L3830 Ordered

[frank_f15]

well i see u mastered the art of posting pics /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif, good luck with the new tractor, and i think u will find more use for the fel than u imagine althogh i don't think u will need it much for moving snow /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Whiskey]

Rdam:

well, big congrads I was begining to wounder if it was ever going to happen. You do understand that one pic is not even close to enugh so bring them on!!!

<font color="blue"> The FEL is a toy for now. I have a new found respect for FEL operators who can actually pick things up.
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It's not as easy as it looks is it???? /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

Whiskey

 

[_RaT_]

I've been quite impressed with my L3830 HST. While the loader is quite a bit smaller then my last tractor and the lift capacity quite a bit less, I am finding that having the ability to remove it so easily and replace it with little effort a huge benefit. Contrary to most folks, I have opted to not load my rears. I have found in my use, it would offer little benefit. I have been digging out a creek that runs through my place for a new culvert adjacent to my exisiting driveway. The L3830 has really performed wonderfully and while many times it looked like I was going to be buried for good, between the loader and the rear differential lock, I was able to work my way out. I have needed low for most all of the work and find it's power and speed to be very adequate. For loader work, 2000 RPM works very well. Your L3830 came with a bucket level gauge. I cut mine down so that about 6" sticks out when the bucket is level. The manual mentions this. You cut it to suit your preferences. The advantage of cutting it down is lessening the chance of bending it in brush. It's a very nice tractor and will impress you the more you use it. You may consider a toothbar down the road for the loader. I use mine considerably. It really helps with many tasks like brush removal, hauling and digging. It goes on and off very easy. Rat...

 

[rdam]

Let's try this again (photo's)

 

[Whiskey]

Rdam:

Looking good......is that you in the drivers seat??

Whiskey

 

[rdam]

Right off the trailer...Yeah, that's me...do I look confused?

 

[Whiskey]

Rdam:

Pass the sunglasses....that thing is bright!!!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Whiskey

 

[rdam]

New tractor meets new "barn".

 

[Whiskey]

Rdam:


lol...no it looks more like you staring at the grass and thinking..."dang all this time waiting and now it's here and the grass ain't long enugh to cut"............. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

Whiskey

 

[rdam]

Me, CFO and the K-9 security division.

I had not seen the "barn" until the day we took delivery of the tractor. I'm impressed with the quality of the structure. It appears well designed and seems sturdier than most of the other steel buildings I looked at.