Kubota L3301 issues

[jeff9366]

We need a grapple to remove invasive trees and bushes. We need to plant fruit trees in other lots. We need to clear 10 acres for planting. (PLANTING WHAT?)

Kubota L3301 Weight
4WD Gear :	2734 lbs 1240 kg
4WD Hydro :	2778 lbs 1260 kg

Kubota MX5400 Weight
4WD Gear ROPS :	3716 lbs 1685 kg
4WD Gear Cab :	4251 lbs 1928 kg
4WD Hydro ROPS :	3734 lbs 1693 kg
4WD Hydro Cab :	4268 lbs 1935 kg

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[Jstpssng]

I almost tipped on a slight rise, so put weight in the back, and shifted the range to low, and now looking to fill the R1 tires or replace with R4 if thats what it needs.

You also might widen your rear tires. I did that, and not only is it a bit more stable but my tire chains fit better. But definitely add some sort of weight to the tires. A 3301 without weight can be like a carnival ride, without the fun.

 

[rScotty]

I almost tipped on a slight rise, so put weight in the back, and shifted the range to low, and now looking to fill the R1 tires or replace with R4 if thats what it needs.

The L3301 operator manual shows that you can set the rear wheels out quite a distance. Have you checked that? It's the first step and costs nothing but the effort to do it. Final change in width often involves swapping the rear wheels side to side....which means being careful with the jack stands.

Sure, R4s are more stable - downside is that going there sometimes requires different wheels. I much prefer the wider industrial tires for stability. But then I'm a nut for stability....

My impression is that the L3301 seems larger than the JD790 just about everywhere. Sure, I agree that an M is a lot more tractor. We have an M now and it is a whole different tractor. But if the L3301 is what you have available I still see it as a move in the right direction.

 

[cathy liebchen]

Tractors are not the correct tool for land clearing work

 

[The Deerslayer]

I almost tipped on a slight rise, so put weight in the back, and shifted the range to low, and now looking to fill the R1 tires or replace with R4 if thats what it needs.

You may want to consider widening the stance of the rear tires (assuming they may be at the narrowest setting) before switching out the tires. You can do this with R1's by adjusting the rims. I did this with my L3901 and it made a huge difference in the "pucker" factor when on slopes. I gained an additional 7 inches in the rear width footprint.

 

[mikester]

I just acquired a Kubota L3301 Gear Drive Transmission., 3rd Function valve with grapple, with R1 tires. I want to know what issues I should look out for, and what implements I should add and costs, as I would like to farm and use for land clearing.

Being orange it will be good to put at the other end of the field as a line marker. Other than that good luck on using it for land clearing.

 

[Gee Ray]

Hell sell the Kubota and buy a CAT D9. Go big or go home.



It is amazing how every time someone asks for help the solution is "you need a bigger tractor." Maybe that is the biggest tractor he can afford. Sure you can do it faster with a larger tractor but that does not mean the work can not be done with what he has to work with.

There is not a lot of information given as to what kind of work needs to be done but I bet a lot could be done with the L3301. Large stumps or mountains of dirt may require some bigger equipment at some point but a lot of hard work and time the L3301 will clean up a lot of a mess. After all isn't the reason for a tractor is to work it?

If I only had a bigger tractor I could pave farm the world.

 

[Jstpssng]

Hell sell the Kubota and buy a CAT D9. Go big or go home.



It is amazing how every time someone asks for help the solution is "you need a bigger tractor." Maybe that is the biggest tractor he can afford. Sure you can do it faster with a larger tractor but that does not mean the work can not be done with what he has to work with.

There is not a lot of information given as to what kind of work needs to be done but I bet a lot could be done with the L3301. Large stumps or mountains of dirt may require some bigger equipment at some point but a lot of hard work and time the L3301 will clean up a lot of a mess. After all isn't the reason for a tractor is to work it?

If I only had a bigger tractor I could pave farm the world.

You raise a valid point. However, sometimes not having the proper tool for the job can be more costly in the long run, especially when you start breaking things. Clearing 10 acres with a tractor to prep for planting is like using a teaspoon when you need a shovel.

Here is my setup on my 3301; wheels at widest point, and weights. (I believe that it’s 204 lbs on each side.) The rears still come up at inopportune times, but it’s manageable.

 

[azbinder]

Unless things have changed, on Kubota L series tractors R1 tires come on 2 piece wheels. An outer rim and an inner disc. The outer rim can be mounted with a 2" offset in or out on the disc. Also, the disc can be mounted to the axle either dish "in" or "out". The R4 tire is mounted on a rigid no adjustable rim. Otherwise, if you want to be able to widen the rear width, then you will need to go with "R1's"

 

[Fallon]

Unless things have changed, on Kubota L series tractors R1 tires come on 2 piece wheels. An outer rim and an inner disc. The outer rim can be mounted with a 2" offset in or out on the disc. Also, the disc can be mounted to the axle either dish "in" or "out". The R4 tire is mounted on a rigid no adjustable rim. Otherwise, if you want to be able to widen the rear width, then you will need to go with "R1's"

They have not. Economy Ls with R4s are not adjustable, R1 rims are. Grand Ls have adjustable rims for both.