Kubota 2013 L3560 HST..."New" at dealership...9 hours??

GPintheMitten · Dec 18, 2015

Most late model full sized 1/2 ton pickups can tow about 10k. Definitely would want a 2 axle trailer.

varmint · Dec 18, 2015

If you can cut a deal that makes you feel good, I wouldn't have any concerns about sitting outside for two years- not ideal, but lots of tractors and other machines do just that their whole lives. I went from an 80's basic gear Kubota to a Grand L 3130, which proved too heavy for our needs, to a L3400, and I miss those Grand features- not enough to wish I hadn't gotten the L3400, but still... You didn't say, but will you be moving the tractor around a lot via truck and trailer??

TMR · Dec 18, 2015

varmint said:
If you can cut a deal that makes you feel good, I wouldn't have any concerns about sitting outside for two years- not ideal, but lots of tractors and other machines do just that their whole lives. I went from an 80's basic gear Kubota to a Grand L 3130, which proved too heavy for our needs, to a L3400, and I miss those Grand features- not enough to wish I hadn't gotten the L3400, but still... You didn't say, but will you be moving the tractor around a lot via truck and trailer??

Re Transport: I will trailer often...from home where I have 80 acres of mostly woods...with probably just under 1 mile of trails and a 2-3 acre field that I mow once a year...will mow more often if I have an appropriate mower. Note it is not "lawn" but does look nice when mowed by a mower (not brush hog'd). I trailer to a cabin on a small lake about 30 miles away...there I mow cabin lot...and also have another 40 acres about 1/2 mile from the cabin. That 40 acres is my "avocation". It has close to one mile of trails that need to be maintained, added to and widened a bit. I also do a lot of small tree work there...the 40 acres is both a natural blueberry patch and also a White and Red Pine natural seedling patch. Since the deers eat nearly 100% pf the White Pine new growth I fence in the your White Pines...the Reds do fine by themselves.

Soooo...I will be trailering 30 miles and back at least a dozen times a summer. Depending if I get a MMM I may also need to transport a lawn/garden tractor.

With the L3560 I would not have a MMM so my LT/GT would be another item to transport...may not fit all on at once.

My guess is any L series and likely B series will require a dual axle trailer and may make sense to get a pretty long one

IF I went up to the L3560 I might even be pushing 3/4 ton PU size?

Part of the multiple ramifications of my choice. My current uses w/o a tractor are more centered around Sear's lawn tractor (25HP, 42" deck, and wheel weights and chains). Also have a DR Brush Mower and various chain saws...a "saw on a stick" and other hand tools. I have no doubt I would find an amazing amount to do with a heavier and more powerful CUT like the 3560...otherwise I will use B series or maybe BX (unlikely) to do what my LT currently does and "build" tasks from there.

I am 68 years old so best get started soon

Tom R

4570Man · Dec 18, 2015

I wouldn't want a MMM. You have to remove them to do any tractor work. They are a PITA to hook up and unhook, and it doesn't get any easier when you get older. I have a 72" finish mover I used to pull with the L3240. Like you I have two (3 now) different places to take care of. One was 70 miles away. The ton truck getting 8 mpg and the hassle of hooking up the trailer and chaining the tractor down gets old real fast. I bought a B7100 with a MMM to leave up there. It takes care of the mowing and if needed I can grade the gravel drive with it. I still have to move the bigger tractor for big projects, but that is a couple times a year vs ever couple weeks.

GPintheMitten · Dec 19, 2015

I'm 65 and I don't envy you trailering a tractor a dozen times a year. Make it as easy as possible on yourself. I wouldn't want to haul my Kubota B2620 on a single axle.

Some things that make tractoring easier are sliding stabilizers. They are available as an option from many dealers or can be purchased from 3rd parties. Here's a video that shows what I'm talking about.
https://youtu.be/xeh23Csx1QM

GPintheMitten · Dec 19, 2015

If you are buying all new implements, check out quick hitch and quick hitch compatible 3 point hitch implements. I didn't go this route because I had a number of used implements.
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I agree a 3 pt finish mower would be more convenient especially if you don't have a lot of bushes and trees to trim around.

TMR · Dec 19, 2015

GPintheMitten said:
I'm 65 and I don't envy you trailering a tractor a dozen times a year. Make it as easy as possible on yourself. I wouldn't want to haul my Kubota B2620 on a single axle.I brought my trailer...6'x10' Felling 2x6 deck, single axle trailer to Kubota dealer and drove 2650 up on it. Seemed a bit too much...for the trailer and maybe my 2004 Land Cruiser. I will likely buy a double axle trailer...pretty long...and maybe a stronger tow vehicle. I do have a pretty short tow distance 25-30 miles on nice two lane, quiet rural highway.

Some things that make tractoring easier are sliding stabilizers. They are available as an option from many dealers or can be purchased from 3rd parties. Here's a video that shows what I'm talking about.I do want the sliding stabilizers but I think the company in the video is out of business?I think the B 2650 may have the stabilizers as a stock feature??
https://youtu.be/xeh23Csx1QM

In general I have gotten pretty used to trailering just about every time I head up to our cabin. Just need the right equipment all the way around

Thanks...Tom R

4570Man · Dec 19, 2015

GPintheMitten said:
I'm 65 and I don't envy you trailering a tractor a dozen times a year. Make it as easy as possible on yourself. I wouldn't want to haul my Kubota B2620 on a single axle. Some things that make tractoring easier are sliding stabilizers. They are available as an option from many dealers or can be purchased from 3rd parties. Here's a video that shows what I'm talking about. https://youtu.be/xeh23Csx1QM

I want some if those. Any idea how much they cost?

GPintheMitten · Dec 19, 2015

Mark Hodge quit making them for awhile but I've heard he is doing it again now. I don't remember what I paid. But they are available from other Kubota models and I have seen posts on TBN where people put them on various other models not specifically designed for them but they worked fine.

s219 · Dec 19, 2015

Yeah, they are available from Kubota for $125-175 depending on the model/size tractor -- dealer can order them if not in stock. I ordered mine online from Messicks.