Kubota L45

[woody]

New to me and almost new anyway with only 75 hours on the clock. I ran across this L45 and decided I just had to have it. I already told on myself when I posted about the grapple that I got in the deal but I figured I would post a few pictures here. I ordered the forward hydraulics and when they come in I'll carry the L45 to the dealer and have a complete service done and the hydraulics installed.

 

[woody]

Having trouble posting pictures, I'll try again later

 

[woody]

I finally got some to upload.

 

[mike69440]

Get the fluid changed when you get the remotes. Nice but dusty tractor, Check the filters.

Space out the rear tires 1-1/2" to 2" per side and Load the tires about 1/2 to 2/3 full for about another 800 lbs for stability.

Have them check set pressures to the max of the spec.

Grease often.

Have fun, No Regen, yeah!

I can see by the wear that it is low hours, but whomever previously owned it gave it no TLC.

 

[woody]

Have fun, No Regen, yeah!

I can see by the wear that it is low hours, but whomever previously owned it gave it no TLC.

Yep I looked at an L47 but the two main draw backs were the price and the Regen stuff, the previous owner of my L45 passed away and I bought it from his son.

 

[woody]

Here is a few more items I added to the deal, I think now I need some time use some of it.

 

[jenkinsph]

Nice tlb, I think you will be very happy with it's numerous uses and capabilities. I have found my 110 to be very handy.

The only thing you may not like is it appears to have a light materials bucket rather than a heavy duty bucket but I am not a Kubota expert.

 

[mike69440]

Nice tlb, I think you will be very happy with it's numerous uses and capabilities. I have found my 110 to be very handy.

The only thing you may not like is it appears to have a light materials bucket rather than a heavy duty bucket but I am not a Kubota expert.

It is The "HD' bucket
I welded a bit of extra metal to mine, side-plates, back scraper and more metal across top bar.

 

[woody]

It is The "HD' bucket
I welded a bit of extra metal to mine, side-plates, back scraper and more metal across top bar.

what did you use for the back scraper?

 

[woody]

Nice tlb, I think you will be very happy with it's numerous uses and capabilities. I have found my 110 to be very handy.

The only thing you may not like is it appears to have a light materials bucket rather than a heavy duty bucket but I am not a Kubota expert.

I have had a B26 for a while and have enjoyed it, I hope the L45 will be even better and now I have to adapt the things I built to fit the L45

 

[jenkinsph]

It is The "HD' bucket
I welded a bit of extra metal to mine, side-plates, back scraper and more metal across top bar.

If this is the heavy duty bucket then I would add the missing bolt on cutting edge to the front lip. Better to add it now before it gets bent up imo.

 

[woody]

now I got to look at the bucket a little closer and maybe add the cutting edge to it. Does anyone recognize the bush hog and know anything about them, it looked heavy duty to me when I bought it.

 

[mike69440]

what did you use for the back scraper?

I used hard to find 2 x 2 x 1/2" thick angle and bolted to it a replaceable strip of 1-1/2 x 1/2 Steel. Decent for quickie grading, & Back Dragging, but a land plane is really much better. For the front I have a extra cuttng edge with ESCO teeth.

 

[woody]

Dropped the L45 off today to get the service and the forward hydraulics done should go pick it up Friday.

 

[woody]

went yesterday and picked up my L45 from the shop with the new forward hydraulics and a service done, came home and hooked up the grapple just to see how it works that thing is awesome even though I did not test it's limits I did pick up a big rock and then a crosstie.

 

[woody]

went out today to get rid of a recent dead tree.

 

[mike69440]

L45 Is a great little mighty TLB, if serious 3 Pt Ag. type stuff in not your thing.

 

[HighlandFarm]

Hi Woody. Congrats on this great-looking L45!

Do you happen to know the dimension (or would you mind measuring) the total length when the backhoe is in storage position? I'm considering an L45 too, but I need to be sure it will fit in the dry storage I have available. Height is not an issue, but length is limited. TractorData.com tells me the length of this machine is 237 inches, nearly 20 feet. However I believe that is with the backhoe extended, like you would have it strapped down on the bed of a trailer. I'd like to know how long it is with the backhoe tucked against the back of the machine, as it would be parked.

Thanks!

 

[woody]

Hi Woody. Congrats on this great-looking L45!

Do you happen to know the dimension (or would you mind measuring) the total length when the backhoe is in storage position? I'm considering an L45 too, but I need to be sure it will fit in the dry storage I have available. Height is not an issue, but length is limited. TractorData.com tells me the length of this machine is 237 inches, nearly 20 feet. However I believe that is with the backhoe extended, like you would have it strapped down on the bed of a trailer. I'd like to know how long it is with the backhoe tucked against the back of the machine, as it would be parked.



Thanks!

Yes I can when I get back home at work right now.

 

[DanHen]

It’s 20 feet.... my l47 is the same and on the trailer (20’) the hoe, in the up position, is even with the ramps....