L47TLB vs L4701

[Grandad4]

Nice explanation!

 

[Piston]

Mike,
Thank you for explaining the differences in the frame and loader/backhoe "cradle" design...makes sense.

I'll send you a PM so I don't make this topic go off track....

 

[RichM752]

Seriously looking at the L47TLB. Spent 3 hrs at the Kubota dealer last week. Upgrading from my L3400, which has served me well for 10yrs. Helpful info in this thread. Thanks.

 

[rScotty]

Seriously looking at the L47TLB. Spent 3 hrs at the Kubota dealer last week. Upgrading from my L3400, which has served me well for 10yrs. Helpful info in this thread. Thanks.

Rick, keep us filled in. We've all been right where you are at. The good part is it is hard to go wrong. As Mike said, the TLB is way better at pushing, lifting, and digging....but a tractor can do a decent job of all these things as well.
After 10+ years with each, what stands out in my mind is the amazing strength of the TLB, along with how maneuverable it is. To do the same TLB job, a tractor simply has to be larger. But of course being larger is a huge advantage when doing field work so that's where a tractor is going to shine.... Plus the styling of a tractor just looks so doggone wonderfully rural/agricultural.
I love 'em all.
rScotty

 

[mike69440]

Rick, keep us filled in. We've all been right where you are at. The good part is it is hard to go wrong. As Mike said, the TLB is way better at pushing, lifting, and digging....but a tractor can do a decent job of all these things as well.
After 10+ years with each, what stands out in my mind is the amazing strength of the TLB, along with how maneuverable it is. To do the same TLB job, a tractor simply has to be larger. But of course being larger is a huge advantage when doing field work so that's where a tractor is going to shine.... Plus the styling of a tractor just looks so doggone wonderfully rural/agricultural.
I love 'em all.
rScotty

Prior to my previous neighbor not being able to keep their farm thru the downturn, I got to use their L3400 quite a bit, proving to the be the better mower, light duty box blader and raker than my heavy L39. The L39 would just made a mess in the fields or got nowhere in the soft ground.

Night and day vs. digging, loader work, but the L3400 was a good field tractor.

New neighbor bought an L3901, but this summer bought a SV90 CTL to do his digging and land clearing/firewood. I don't have access to those machines, darn, but my wife still gets to use their indoor arena.

I sure wish Kubota would fit bigger tires on the TLB's.

http://www.machinerytrader.com/listings/construction-equipment/for-sale/list/?Manu=KUBOTA&Mdltxt=L45

PS, My L39 has 2,100 hours and still feels new, especially after I tended to a few items this year, so I certainly would not be afraid of a non DEF fluid low hour L45. I bet you could find someone to haul it cross country for $2K. Just saying.

 

[RichM752]

Things are working right along. I did research and gave thought to buying a used L45 with low hours. Got my mind set on certain features and found the ideal L47TLB at a local dealer. Well, if you consider 95 miles away local. 15-20k was what I could have saved, but I like new stuff.
Set up with 4 in 1 FEL, quick couple bucket w/thumb. Working on rear hydraulic control installation for snow blower chute operation. Sent dealer a deposit, deal to be completed by Mar 1.
Putting my L3400 on the auction block. New snowblower ordered. Trying to time the whole situation as to be without a tractor for a minimal amount of time, if at all.
Talked to CHP today regarding hauling in my dump trailer. It's a PJ 14' low profile dump. My L3400 fit with scrapper/snow blower no problem. With the L47, I'll need to hang boom/bucket over the closed rear doors. 4' over hang is legal, as long as it's flagged red and all hydraulics strapped. I measured the L47 last week. From front grill guard to lowest section of boom at the rear gives me 16-18" of fore/aft play. Curling the bucket up after the doors are closed, I figure maybe 24" overhang.
Gotta find me a red flag somewhere.

 

[mike69440]

Send pictures to make us all jealous! I find having a small CUT (B series size) to go along with my L39 really handy for implements and barn chores. Plus it keeps the hours of my old girl. In some ways you will miss the L3400.

 

[RichM752]

Here she is, patiently awaiting to be picked up.

 

[mike69440]

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Here she is, patiently awaiting to be picked up.

Nice.

Got all the goodies. Consider adding road pads for the stabilizers.

 

[RichM752]

Nice.

Got all the goodies. Consider adding road pads for the stabilizers.

Road pads are on the list, even though they have a steep price tag on those puppies. Last night, I was looking on the web at a Curtis cab. I called my wife to come take a look, she glanced at the screen and said," slow that train down will ya".