New L2501 seems really loud! Suggestions?

[California]

For anybody else troubled by that 'hammer on anvil' clank - I found adding Power Service to the fuel tamed it some on my 70's design Yanmar YM240 (2 cylinder, 24hp) where that racket is unbearable. I think it's related to insufficient Cetane level in the fuel and a Cetane improver makes more of a slow burn rather than instantaneous explosion.

Putting my hand over the exhaust confirmed what I expected, covering the exhaust didn't make any difference in the racket because that clatter comes from inside the engine. And it gets louder under load and at low rpm so it's combustion related, not like valve lash or something. I describe it as like some idiots hammering on a manhole cover with sledges, its that loud. I always wear headphone-style hearing protection on that tractor, I'm sure the sharpness of that racket is harmful.

 

[s219]

Unlike the diesel truck industry, it seems the lag in Ag regs has learned from the motor vehicle's failures. The diesel trucks have finally started to be "better" again, but it took some failure because they tried to bolt fixes onto existing drivetrains rather than starting from a fresh idea.

It appears Kubota started fresh and it seems to have paid off. To date, I have not heard of any DPF/Emissions related issues on the L-series and larger tractors.

At this point i believe its a "fear of change" issue that drives 2501 sales.

Just spend some time reading this site and there are plenty of issues with DPF-equipped Kubotas, ranging from minor to severe. I think their first generation of Tier IV Final products definitely have had growing pains. The worst, by far, seems to have been the B3350. I haven't heard of too many issues with the L series, but there definitely have been some. The part I don't like are the regen cycles -- they would put a major cramp in the way I use my tractor.

I think what drives L2501 sales, apart from the desire to avoid the more complex emissions and deal with regen cycles, is the fact that you're getting a tractor that is a lot more capable than it seems, and the price is right. They have been extremely popular at my local dealers.

 

[ProjectKing]

Well I got my new L3301! 1000% better than the L2501 when it comes to noise and exhaust smell. Love the thing already! Also switched to the R4 tires.

 

[BrokeFarmerJohn]

Well I got my new L3301! 1000% better than the L2501 when it comes to noise and exhaust smell. Love the thing already! Also switched to the R4 tires.

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Good to hear, that's what upgrades are all about. did you add the tooth bar? Or was it a factory option?

 

[ProjectKing]

Good to hear, that's what upgrades are all about. did you add the tooth bar? Or was it a factory option?

Yeah I really like the L3301 so far. Of course I just hauled it home a couple hours ago. But I had driven at dealer.

The tooth bar is a Piranha from BXPanded. I have one on my L3830 72" bucket as well. I installed both of them. Eventually I will make a video about it. They improve digging ability of loader by 100%!

 

[BrokeFarmerJohn]

Yeah I really like the L3301 so far. Of course I just hauled it home a couple hours ago. But I had driven at dealer.

The tooth bar is a Piranha from BXPanded. I have one on my L3830 72" bucket as well. I installed both of them. Eventually I will make a video about it. They improve digging ability of loader by 100%!

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That tooth bar looks sick!

I have heard a ton of talk about the piranha lately.

I wonder if the mounting holes on the side need drilled or come standard. I'm not too familiar with Kubota buckets, my bucket has the holes along the cutting edge.

 

[ProjectKing]

That tooth bar looks sick!

I have heard a ton of talk about the piranha lately.

I wonder if the mounting holes on the side need drilled or come standard. I'm not too familiar with Kubota buckets, my bucket has the holes along the cutting edge.

The bucket has to be drilled. It's not bad at all. I use a hole saw. I'll attach a few pics.

The toothbar works great. It's similar to a serrated knife. Cuts into dirt like butter and makes the loader much easier to control. Also it works great when ripping out saplings and brush. The teeth bites and rips saplings out by roots. It also works well when back dragging. Many toothbars don't work well when back dragging.

 

[Fallon]

I got a piranha on my new L4060. It looks nice & beefy. Only put 1 hour on it so far to find a loader hydraulic issue, so I have yet to actually grab a scoop of anything with it. I like how it reinforces the bucket lip as well.

My previous L3200 was a bit anemic in any digging or scraping with the stock smooth bucket.

 

[BrokeFarmerJohn]

The bucket has to be drilled. It's not bad at all. I use a hole saw. I'll attach a few pics.

The toothbar works great. It's similar to a serrated knife. Cuts into dirt like butter and makes the loader much easier to control. Also it works great when ripping out saplings and brush. The teeth bites and rips saplings out by roots. It also works well when back dragging. Many toothbars don't work well when back dragging.

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May I ask what that set you back? How much does it weigh? And is it 100% steel?

 

[jeff9366]

At this point i believe its a "fear of change" issue that drives 2501 sales.

Yes.

But more PRICE, weight/track and the appeal of simplicity.