L35 owner experience?

[karmakanic]

Dave,

Here's a link to a thread showing the L35 in stumping action. <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.tractorbynet.com/cgi-bin/compact/showflat.pl?Cat=&Board=projects&Number=191107&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=>Taking out a big stump</A>

Dave

 

[TAB]

Sorry Dave, didn't mean to talk over you I'm slow on the keyboard and it takes me a while to post.

While I'm thinking about it have you put on rear remotes? If so where, if not where would look good to you? It is pretty crowded back there and I don't want to bind something up, but I would like remotes.

 

[karmakanic]

<font color=blue>The only thing I would really like to see work better,for
me, is that the backhoe controls are pretty fast. It could be me or maybe
just Little Lulu, but sometimes the controls feel a little jerky. </font color=blue>

I hear what you're saying about the fast controls. IIRC, the book says to run the engine at 3000 rpm when operating the hoe. I never go that fast myself, I'm afraid I'll run the boom into something I shouldn't. It seems to have gotten better with age, or maybe it's the learning curve. Something else i do to help keep the tractor from being pulled all over the place by the hoe, is to get that sucker up in the air. Front bucket curled full forward and down to the point front wheels are off the ground 6" or so, and use the hoe boom to raise the rear end up as high as possible, given the job and the terrain, before setting the outriggers.

Dave

 

[OldRedTractors]

Dave,

Thanks for the input (and the thread on stumping...)! Great info on how this machine performs. My 3414 w/ a 14' hoe is so light on the front you can lift the front off the ground by simply extending the hoe to it's max. Sometimes exciting if you don't have the outriggers down, but it's easy to move the front end around if you need to get it out of a hole

The L35 looks like the machine for me - time to go have a serious chat w/ the dealer(s) around here... They seem willing to talk so we'll see what they come in with as far as a price.

Regards,

Dave

 

[karmakanic]

<font color=blue>Sorry Dave, didn't mean to talk over you I'm slow on the keyboard and it
takes me a while to post.

While I'm thinking about it have you put on rear remotes? If so where, if
not where would look good to you? It is pretty crowded back there and I
don't want to bind something up, but I would like remotes.</font color=blue>

Hi TAB,


I'm slow at the keyboard also, we were probably pecking away in unison, and i just got finished a little earlier.

I've got a 3 remote setup. It's Kubota's version of the top n' tilt with hydraulic rippers, but it's made by Woods Gannon. Everything is on the right fender, in the general area where the tail light is located. The tail light gets moved to the outside edge of the fender to make room for the control valve assy. The valve and the dis-connects are each bolted to braces which in turn are bolted to the fender. It is pretty crowded, but that's not really a problem. There's access to everything you need to get to. To me, the biggect problem is the fender wasn't designed to handle the additional weight and force from using the controls, so there's a good amount of flex going on back there. I plan on building a braced arm that comes off the rear rops on that side and move the valve assy to that arm. That's the way the factory is doing the L48, and i think also the current L35s.

I can post a pic of the current arrangement if you'd like to see it. Just let me know.

Dave

 

[TAB]

A picture would be great, I'm a visual learner. Would like to add remotes this winter. I'm not sure if my cab would in the way with the mount on the fender, but the cab is forward of the rops so I doubt it. Did you put them on yourself? If I see pictures its gonna be one more thing I'll feel like I need to add.

 

[karmakanic]

Hi TAB,

Well,,,it just so happens I was out by the tractor with camera in hand this afternoon and remembered our conversation. So here's a couple of pics. The first one is from the rear, and shows the plumbing into the tractor's hydraulics. It's actually easier to put remotes on the L35 then most other tractors because you use the plumbing that's already in place for the hoe. No need of a divertor valve.

Dave

 

[karmakanic]

Here's a shot from the right side. You can see the bracket that locates the quick dis-connects and moves the tail light to the outer edge of the fender. Please excuse the dirt, I've been box blading all afternoon. You can see I need to replace the boots and one handle on the control levers. They're on order.

Interesting note, my system came with Woods/Gannon name tags, and was part of the Gannon box blade set-up. But the parts guy told me the control valve was furnished by Kubota and came from an Italian manufactor. It seems they had trouble with the original controls furnished by Woods/Gannon.

Another interesting note is the same parts guy told me his dealership is no longer a dealer for Woods/Gannon (and he is probably the largest tractor dealer in the area). He was going to have to order the boots and handle from one of his competitors if the valve had come from Woods.

HTH,
Dave

 

[TAB]

when you said the fender I was afraid that would be the setup. My cab sets on the fender right up to the rops. if you use the backhoe line for the rear remotes do you lose the 3 pt. I thought the push pull lever on the back disabled/enabled either the 3 pt or the backhoe hydraulics.
I am going to print off a picture of your set-up, and hang it by my desk. I know if I keep looking at it I will figure out a way to mount it.
I'm sure I'll have some more questions shortly, like where I can get parts and such. Thanks Dave

 

[Mike_A]

Tab: I have a L48 and just added dual remotes to the back. My dealer did the work with my input as to location and how i wanted it to look. We did not use Kubota's kit as I did not like the looks of everything on top of the fender. Purchased the SCV and made our own mounting bracket, just above the throttle control. Mounted the four quick attachements vertically on the right side of the ROPS just above the foot rest area of the backhoe. Everything looks very neat, no hose or SCV valves sticking above fender. Would love to show you a picture but don't have the ability to do so at this time. Will be purchasing a digital camera this weekend so hopefully will be able to post a picture later.