Price Check Kubota L47 Price Comparison

[lhansman]

I forgot to comment on the hoe bucket sizes. Some have suggested that the 24" is the largest that the L45 or L47 can manage but I can tell you from personal experience that the L45 has no problem with a 36" bucket too. In really rocky ground or when removing stumps you want a narrow bucket so I have the 12" and 24" too (and the ripper which is the best tool for removing stumps) but I do a lot of large area digging with the 36" bucket in soil with lots of cobblestone size rocks and have no problems. The 36" ditching bucket is also great for backfilling a trench as you can scrap the spoil leaving a nicer finish than a toothed bucket does. I would definitely get the quick attach hoe buckets as I am changing hoe accessories all the time. I also purchase a few sets of extra quick attach ears to use on my L45.

Regards,

Lauren

 

[newbury]

<snip>It is surprising how large a brush pile one can pick up with a set of forks too although without the clamping force of a grapple one needs to pile the brush carefully and move cautiously to ensure it doesn't all fall off the forks.
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My method is to lay "binders" (twine, rope, chain or ratchet strap), usually two of them, on the FEL so there is lot's of length both above and below, drive into a pile, lift and roll the bucket and forks back, get off and fasten the binder.

These pics are moving bamboo with my B7610.

With my M4700 and brush piles I was often able to get by with just driving into a pile of limbs, hooking the ends of a 5/16" x 20' chain on the bucket and draping the chain in a loop over the pile on the forks, the weight of the chain would hold the brush down for short distance transport.

 

[Peter 315]

I forgot to comment on the hoe bucket sizes. Some have suggested that the 24" is the largest that the L45 or L47 can manage but I can tell you from personal experience that the L45 has no problem with a 36" bucket too. In really rocky ground or when removing stumps you want a narrow bucket so I have the 12" and 24" too (and the ripper which is the best tool for removing stumps) but I do a lot of large area digging with the 36" bucket in soil with lots of cobblestone size rocks and have no problems. The 36" ditching bucket is also great for backfilling a trench as you can scrap the spoil leaving a nicer finish than a toothed bucket does. I would definitely get the quick attach hoe buckets as I am changing hoe accessories all the time. I also purchase a few sets of extra quick attach ears to use on my L45.

Regards,

Lauren

Hi LAUREN

You and Mike really did some nice upgrades on your tlb's . I got the pin on 18'' bucket . I will be picking up the tractor on Saturday.

 

[Peter 315]

Finally,

 

[mike69440]

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Oh so nice and shiny, Get her all muddy, make her work! Took this pic of mine today, after I sort of hosed it off. Take a look at the mud caked in my neighbor's SVL95-2s undercarriage, new this year! Packed up than my 20 year old excavator.

 

[lhansman]

Congratulations Peter. That is a fine looking machine but as Mike says a little too shiny - now you need to send some action shots!

All the best.

Lauren

 

[Peter 315]

Congratulations Peter. That is a fine looking machine but as Mike says a little too shiny - now you need to send some action shots!

All the best.

Lauren

Waiting for hydraulic thumb back ordered till October. Busy at work no time to play. Hows your tlb running?

 

[mike69440]

Peter.

I'm jealous of the hyd. thumb, but I can't justify one on my L39, having one on my excavator.

Are you going to add wheel spacers and fill the rears 1/2 full with washer fluid?

You fanny will pucker less if you do.

Also hate to say, you will need tire chains so like the rest of us.

I run these on the front.
Amazon.com: ALEKO 12mm Passenger Car Snow Chain, Pair of Size 13 Chains: Patio, Lawn & Garden

They are cheap and don't last so buy 2 sets. Good in that they are small and barely noticeable on the tractor, so not to mess up the front axle.

I run about 85% of time in snow in RWD with chains, as the chains up front are just used to aide in steering grip.

Buy snow and ice chains for the rear.

1" to 1-1/2" spacers will work, as no sense making rears too wide.

 

[Peter 315]

Peter.

I'm jealous of the hyd. thumb, but I can't justify one on my L39, having one on my excavator.

