Buying Advice L2600DT or keep looking

[Tundra]

Where is the # plate on the tractor? It does have ROPS that folds down a couple feet from the top. Also, the price is now $12,500. Any other comments or sugestions before I tell him yes or no?

 

[azbinder]

It should be on the frame rail above the front axle, but I don't remember which side. If you get me the 5 digit serial number and model number from the plate, I can tell you when and where it was first sold.

 

[Tundra]

cj7, or anyone that has one, is the rearend housing cast iron or aluminum? The "B" series are aluminum correct? Iron would make me feel better about the BH mount.

 

[azbinder]

"L"'s are cast iron

 

[Carl_NH]

The L's are stout tractors and the BH if it hasnt been abused should be fine on the 3PTH - its not "ideal" but it will work fine. You might be able to get a subframe and adapt to the L frame if you want to beef it up.

The price is reasonable for the age and size and will work as an all around tractor/BH. The hardest part will be removal and replacement of the BH - I had an L185DT (1983 vintage) with 3PTH hoe and it was a tough machine.

 

[Tundra]

Well, I went ahead and bought it. ($12,500) I think I did pretty well on the price. Seems like a nice machine and only time will tell. Just wanted to thank everyone for their input.

 

[Carl_NH]

Tundra,

Based on the pics I'd say you did very well - this machine will do a lot of work and not complain. For the price and hours you have nearly twice the lift capacity of the BX (450 x2.2KG = 1000 Lbs Lift in the bucket not at the pins).

Does this have the PTO pump for the BH or is it off the tractor? Also I think the FEL frame goes all the way back and attaches to the rear axle mount so this further strenghtens the BH and rigidity of the tractor. I see you have one in the shed too is that the Mistsubishi? Looks big - more like a ford front end.

Where are you in western PA? I was born in Kane, raised on a farm up there, still have some land in the area.

Thanks for the pictures - I think you made a good buy and have acquired a very nice nice machine.

 

[bullbreaker]

Tundra Big Congrats ! :thumbsup: From pic's looks to be in DANG great shape. OrangeTractorTalks | Kubota Tractor Tips, Classifieds, Specifications and Discussion
Might of even sleeped under roof of some kind paint looks that good.

Boone

 

[Bluegill2]

Looks very good, man!!!

 

[cj7]

Looks like a good piece of equipment.