8226hamer said:
They got the new cams in to replace the old-new style, but my dealer,or Kubota made me an offer to trade my
L2800 for a
B3030. I felt that it was the best thing for me to do. I had to pay some money in difference, but it was a lot less than what the original offer was. I have used the 3030 with my tiller and have not had any problems.
Hamer, I am glad to hear of your resolution. As a perspective buyer ($500 deposit placed) of an L-3400 HST (Serial in the 73,000 range), I read and re-read the posts on the PTO issue a number of times. I was always curious to know how your story ended... I am glad to hear that the new tractor is problem free.
I struggled with my decision to go with either a
B7800 or a L-3400. I have ordered the tractor as a TLB (Woods BH-80X) so I decided to go with the heavier machine. I contemplated going with the DT version as the threads (regarding PTO) all indicated that the DT versions were not thought to be problematic. However, it seemed the HST would be better for my application. If a B-26 would have fit in the garage, I think I would have gone that route. I felt the Grand L would be too large. Anyway...
I have a few questions regarding the PTO on the L 2800 /
l3400 tractors:
When you have a problem does it affect the PTO only? (i.e. if you are not using the PTO, does everything else on the tractor operate normal)
In my instance, can the PTO be checked without an implement for function and proper adjustment of the cable?
For folks that have tractors and are not using the PTO, what if anything should be done to make sure it works 2 or 3 years later when one may have a use for it?
Thanks in advance to all who comment.