Buying A L4300DT-F w/LA682 Loader.
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btolle
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Sounds like a very good deal and a really nice tractor. I'm sure you will be glad you went for the extra horsepower. I don't remember seeing anyone complain that they had too much horsepower!
Enjoy /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Bill Tolle
Enjoy /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Bill Tolle
nobull1
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Glad to see there is one more L4300 owner here. Look forward to some action pic's /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif. Hard for me to comment on price as I'm in Canada and pricing is different. The la682 loader surprised me as I can lift and carry 4x5 hard center round bales with the bale spear no problem, just make sure you get the tires loaded if they aren't already.
Bob_Young
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Oh I think you'll be happy with that, gunpaq, very happy in fact. Probably as happy as I am /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif. My new L4300 w/LA682 was delivered on 12/9 and I like it alot. I'm still getting used to it and haven't really challenged it with anything, but am still impressed with the ease with which it does things. That little 4-banger is the smoothest running diesel I've ever operated. Starts great too.
For sure, get the rears loaded. My greatest concern was how light this tractor is compared to the Ag tractors I'm familiar with. Getting the rears loaded makes a big difference.
Might also want to consider getting a couple of rear remotes for the hydraulics (think it was L8408 and L8410 for the valves & hose kit I got). That'll position you to make the jump to 'Top and Tilt' hydraulic links for your 3-pt. hitch; something I hope to try next spring. I wasn't smart enough to ask for remotes with float capability. That would be better if you can get them.
I got the 66" bucket on the LA682 and had it fitted with the Weslor Brush Claw. Had a pile of brush about 5 ft. high next to the house that I'd accumulated in anticipation of the new rig. Wanted to see if I could pick brush off it and move it to a burn pile about 100 yds. away. First 4 or 5 tries I only got a limb or two when I closed the Claw. I'd put the limb back and try again. On the last try, I got the whole danged pile /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif! Then, seemingly without effort (1200 RPM), transferred the whole mess to the top of the burn pile without losing a limb. There's some technique involved, but it impressed me.
I've only got a few 'I wishes' with this tractor:
-I wish it was as easy to board from the right side as it is from the left.
-I wish it was geared a little lower in reverse...but that may just be me.
-I wish I'd asked them to put a work light on the rear.
Ya done good gunpaq.
Bob
For sure, get the rears loaded. My greatest concern was how light this tractor is compared to the Ag tractors I'm familiar with. Getting the rears loaded makes a big difference.
Might also want to consider getting a couple of rear remotes for the hydraulics (think it was L8408 and L8410 for the valves & hose kit I got). That'll position you to make the jump to 'Top and Tilt' hydraulic links for your 3-pt. hitch; something I hope to try next spring. I wasn't smart enough to ask for remotes with float capability. That would be better if you can get them.
I got the 66" bucket on the LA682 and had it fitted with the Weslor Brush Claw. Had a pile of brush about 5 ft. high next to the house that I'd accumulated in anticipation of the new rig. Wanted to see if I could pick brush off it and move it to a burn pile about 100 yds. away. First 4 or 5 tries I only got a limb or two when I closed the Claw. I'd put the limb back and try again. On the last try, I got the whole danged pile /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif! Then, seemingly without effort (1200 RPM), transferred the whole mess to the top of the burn pile without losing a limb. There's some technique involved, but it impressed me.
I've only got a few 'I wishes' with this tractor:
-I wish it was as easy to board from the right side as it is from the left.
-I wish it was geared a little lower in reverse...but that may just be me.
-I wish I'd asked them to put a work light on the rear.
Ya done good gunpaq.
Bob
Thanks fellows.
Glad to read good reports as we have been holding our breath making such an investment over buying a used ag tractor w/loader for so much less.
Size was the main issue, we had to get a tractor small enough to operate inside our barn for manure handling yet have the hp and capabilities of being a second farm tractor to do mowing and raking of hay, plowing, planting, cultivating, lime spreading, etc......and pinch hit baling hay for the IH 574 should Old Bessy break down.
We are getting the tires loaded, block heater, a rear remote and draft kit. The dealer did not charge for loading the tires but will call for the extra $ for the other add-ons.
Supposed get get delivery next week.
Bob, Kubota came out with an updated L4300 which addresses most all the comfort and access issues but is restyled, bigger in size and with less hp and costs $5,000.00 more. I can put up with a little inconvenience for the difference in price and styling.
Will keep posted. Thanks again.
PS: nobull1, my wife is from Ontario.
Glad to read good reports as we have been holding our breath making such an investment over buying a used ag tractor w/loader for so much less.
Size was the main issue, we had to get a tractor small enough to operate inside our barn for manure handling yet have the hp and capabilities of being a second farm tractor to do mowing and raking of hay, plowing, planting, cultivating, lime spreading, etc......and pinch hit baling hay for the IH 574 should Old Bessy break down.
We are getting the tires loaded, block heater, a rear remote and draft kit. The dealer did not charge for loading the tires but will call for the extra $ for the other add-ons.
Supposed get get delivery next week.
Bob, Kubota came out with an updated L4300 which addresses most all the comfort and access issues but is restyled, bigger in size and with less hp and costs $5,000.00 more. I can put up with a little inconvenience for the difference in price and styling.
Will keep posted. Thanks again.
PS: nobull1, my wife is from Ontario.