I have a Kubota L3800 with R4 tires that are filled. I need to remove the tire and wheel to install the spacers. Is this a DIY task? Can I do this myself? Looking for suggestions on handling the...

can I run R14 on front and R4 on rear of my l3800 hst 4wd

Embarrassing. I flipped my L3800 doing some dirt work. After figuring out I was OK I starting turning the ignition key off and on and off trying to get engine to shut off. No luck. It ran up and...

I have a 2013 L3800 (gear) with a loader. I would like to add a remote to it. What do I need to buy and how much should I expect it to cost?

Anyone has a solution for this cable I will have changed twice when the dealer receive it next week. Not very fun, I was working in the wood, tried to engage the pto to winch some fir logs, nothig...

Currently have a L3800dt and I want to acquire a backhoe with a hydraulic thumb. The bh77 lacks the hydraulic thumb option and I don't want to purchase a HT kit and deal with the hydraulic...

While lubing the HST zerks which seems to have cured my starting problem though only time will tell, I came across this: I've been under there dozens of times, but I don't remember this...

I have a Kubota L3800 HST, 2011 model. In the last year it's been giving me fits with one problem. It sometimes, won't start. Battery reading at 13.7. Turn the key and all the little lights in the...

first time poster thought I would show how I fixed th terrible seat on my kubota.

2014 L3800 HST about 500 hours. Starter won't always engage like there is an issue with an interlock. I would tap the forward/reverse pedal a couple times and it would start. Assumed it was...

Hi, I know you guus have heard this before. I have a l2800 with a backhoe and I need the hitch kit that will work, no salvage yards have them, I have read on Tractor net of other guys buying other...

What the heck am I doing in a Kubota thread? Well I've got a Mate, outside of Canberra (Gundaroo, to be exact), who asked me to ask the august members [that's you lot :)] of TBN if there is a part...

Our property is on the side of the hill. Some of it is flat but even driving around the house I get a queasy feeling going around one corner - and the grade there doesn't 'look bad'. At first I...

I am planning to use the left rear running light hot lead at the light to power a relay coil. The relay contacts will then switch on my new LED rear work lights. My wiring diagram for the tractor...

Since my neck fusion it is uncomfortable for me to turn around in the seat to view my rear implements. I just received a 9" car monitor with two cameras to make life easier. I would like to mount...

I admit I am a total novice when it comes to hydraulics. There is also no project big or small I won't take a whack at destroying. I have a basic understanding of an open system, power beyond...

Pretty sure it was run out of fuel. Tried the bleeder near the fuel filter and cracked the injectors. Any other tips?

Hi SOL Members, Can you please share your thoughts ? I知 mostly satisfied with my tractor but went thru some issues that make me thinking about upgrading, but being like a beginner, expert or...

How long will the axle last! :dance1: Adeptec steel spacers. Spendy but a quality part - nearly a press fit. BONUS - it's a built in wheel weight too! :laughing: 8 year old L3800, spends...

I am replacing my 1985 L2550DT with a L3800. Is there an issue with putting my BL4690 backhoe on the newer machine. The 3800 should be able to handle it since it痴 bigger than the 2550

My bro-i-l has an L3800. This is his first winter with it that he's lived where he needs to plow snow. His first lesson is that he wanted a plow instead of a bucket. The second lesson was that...

Any tried and true, long lasting fix for the sticking cable issue? I've lubed mine with the best lube I can find and I'll still have an issue if I don't use it frequently enough. Stronger...

I'm considering buying a 3pt log splitter, but I'm unsure of what the available hydraulic flow would be. Tractordata lists my hydraulic flow as: pump flow 6.3 gpm, steering flow 3.8 gpm, total...

I was out grading my road and repairing storm damage to it this afternoon. When I got through, I noticed the Fuse Box Cover was gone. It sits on the left side in plain sight above the clutch. My...

This is the second time this happened to me. I was out in the woods off our dirt road and I notice the tire is flat and the valve stem is gone. This is time #2, the 1st time I went to the local...

Hi all, Went thru kind of disappointment yesterday. Had my Farmi 351 on, chained two 26 feet long firs, 18 inches diameter butts. Tractor couldn稚 lift the package more than a couple inches. Butt...

Would someone kindly post a pic or let me know the wire colors that correspond from the tractor harness to the seat switch harness? The wiring diagram only references the tractor side. The switch...

First CUT buying decision. Looking for a tractor to level and clear some land, build rock walls and move some dirt. Basically retiring and want to play in the yard. Maybe the occasional removal of...

I Purchased a 2-14's set of plows for my L3800 and after setting them up I plowed a new garden spot for the fall season. I test plowed a food plot for sil with minor success (more adjusting) and...

How She Going Biiiiyys Im looking for information about a problem with my Kubota backhoe(BH77) on my L 3800. I have a leak on the right ram that moves the hoe to the left. I believe it is the...

I have a 2013 Kubota L3800HST with LA524 FEL, ever since I bought the tractor new the FEL has had one side of the loader that is slightly off from the other. When I use the loader without anything...

