Loader need help selecting a loader for my L-4350

mark vetter · May 10, 2017

Hi gang,I have a kubota L-4350 tractor that has never had a loader or rear remotes. I am seeking an aftermarket loader but find most manufactures dont support my tractor. So far only Westendorf and Allied seem to support it. Assuming that these are my two options which brand gets good or bad reviews? Or anyone got a success story on kubota loaders for later series that require only slight modifications. Thanks.

Grandad4 · May 10, 2017

Your tractor went out of production 20 years ago, so it's not surprising the aftermarket loader outfits no longer have the mounting brackets to fit one of their generic loaders to it. You're actually pretty lucky to find the two companies you uncovered.

As an alternative, the OEM factory loader for that tractor was an LA950. That model tractor is old enough that there are no doubt some of them in tractor salvage yards. If you have even more good luck, maybe there's a old tractor hulk out there somewhere with a still good LA950 on it. If you're really determined to add a loader to your L4350, checking the ag equipment salvage yards could be worthwhile. And if you lead a truly charmed life, maybe there will be someone, somewhere trying to sell an LA950 on fleabay or Craig's. If you ever succeed with that, run, don't walk to the nearest place you can buy a Powerball ticket and invest a few bucks!

dieselcrawler · May 11, 2017

Buddy bought a westendorf loader about 6-7 years ago, for an L4310, very pleased with the loader. Stout loader, came with all the hardware for hydraulic system. If the can fix you up for your older Lxx50 series, go for it. Same buddy has an L2850, with woods/dual loader, new in 1986, much lighter built loader than the westendorf unit.

mark vetter · May 13, 2017

mark vetter said:
Hi gang,I have a kubota L-4350 tractor that has never had a loader or rear remotes. I am seeking an aftermarket loader but find most manufactures dont support my tractor. So far only Westendorf and Allied seem to support it. Assuming that these are my two options which brand gets good or bad reviews? Or anyone got a success story on kubota loaders for later series that require only slight modifications.
this is my first attempt at a reply to a thread. Thanks to Grandad4 and dieselcrawler for good data.Am pursuing options.

rbargeron · May 14, 2017

Another loader that fits is the Kubota BF900 - actually any loader intended for, or which has been adapted to a L3350, L3750, L4150, L4850 or L5450 should bolt up with minimal mods.

mark vetter · May 20, 2017

thanks everyone for the data. For the record, my local allied loader rep is absolutely useless and an email to the company on their home page produced the same results. What a concept money to spend and a company who has the loader but wont respond. Westenhof p/r is to die for. they really want my business.