SixMilesSouth
Member
Hi, I've been lurking on TBN for a month or so now and can't believe all that I've learned. But there's so much more I'll need to figure out as time goes on. Before I ask my questions, I have to say what a relief it is to see such civil debates across the forums here. I've spent time on homebuilding forums, woodworking forums, car forums, and there's always a few guys who make things unpleasant for everyone. But so far, I haven't seen the jerks around here. Do they show up late at night?
So on to my question...I've pretty much decided I'm going to find myself a used L35. I've done plenty of research here (and on tractordata.com) to get down to this model, but I wonder what are the things to look for on a used tractor that might be in the 1500-2500 hour age.
I've searched the forums, but I can't find a list of the things I'll need to look for. So, I'm wondering if people can add their insight here, even if it's just one pointer and we can create a checklist me and other newbies can go down as we poke around our very first Kubotas.
So far, the things I know to check for are cracks around welds, smoke on start-up, leaks and play around the pins. But what's normal? Of course, no cracks would be normal. But what's the tolerance for pins? I know that knowledge is out there from reading your posts.
I have automotive repair knowledge, so I can probably spot the obvious stuff. Thanks for reading all this, and thank you for creating such a great community!
One more question: do prices come down on used equipment in the winter? I'm in Connecticut, so I know people need to remove snow. But a lot of "tractor projects" may come to a halt, right?
So on to my question...I've pretty much decided I'm going to find myself a used L35. I've done plenty of research here (and on tractordata.com) to get down to this model, but I wonder what are the things to look for on a used tractor that might be in the 1500-2500 hour age.
I've searched the forums, but I can't find a list of the things I'll need to look for. So, I'm wondering if people can add their insight here, even if it's just one pointer and we can create a checklist me and other newbies can go down as we poke around our very first Kubotas.
So far, the things I know to check for are cracks around welds, smoke on start-up, leaks and play around the pins. But what's normal? Of course, no cracks would be normal. But what's the tolerance for pins? I know that knowledge is out there from reading your posts.
I have automotive repair knowledge, so I can probably spot the obvious stuff. Thanks for reading all this, and thank you for creating such a great community!
One more question: do prices come down on used equipment in the winter? I'm in Connecticut, so I know people need to remove snow. But a lot of "tractor projects" may come to a halt, right?