I broke one off and have been trying to use an "Easy-Out" to remove it, but it's not budging? (I greased that fitting and then broke it off trying to get the grease gun off the nipple - Doh!)...

I'm wanting to run a 21 GPM 2500 psi pump off a L3800 PTO. I'm reading significantly varying numbers on the power required. On the low end I can do it. High end I won't be able too. Should I take...

When I purchased my L3800 I also got a backhoe with it. Subframe installed by my dealer. The hydraulic connection for the backhoe is installed on the right rear side of the tractor. The...

Anyone find an alternative to that stupid little knob that acts as a travel stop for the 3-point lever? Maybe it's just mine, but it sure seems like it should be easier to turn.

Hi all Any thoughts on which log grapple trailer would perfectly fit my small 38 hp tractor size ? What are the metrics I have to look at, size, independant hydraulic, lifting capacity, weigth ...

My son has an L3800 (I think that's the Model #). It has the quick detach FEL. What would be necessary to install a log grapple, besides the grapple itself?

Despite my best efforts to prevent it, my PTO cable is starting to stick. Anyone have a sure fire lubricating process to keep this from happening? I've periodically shot some white lithium in...

I have a L3800 (I think 2014) that I'm having a couple issues with. First, I usually always turn the throttle way down to start the tractor. However in the past I have accidentally had the...

We bought a used (239 hrs) Kubota L3800 HST last year from the local Kubota dealer. The tractor runs well as long as we are not using the mower (King Kutter 60"). Within a 30 minute space of...

Hey all! I'm new to this forum but have been doing some searching. Currently have a JD 855 w/ FEL that has served me well but I'm looking at purchasing a 2014 Kubota L3800 HST 4x4 R4 tires with...

I was mowing the other day and decided to try the cruise control. I noticed that it doesn't hold it's position and slowly backs off as you drive. Anyone else experience this? I have the shop...

Hi Kubota Owners, We are liquidating our inventory of turn signal protectors that were originally made for OEM purposes for Kubota. We stopped working with a distribution company and have this...

Hello all, I have a Kubota L3800 that over the course of this year has been having issues with power loss combined with a whitish smoke. These symptoms are sporadic in the time it takes prior to...

Does anyone know if the wheel spacers from a Kubota L3800 will fit a L3301? Have a good deal from a fellow member and I think they'll fit but we both want to make sure before shipping. Thanks Lenny

My 4 year old L3800 Kubota has recently started to lose power above 2000 rpm. The rpms will cycle up and down by 100 rpm at a 2300 rpm setting necessary to run the pto at 540 rpm. I think its due...

For some, buying new tractors can be like wanting an old sports car of our youth. My old tractors can still do the work but never having anything with HST until buying my JD lawn mower, I now want...

I own a 2005 L3830 with a FEL 4x4 love it! But found a 2012 L3800 with like 90hrs on it with a FEL also and 4x4 mine has 800 some hrs but was thinking about moving up in years but looking at this...

Hi All! My name is Dave and after lurking on this site for a few days and researching all I can find on the topic of adding rear remotes to a Kubota L series tractor, I still have a few questions...

I have a Kubota L3800 HST and a Ford F150 truck. I'm wanting to buy a trailer for my tractor and don't know what sort of trailer to buy. 16 or 18ft? 10k or 7k? Help me out. Also will my truck with...

I've had my 2015 kubota L3901 since the end of September and I've done a lot with the stock QA 66 inch bucket but I'm wondering if anyone has ever put a larger bucket on one of these tractors. I'm...

Anyone use their L3800 (or L3901) to move round bales with a FEL bale spear or a 3-pt spear? I'm not planning to move them far, just unload from a flatbed and put out in a feed ring, traveling...

Starter stayed engauged, i disconnected battery, pulled starter off & then put back on, still engauged, what next?

L2501hst $18.3kk FEL W/qa L3800hst $20.8kk FEL W/qa Snowplowing. Driveway maintaining. Skidding firewood. Small 1-2 acre tilling in future. No brushhogging. R1 tires loaded with lp bb1260...

I'm going to downsize from a L3800 to a B series. Tractor is a L3800 HST w/30 hours and a Kubota FEL. The tractor is a little over a year old. Also have a Woods 60" finishing mower to go with it...

The bucket on my L3800 (less than 50 hours) is significantly unlevel. I mean like 2-3 inches. I've been doing a little research and it seems like I need to check obvious stuff like tire pressure...

For some time now I have had to wiggle the forward/reversed pedal to start the tractor. Now it is really struggling to start...if at all. I just replaced the hydrolic fluid as it has 407 hours...

When I lift my 3pt, all is well until the last inch or so. At this point it sounds like the hydraulics are either 1) dumping pressure or 2)straining. The real symptom is the loss of power I...

it starts great and and you can drive at slower speeds but once you push it down it shuts off

Does anyone know where I can buy 2 inch cylinders for my FEL LA524 or the P/N of Kubota 2inch cylinders that will fit?

This may be a dumb question, but How do I check the hydraulic level on my L3800?

I will be purchasing my first tractor in the very near future. I have 13 acres (hilly) and will be maintaining 4 acres (garden, mowing, driveway, etc) with the plan of planting an orchard on the...

