Buying Advice Considering new Kubota L3901 or used New Holland TC40 DA, which should I choose?

[WM75Guy]

Thanks, I don't have remotes, only the implement height lever. I guess those would be used for stuff like rototillers?

What about the rear mounted backhoes, are those generally powered by the PTO or remotes? That's something I'd like to add at some point as well. Not because I have any specific need for it but because I want a backhoe...

I can't answer about the backhoe, never had one on a CUT. The only one I ever used was a Tractor Loader Backhoe (TLB) like a Case 580 Extend-A-Hoe.

 

[paulfun9]

A factory added backhoe will usually run off of a remote. Most aftermarket backhoe kits will come with a PTO mounted pump.

 

[Fallon]

Thanks, I don't have remotes, only the implement height lever. I guess those would be used for stuff like rototillers?

What about the rear mounted backhoes, are those generally powered by the PTO or remotes? That's something I'd like to add at some point as well. Not because I have any specific need for it but because I want a backhoe...

Yes...

All of the above. PTO is less common. To accomplish that with a remote you need a spool with a detent to stick in the on position (or to bungee the valve on while using the hoe).

Usually the hoe is plumbed into the power beyond loop just like adding a 3rd function valve. You need to be careful about hooking up the hoe & connecting things back up properly when unhitching. Read up in the hydraulics forum on how power beyond works, its enlightening & will prevent you from messing things up if you mess with the hydraulics.

 

[k0ua]

Other uses for rear remote hydraulic connections:
To fold and unfold batwing mower sections hydraulically.
To operate hydraulic equipped rear blades, to adjust angle, or side to side position
To operate Top N Tilt cylinders. In other words changing out the jackscrews of the top link and the right lift link. Instead of getting on and off of your tractor every 2 minutes to re-adjust angle of attack and tilt of a rear blade, you can do it on the fly. Also TnT goes hand in hand with one piece quick hitches. Makes hook up faster and easier.
To operate hydraulic log splitters.
As mentioned before a cheap way to operate grapples etc. if you already have rear remotes. (I do this with mine)
To operate hydraulic dump trailers.
To operate hydraulic actuated rippers on a box blade
To operate anything else hydraulically operated, that you can buy or think up and build.
Hydraulics are a wonderful thing, and the older and weaker you get, the nicer it is to have them!:thumbsup:

Good luck with you beautiful new tractor, I think you made a good decision, and I am sure it will serve you well for many years.

 

[TomSeller]

[QUOTE="Fallon;]
Usually the hoe is plumbed into the power beyond loop just like adding a 3rd function valve. You need to be careful about hooking up the hoe & connecting things back up properly when unhitching. Read up in the hydraulics forum on how power beyond works, its enlightening & will prevent you from messing things up if you mess with the hydraulics.[/QUOTE]

This is correct. Adding remotes is not that hard. I would buy a 2 or 3 spool rather than a single. You identify the "out" (power beyond) fitting on your FEL joystick, route a new hose back to where ever you mount your spool (assuming you do not use a factory spool), then route the "out" (power beyond option on the spool) back to wherever the FEL's power beyond hose was going (usually the 3 pt control). In addition, you need to run a hose to the tank (transmission). Then of course, you need to configure your hookups to the spool for your attachments. Make sure you get the quick connect points over the ground, not over your tractor since they do drip.