LA271 loader on B2410?

[Bobandpeni]

Common question it seems, can X fit on my Y….

Kubota really didn’t seem to make this easy for us.

Looking at a LA271 loader and would like to know if anyone knows if it would mount and work on out B2410. I know just enough to get myself into trouble with this so all advice welcome.

Thanks,

Bob

 

[HAR]

You are 100% correct when you say "Kubota really didn’t seem to make this easy for us." It is my estimation, that unless the loader specifically says 'fits X & Y" chances are it will not.

Unlike aftermarket items, which are manufactured with multiple parts/pieces, holes, etc, Kubota add-on items are specific for the machine(s) listed.

That is good in one sense, as all sub-frame pieces are solidly welded in place to fit the specific application. It is bad in another, as while one tractor frame may be 33" wide, another may be 33.5" and it is just to wide to fit the loader sub-frame.

If you have access to the loader in question, maybe you can measure the subframe assembly parts to see if you might have room/clearance and a chance to change/modify to your tractor. My bet is no, but no harm trying.

I have included the PDF file for my LA271 loader, and it might have information on PDF page 8 (manual page 2) that might give you some insight into a loader model that might fit your tractor, though I cannot guarantee anything.

This page lists the specific loader models (and other attachments) that will fit your B2410 model.

Good luck

P.S. Knowing what I do know about Kubota and attachments, it makes me wonder why anyone is selling their loader separately. As, knowing what I know, it most probably will not fit many or any other models, thus it would be better to sell it with the tractor, thus keeping the tractor value up.

 

[CH4Ohio]

Common question it seems, can X fit on my Y….

Kubota really didn’t seem to make this easy for us.

Looking at a LA271 loader and would like to know if anyone knows if it would mount and work on out B2410. I know just enough to get myself into trouble with this so all advice welcome.

Thanks,

Bob

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I would be very surprised if that loader fit.

Tractordata says that two loaders will fit the B2410 tractor -- LA352 and LA402. I see several ads for B7300 tractors with a LA271 attached.

Keep in mind that even if someone is selling a "loader", they likely are selling only the disconnected loader frame and bucket. You would need all the hardware that mounts to the tractor to support the loader. (Loader mounts, brace that runs up and over the hood, joystick mount, hydraulic valve, hoses to tie into system, grill guard (maybe optional but usually comes with a loader), etc.). There's probably more items that I'm missing.

With the turf tires, this tractor is not a great platform for loader work. R4 or R14 tires would be the perfect tires on that tractor for loader work.

If you want a loader, and I certainly understand why you would, I'd suggest you find a tractor/loader combo that is already set up and ready to work. On older units like this the heavy hardware (mounts, etc.) probably isn't available at any price.

Personally, I wouldn't try to "add" a loader to a tractor like this UNLESS it already had the loader mounts and hydraulics and joystick and was already setup for it. In that case, finding a loader that you could drive up to and connect would still be improbable but feasible. Trying to add a loader to this ~25 year old tractor could get pretty involved and expensive. I doubt that there's a COMPLETE loader package to fit a B2410 for sale anywhere.

A more likely strategy might be to find another B2410 with a complete loader and take that loader off. If you found one that wasn't running or fire damaged or in bad shape, you might get it cheap.

You can look at Messicks site for parts diagrams for the B2410 and FEL components. This might help you identify what you need and what's missing from any "loader" that you find for sale. The point is, when you buy a tractor with a loader, there's a lot of hardware that is bolted to the tractor and this almost always stays on the tractor. Any old used "loader" offered for sale is typically going to be only the front end loader arms, cylinders, hoses, and bucket -- all sitting on the integral stands.

Just my initial thoughts. Good luck with it.

 

[Carl_NH]

The LA271 is in the same family as the LA352 for the B2410 series, so the frame width and fitment should be similar. However, as CH4Ohio stated, you need all the connecting bits and pieces to mount the loader frame to your tractor.

Here are some good pictures on the LA271 on the B7300 for sale in Oregon, Facebook