Are you going to add wheel spacers and fill the rears 1/2 full with washer fluid?

You fanny will pucker less if you do.

Also hate to say, you will need tire chains so like the rest of us.

I run these on the front.
Amazon.com: ALEKO 12mm Passenger Car Snow Chain, Pair of Size 13 Chains: Patio, Lawn & Garden

They are cheap and don't last so buy 2 sets. Good in that they are small and barely noticeable on the tractor, so not to mess up the front axle.

I run about 85% of time in snow in RWD with chains, as the chains up front are just used to aide in steering grip.

Buy snow and ice chains for the rear.

1" to 1-1/2" spacers will work, as no sense making rears too wide.

Hi Mike
dealer filled tires with rim guard, no chains wont see snow in barn sleeping all winter . Wife wants a snow blower :laughing::laughing:

 

[lhansman]

My L45 is running just fine Peter. I just had the dealer complete the 1,400 hour service and so far I have had no issues with the tractor except for some hose wear in the hoe and under the hoe at the rear of the tractor. Fortunately the dealer caught the two under the hoe with this service and I notice the problem with the lines running up the hoe a couple of years ago and switched out all the hoses.

If your wife wants a snow blower you wouldn't go wrong putting a 78" PTO driven blower on the back of your L47. I have a 9' snow blade for the front which is great for quick cleanup but the blower is still used to pile the snow high in the one area where I place most of mine. Mike's recommendation on the chains is good too but unfortunately I do a few driveways for neighbours and have to go on asphalt so I have to put up with a bit of slipping and sliding.

I have to say that given that I live on fairly rocky ground I am really glad I spent the money for the hydraulic thumb. There are very few days of digging when I don't need it at least a couple of times.

Looking forward to seeing some action shots of your L47.

Regards,

Lauren

 

[mike69440]

Lot of times where i would like a 9' plow or a snow pusher, but heavy deep snow would stop the tractor. 8' Plow it will keep moving but makes lots of darn windrows. I have no problem making piles that lat till May.

 

[Peter 315]

This is what she wanted Ariens Platinum 24''. I have 4 hours on tractor I unloaded 5 ton of wood pellets .

 

[mike69440]

Nice to have such a comparatively small & maneuverable tractor that nicely handles 1 ton pallets.

 

[Peter 315]

Very handy size . My father and I made a tie down plate behind the grill guard you would think kubota would have some thing on the front to tie down.

 

[lhansman]

Hi Mike

I don't have chains on my L45 so I just have a telescoping snow pusher blade on my tractor. The photos are from when I had it on my B26 and it was a lot of blade for that machine. The Grattex snow blade I have telescopes from 5'-6" wide to 9' wide so if I want to lighten the load I just narrow the blade.

I have attached a photo of the type of snow blower you need to tell your wife you need Peter.

Nice looking tie down setup you have there Peter. I just welded a couple of grab hooks to the sides of the front bumper but I like what you have done better. Is it part of the bumper or an additional plate you added to the front of the frame? Do you have a side view photo?

Regards,

Lauren

 

[mike69440]

Hi Mike

I don't have chains on my L45 so I just have a telescoping snow pusher blade on my tractor. The photos are from when I had it on my B26 and it was a lot of blade for that machine. The Grattex snow blade I have telescopes from 5'-6" wide to 9' wide so if I want to lighten the load I just narrow the blade.

I have attached a photo of the type of snow blower you need to tell your wife you need Peter.

Nice looking tie down setup you have there Peter. I just welded a couple of grab hooks to the sides of the front bumper but I like what you have done better. Is it part of the bumper or an additional plate you added to the front of the frame? Do you have a side view photo?

Regards,

Lauren

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That is a slick little snowpusher. Does it angle or is it just straight ahead?

 

[lhansman]

Hi Mike

There is no angling ability - it is just a straight ahead push. With the side gables and the top it will push a lot of snow - as long as I can maintain traction. I like you have a gravel driveway and I don't like raking gravel out of my wifes lawn and numerous gardens. I have a narrow driveway which opens into a large parking area so I push the parking area snow into a pile and then move it all to one spot at the rear of my property. I used to push the pile but given there is a slight slope to my driveway pushing the pile uphill was a problem - even when I narrowed the blade and took smaller bites. The other issue with the blade was like you I could only push the snow into piles about ten feet high. Towards spring in my area I would have a pretty large snow dump area.

