Buying Advice kubota l48

[MRCONCDID]

Well guys I made my move. I appreciate all the advice. After alot of thought I sold all my attachments and my TC30 today. Im really going to miss that little machine. The reason to let the attachments go is.. I hardly ever used them other than the box blade. I really havent mowed in 2 years same goes for the harrows and rake. I am sure I will end up replaceing the box blade sooner than later. I may not ever need a mower.So thats the why I bundled it all as a package. I feel I got a good price for it. This has allowed me to not finance the l48. No Payments. So tomorrow I will be picking up the L48. I cant wait. As for zero percent finance that is a good deal but I have checked around I cant find anything new anywhere close in price. I will anther dealer tomorrow just in case.
Any advice as to what to look for in a used machine. I know there is an upgraded shaft on the pump issue. Other than that check the fluids and flex it out before handing over the cash.

MrC.

 

[mike69440]

Good machine.

Yeah, little machines are nice but for it's size the L48 is nimble if not a little slow.

 

[MRCONCDID]

Well, Here is my new ride L48 TLB, I sold the TC30 Sunday, and in less than 24 hours have this beauty sitting in my yard.
I will miss that little blue mule, I owned it 11 years, but I really needed more lifting power, I think this will do the job just fine.
Thanks for all your advice.

MrC.

 

[mike69440]

Well, Here is my new ride L48 TLB, I sold the TC30 Sunday, and in less than 24 hours have this beauty sitting in my yard.
I will miss that little blue mule, I owned it 11 years, but I really needed more lifting power, I think this will do the job just fine.
Thanks for all your advice.

MrC.

Beefy Looking Curl cylinders on your tractor, I upsized mine on my L39. I like that deep bucket. I'd like to find an L48 bucket used.

 

[MRCONCDID]

Thanks Mike,

I have searched several times in the Kubota Forum, and there are only a few posted dedicated to the L48. Why?
I have a few questions; Like best place to get a manual, Where to find good price on Filters and consumables?
I have good experience with Messicks and would use them again.

MrC.

 

[mike69440]

Only advice is to use Kubota Hydraulic filters and Royal Purple
Amazon.com: Royal Purple 117 Syntractor III Universal Tractor Fluid - 5 gal.: Automotive
Read reviews, good in cold weather.
Keep the internal magnets in the filters to hang on your refrigerator and point out to friends those are $800 magnets.
I change hydraulic fluid every 800-1000 hours.
Use K & N oil filter or Mobil 1
Shell oil in blue bottle. Lots of Moly grease.
Good luck.

 

[RichM752]

Welcome to the club Dan. I love my L47.

 

[MRCONCDID]

Thanks Guy,

Well I am one of those people who buy something used then go through it for service before I really use it. I do this for a couple of reasons, Since its used, I don't "really know when it was last serviced" and it gives me a chance to really learn about the machine. like how stuff works and what things look like. It also tells me a lot about how it was used before I bought it. I am sure some of you are the same way.

So over the last few weekends, I have serviced engine.
New air Filter inner and outer ( both looked pretty bad)
New oil Filter
New oil (Delo)
flushed radiator, cleaned trans cooler and radiator screen
replaced broken positive battery lug, checked fan belt
check over engine, every thing looks good and seems ready to go.

Drained HST trans, changed all three filters (messicks)
13.5 gallons of premium Hydraulic fluid Napa Brand- This fluid states it is equal to or exceeds Super UDT and regular UDT standards
Pulled hard line found only 1 screen/mesh filter near rear axle looked great cleaned it and replaced.


So far everything is going great only issue is the BH seems weak (boom and dipper) Curl seems strong, also the stabilizers wont lift the rear tires off the ground, they do lift some but not off the ground. Fel seems strong and lifts front end no problem.
Before I go digging into the pressure relief valve (900 hours on machine) I have read that the push pull valve (fluid diverter?) is hard to seat. Is that so?
I did find a small leak, I call it a drip from one of my rear remotes ( the red one ) Are these rebuildable? or can/should I replace it?

Thanks
MrC.

 

[DanHen]

Your L47 is much more shiny and new than my old girl, but where is the FEL 3rd function and BH hydraulic thumb to make it complete?
PS. 10' deep trench is not really possible, but it is a super hoe no the less.

LOL! That picture was just after rolling off the trailer when I brought it home! You have to look close but it has the thumb and front hydro. Has a "60 wicked grapple on fel now. Just wish I could get more play time with the new toy...