I have am looking at a 2005 Kubota L48 TLB with 90 hours for $33,000 and was wondering if that is a reasonable price. The unit is in outstanding shape. Any info appreciated. Thanks
M7040, L48, KX121-3, RTV 1100 and a couple of older Fords
That is a good price, I just bought my 2nd L48 new without hoe for $27.5K. My first one in 2005 was $38K. Prices should be coming down as the model is being discontinued, this month I think. You will not be disappointed with the machine, a liitle slow in M HST but a beast all the way around. Put a thumb on it and away you go!!
Yes I was at my friendly local Kubota dealer this week and he said the L48 is being replaced by the L59 ( could be wrong on that dedignation #, sorry) which he said will be built using M components.....and will not be priced higher than the L48.
My tractor jones is once again resonating.
Runk
M7040, L48, KX121-3, RTV 1100 and a couple of older Fords
I was quoted $47+/- for the M59, which is about $5K+ than the L48, currently priced at $39.9K without hyd. remotes. Little bigger machine with a little more price. Looks like a nice machine, especially the tranny.
wow, about three years late! I was quoted 44,000 for l48 with hd bucket, hoe, and front hydraulics. I think I will wait for the new model. They don't offer cruise control on the the l48 hst witch makes it useless for rotary cutting ect.
M7040, L48, KX121-3, RTV 1100 and a couple of older Fords
I wouldn't consider the L48 useless for mowing because it doesn't have cruise control, that will just make you hit more rocks and other obstructions full speed head on.....but then again I live in rocky NH. If you are mowing long fields and such, cruise control would be nice. I have a 5,6,&7' bushhogs and the L48 spins them with no problem.
I'm in the landscaping business and often mow fields that take 8-10 hr's. how would you like your leg in one position for that long? besides, you can push the clutch in or move the cruise lever back just as quick as anything.
M7040, L48, KX121-3, RTV 1100 and a couple of older Fords
I am in the business as well and mow probably just as many fields as you, if not more. My comments where that the L48 is not useless for mowing fields, and I agree cruise control would be a nice feature......if your mowing conditions allow for it. And yes, my leg does get a little bored on long, easy fields. Be the 1st and get the M59 to mow with, we would all love to hear your review.
