Buying Advice Narrowing the tractor selection pool

[bigbull338]

i would look at a l4600 kubota 4x4 fel.

 

[JerryG]

If those blackberry patches are very thick just level your bucket about 6" off the ground and push. They will come out by the roots. Then you can pile them to burn, rot or leave for bird and small game habitat. I have one patch that is about 200' x 200' and another one even larger. I have cleared some but am disabled and can't keep up like I use to.

 

[ultrarunner]

The first big decision for me in the Kubota line was whether the go with the B series or L series. From what I'm reading here, L is the way to go. The ratchet rake looks like what's on the front of combines. Thanks for the replies so far.

Had the same questions a couple of months back... brother really liked the B... thought the L3800 was a little big.

That all disappeared once he started working the L on the ranch... no regrets.

 

[biodegraded]

Thanks to all for the replies. I've been researching the information you've given. I think I've narrowed the selection down to a Grand L. My question now is, assuming I have enough weight for traction, how much HP should I get if I want to use 72" implements?

 

[Baby Grand]

Thanks to all for the replies. I've been researching the information you've given. I think I've narrowed the selection down to a Grand L. My question now is, assuming I have enough weight for traction, how much HP should I get if I want to use 72" implements?

If you have a lot of field cutting to do in tall grass with a 6' cutter, I'd suggest an L4060.
Otherwise, the L3560 should be plenty - especially since you won't be snowbowing.

 

[biodegraded]

Hi BG, I'm not sure how to quantify how much field cutting is a lot. I will initially have 5 acres or so of grass that is over my head (I'm 6'3") which is also interspersed with blackberry thickets 12-15' tall. After it's tended the first time, however, I'll keep things under control so the demands will be kept in check.

 

[jeff9366]

I've narrowed the selection down to a Grand L. My question now is, assuming I have enough weight for traction, how much HP should I get if I want to use 72" implements?

Kubota Grand L's share a single Operator's Manual. Under IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS/ROTARY CUTTER Kubota's official recommendations are:

(width/weight pounds)

L3560 72"/770 pounds

L4060 72"/926 pounds

L5060+L5760+L6060 84"/1,058 pounds

Baby Grand: As usual, good call.

 

[jeff9366]

I've narrowed the selection down to a Grand L.

Condsider optional (L2296) 72" Heavy Duty Round Back Bucket which comes with standard SSQA (Skid Steer Quick Attachment)

Standard 72" Square Bucket is 331 pounds. Optional 72" L2296 is 397 pounds. The extra weight is all beef.

L2296 is rock solid mount for clamp on attachments, I use both clamp on Bucket Spade and clamp on Debris Forks.

Ratchet Rake slides on and fits perfectly with no alterations.

I like mine a great deal. I had the standard bucket on my prior Kubota B3300SU.



L2296 LINKS:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...-kubota-hd-72-round-back.html?highlight=L2296

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...y-vs-aftermarket-buckets.html?highlight=L2296

 

[biodegraded]

Hi jeff9366, I intend to go with someone's heavy duty bucket. That will be one of the most frequently used implements and I want it to last the rest of my life. SSQA is also a given for me. I'm interested in your back box blade - I gather that's a "rollover" type? Still researching BBs.

 

[jeff9366]

Yes, it is a Rollover Box Blade, mine is Bush Hog brand.

Rollovers are quite a lot heavier than standard Box Blades. The Rollover mechanism is simple and functional.

Rollover Box Blades require less adjustment in use than standard Box Blades, perhaps their major advantage. Rollover Box Blades are usually operated without hydraulic rear remote ports. (I do not have rear remotes.) ROBB learning curve is shorter than learning curve for a standard Box Blade.

Downside is they cost more initially as a stand alone implement.

Current producers: Bush Hog, Dirt Dog, A-B Eagleline, Woods/several brands

Obviously, ROBBs make fine rear ballast.

LINK:

https://www.google.com/search?q=ROL...ctorbynet.com&client=safari&rls=en&gws_rd=ssl