Pulled the trigger on one of the last new L3800 HST's I could find. Equipped with FEL, BH77 backhoe and landpride PHD. It'll be delivered on Monday. I looked long and hard at the newer L3901...

Hi Guys I am looking at buying a Kubota L3800 or L4600. I previously owned a L3250 which I was very satisfied with so similar capacity would be OK. Anyone got any advice. Thanks Merniga Sydney...

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I have a walk behind trencher that we are converting to mount on a tractor. My question is if the current trencher hydraulic motor has a case drain, then where is the best place to route that line...

This is my first post. I have been lurking for a while working on my 8n (thanks for the help on that), but I'm starting to get a bit tired of tinkering with it constantly to keep it going all...

I've been brush hogging some heavy stuff and in the past two months, I've knocked off the fuel filter housing and needed to replace. Both times, I was able to shove a stick into the hose to keep...

Case Farmall DX33 vs Kubota L3800, which one??? I have been planning on buying the case DX 33 for a few weeks now it is all set up through a local dealer near me, The dealer was good enough to...

I have a L3800HST with about 165-170 hrs on it. I recently had a 3rd function valve installed. When I took it to the dealer to install that 3rd function valve, I was told it was low on fluid, so...

Price Check 2011 L3800 400 hrs.? Still under warranty. Got the loader, auger, brush hog, box blade. Well-maintained. Can someone here give a rough blue-book cost? Thanks! Chuck

I have been doing some brush hog work at a local park. Mowing some brush and some I root out with my loader. I apparently hit my fuel bowl with a stick as it was leaking, I turned it a ways and it...

I am getting a land pride 3rd function valve installed on my L3800. It shows in online installation instructions to hook it to the power beyond ports. Where exactly is the power beyond ports on my...

I recent ordered a Land Pride SGC1060 grapple and a Land Pride 3rd function valve kit (380-153M) to go with it. Both will be going on my Kubota L3800 HST tractor. I am pricing the installation of...

I have a 2011 L3800 with a BH77. I has almost 600 hours on it. I am thinking about trading it in on a L60 Grand, 4760. I'm trying to get an idea on what trade in value would be. The reason I am...

I was working with my L3800 and it just slowed down and shut off. If I try to start it, it stars but will only stay running for a few seconds. I pulled the fuel filter out and cleaned it, put it...

Hi Everyone. Finally became a member of your great commuity, looking forward to contributing what I can. I have a questions regarding the differences between the L3301 and L3800. The L3800hst...

I feel like John Thomas. :laughing: I've had my L3800 for 2.5 years now and have done most of the major stuff that I've wanted to do. It only has 160 hrs on it. I put 50 hrs on it in the first...

I posted on the repair forum and got no response so will give this a try. Tractor: 2012 L3800 HST 4x4 My power steering isn't as powerful as it was or should. When stopped or moving slow (...

What in the heck is the shiny metal thing that sticks out the bottom of the L3800 near where we do our lubrication for the pedals? It hangs down and is always loose and can be pushed up...

I can't seem to find this info anywhere! Does anyone know what the volume of a Kubtoa L3800 SSQA bucket is? I need to move a specific amount of gravel and think calculating it by number of loads...

I read a lot of posts about the different ways people move firewood around. Based on those, I built a pallet style carrier out of some 2x6 material to try it out. The carrier is 5' wide by 4'...

Hello, I was wondering if anyone has purchased the new L3901. I知 looking to buy one or the other (3800 OR 3901). Local Tractor Place by the house has both, and would like some advice on the new...

has anyone used pats easy change on a kubotal3800-how do you like them? thanks

What's the biggest battery you were able to put into an L3800? Thanks! Chuck

I have a Kubota L3800 with a Landpride QA & Rotary Mower. I need to get/make a set of check chains to help keep the mower deck at the right height and I was wondering how/where others have...

Due to my negligence I lost a 3PH link (attached photo) on the field last weekend. I went to the dealer to get the new one and there are two types: older one and a newer one. Surprisingly new one...

All, It will sound weird but the newbie to tractor that i am can't find the place to add hydrau liquid on my 3800. I looked everywhere, could the dealer used this filling hole when they...

Good Afternoon I was using my Tractor today with the forks in together to dig out rose bushes the wife wanted removed. I would drive in, get under neath and pop the roots up, it was going...

Hello all, I am considering an L3800 with a FEL and back-hoe attachment. I have a few question for you that might have experience with this machine. 1. What do you think about that combination...

Well the final two. The Mahindra comes in at $27,300 and the Kubota L3800 at $28,400. Mahindra has 5 year no deductible warranty. Kubota has 2 year bumper to bumper and 3 years engine power...

Hello, I'm new to this forum, have been looking and reading on here for a couple weeks now. I am looking into purchasing my first tractor and these are the two I'm looking at right now. I've...

They delivered the new Kubota L3800 yesterday. I took a few pictures of the factory rear remote setup from the dealer. We traded up from a B7510.

Welcome any comments or advice regarding buying a Kubota tractor. Looking at a used L3800 1 yr old with 160 hours, warranty left, loader with quick detach bucket and direct drive transmission...

