New L3430 HSTC

[5030]

Neil:

I believe the harness is already in the roof for the hookup. Having said that, I think you are right about the antenna and speakers are one kit and the radio is another.

If I remember correctly when I got my previous tractor, a 5030HSTC, the dealer had to order the speakers and antenna seperately from the radio. The antenna was a "rubber ducky" type and side mounted on the cab/rops structure if I remember correctly. It was a left front mount.

On the M9, the antenna is a short ridgid one that mounts on a welded strut that attaches to the rear light bracket. The speakers are identical, however, the radio isn't.

I'm not real happy with the radio and I stated that previously. I need the NOAA weatherband more than I need anything else so I believe I am going to install a Panasonic am-fm-NOAA-CD unit. We have 12 of them in the store right now. My Panasonic "Kubota" branded radio is up for grabs. Both are DIN 1 chassis so it's a no brainer.

 

[CT_Tree_Guy]

Jim - Nice, nice machine! You have the best of all possible worlds - hydro, cab, great loader and best of all, it's a Kubota!
I already have a bad case of "cab envy". Your timing is perfect, it'll be officially winter in ten days, but it's already officially cold here in CT!

Those pictures remind me of when my little girl was all shiny and new too ... *sigh* ... but she wears her battle scars well, and still looks as beautiful to me as the day we first met. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Thanks for sharing, and have a ball!

John D.

 

[5030]

I don't quite understand why you'd want a marine radio other than you have a DIN 1 chassis marine unit on the shelf.

You certainly don't need "better quality" speakers either. The acoustics of the GrandL cab aren't what an audiophile would consider good and the close proximity of the speakers to your head negates any terrific audio reproduction....heavy bass would probably blow out your eardrums. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[MODiesel]

Thanks for the input, but a marine radio is dust & moisture resistant [in MO it's above 75% humidity almost year round], and the CD anti-skip mechanism is oriented for the constant pounding a boat receives out on the water. As for the speakers, we all have different tastes.

Anyways, anybody know if the antenna and/or antenna wiring is included standard? My guy at the dealer was off today, so I couldn't get a straight answer.

Regards,
Jay

 

[ttowne66]

AB4d

Sweet tractor! Can you tell me what you paid for this set-up? This tractor fit under an 8ft overhead door? Thanks.

 

[AB4D]

[Can you tell me what you paid for this set-up? This tractor fit under an 8ft overhead door?]

TTowne,

The price on the tractor was about $24,350.00 US plus tax. The tractor fits under the eight foot door on my building in the photos with about six inches to spare. We had bit of cold air here in the last few weeks and it was real nice to be able to work outside in a seventy degree environment during winter. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif I highly recommend the cab.

Jim

 

[ttowne66]

ab4d

Thanks. I had hoped ut would be under $25k. Having made the purchase, would you do anything differently? More HP, options etc. Thanks.

 

[Boondox]

Jim -- What a rig! Living up here in Vermont I have always wanted a cab, but with much of my work in the forest those low hanging branches would soon cost me thousands in repairs. Enjoy!

Pete

 

[5030]

Pete:

I was doing a job for a friend, in the woods with the 5030 last year. It was in the early summer and I had the passangers door open. I caught the door on a overhanging limb I didn't see and shattered it.....It just dropped into a pile of glass beads with the door gasket hanging from the grab bar. Happened real quick....it was there and then it wasn't.

I though "Oh Boy what is this going to cost???" Called my insurance agent before I even called the dealer....I have a 1K deductible on all the farm equipment and guess what....the door, a new gasket, a stay cylinder and a tube of glue cost a little over $600.00. That's a lot of door for $600.00. I'd figured at least 1K or more.

A cab tractor in the woods don't work. Or, you have to be Mr. Potato Man with eyes everywhere.

 

[Boondox]

Daryl -- While I was salivating over an L4330HSTC thinking I could be careful in the woods...a pickup pulled up with a B3030HSTC in tow. The front, side door, and quarter window were all gone from a branch. Major bucks! I got over my desire for a cab right then and there!

Pete