Finally a KUBOTA owner!
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bspeedy
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- Kubota L4330, Ford 1700, JD 2210, Takeuchi TB135 Excavator
Nice machine. Great price, too. Small hydraulic leaks on fittings are common in used equipment. Most people aren't particular enough to worry about them. That one will either be a loose fitting or a bad quick connect. Easy to fix and won't drip on your floor.
Congrats on a great used Grand L!
Congrats on a great used Grand L!
OP
J.Wal
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Leak fixed. Replaced the entire hose.
Next will be replacing the tie rod boot on the passenger side.
Next will be replacing the tie rod boot on the passenger side.
johnk
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- Kubota GST Grand L3130 w/ 723 loader, Ags
I also have a grand l 3130 and I have to warn you of the parts needed. I had to put a new battery in mine after nine years!!! No other issues. Congrats on your purchase.
goeduck
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bdhsfz6
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Also the case with me. An 8 year old battery was one of the very few parts I had to replace on my 2006 L3430.
Why is it a battery in a new tractor (or car) will last 8 or 9 years but you'll be lucky to get 5 or 6 out of an OEM replacement??
In any case, you've got a great machine there and at a very good price!
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J.Wal
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I am getting great feedback on this purchase! Think I got me a good tractor at a good price!
Will be doing a DIY ballast weight soon!
Getting a 50 gal drum for free, can get just over 1000 lbs of quickcrete for $22 or so. Then get a draw bar and some flat bar and make it happen!
Got to check the manual and see how much weight they recommend for my tractor.
Will be doing a DIY ballast weight soon!
Getting a 50 gal drum for free, can get just over 1000 lbs of quickcrete for $22 or so. Then get a draw bar and some flat bar and make it happen!
Got to check the manual and see how much weight they recommend for my tractor.
ultrarunner
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What is the opposite of a lemon?
Cherry??? maybe Peach???
TNhobbyfarmer
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I have a L3430. I can't say enough good stuff about it. A battery and regular oil changes is all I have ever done to it. Fine machine and a real workhorse. It will probably outlive me. I'm sure you will love your 3130.
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J.Wal
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Good to hear! I am really happy so far and hope to have the same great service out of mine!
