Looking for LA682 Loader

[RancherGuy]

Hi.

A year ago I bought a Kubota L3710 GST, with very low hours. I would like to add a loader, which seems to be a LA681(older)/LA682(newer). I contacted a local dealer, but it didn't seem that he knew much or wanted to do much research. He told me that generally it might cost $3k for hydraulics and $5-6k for the loader, then said it would be expensive and that is why most people buy a loader with the tractor.

I did some internet searches, but don't come across an available LA682. Does anyone know where I can find one? And shouldn't I be able to connect the joystick power to a port on the transmission for the hydraulics, or is it more complicated than that?

Thanks for any insight you can offer.

 

[blueriver]

There was a Kubota loader on Dallas Craig's list the other day for $850 .. New but missing some brackets .. Don't know if it's something u can use.

 

[countrybumpkin]

On my l3410 glide shift it has a block on the right side of the trans for the loader valve to be plumed into. It shows how to in the owners manual, I will post a pic or two in the morning from the manual.

 

[countrybumpkin]

Hope these pics help some. The book says it covers L3710 also. You might check into getting a bush hog or rhino brand loader for your tractor if the factory one is no longer available.