Has anyone tried to use skid steer type attachment with a Kubota Quick Attach? I know my Deere 110 TLB is interchangeable. I offered my to help my brother move and having a set of pallet forks...

The hydraulic hose at the rear of my L3800 sprung a leak, exactly where the 3PH upper arm tends to hit it. It needs to be replaced. I made an emergency patch with some silicone and electrical...

I am going to finish up my order this week on a L3800HST with loader, box blade and tiller. I went with R4 tires and quick attach loader bucket as I move square bales I thought the pallet forks...

Brother closed escrow Friday on an old pioneer homestead and I went over Saturday with my ride on Craftsman mower to lend a hand. Seven hours later I had the 30" high grass around the home and...

Hello All, Last night I was loading a #650 log splitter into the bed of my pickup with a strap and my QA forks. My loader got to a height where it wouldn't go any higher eventhough there was...

Some of you may have read my other threads talking about getting a Kioti CK27. Well that didn't pan out. Couldn't get financing through agri credit for some reason. Anyway, I ran across a 2011...

If you recall, my 2012 L3800 was taken in for it's initial service at 53 hours. Afterwards, it had lost power and would bog down, suddenly going from 2200 rpm to 800 or so. When it would do this...

Thanks to everyone that shares their knowledge on here. After 2.5 years of reading on tractors I am about ready to buy my first one. I checked out the Yanmar LX4100 and it was too big for my...

I am seriously looking at a 2013 L 3800. Price with Shuttle shift, QD Loader and backhoe w/ thumb, loaded tires (ag) is $29,000 delivered. Being in Upstate Vt. I don't look for smoking deals...

Hey everyone. First post...Actually 6th i see as i edit. Don't remember what the heck i posted about previously. Member since 2010. My needs are varied so sorry for long post. I want a compact...

Started working on my food plots yesterday. This tractor is the perfect setup for small food plots while navigating around trees. This was my first time using a tiller behind a tractor and I was...

Hi I'm thinking of purchasing a Kubota l3800 has any one had problems and comment on the l3800 appreciate

Hi all, A great, fellow TBN'er sent me the Kubota Whole Goods Catalogue, so I probably have the answer already. But I just wanted to double-check, because this catalogue appears to be for 2013...

Well walked in to buy a backpack sprayer and ended up buying a L3800 HST Quick Attach loader - Ag tires - and a 5' land pride hog . Got a cruise control in the mail for it . Gas'n up at the...

Just bought a new L3800 with a FEL a few days ago and got her home on my hilly farm in SE Ohio. I got the AG tires for it and have them set out as far as they will go so it will be as stable as...

Hi all, Below is the link to the machine in question: 2012 Kubota L3800 Loader Backhoe 265 Hours | eBay Hi all, I would appreciate opinions on the value of this machine. And I have the...

Hey folks. New here to the forum and I just bought a new Kubota L3800 with FEL. I haven't got to play I mean work with it yet but I'm getting excited. Anyhow I was wondering what size trailer I...

Took my L3800 in at 53 hours for the initial maintenance. After I got it back it just isn't the same. 1. Power is down. 2. It bogs down. Revs will suddenly drop from 2100 to 1700 to 1200 to 700...

Did my first oil change yesterday and was a bit taken back afterwards. I drained all the oil from both drain plugs on the bottom of the pan, removed oil filter, and let it all drain until empty...

Does anyone here have the Horst HLA 1000 series quick-attach snow blade to go with their L3800? What width did you end up going with, and how's that working out for you?

Can someone advise if this BH I located for sale would fit on my L3800? I had a set on remotes installed on tractor when I purchased it. Thanks.

As the title says, I'm looking for a Rotary Cutter for a Kubota L3800. Most of my work will be cutting woody brush (small stuff) honeysuckle and grass. I dont have a large area to cut maybe 3...

Found a great deal on a nearly new fx90. Any concerns with operating the 800# unit on a L3800? My tires are loaded and have the 66" front bucket. Thanks for your thoughts.

Just thought I would check with other L3800 Owners as to the fuel consumption per hour, since I refill my tank out of 5 gallon jugs mine is more of a guesstimate of about a gallon per hour. What...

I have some questions on the L3800 HST. -Are all of them interim Tier4 that are currently sold. Meaning that Kubota plans to discontinue the model when full tier 4 is enforced? If I buy one out...

My father bought a MF 243, unfortunately just a few short years before he became too sick to use it. It belongs to my brother now and the only thing he uses it for is mowing and dragging off the...

Planning on a purchase next July and starting to do my due diligence. What do you guys think of this package deal from a dealer over in Alabama? L3800HSTL Kubota LA 524 Loader 5FT Bush Hog...

I have a 2012 kubota l3800. It has 52 hours on it. I was using it today and the fel wouldn't lift. It would lift and curl but not lift straight up. The backhoe won't do anything. I noticed a...

Just bought a Kubota L3800 HST 4wd with a FEL, Box Scraper, and 5Ft Rotary Cutter. Starting a business up in Northern AZ doing residential grading, driveways, acreage mowing, etc. Finally...

