L3240 implement sizing

[TMGT]

I just upgraded from a B2620 to a L3240 but because of the size jump a lot of my implements are now too small so I'm looking to upgrade those as well.

Mainly looking for a larger box blade and rear blade, I've looked at the "recommended" sizing in the manual but I know from experience that Kubota is very conservative on sizing and their recommendations won't cover my tire tracks. (~71in outside tire to tire)

Looking for some feedback from people that have used larger blades on this size tractor. I'm looking at a 72" box blade which I think it'll handle no problem for my needs based on how well it pulled my full 60" box up my steepest hill grading the road.

The problem is deciding on a rear blade, in order to cover my tracks when angled id have to go up to an 8ft blade, I don't mind doing that, but I'm just worried I'll run out of power/traction at that size with a 32hp 5800lb tractor.
I'm not looking to do a lot of earth moving with it, just some gravel road maintenance/ditching and occasional snow removal. I found a decent deal on a nice 8ft Rhino 950 with hydraulics, just worried it'll be overkill.

Right now I have a fairly heavy 6ft 3way adjustable that I was using on my B series, but once angled its narrower then my track width.

So has anyone ran something like a Rhino 950 on a L3240 before?

 

[jeff9366]

I just upgraded from a B2620 to a L3240 but because of the size jump a lot of my implements are now too small so I'm looking to upgrade those as well.

The problem is deciding on a rear blade, in order to cover my tracks when angled id have to go up to an 8ft blade, I don't mind doing that, but I'm worried I'll run out of power/traction at that size with a 32hp 5800lb tractor.

Rear Blade is normally used on an angle. Unlike a Box Blade, material spills off the end of the Rear Blade forming a windrow, so weight of the material is usually not that high when blade is angled.

You may find the Rear Blade satisfactory grading moist soil, unsatisfactory grading hard soil.

Close call.


Have you filled your turf tires with liquid? Unlikely to be necessary to maintain traction with a modest 32 horsepower driving the wheels. I have air in the R4/industrial tires on my L3560 and have always found air maintains traction pulling a filled 60" Rollover Box Blade up a slope.


Kubota L3240 - dimensions

2007 - 2013 L40 Series
Compact Utility tractor
Previous model: Kubota L3130
Series next: Kubota L3540

Kubota L3240 Tires:
4WD Standard tires (ag): Front: 7.2-16. Rear: 12.4-24
Lawn/turf front: 27x8.50-15
27-10.50LLx15
29x12.50-15
Lawn/turf rear: 355/80-D20
41-18LLXx16.1
41x18--20
Industrial front: 10x16.5 (4WD)
Industrial rear: 420/70-24 (4WD)


Dimensions:

4WD ROPS Weight: 3395 lbs [1539 kg]
4WD Wheelbase: 71.1 inches [180 cm]
4WD Length: 114.8 inches [291 cm]
Width: 59.8 inches [151 cm]
Height: 90.7 inches [230 cm]
Ground clearance: 14 inches [35 cm]
2WD
[120 to 150 cm] 2WD} 45.5 inches [115 cm] {4WD} Front tread: 47.6 to 59.4 inches
Rear tread: 47.2 to 58.3 inches
[119 to 148 cm]
4WD turn radius: 8.9 feet [2.7 m] (with brakes)

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Last update: March 8, 2015
Copyright: Copyright 2016 TractorData LLC
Contact: Peter@TractorData.com

 

[TMGT]

Rear Blade is normally used on an angle. Unlike a Box Blade, material spills off the end of the Rear Blade forming a windrow, so weight of the material is usually not that high when blade is angled.

You may find the Rear Blade satisfactory grading moist soil, unsatisfactory grading hard soil.

Close call.


Have you filled your turf tires with liquid? Unlikely to be necessary to maintain traction with a modest 32 horsepower driving the wheels. I have air in the R4/industrial tires on my L3560 and have always found air maintains traction pulling a filled 60" Rollover Box Blade up a slope.


