New Guy looking at a 110 TLB

[spitter]

I'm shure they stoped making them because they weren't making any money on them but a good used one is like finding hens teeth. The price that some want for a good used one is almost as much as it was new. :confused2: The ergonomics on the 110 are for me much better than the l48 I would never buy a loader with the joystick on the loader frame and that archaic treadle peddle just for starts is a deal killer. Any one who has cracked the bell housing is just from plain jane abuse and neglect. If you are going to buy one know its little iddio--- -- :confused3: try them both out and buy the one that you are most comfortable on.:drink:

 

[fried1765]

I'm shure they stoped making them because they weren't making any money on them but a good used one is like finding hens teeth. The price that some want for a good used one is almost as much as it was new. :confused2: The ergonomics on the 110 are for me much better than the l48 I would never buy a loader with the joystick on the loader frame and that archaic treadle peddle just for starts is a deal killer. Any one who has cracked the bell housing is just from plain jane abuse and neglect. If you are going to buy one know its little iddio--- -- :confused3: try them both out and buy the one that you are most comfortable on.:drink:

"I'm shure they stoped making them because they weren't making any money on them".

John Deere stopped making the 110 TLB in 2012.
Kubota had already stopped making the L48 TLB in 2009.
Kubota currently sells the very similar L47 TLB, which is essentially an upgraded L48 TLB.
I strongly suspect that Kubota is making money on the L47 TLB, or they would likely drop the model.

 

[OHANA]

Thank's for all the help and information.
I thought that might be the case with the Bell Housings " Any one who has cracked the bell housing is just from plain jane abuse and neglect."
The 110 TLB fit's my needs (I think, I haven't got it yet), but coming from a 7610 I'm sure it will be a big improvement.
Details to follow as they arise

 

[AKfish]

Thank's for all the help and information.
I thought that might be the case with the Bell Housings " Any one who has cracked the bell housing is just from plain jane abuse and neglect."
The 110 TLB fit's my needs (I think, I haven't got it yet), but coming from a 7610 I'm sure it will be a big improvement.
Details to follow as they arise

I致e got an ?8 110TLB with around 1,900hrs. It痴 never let me down -problem free- and I致e used it to clear trees and construction work; everything here to make a farm go!
Couple recommendations - get the optional belly-pan for it. Your tractor has the optional hyd diverter valve and all the associated hyd tubing that are pretty exposed to damage. There痴 a company in Alabama that makes the belly-pan and IIRC, a forestry package for the tractor.
Also, when working the hoe, use the front bucket and the stabilizers to 都quare up the tractor such that it痴 a level platform and more or less parallel with the ground surface (as much as possible). That reduces the twisting and torque forces IMO that can cause bellhouse failures.
Like any equipment that is worked in rough conditions - keep on top of your filters (all) grease routinely and keep your fuel clean (I致e been gelled up...not fun).
My understanding is Deere saw sales flatten for the 110 and noted a shift towards skid-steers and mini-excavators especially for small contractors. So, they dropped the model. If they were still available; I壇 be lined up for a new one!

 

[TractorGuy]

I started out shopping for a 110 but couldn't find one in my price range. I ended up having about the same investment in my New Holland 575E and my JD 4310 combined. Buying them at separate times eased the pain.

A: It's nice having a full size backhoe if you have need for one.
B: It's nice not having to remove a backhoe to do 3 point work.
C: I sometimes wish I had a grapple on the backhoe's loader but I make do having one on the smaller tractor.

 

[threepiece]

I'm also a little nervous about cracking bell housings, Should I be?

Thanks in advance for your help

YES! Nervous is good. It will help in remembering to check the loader attaching bolts and not over stressing the machine.

Personally, I like a bit of edge when I am performing operations. It helps to keep me engaged and in tune to what痴 happening.

I知 not much concerned about cracking my 110. It is an extremely versatile and productive machine within its limits. I see no need to push those limits by trying to get the job done a few minutes sooner.

I suspect the culprit for cracked bell housing, front axles and other components on any tractor is shock loading. Transporting a heaping bucket of crushed stone over a smooth surface at a medium speed is quite different than doing the same on a pothole strewn road at high speed.