Greetings, TripleR, (And the following is also addressed to any and all who'd care to contribute their opinions, experiences, etc...). I have a question about your Grammar air ride seat. I may...

Hi all, I am having good time with my fairly still new l3800 and am now considering what I'll do for snow removal. My property begins with a 1000 feet pasture, very windy so not a lot of snow...

Demo unit with 91 hrs, full factory warranty, rear remotes, SSQA bucket for 19,500 & 0% for 60 mos. A little late to ask if this is a deal or not since I already put 1000 down. I just started...

I have an old AC and John Deere two wheel drive tractors now but am wanting to trade the AC 6140 in on a 4WD that is more sized to what we need for vegetable farming. Main use would be pulling a...

I have a Kubota L3800 HST, and I am in the process of adding an extra directional control valve to run a power angle plow. I need to know which lines (green, white, or I forget the third color)...

Hi all, This is my first post (and a long one) having joined the list to better educate myself on the most appropriate tractor for our needs over the long run. I mean that literally, has anyone...

What would be the maximum weight or a 5' or 6' disc and 5' mower that these tractors would handle. Want to get the most heavy duty ones that I can but don't want to get one to heavy for the tractor.

I think I have narrowed down my tractor upgrade to either a Massey Ferguson 1635 (shuttle) or Kubota L3800 (gear) both with loaders. They have relatively the same HP, but the Massey has less at...

BackGround: Our little John Deere D120 riding lawnmower isn't cutting the mustard, or should I say "It isn't cutting the fescue and ryegrass." The tranny sucks (known problem) and the deck...

Hello, new member, first post, first tractor, long time lurker. So I have been researching tractors based on the dealers available within about 100 miles. I spent a lot of time looking over the...

We own about 35 acres here in VT and the wife has a LONG list of work to be done, once we choose the proper sized tractor with a backhoe. I have some close-in work to be done around the house...

Plan to purchase a compact tractor for 8 acres of gently rolling pasture. Will need to brush hog about 5 acres, till 1/2 garden, 300' gravel driveway to maintain, couple cows to feed and other...

My b-i-l bought an L3800 last winter. I got to drive it a little bit this past week. Nice unit, with 23 hours on it now. He lives in Houston, but this went to his retirement cabin up in the Black...

Hi all, Haven't received my freshly ordered L3800 yet but it's coming. I realize I may have missed an important issue. I took for granted that the bucket could be removed very rapidly being kind...

Hey guys, Almost pulled to trigger on a K L3800 HST, R4 tires. The dealer has Bush Hog SQ. A SQ 148 measures 52 inches wide and a SQ 160, 65 inches. The sale rep was recommending a 148 but...

Needed a little weight when using the RC without the FEL on hills. I am going to build a bumper / tie-rod protector but didn't want it to be too heavy. My front tires are 27x8.50-15 R4's. I used...

I am thinking I need to get a box blade to use behind my Kubota L3800. It is 4x4, HST and has FEL. I will be using the BB for hard packed gravel driveway maintenance (100yd long), dirt access road...

Any pros/cons about a L3800? Looking for a tractor & thinking about this one. Any info would be appreciated.

Anyone noticed after releasing the clutch the tractor makes a noise. Sounds like its coming from transmission area. Is this the hydro pump? Thanks

I just got my tractor back from the dealership after my 50 hour service. I ran it about 5 minutes to load it up on the trailer, drove it home about 90 minutes, and then bushhogged for 12 minutes...

I have a Kubota B2400 HST with loader and belly mower and turf tires. It has 335 hours on it. Stored inside. Runs and looks great. I am looking to sell it to upgrade to an L3800. Any pricing...

Greetings.... I have a Kubota L3800 HST. Today I bought a King Kutter 5' tiller. It was drizzling rain when I got home, and I haven't even taken it off the trailer yet. Just wondering if anyone...

Hello! New member here looking for some help and advice on my first tractor purchase. I have been doing some research and looking for a month or so. I am not completely sold on the Kubota L3800 or...

I was set to order a new L3800 HST with FEL, but one of the local dealers has a 2010 L3940 with 244 hrs on it for about the same price. The 3940 also has extra remotes rear and mid. So which are...

Its going to be a long two weeks until the new orange shows up at my place, But its ordered! L3800 - Hydro Loaded R4's FEL w/60'' bucket 1 rear remote Cruise RCR1260 rotary cutter Now i just...

Does the L3800 have two air filters (inner and outer) or just one? If just one which replacement do you buy? Thank!

Just purchased a L3800, waiting(and waiting) on Ag tires to arrive and be installed. We have steep slopes so, I'm considering increasing the width for stability. 1) how can width be increased...

Although I bought my L3800 last May, I didn't get to use it hardly at all last year. (So far I've only put 10.2 hours on it:) But after spending half of that time cutting brush yesterday, I now...

Hey Gang, looong time lurker in regards to my old '78 JD 2040 and first time poster. I've been trying for a few years now to upgrade my tractor situation- the weather here in the winter is pretty...