Kubota L3240 - dimensions

2007 - 2013 L40 Series
Compact Utility tractor
Previous model:Kubota L3130
Series next:Kubota L3540

Kubota L3240 Tires:
4WD Standard tires (ag):Front: 7.2-16. Rear: 12.4-24
Lawn/turf front:27x8.50-15
27-10.50LLx15
29x12.50-15
Lawn/turf rear:355/80-D20
41-18LLXx16.1
41x18--20
Industrial front:10x16.5 (4WD)
Industrial rear:420/70-24 (4WD)


Dimensions:

4WD ROPS Weight:3395 lbs [1539 kg]
4WD Wheelbase:71.1 inches [180 cm]
4WD Length:114.8 inches [291 cm]
Width:59.8 inches [151 cm]
Height:90.7 inches [230 cm]
Ground clearance:14 inches [35 cm]
2WD
[120 to 150 cm] 2WD} 45.5 inches [115 cm] {4WD} Front tread:47.6 to 59.4 inches
Rear tread:47.2 to 58.3 inches
[119 to 148 cm]
4WD turn radius:8.9 feet [2.7 m] (with brakes)

Page information:
Last update:March 8, 2015
Copyright:Copyright 2016 TractorData LLC
Contact:Peter@TractorData.com

Not sure what the point of copy and pasting the tractor data info is?

 

[Peter 315]

For you to read...........:laughing:

 

[TMGT]

For you to read...........:laughing:

Well lucky for me I'm a researcher so I read about everything I can on a peice of equipment before I buy it lol.

It looks like he bolded the part about HP/weight in my quote so I don't know. I included the weight if the loader and liquid ballast for the total tractor weight.

Hopefully someone with a similar tractor can give me some real world experience with a larger back blade.

 

[Peter 315]

Well lucky for me I'm a researcher so I read about everything I can on a peice of equipment before I buy it lol.

It looks like he bolded the part about HP/weight in my quote so I don't know. I included the weight if the loader and liquid ballast for the total tractor weight.

Hopefully someone with a similar tractor can give me some real world experience with a larger back blade.

You will get 100 different answers as you all ready know.. If you get the 8 foot you take less of a cut if it starts to pull hard . I have a 72'' rear grader blade that I used once and some other attachments that I never use...

 

[TMGT]

You will get 100 different answers as you all ready know.. If you get the 8 foot you take less of a cut if it starts to pull hard . I have a 72'' rear grader blade that I used once and some other attachments that I never use...

I know what you mean, I rarely use my landscape rake but when I need it I need it, that one is only 5ft but I'm not sure if I'll replace it with a larger one or not. Guess it depends on if one falls in my lap.

The rear blade gets used the most so that's why I'm mainly concerned about sizing it. A 7' would also work but is still a little narrow at full angle.

I like opinions, just hoping for a few based on similar experiences.

 

[Peter 315]

I know what you mean, I rarely use my landscape rake but when I need it I need it, that one is only 5ft but I'm not sure if I'll replace it with a larger one or not. Guess it depends on if one falls in my lap.

The rear blade gets used the most so that's why I'm mainly concerned about sizing it. A 7' would also work but is still a little narrow at full angle.

I like opinions, just hoping for a few based on similar experiences.

Just get the 8' you can always cut a 1' off...........

 

[TMGT]

Just get the 8' you can always cut a 1' off...........

Yeah thats what I was thinking, we'll see if the one I'm looking at is still for sale. The Rhino is pricy but seems really well built.

 

[Fallon]

Landpride RB3784 (7'). RB37 Series Rear Blades | Land Pride

My L4060 is about the same. 72" track, similar HP when you factor my lack of HP due to lack of Oxygen here in Colorado. don't. The same weight.. It's a hair narrow is some respects, but it can be offset. That way I can get extra pseudo width when I need it but without maneuverability problem when I dont. I'd like to get hydraulic angle & a diverter for offset, but can't justify it... yet.

A back blade isn't heavy enough to really anchor my machine, unlike my old heavy 74" Gannon box blade or 5' LPGS with a full load. But at higher angles it will start pushing you to the side.