The dealer is going to be the easiest, except on the wallet, there it will be the hardest. Factory install will also be the cleanest, most compact, best looking option. If your dealer is too stupid to be able to order the parts, you may not want him to install them... How far is the next dealer?
Kubota rear hydraulics
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Not too far thank goodness. My salesman is a good person and I would like to be a faithful and give him another shot once I have a good understanding of what is needed then ask the right questions. This dealer has been selling Kubota for many years so hard to imagine them not knowing this stuff. Sometimes it is just miscommunication or, maybe I asked the wrong questions or person the first time...Asking you guys here makes me more informed so that in itself will help lots! If this all works out, I may have to send you guys my Wife's chocolate cookies!
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You can look in the Kubota Wholegoods catalog (google, you'll find it) to get information on the kits available from Kubota and their pricing. Any dealer can order them.
A couple years ago I started a thread about putting a kit on my L3200, which is identical to your 2501 except for engine and a couple other minor details. That ought to give you an idea of the process. The L3301 is a slightly different tractor (more updates when the 01 models came out) and probably takes different part numbers, but install should be similar.
A couple years ago I started a thread about putting a kit on my L3200, which is identical to your 2501 except for engine and a couple other minor details. That ought to give you an idea of the process. The L3301 is a slightly different tractor (more updates when the 01 models came out) and probably takes different part numbers, but install should be similar.
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Yes, "Whole Goods" kits are the Key words when talking to the dealer. If they still don't know what you are talking about you most certainly should try a different dealer. The Parts department should be able to tell you the cost of the kit. Then the Service department should be able to tell you the cost of installation.
Here's my parts prices from Kubota for my L4330:
1) L8305 Base Kit and First Lever---$470.00
2) L8304 Float Detent Valve (x3)---$890.00 --3 VALVES
3) L8306 Second Valve Stack Kit---$235.00
4) L8307 Third Valve Stack Kit-----$235.00
The "Base kit" includes the hydraulic take-off block to replace the blank plate on the tractor, hard lines to the valves, hoses to the rear quick connects, and all mounting hardware including a rear "bulkhead" for the quick connects. The levers are fabricated to fit in the existing factory cutouts for them in the fender. Non float valves cost a little less. This is everything needed except for your top and tilt cylinders. I got those from Brian at FitRite.
1) L8305 Base Kit and First Lever---$470.00
2) L8304 Float Detent Valve (x3)---$890.00 --3 VALVES
3) L8306 Second Valve Stack Kit---$235.00
4) L8307 Third Valve Stack Kit-----$235.00
The "Base kit" includes the hydraulic take-off block to replace the blank plate on the tractor, hard lines to the valves, hoses to the rear quick connects, and all mounting hardware including a rear "bulkhead" for the quick connects. The levers are fabricated to fit in the existing factory cutouts for them in the fender. Non float valves cost a little less. This is everything needed except for your top and tilt cylinders. I got those from Brian at FitRite.
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Well everyone, I finally got someplace on what is needed for my L2501 rear hydraulics. After talking to three different dealerships and finding just one who knows all the requirements, everything is now on order. Three different dealers having three different parts prices but two could not give me an install cost for some reason. The third one charges slightly more for parts but answered all questions with great expertise but before I ordered, they had me talk with their hydraulic mechanic who does all their installs and hydraulic repairs where necessary to explain everything to me about installation along with his labor time. Expensive yes, but not being an expert on this stuff I feel in good hands now. Thanks to everyone for the help, will get back here h a report after getting everything working plus a photo or two...
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Thought it time for an update on my three rear hydraulics project on the new L2501 HST. After talking to three dealers, only #3 seemed willing to be involved and although I like all of them, #3 wanted my business more plus knowing exactly what is involved telling me they do them often enough to know what is required. I met with their hydraulics mechanic who explained everything while showing me another unit he was installing both top and tilt on. After placing my order, all parts are now at the dealer after shipping from several locations across the USA so will be getting them tomorrow. - Something their parts manager shared with me concerning parts that may have some future concern is, that Kubota is working on emptying their parts inventories and perhaps closing their nationwide parts storage facilities around the USA, evidently wanting their dealers to store parts instead. Anyone heard of this? seems this cost would be huge for dealers, especially the smaller dealerships. Would this mean customers would be waiting longer as more ordered parts would need to come from Japan as opposed to dealer shelves? Please tall me this is bogus!
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