Hey guys. Great site. I am really stuck. I am looking at two new tractors and I am having trouble deciding. JD 3520, Power Reverser, 300x loader, R4 tires, fluid filled rear tires $23,600...

Put chains on my rear tires, almost no side clearance and they clank and rub a bit on the frame. I've heard of people setting their rear tires wider. I don't need much more clearance, how hard is...

Well I dropped in one of those long white plastic fittings from a fuel container into my fuel tank. I can't see it now but will maybe once I burn some diesel off. Is it destined to spend it's...

Finally got enough snow to take tractor out!

Hey guys...new to the forum. I narrowed my new tractor purchase down to 3. Out of the 3; Bobcats specs are the best (most features, weighs most and fel lifts most). Also, they are at the lowest...

Thanks to folks on this forum I have been directed to Kubota jerky 3 pt problems that have frustrated some owners. Does anyone have any experience with an L3800 jerky 3 pt. The dealer says they...

Does anyone have rear hydraulic remotes installed on their L3800. My dealer say they can install them for me, but I'd like to see a picture of what they would look like. I don't want them...

Anybody got one?

I have a 2012 Kubota L3800 HST. While plowing (all wheel selector engaged) through a hard spot and the tractor starts to spin, the right front wheel does not spin. Is this normal?

I'm looking at Kubota L 3200 and 3800s and was wondering what Mahindra had in this hp and size tractor. Also Id like to here what you owners think of Mahindra? Thanks for your help.

Discovered a bit of coolant under the tractor last weekend. Apparently happened after parking it. Poked around a bit looking for the source and discovered this: Tractor is less than 100 hrs...

On the gear drive model what is the difference between the way the 2 PTO work? Would the L3200 work with things like pumps or a PTO gen set, tools that are PTO driven but do not require the...

It's come down to this. My local dealer is finally offering an acceptable deal, but only on 3032E machines and 3038E. Originally I thought these were great for the money, but I started researching...

Hi, I've been reading this forum for over a year now, and am impressed with all the information contained within it. I know that this question or one similar to it has probably come up, but I...

Long story short, I'm trying to determine how reasonable it is to improve an L3800 for hillside (side hill) work within a reasonable budget ( a few/5K). In other words, how much can the L3800's...

First let me say that I've done a lot of searching in the forums in order to see if this has already been answered. While I've found a lot of general information, I don't feel confident that I...

Not too bad for someone who doesn't know how to weld. There's about 10 hours of fabrication and painting in it. I spent $30 at the scrapyard for parts. $35 in hardware from lowes. And $25 in...

Been having problems starting the above. It's hit or miss but when it's having problems starting we move the HST peddle forward and back a few times and that does the trick. We checked the...

The only available L3800 shop manual from Messicks is an L3800 DT. I have an HST... Where can I go to get the L3800 HST manual or will the DT one suffice? Thanks!

For those of you who may be interested, I just made this deal: $20,150 to purchase: L3800 HST with cruise control, a canopy, R4 tires, fluid in the rear tires, LA524 loader with quick attach...

Anyone know how to adjust where neutral is on the L3800 HST pedal? The tractor shuts down when I get off the seat and I've isolated it down to the safety switch thinking the tractor is not in...

On the L3800 to the left of the brake pedals is a steel cover for the neutral safety switch. It's part of the linkage for the HST and I need to access that area so I can clean it out. My 3800...

I just changed all my filters for the first time and ive got a ton of metal shavings in my hydro filter. Im trying to load up a picture. Anyone else get a lot of metal in the filter. My 2nd...

Very interesting site. What is correct operation of brakes to assist turning on a Kubota L3800?

Want to upgrade my b7800 with 5' r/c. I will use this on wild cherry trees and chinaberrys which can be really tough. Also have 7 acre pasture. Will i be ok with a 6'? I really want a 6'. One...

New member here. We have a 3-acre pond. I want to mow the most level and shallow edges of the pond--not the dam--with a sickle bar mower. This includes mowing the reeds, etc., that grow in the...

There is a "castle nut" with a cotter pin holding it on the bottom of the "knuckle" next to the front tire. I lifted the tractor (L3800) with the front bucket and the front tire was hanging loose...

I have a brand new kubota L3800 hydro tractor with a BH77 Backhoe with only 3 hrs on it. With the loader bucket on the ground, the backhoe boom will not lift the rear wheels off the ground. The...

I have a kubota l3800 and a big drum full of used motor oil i was wondering about filtering it and mixing if with my deisel fule in my tractor but i did not know if it would damage anything ????

Have narrowed my endless quest to get this right to these two models. They both have the same price. $18,600 with FEL. Loaded tires. Give me your best argument for one vs the other. Both local...

The L3800 is on my short list. I got a quote this week of $19,200 cash $20,200 finance for an L3800 with cruise, FEL with SSQA, and no bucket. All rebates are already subtracted. Seems a little...

Two quick questions about the L3800. 1. Does the cruise control work in reverse? 2. Is the suspension seat a true suspension seat, or is it the type that has a hinge under the front of the seat...

My L3800 4x4 HST with 77 hours on the meter has started leaking oil. It is comming from the the seal between the left (range lever side) axel assembly and the center section of the rear end...

