New L 02 Series

[jyoutz]

To each their own but a hair less than 2800 hours on this '10 L3940 and no repairs yet except a couple batteries, knock on wood.

Yeah, some people have been complaining about electronics in cars for years. Yet the new cars last far longer and operate better than the older vehicles.

 

[old and tired]

To each their own but a hair less than 2800 hours on this '10 L3940 and no repairs yet except a couple batteries, knock on wood.

Correct me if I'm wrong, I looked up parts for your tractor and there isn't any DPF for the exhaust and I did not find a electronic control units (ECUs). This is the type of tractor I'm talking about....

 

[Fallon]

Correct me if I'm wrong, I looked up parts for your tractor and there isn't any DPF for the exhaust and I did not find a electronic control units (ECUs). This is the type of tractor I'm talking about....

40 series have an electronicly controlled HST. I believe electronics on the engine. But they predate DEF/DPF mandates so don't have the emissions gear. The only big changes going to the 60 series was emissions. Handful of minor cosmetic & HP tweaks when they did. Doubt they would have rolled out the 60vserirs if it weren't for the emissions.

 

[Rdrcr]

Let us know how that goes.
I would be interested in seeing how much more power you can make, in the 2000-2200 rpm range

It has taken longer than expected to get the parts together and find the time for the project but…things are finally moving forward;

I should have everything finished and running by the end of the month.

Mike

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Keep us posted with the progress!

 

[Rdrcr]

^^^^
Got some more work done (Turbo intake pipe and charge pipe);

The silicone couplers and hose clamps should be here tomorrow so I can remove the duct tape, lol

The transition pipes are being made by hand and have been taking way more time than expected. If we make anymore, I’ll use pre-made transition pipes to save time. Plus, they’ll probably look better too.

Working on the downpipe now.

Mike

 

[ptsg]

^^^^
Got some more work done (Turbo intake pipe and charge pipe);
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The silicone couplers and hose clamps should be here tomorrow so I can remove the duct tape, lol

The transition pipes are being made by hand and have been taking way more time than expected. If we make anymore, I’ll use pre-made transition pipes to save time. Plus, they’ll probably look better too.

Working on the downpipe now.

Mike

Looking good.

I'm sure you know this but don't forget to deal with the breather tube going to intake manifold. You may need to plug it at the intake manifold and reroute it to the intake side of the turbo.

 

[Rdrcr]

The L2501 Turbo setup is finished and running;

We made one rookie mistake on the intake charge pipe, we didn’t account for the hood prop-rod/absorber. So, we’ll have to redesign that pipe in the near future. Shouldn’t be a big issue.

I’ll have the tractor back on the property tomorrow and should have some time to run it around on Sunday. I’ll start making fuel adjustments next week.

And, to bring this thread back on track, assuming Kubota makes an L2502, I’ll buy one so I can put this turbo setup on it.

Mike

 

[GMtb42]

I’m looking at a L3302 HST 50th anniversary edition, hoping to purchase it and a backhoe with it!

 

[Rdrcr]

^^^^
I’m not familiar with the 50th anniversary edition. What’s it include?

Mike

 

[old and tired]

^^^^
I’m not familiar with the 50th anniversary edition. What’s it include?

Mike

starts at 4:40 mark....

 

[GMtb42]

Not much, quick connect, and a badge, oh and higher price.

 

[Paystar]

Not much, quick connect, and a badge, oh and higher price.

Everything has a higher price now. I'll wait until this predicted recession happens. Bet there will be deals then. Then I'll buy.

I don't know if the prices went up that much, but I watched a you tube video yesterday from a dealer in the same province as me. It was on the RTV-X1100C, same as I have. The price he said with no options was over $5000 more than I paid for mine a year ago!

 

[Rdrcr]

^^^^
New tractor prices have been rising year-to-year for a very long time.

I doubt it’ll ever stop but, if a full-blown recession happens, there will be some deals. Most likely in the form of manufacturer rebates/offers and dealer discounts.

Mike

 

[JethroB]

^^^^
I’m not familiar with the 50th anniversary edition. What’s it include?

Mike

For the L6060 50th it’s mostly burnt orange with dark gray paint for the rims & loader. And a 3 pt quick hitch. (Free! Right…). Price quoted to me is the same as a standard model. Salesman does want it to stay local and preferably visible a bit.

 

[GMtb42]

Everything has a higher price now. I'll wait until this predicted recession happens. Bet there will be deals then. Then I'll buy.

I don't know if the prices went up that much, but I watched a you tube video yesterday from a dealer in the same province as me. It was on the RTV-X1100C, same as I have. The price he said with no options was over $5000 more than I paid for mine a year ago!

I don’t think recession will lower prices, the pandemic scam is impervious to recession as it’s based on supply chain and demand.

 

[Rdrcr]

^^^^
I don’t think it’ll cause manufacturers to lower retail prices. I believe they will continue to go up as they have for decades.
However, depending on how impactful this recession may become, I can see some struggling independent dealers to offer discounts and/or some manufacturer incentives/rebates.

Mike

 

[Paystar]

I don’t think recession will lower prices, the pandemic scam is impervious to recession as it’s based on supply chain and demand.

You may be right. Strange times we live in now. I'm just real glad there isn't anything I REALLY NEED right now.

Imagine having to now pay $200,000 for a tractor and $50,000 for a baler to sell hay, LOL

 

[old and tired]

...Imagine having to now pay $200,000 for a tractor and $50,000....

Or buying a tractor you can not even fix yourself... (computers, codes, dealer proprietary software....)

 

[Ledgemere Farm]

Way too many electronics on these newer tractors for me to ever think about buying a new one (same goes for trucks).

I agree. I’m finding that in some cases, the technology in new machinery exceeds the abilities of technicians who work on them. I like the Kubota standard series very much since they’ll do what you want without too much extra electronic gizmos to go kerfluey.