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[desertractor]

Hi, I like several different brands and types of tractors. My latest is a l345 kubota that has had a hard life. Will be trying to find information on the l345 and l355ss tractors; as it seems both have hydraulic issues. Thanks desertractor

 

[Soundguy]

Welcome to TBN.

Best place to find a wide range of info on a wide range of tractors.

 

[mddorange]

:welcome:
To TBN Desertractor. Which side of Tucson do you live on? I spent time in Tucson back in the 60's and 70's.

 

[TBN Support]

Hi and welcome to the TBN forum. :welcome:

I am moving your thread over to the Kubota section to see if someone over there knows about the hydraulic issues on those tractors.

 

[Wagtail]

G'day Mate and welcome to TBN from Downunder.

Enjoy the site.

 

[desertractor]

:welcome:
To TBN Desertractor. Which side of Tucson do you live on? I spent time in Tucson back in the 60's and 70's.

west side...............it's grown since you were stationed here. I lived on the end Golf Links in the early 70's

 

[desertractor]

Thanks Wagtail

 

[desertractor]

Thanks Catherine TBN, I am not real good with threads or computers in general

 

[desertractor]

Welcome to TBN.

Best place to find a wide range of info on a wide range of tractors.

Thanks Soundguy, I have enjoyed reading the posts.

 

[mddorange]

west side...............it's grown since you were stationed here. I lived on the end Golf Links in the early 70's

In 67 we lived on "Miracle Mile" until we moved to E. Grant Rd in 68. We returned to Tucson from 71 till 73. We had a house on E Pena Blanca Dr., so when it rained, we couldn't leave the house until the wash emptied.
Yes, it isn't the same for sure. The last time I was out there was in 2007 and it was very different then. In fact, they have even ruined Old Tucson from the time when we were out there watching them film "Judge Roy Bean" with Paul Newman.

 

[rbargeron]

On the subject of the L345 - L355ss, I have not personally known of likely hydraulic issues. The 3-point lift is strong, handling a heavy duty 6-ft rotary cutter with ease. The internal system is not high flow, but makes plenty of pressure. The 1720 loader was available with external hyd system - outside on right side and front pump. As these machines get older, their maintenance history becomes more important - a "hard life" can affect hydraulics more than other areas.

I've had 3 of these machines. My first L345DT was for pulling an orchard sprayer. At the time (1982) the L345 was more tractor for the money than green or blue. Bigger rubber, power steering, 2-speed live pto. It out-performed my 8n by a mile so I had several good years with it. A 7-1/2 foot rear finish mower needed more power, so I eventually went up to an L4150 with hydraulic shuttle.

But the L345 had been so good for so many things I later got another one to use as a second machine. This one didn't have a loader so I added one. The L345 is mostly used with a sickle bar, post hole digger, spreader, etc.

Along the way, a low-hour L355ss showed up on Craigslist. Knowing how handy a shuttle is, I got it for comparison. The L355ss pto is not 2-speed so the L345 narrowly wins out in overall utility. A friend needed a tractor so he now owns the L355ss. It's been a great machine for his jobs. No hydraulic issues except normal packing seepage on the loader.

I'm happy to answer any questions I can - I've changed clutches, replaced broken pto gears (operator's fault) etc.
Take care, Dick B

 

[desertractor]

Hi rbargeron, Thank you for the reply. I am waiting for the water pump to arrive for the l345. The engine seems to run well; but can't tell much because of not being able to run the engine long periods of time. The hyd 3pt lift doesn't work; but won't really be able to do much until I get the engine functioning properly. I have a l355ss with l1720 loader that works with minimal leakage; but the 3 pt does not lift. I have not had a chance to pressure test the pump; but have cleaned the filter which had metal and other trash in it but not stopping the flow. I can look in the oil fill on the transmission and see a good oil flow. The power steering works as it should; and would like to flush and replace the hydraulic system before trying to figure out the 3 pt lift problem. Thanks again for the reply, Jerry

 

[desertractor]

Hi mddorange, Small world, I was there during that same filming. I knew the crew working on the "Reno" for that movie. I changed planes in Alanta 2 days ago after almost 2 weeks in N.C. for a visit with family. Not used to so many trees

 

[mddorange]

One day out at OT we were eating lunch at one of the outside tables and this older woman was barking at her husband about how disappointed she was because she hadn't seen any big stars and just kept going on about it. At that time Newman sat down with a plate and started eating. This woman kept complaining and got up and left in a huff. Paul looked up and said, "I was going to introduce myself but she didn't give me a chance," at which we all had a good laugh. She didn't recognize him as he was made up for the filming of the old judge part.

 

[desertractor]

Some actor were just people; and some let it really go to their head. Newman was nice; but my favorite down to earth was Lee Marvin.

 

[mddorange]

Yes, he was always one of my favorites. The best one I got to spend a few days with was Bob Hope. He would put everyone at ease and considered himself just one of the boys. One time when we were working on a problem, he stood around and told jokes for about an hour. One of the female stars with us bitched the whole time.

 

[desertractor]

Yes, he was always one of my favorites. The best one I got to spend a few days with was Bob Hope. He would put everyone at ease and considered himself just one of the boys. One time when we were working on a problem, he stood around and told jokes for about an hour. One of the female stars with us bitched the whole time.

Never got to meet Hope.