may be a little heavy on the budget so I was looking at a L3430HSTC. What I need to know is if a 3430 will safely carry and run a Bush Hog...
I would like to purchase a hydraulic top link but I'm unsure of the length I need. The L3430 is purchased but will not be delivered until late March (my choice) and the dealer is some distance...
I have some questions about a new L3430. I am looking at one with the Grand Cab,4x4,Hst.723FEL. with Landscape tires.
Can you have down pressure with the 3-pt hitch?
What is the design life of...
I'm new here and really enjoy all the info. I just purchased a new L3430 with BH90 with a UAT thumb, LA723 fel, with 2000# forks. It gets here on wednesday, I cant wait, although I've waited 4...
I posted the following in the General Buying/Pricing forum. I would appreciate any input from TC35D users or dealers.
TC35D/L3430/4410 Loader Cycle Times ???
Thank You.
I have a question about loader cycle time. I'm not sure if I'm using the right phrase but I'm referring to the time it takes to lift the loader to full height, dump the bucket, curl the bucket...
I just traded a four year old L3410 HST for a L3430 HST. Why? Because I could and the 0% just made it too good a deal to pass up. Seriously, I wanted the extendable 3 point arms and the QT bucket...
My new 3430 hst is here and I didn't have time to read owners manual so here is something I thought was odd when I turn the right turn signal on the left side turn signal lights up solid and right...
After searching for months between the orange , blue and green brands went to dealer to order 3130 gst. I test drove the gst, first one I could find to test drive, almost signed the papers and...
On Friday, my new L3430 arrived! Over the weekend I put 12 hours cutting my pasture. The machine worked great. I am glad I went with the HST. Late Saturday evening, I decided to attached the...
Thank you to everyone for the advise. I purchased the following today:
L3430 HST R4's with 723 Loader
Kubota BH-90 Hoe
Landpride 60" brush cutter
Landpride 2064 Tiller
Landpride 60" boxscraper...
Many thanks to all the folks on TractorbyNet for their advice and comments. I was able to make a well informed decision and find an excellent dealer.
L3430 w/ cab and R1 tires
LA 723 FEL with...
Hey All,
I've been lurking here for a few weeks now and just love this site. Lots of great information for first-time tractor buyers like myself.
I recently purchased a 40-acre farm that is...
I've never done a picture posting so I have a few to attempt here. Went to visit my dealer today to finally see my new baby <font color=orange>Bota</font color=orange> with my own eyes. The loader...
Can\'t wait - Kubota L3430 w/ Cab almost mine
I must be nuts, or atleast my wife is starting to think so. Tonight I told her I had a dream last night about the new Kubota coming. After she looked...
I am rookie who needs help fast on a buying decision. Looking to purchase the new Kubota L3430 vs the NH TC35D. Not sure which one I want. I like the Grand Cab Option on the Kubota and the...