Price Check Kubota L47 Price Comparison

[lhansman]

I forgot to comment on the hoe bucket sizes. Some have suggested that the 24" is the largest that the L45 or L47 can manage but I can tell you from personal experience that the L45 has no problem with a 36" bucket too. In really rocky ground or when removing stumps you want a narrow bucket so I have the 12" and 24" too (and the ripper which is the best tool for removing stumps) but I do a lot of large area digging with the 36" bucket in soil with lots of cobblestone size rocks and have no problems. The 36" ditching bucket is also great for backfilling a trench as you can scrap the spoil leaving a nicer finish than a toothed bucket does. I would definitely get the quick attach hoe buckets as I am changing hoe accessories all the time. I also purchase a few sets of extra quick attach ears to use on my L45.

Regards,

Lauren

 

[newbury]

<snip>It is surprising how large a brush pile one can pick up with a set of forks too although without the clamping force of a grapple one needs to pile the brush carefully and move cautiously to ensure it doesn't all fall off the forks.
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My method is to lay "binders" (twine, rope, chain or ratchet strap), usually two of them, on the FEL so there is lot's of length both above and below, drive into a pile, lift and roll the bucket and forks back, get off and fasten the binder.

These pics are moving bamboo with my B7610.

With my M4700 and brush piles I was often able to get by with just driving into a pile of limbs, hooking the ends of a 5/16" x 20' chain on the bucket and draping the chain in a loop over the pile on the forks, the weight of the chain would hold the brush down for short distance transport.

 

[Peter 315]

I forgot to comment on the hoe bucket sizes. Some have suggested that the 24" is the largest that the L45 or L47 can manage but I can tell you from personal experience that the L45 has no problem with a 36" bucket too. In really rocky ground or when removing stumps you want a narrow bucket so I have the 12" and 24" too (and the ripper which is the best tool for removing stumps) but I do a lot of large area digging with the 36" bucket in soil with lots of cobblestone size rocks and have no problems. The 36" ditching bucket is also great for backfilling a trench as you can scrap the spoil leaving a nicer finish than a toothed bucket does. I would definitely get the quick attach hoe buckets as I am changing hoe accessories all the time. I also purchase a few sets of extra quick attach ears to use on my L45.

Regards,

Lauren

Hi LAUREN

You and Mike really did some nice upgrades on your tlb's . I got the pin on 18'' bucket . I will be picking up the tractor on Saturday.

 

[Peter 315]

Finally,

 

[mike69440]

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Oh so nice and shiny, Get her all muddy, make her work! Took this pic of mine today, after I sort of hosed it off. Take a look at the mud caked in my neighbor's SVL95-2s undercarriage, new this year! Packed up than my 20 year old excavator.

 

[lhansman]

Congratulations Peter. That is a fine looking machine but as Mike says a little too shiny - now you need to send some action shots!

All the best.

Lauren

 

[Peter 315]

Congratulations Peter. That is a fine looking machine but as Mike says a little too shiny - now you need to send some action shots!

All the best.

Lauren

Waiting for hydraulic thumb back ordered till October. Busy at work no time to play. Hows your tlb running?

 

[mike69440]

Peter.

I'm jealous of the hyd. thumb, but I can't justify one on my L39, having one on my excavator.

Are you going to add wheel spacers and fill the rears 1/2 full with washer fluid?

You fanny will pucker less if you do.

Also hate to say, you will need tire chains so like the rest of us.

I run these on the front.
Amazon.com: ALEKO 12mm Passenger Car Snow Chain, Pair of Size 13 Chains: Patio, Lawn & Garden

They are cheap and don't last so buy 2 sets. Good in that they are small and barely noticeable on the tractor, so not to mess up the front axle.

I run about 85% of time in snow in RWD with chains, as the chains up front are just used to aide in steering grip.

Buy snow and ice chains for the rear.

1" to 1-1/2" spacers will work, as no sense making rears too wide.

 

[Peter 315]

Peter.

I'm jealous of the hyd. thumb, but I can't justify one on my L39, having one on my excavator.

Are you going to add wheel spacers and fill the rears 1/2 full with washer fluid?

You fanny will pucker less if you do.

Also hate to say, you will need tire chains so like the rest of us.

I run these on the front.
Amazon.com: ALEKO 12mm Passenger Car Snow Chain, Pair of Size 13 Chains: Patio, Lawn & Garden

They are cheap and don't last so buy 2 sets. Good in that they are small and barely noticeable on the tractor, so not to mess up the front axle.

I run about 85% of time in snow in RWD with chains, as the chains up front are just used to aide in steering grip.

Buy snow and ice chains for the rear.

1" to 1-1/2" spacers will work, as no sense making rears too wide.

Hi Mike
dealer filled tires with rim guard, no chains wont see snow in barn sleeping all winter . Wife wants a snow blower :laughing::laughing:

 

[lhansman]

My L45 is running just fine Peter. I just had the dealer complete the 1,400 hour service and so far I have had no issues with the tractor except for some hose wear in the hoe and under the hoe at the rear of the tractor. Fortunately the dealer caught the two under the hoe with this service and I notice the problem with the lines running up the hoe a couple of years ago and switched out all the hoses.

If your wife wants a snow blower you wouldn't go wrong putting a 78" PTO driven blower on the back of your L47. I have a 9' snow blade for the front which is great for quick cleanup but the blower is still used to pile the snow high in the one area where I place most of mine. Mike's recommendation on the chains is good too but unfortunately I do a few driveways for neighbours and have to go on asphalt so I have to put up with a bit of slipping and sliding.

I have to say that given that I live on fairly rocky ground I am really glad I spent the money for the hydraulic thumb. There are very few days of digging when I don't need it at least a couple of times.

Looking forward to seeing some action shots of your L47.

Regards,

Lauren