Loader KUBOTA LOADER

[Ghive]

HEH GUYS
CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHAT LOADER IS ON THE L345DT ?

THANKS

 

[oosik]

TractorData.com says its the Kubota L1720 loader.

 

[newbury]

TractorData.com says its the Kubota L1720 loader.

That is a big loader for a 40HP tractor. My M4700 only has an LA1001.

Seems like another TBN'er thoght the same about 7 years ago:

My first L345DT had the model 1720 loader. It was made in the U.S. I always thought it was too big & heavy for the tractor. It's length put the load way out - steering was hard. It wasn't removable so the bulk and weight were always there. Here's what it looked like:

I've been looking for a better-matched loader for my current L345DT.

A new-in-the-crate LA450 loader came up on eBay. This loader was designed by Kubota for the L models that came out in 1985, and whose bell housing and tranny case were very similar to the 1982 models. It looked like it might fit or come close - so I went for it.

The hunch was right - the center frame bolted right up to the six holes in the bellhousing without modification. The front support needed one new 1/2" plate welded in for bolting to the frame - $50 mat'l & labor including orange paint.

So here it is - a restored L345DT with a new removable Kubota loader. It uses the internal hydraulics accessed at the hydraulic block under the seat. (regular 3-hose setup with the power-beyond hose coming back to the block)

I'm one of only a handful of people who thinks this is cool - but I'm quite pleased about how it came together.

That OP is still active.

 

[oosik]

Good info there newbury. That does look to be overly large for the tractor. Strange - wonder why TractorData would recommend such a large loader.

 

[Ghive]

THANKS GUYS

 

[rbargeron]

Good info there newbury. That does look to be overly large for the tractor. Strange - wonder why TractorData would recommend such a large loader.

TractorData simply reports what was supplied on the tractor when new. The L345 was offered with the US made 1720 loader. The number was the load rating in pounds - the kilogram rating would have been around 780. The 1720's main drawback is that its not easy to take off/ put back for mowing.

The LA450 I put on my L345 is on the small side for it - If I were outfitting a L345 with a non-original loader today, I'd look for a LA650 loader from a L3250, L3450, L3650 tractor.

 

[rbargeron]

If you don't need a removable loader and want to go original, there's a rare used 1720 here in Oregon for $2k. Looks like the type that has a front pump & tank for the loader. The under frame on these is large with lots of bits & pieces, bolts, etc. Buying from a distance, ask seller to make sure its all included.