Price Check Anyone price an L45 lately?

[Onederdog]

Well, I guess I'll be going Orange... Just got word that the dealer has accepted my offer and is coming by tonight to do the paperwork. Not sure how long I'll be waiting for the accessory parts and installations to be completed. I'll post some pics (before I get it all dirty).

 

[94BULLITT]

Well, I guess I'll be going Orange... Just got word that the dealer has accepted my offer and is coming by tonight to do the paperwork. Not sure how long I'll be waiting for the accessory parts and installations to be completed. I'll post some pics (before I get it all dirty).

Congrats. You need to post pictures after you get it dirty too.

 

[Onederdog]

So here is the bottom line on the pricing just in case someone out there is shopping. L45 with QA loader bucket, bolt on cutting edge, QA 24" backhoe bucket, rubber stabilizer flip pads, 3pt hitch, and the aftermarket top-n-tilt, doc fee, 6.5% sales tax, delivery included, out the door for 43k. Not sure how long until I get it here so for now I've got the tiller mounted up on the Mahindra so I can finish spreading manure and prepping the garden for next season.

 

[94BULLITT]

So here is the bottom line on the pricing just in case someone out there is shopping. L45 with QA loader bucket, bolt on cutting edge, QA 24" backhoe bucket, rubber stabilizer flip pads, 3pt hitch, and the aftermarket top-n-tilt, doc fee, 6.5% sales tax, delivery included, out the door for 43k. Not sure how long until I get it here so for now I've got the tiller mounted up on the Mahindra so I can finish spreading manure and prepping the garden for next season.

Sounds like a nice setup. What brand is the tnt?

 

[Kytractor]

Congratulations, you will love it. The L45 is a real work horse. I had the 3rd function installed and think i'll try the top n tilt next.

 

[Onederdog]

The dealer never did mention a brand for the T-N-T, just talked about how the controls mounted up where they are handy. I'll post some close-ups after I take delivery.

 

[lhansman]

I'm look forward to seeing the photos of your remote valve setup Onederdog. Congratulations on the purchase but I still think you should add the hydraulic thumb to the hoe!

Lauren

 

[Onederdog]

Well, the hydraulic thumb, 12" bucket, and remote for the loader will be on the wishlist after I recover from the pounding my wallet is taking...

 

[Onederdog]

Stopped by the dealer to check on the progress and took a couple of shots that show what they did on the TNT. Looks like I'm going to be taking delivery next Tuesday.. They said the parts for the TNT come from Tisco, and the bracket for the controls they just build in the shop. From the seat position adjusted to the right click stop, the reach and view for all controls is vary comfortable.

 

[lhansman]

Thanks for posting the photos Onderdog. I thought you had said they told you the TNT controls would be up front but they are at the rear just like the Kubota kit. They have put them nice and high though which is good. I guess with this setup you remove the valves and bracket when you are done with the 3 PT hitch use and install the backhoe as all of this stuff would be in the way otherwise.

Here are a couple of shots of how my dealer installed the Kubota three valve kit in order to work with the Laurin cab. They too had to fabricate a bracket and extensions to raise the valves higher but the placement is such that it does not have to be removed to swith from 3 PT to backhoe work.



I'm looking forward to seeing a few shots of your shiny new L45 at work!

Regards,

Lauren

 

[Onederdog]

Yep, they did do if different than they first explained. From looking at your pics, it seems like the final location of the controls is pretty close to the same on both tractors. Your right that all components of the TNT will have to be removed to re-attach the backhoe. BTW, how long does it take to do the change over for you guys? That is, removing or replacing the hoe.

 

[lhansman]

I have read that it doesn't take long (10 - 15 minutes) on level ground but I haven'r removed mine completely yet. I have never used the 3 PT on my B21, B26 or L45 but am planning on purchasing a grader for the L45 in the spring and will probably get a TNT kit for it too. Every year I position mine for removal and remove and lubricate all of the pins otherwise they will sieze over time.

Regards,

Lauren

 

[avc8130]

Stopped by the dealer to check on the progress and took a couple of shots that show what they did on the TNT. Looks like I'm going to be taking delivery next Tuesday.. They said the parts for the TNT come from Tisco, and the bracket for the controls they just build in the shop. From the seat position adjusted to the right click stop, the reach and view for all controls is vary comfortable.

Does that really just tap into the unused backhoe circuit? I thought there was no flow there when the valve selection levers were in the "3-point" position? I've often wondered if this would be possible!

ac

 

[Onederdog]

Finally yesterday afternoon I took delivery of the new unit. Wife snapped a shot just before parking it in the barn. I don't believe the TNT taps into the backhoe circiut.

 

[94BULLITT]

Thats a nice looking TLB.

 

[Kytractor]

Yep, they did do if different than they first explained. From looking at your pics, it seems like the final location of the controls is pretty close to the same on both tractors. Your right that all components of the TNT will have to be removed to re-attach the backhoe. BTW, how long does it take to do the change over for you guys? That is, removing or replacing the hoe.

I have taken mine off several times for box blading and bush hogging. Sometimes 10 min will do, but there has been times (not very often) I felt like i've never taken one off and it took much longer than I like. I guess it depends on skill level. I've got 116 hours now on mine and couldn't be more satisfied with The L 45s performance. Thinking on getting a grapple soon.

 

[avc8130]

Stopped by the dealer to check on the progress and took a couple of shots that show what they did on the TNT. Looks like I'm going to be taking delivery next Tuesday.. They said the parts for the TNT come from Tisco, and the bracket for the controls they just build in the shop. From the seat position adjusted to the right click stop, the reach and view for all controls is vary comfortable.

Unless I am going crazy, it looks like the TNT taps into the swing pump supply and return on the backhoe ports in picture 2?

Can you run the TNT with the backhoe on?

ac

 

[Onederdog]

Oops, my bad. I think you're right! Why didn't I think of just looking at the picts... I have not yet tried the control levers with the backhoe on.

 

[bandit67]

I'm very jealous of all you L45 owners. Wife & CFO has approved a lateral move from a B3030 to a B3000 cab model if I can get my B3030 sold. The B3030 serves me very well, but I still drool over the L45 and would love to have one. Only way I'd get approval to buy an L45 is to expand the business plan to do more paying machine work.

 

[avc8130]

Oops, my bad. I think you're right! Why didn't I think of just looking at the picts... I have not yet tried the control levers with the backhoe on.

Let me know how the setup treats you. Pretty easy way to go about it.

ac