Hi guys I'm looking for a small tractor to replace my 4010 as the acreage tractor. The 4010 is a bit heavy on the lawn. I do still want a tractor not a glorified lawn mower. Loader work will...

Anybody have any pictures of rear wheel weights on a L3200, L3400 or L3800. Or a link. Can't find them on the Kubota site? I'm thinking of ordering a set or two, but would like to see what they...

I live on 10 acres and plan to use the tractor for landscaping, road maintenance, snow clearing, digging, spreading, brush-hogging, possibly finish-mowing (more on that later), food plots and just...

Hi Has anyone made a grill guard for a L3800? Would like some ideas Thanks Alan

Got a branch stuck underneath and HST pedal was slightly stuck. All debris removed. Now it's fine moving forward but sluggish in reverse even when pressed firmly down. Ideas? Again nothing...

Did a little playing on it today, to be sure everything worked, to check that the backhoe mounts up, and to check for the DREADED JERKY HITCH. First, I'm really diggin' this hydro thing. I wish I...

Are the differences? If so what are they?

Kind of a silly ? but I just bought a L3800(delivered next week) and never even thought to ask if it had down hyd on the 3 point. Andy

Dealer quote for L 3800 HST, 4wd, 524 Loader pack, fluid in back tires, which i believe to Industrial, was not on the quote but does not matter to me if they are ag. $18250. Seemed like an OK...

I have been kicking aroun the idea of trading in my 2011 L3800 Tractor by it self for a Grand L 3540. ( This Jerky 3 point hitch is driving my OCD nuts!!) Just wondering if my loader and...

After owning the the bx25 for 3 years I`m now upgrading to the L 3800 I would like to thank everyone here that helps people out with the big decision of buying a tractor with all their timely...

Getting to the short strokes on my buy. Because of cash price incentives I can do a yanmar 490 tlb for within 10 percent of the kibitz l3800 TLB. For about 31k the yanmar strikes me as better...

The LA463 and LA524 are very similar in specs so I suspect there will not be a noticeable difference between the two in actual use. Since the LA463 fits the new machines and is so close in specs...

I've hit the 50 hour mark and need to decide whether or not to perform the service myself, or bring the tractor to the dealer. Anyone know about how much the 'service' runs? If you've done it...

Ok, so I'm back to work these days and have decided that at age 50 I don't care for doing FEL/boxblade work or mowing with a non-synchro shuttle trans and trans driven PTO. I'm looking to get a...

Due to the fact that my hydro likes to walk when parked, can someone tell me how to adjust the brake to add more bite when its set? Thank you.

So my dealer is going to install the Grand L valve for free under warranty in my 2011 L3800 but they said there is 2 different part numbers for the grand L valve and they dont know which on to...

Looking for my first tractor. Use: 100acres mostly wooded, 800 ft gravel driveway, pond that occasionally needs clearing, 5acres for pasture/ brush hog, fertilizer and seeding. Lots of logging...

I have been looking at tractors for a while and decided on a Kubota 4WD I just can't decide between the l3200HST and the l3800HST. I will be using a 5' cutter and a 5 1/2' 16/18 disk. The question...

Dealer brought her down today. What a rig. Went over the machine and implements for over an hour. Had him show me how to detach and reattach backhoe and loader. Then the necessary but not so fun...

After many hours doing research on tractors on the net and especially reading through dozens of posts on TBN to educate myself I finally did it. Bought a tractor - my first one - which at present...

So yesterday I got my first tractor/FEL w/ trailer, box blade, post hole digger, and mower. Yup, great day and I'm surprised at how fast all the controls come natural to the driver (especially...

So I've had my L3800 for a week now and it has all of 3 hours on it. BTW, I'm very happy. I'm already salivating over the idea of adding a grapple and have been pouring over the threads on TBN...

My brother, in typical fashion, must order a larger Kubota than my B2620. And hence, the L3800 Any red flags from your research? His use would include: Digging, maintaining a large pond (with...

I REALLY need some help. I am completely confused as to what size tractor to buy. I am looking at the l3800 and l4600, but can't decide. I have 17 acres with 2 acre pond. I will be mowing 7...

I HAVE A L3800 WITH 14 HRS ON IT THINKING OF SELLING IT TO GET A BIGGER 50-60HP KUBOTA I DONT KNOW WHICH ONE TO GET I DONT TO SPEND ALOT MORE MONEY MAYBE 24K I WANT TO RUN A 7 FOOT ROTARY CUTTER...

Does anyone know the overall length of an L3540 or L3800 with the FEL down and a BH77/92 attached in the transport position? Thanks

Hi there. I'm fairly new to this board and a tractor noob (first tractor I've run is the 1942 Farmall H that came with the property). I found the board while researching the possible purchase of...

Does anyone get smoke stains on their FEL from the exhaust? I noticed the left side of my FEL arm close to the exhaust has black smoke stains. Is this normal? I also noticed that I am low on...

Anyone using wheel weights on their L3800? Besides, loading the tires, I was wondering if wheel weights would be worthwhile. They are a little pricey.:( Are there any aftermarket mfg. or would...

