Buying Advice Which Kubota to buy

[nybirdman]

I think your first choice is a good one.I use six ft. or smaller implements on my L4240 HSTC(44 hp) and believe it to be about right.Most load (first time in low range) was pulling a full six ft.box blade.I push and eight ft.front snow plow in medium all day long.
Six foot Bush-Hog in the thick stuff is all my tractor wants.

 

[Taters525]

Went to dealer today and sounds like the 4701 is over kill for what I'm looking for. The extra work I'm wanting to pick up on would likely be 1 or 2 acre deals. He suggested the 2501 it's rated just under 25hp so it doesn't have emissions so lower cost and less maintenance.

 

[HEC]

I have both the b2650 and the m5700 . The 2650 does much more than I ever expected but I have 35 acre field to mow every year so the 5700 is my choice for that for one big reason and that is comfort mostly . If you are going to be working on a rougher ground the larger tires on a bigger machine make all the difference in the world for comfort . The 2650 with the bush hog works great on smooth ground but will shake you to pieces on rougher ground or you have to go very slow . No emissions is the reason I chose the 2650 also .

 

[Steppenwolfe]

Went to dealer today and sounds like the 4701 is over kill for what I'm looking for. The extra work I'm wanting to pick up on would likely be 1 or 2 acre deals. He suggested the 2501 it's rated just under 25hp so it doesn't have emissions so lower cost and less maintenance.

L2501 is a great tractor, plenty of power for 5 acres. Heck, I just bought a b2320 for my 5 acre mountain house. You'll be fine.

 

[jeff9366]

The Kubota dealer suggested the L2501.

An excellent recommendation for five acres of residential use. However, underpowered and too light to operate your FIL's implements if implements correctly sized to his 3,000 pound (bare tractor) Deere 4300.

Under 25-horsepower diesel tractors have emission controls, just less complex emission controls than over 25-horsepower diesel tractors ~~~~~at this moment in time.

 

[desh]

You will not be disappointed with the 4701. It is bigger than the other L tractors (2501, 3301, and 3901) but only slightly. Similar maneuverability, and you will never lack for horsepower. Lots more features are standard, but it does cost more. Best of luck in your decision.

 

[MrFoPow]

I figured the 4701 is enough tractor for me plus a little to grow into.

I'm glad I chose it. YMMV.

 

[Fallon]

Weight defines what a tractor can do. HP just lets you do it a bit faster.

I'm on 5 acres & do some side work as well, mostly mowing & driveway grading, some post holes. I have a L3200 that has served me well. Its 32hp & the same frame as the L2501, L3301 & L3901. I hear the L2501 is actually the same engine as mine, just derated to get under the 25hp emissions limit & actually punches above its weight. The 3000 series is a good comprimise between size, power & manuverability.

I am about to sell mine though. I'm upgrading to a cabbed machine. The L3560 is double the weigth of my L3200 & under powered. The L4060 & L4760 are even bigger. I'm debating between the underpowered L3560 that is a bit smaller & the better power to weight ratio on the L4060. They are double the price of the economy ones you are looking at & I'm replacing, but I want to not freeze my *** off or get icesicles in my beard.

Any of the economy Kubotas will do you pretty well. If you are going to be doing a lot of mowing, PTO work or roading, get a higher HP machine for the weight. My L3200 wheezes a lot roading up hills & running my tiller, not to much mowing unless it really heavy brush or grass. If you aren't in a hury the L2501 will do the same job, just a little slower & save you some cash & emissions gear to wory about.

 

[Garandman]

Weight defines what a tractor can do. HP just lets you do it a bit faster.

I'm on 5 acres & do some side work as well, mostly mowing & driveway grading, some post holes. I have a L3200 that has served me well. Its 32hp & the same frame as the L2501, L3301 & L3901. I hear the L2501 is actually the same engine as mine, just derated to get under the 25hp emissions limit & actually punches above its weight.

It is larger displacement (100 vs 91 cu in) and rated at 2200 rpms versus 2800. I bet if you look really carefully you can find those missing HP.....

 

[IslandTractor]

I agree with Newbury and LD1. You really need to define a bit better what sort of commercial work you want to get involved with. If you want to just have a tractor to help people do small chores then a B series tractor on a trailer would be a good idea. If you intend to get into doing lots of bush hogging and heavier work then I'd opt for the MX series. Very big difference in size, cost and capability between B and MX so you really do need to think a bit more precisely about what you want to do before buying. If you cannot be sure then I'd suggest you get a used B series and see how it goes. You can sell it in a year or two for close to what you paid if you decide to upgrade. Don't buy new unless you are pretty sure you know that is the right tractor for the next 5-10 years or you'll take a bath at trade in time.