Looking at 40-ish HP options
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I sure hope so
. We don't plan on buying another one and we want this one to do everything we plan to do on the property.Probably going to sell the Ford once we have something, be interesting to see if we can get what we put into it(~$5k). Not looking forward the the Craigslist tire kickers.
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I would but I got no hands.Ha. I bet your hands get all clammy thinking about it. :laughing:
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Consider two 5/16" chain hooks, one in line with each of the two FEL arms.
You cannot use bolt on chain hooks with the L2296 HD RB bucket, you must use weld-on chain grab hooks.
Hooks are used a lot in woods work and moving equipment and lifting implements.
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I've already got hooks on the Ford as they came with the tractor when I bought it and I can't say I've used them once in the last two years. Besides I fully expect the forks to handle most of the lifting duties.
So, some decisions have been made.
L4760 HST ROPS
R1 Ag Tires
LA1055 Loader
72" HD Round Back Bucket
42" Pallet Forks
It's a lot of tractor but I plan to use this machine for 20+ years on this property and wanted to option of some light haying which is what pushed me to the L4760 vs L4060.
Have a verbally agreed price over the phone which matches the quote I have from two other dealers and includes delivery(nearly 2 hours away!). Closer dealer wanted to play all sorts of games with 50% down to order, overcharge me on the remotes($2k for set of 2 floating) and explicitly not willing to provide written quote over email. Other deal isn't asking for anything down and generally wasn't haggling + prices matched what I expected from research here.
Finalizing paperwork on Monday, tractor should be here sometime in mid-late Sept as they're 6-8 weeks out right now due to high demand. Remotes were same price if I got them now or waited till later. Not 100% sure if I'm sold on Kubota OEM remotes or going with a set of diverters from the FEL since I don't see using loader + remotes at the same time.
Hopefully the wait will go quickly as we're in the process of moving house + animals nearly 200mi away. Plenty to keep me busy until then.
Thanks again for all the advice and suggestions, appreciate all that TBN has to offer and hopefully I'll be able to return the favor some time down the line.
So, some decisions have been made.
L4760 HST ROPS
R1 Ag Tires
LA1055 Loader
72" HD Round Back Bucket
42" Pallet Forks
It's a lot of tractor but I plan to use this machine for 20+ years on this property and wanted to option of some light haying which is what pushed me to the L4760 vs L4060.
Have a verbally agreed price over the phone which matches the quote I have from two other dealers and includes delivery(nearly 2 hours away!). Closer dealer wanted to play all sorts of games with 50% down to order, overcharge me on the remotes($2k for set of 2 floating) and explicitly not willing to provide written quote over email. Other deal isn't asking for anything down and generally wasn't haggling + prices matched what I expected from research here.
Finalizing paperwork on Monday, tractor should be here sometime in mid-late Sept as they're 6-8 weeks out right now due to high demand. Remotes were same price if I got them now or waited till later. Not 100% sure if I'm sold on Kubota OEM remotes or going with a set of diverters from the FEL since I don't see using loader + remotes at the same time.
Hopefully the wait will go quickly as we're in the process of moving house + animals nearly 200mi away. Plenty to keep me busy until then.
Thanks again for all the advice and suggestions, appreciate all that TBN has to offer and hopefully I'll be able to return the favor some time down the line.
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Very good. Post some pics when you can. We always like tractor pics.
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Excellent! It may be prudent to hire a Dozer for the pond, tractor loader isn’t really meant for that and a dozer will compact the rim of the pond as it spreads out the layers. Amazing what a medium-sized 450/550/D4 dozer can do with a good operator in a couple of days.
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Curious if you figured out the towing piece. It is amazing how quickly weight adds up!
Yeah, the Canadian Kubota site had specific weights(+owner manuals for download).
Bare tractor: 3571lbs
LA1055: 1400lbs
HD Bucket: 400lbs
5371lbs total + 1500lbs trailer = 6871lbs.
It's definitely close but since dealer is doing delivery most of my hauling will probably be local so I'm okay with it.
Bare tractor: 3571lbs
LA1055: 1400lbs
HD Bucket: 400lbs
5371lbs total + 1500lbs trailer = 6871lbs.
It's definitely close but since dealer is doing delivery most of my hauling will probably be local so I'm okay with it.
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Are you loading the rear tires?
