L-39 owner checking in

[Builder]

Hi. I'm a previous L-354x4 , Ford 555 4x4 and Kubota DT245 owner. Just got my L-39 a few weeks back and getting it broken-in.

If you have any experience with the L-39 to share, especially on break-in, I'd love to hear it!

Thanks.

 

[SkyPup]

I kept the rpms under 1,800 for the first 50 hours operating the FEL & BH, and then changed the oil out using Amsoil 10W-40 full synthetic.

Haven't had a single problem, works like a charm @ 280 hours now.

Spraying white lithium grease on the BH joysticks controls is a good idea to start out with, make sure all the nuts and bolts are tight too so that nothing is loose.

It is a great compact TLB for sure.

 

[Builder]

Does Kubota care if we use synthetics in their diesels? They shouldn't, but I thought it was worth asking.

 

[Muleskinner]

No problem with synthetics. I use Kubota super UDT in mine. Delo 400 15X40 in the engine with factory filters.

The biggest thing with a new engine, or any engine for that fact, is to make sure it is warmed up before you work the machine. Don't over work it and vary the RPM's for the first 50 hours. My L39 is a great machine. I found some loose nuts and bolts on the FEL and ROPS when I first got it, so check it over good.

 

[SkyPup]

I've used synthetics in all of ours since the first 50 hour change out with no problems, the L-3130 consumes zero measurable oil @ its 100 hour changes and it has 860 hours on it now.

 

[Builder]

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Thanks! I take it these are both synthetic oils? I'll be coming up on 50 hours soon and plan to DIY on the 50 hr break in service.

 

[Muleskinner]

The Delo is not a synthetic oil. The Super UDT is. I change my engine oil every 50 Hrs, so I just use dino oil in the engine.

 

[KennyV]

Where can you get synthetic Super UDT? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif KennyV.

 

[Muleskinner]

Kubota dealers. Make them order it if they don't stock it. They will try to tell you the regular UDT is just as good, but that's wrong. Super UDT is 100% synthetic, not dino.

 

[KennyV]

The reason I asked where you found synthetic SUDT is that my local Kubota dealers have it but it is not synthetic… it’s a multi-grade while UDT is a straight weight, both being dino… Is the special order SUDT synthetic /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif? KennyV.