That's why I decided to get the snowblower. Even with it I have to nibble away at the pile but it moves the snow to the back of my property much faster and with a lot less wheel spin which of course translates into frustration! The other big plus is that with the blower I can pile the snow about twenty feet high so my rear parking area does not get reduced in size near as much so I can keep access to both of my utility trailers.

The other nice thing with my Grattex snow blade is that with the top I can roll the blade all the way forward and pull snow away from a garage door or building. It is a very versatile blade and one of my better purchases. It was originally ordered with a New Holland Boomer tractor which is why it is blue and not orange but I was able to pick it up used at my dealer for a good price.

We have been setting record high temps here a half hour north of Toronto for a week but I know that the snow is coming!

Have a great day.

Regards,

Lauren

 

[mike69440]

Hi Mike

There is no angling ability - it is just a straight ahead push. With the side gables and the top it will push a lot of snow - as long as I can maintain traction. I like you have a gravel driveway and I don't like raking gravel out of my wifes lawn and numerous gardens. I have a narrow driveway which opens into a large parking area so I push the parking area snow into a pile and then move it all to one spot at the rear of my property. I used to push the pile but given there is a slight slope to my driveway pushing the pile uphill was a problem - even when I narrowed the blade and took smaller bites. The other issue with the blade was like you I could only push the snow into piles about ten feet high. Towards spring in my area I would have a pretty large snow dump area.

That's why I decided to get the snowblower. Even with it I have to nibble away at the pile but it moves the snow to the back of my property much faster and with a lot less wheel spin which of course translates into frustration! The other big plus is that with the blower I can pile the snow about twenty feet high so my rear parking area does not get reduced in size near as much so I can keep access to both of my utility trailers.

The other nice thing with my Grattex snow blade is that with the top I can roll the blade all the way forward and pull snow away from a garage door or building. It is a very versatile blade and one of my better purchases. It was originally ordered with a New Holland Boomer tractor which is why it is blue and not orange but I was able to pick it up used at my dealer for a good price.

We have been setting record high temps here a half hour north of Toronto for a week but I know that the snow is coming!

Have a great day.

Regards,

Lauren

It has been 90F and wicked humid here. Worse than summer, weird.

I got on the web page for Grattex snow blade, so doh duh, it does not angle. I wonder if the 5-12' to 9' or the 6'-4" to 10 ft would work better? At 6'-4" my L39 with chains would push pretty hard, as it handles an 8' commercial HD Fisher fine. 10' would be good for light clean up.
How is it on gravel.
They sure look expensive.
Bet the Boomer would have had its work cut out for it. How did your B26 do with the 9' blade?

 

[lhansman]

Hi Mike

The list price on the blade I purchased was CDN$3,995 and I purchased it a year old in 2011 for $2,400. It is quite heavy - heavier than my L45 4in1 bucket - but the B26 handled it fine. with the side gables and the ability to reduce the width of the push it will hold the snow and you can adjust it to suit your traction.

It works okay for me on gravel but of course I don't let it float until I have a good frozen base. There are usually 3 or 4 buckets of gravel once my snow pile melts in the spring that I then use to address any potholes or low spots in the driveway. The back is straight and not curved like a plow so I don't think it will cut and dig as much but I definitely have my hand on the loader control making adjustments as necessary on gravel. My biggest problem is I try to keep a few inches of clear stone around the entrances to the house to minimize dirt tracking in and I have to ensure I don't push all of that into the snow pile before I get a solid frozen base.

The heat and humidity is supposed to break here finally tonight with today's high being 29C but tomorrow only going to 19C.

Hope things cool down soon for you too.

Regards,

Lauren

 

[mike69440]

Why are we talking about snow?
If we are we should be talking about ski trips, snowmobiles, etc.