Having trouble finding that cover on the right side of the flywheel the manual is talking about, and just exactly what they are talking about on this second part of adjustment. Can anyone give me...

Hello everyone this is my first post but I have been a surfer for a long time. I am looking to buy a kubota L3800 with a 524 loader, bh77 backhoe, a land pride rcr1860 slip clutch brush hog, and...

I purchased 7.5 acres of unimproved land in Aug 09 and had a buddy bring out his big kabota of 72hp out and make a path/ driveway and 2 1/2 acre clearing spots which I covered all his diesal from...

I have a six foot Bush Hog Squealer. I was wondering if it will be too heavy for a L3800. I am only mowing light pasture, so I wouldn't think HP would be an issue, just the weight. Opinions? Bill

Today i ordered an L3800 gear fel 4x4 r4s is 17500 a good deal or not

Need advice about this grapple. Found the add and talked with the guy: he said is a 66" around 500lbs and is asking $1300CAD not sure the brand. I'm planing to used it on my kubota L3800. Do you...

Hi. New to forum. Have a quote for new 2011 L3800 HST with QA FEL 66" bucket, R4s (rears filled), BH77 with mech thumb, 12 and 24" buckets. $27 delivered. Good price? I believe it is. Also...

I just purchased a l3800 hst and I have a hill at my house that needs to be regraded it will require large amounts of dirt to be moved I was wondering if this is bad for my tractor or loader to...

They are basically the same tractor, except for HP. Can a 3800 really "do" that much more? Does the extra HP help the tractor do any more? I know that you get more power out of more HP, but on...

My L3800 has a glass port to look through when checking the hydraulic fluid level. I'm use to checking fluid levels with dipsticks and not sure I see any fluid in the window. I see what looks like...

2012 Hydrostatic Trans, Bucket, R4 Tires....delivered....$20,585.... good price???:thumbsup:

So, I have a chance to buy a used 72" KK tiller for $1300.00 Pretty good condition. However, I wonder if this is to much for my L38002 hst. Any thoughts?

**** all. Been lurking for awhile and now have a question. I'm going to get a L3800 today and want to know if it will handle a 60" reverse tine tiller? Also, which tiller will last. I see some...

I have just bought a Kubota L3800. I am considering buying the Woods 12' Batwing finish mower. The specs on the mower say it requires at least a 30HP tractor. I am going to be cutting a closed...

I'm down to the wire and can't make up my mind. Can you guys help me. I've got the prices the same on both models.

Planning to purchase an L3800 in couple of weeks and in the mid time I'm looking for some attachments. One of these is a grapple which I'm planning to use it for cleaning the branches around the...

I have 2 quotes and regional price factors make the actual amount not relevant. The delta is $1818, L3800 over the L3200, both are HST. The only real feature difference I can find is the horse...

Hey guys, wondering if anyone has any advice. Looking at an 18 foot equipment hauler for trailering an L3800 w loader and tiller. Will 18 foot suffice? Also 10k rating. Thanks in advance for the help!

I am getting ready to purchase a new tractor for my small farm. I will mainly be using the tractor for grading driveway, moving manure, and bushogging. My property is very hilly. I have priced the...

I need to sell some stuff for a new business deal. I have a 2011 L3800 with NO JERKY HITCH, im the guy who got mine fixed properly attachments are BH77 backhoe, 60" box scraper, 12" PHD and...

Was clearing some heavy yaupons and small oak here in Texas with my new L3800 when I saw the right front R4 tire had broken the bead and was flat. Turns out it was a heavy duty branch maybe 1/2"...

I'm looking @ both of these tractors and would like to know if I'm getting good prices & advantages of the 3320 over the l3800 (both new). Both HST trans. JD 3320 w/300X FEL: $21495 Kubota L3800...

Initially my new L3800 had a very jerky hitch while raising especially with something like a box blade on it. Took it into the dealer and had the control valve for the 3 pt. hitch adjusted. It...

The L3800 manual on the Lubricants, Fuel and Coolants chart lists the clutch pedal and brake pedal. Under Lubricants it says "Until Grease Overflows". What do you think they mean? There isn't a...

Is there an Amsoil filter for both the diesel oil and hydraulic oil for the Kubota L3800? Thanks!

Hi Everyone, I'm new to the site and excited to participate :) I want to buy a new Kubota L3800HST with the following options: R4 tires Cruise Control Canopy LA524 loader w/66' quick coupler...

Today I was on the tractor and stood up from the seat while it was running. It shut down as it should have because of the kill switch under the seat. The problem was I could not restart. It has...

I've been worried about the 1st service (50 hour) and my decision to do it myself vs dealer. I'd heard different opinions on the level of difficulty. If you are on the fence also, not to worry, I...

I have many uses for a backhoe and have been considering getting one for my L3800. I use several rear mounted implements on this tractor as well. Question is, how much work is involved to remove...

Hello all. I've been reviewing info on this forum. Hoping for some advice from the group. My wife and I just closed on 40 acres of pasture, timber, creek, and a couple acres of tillable ground...

I purchased a new L3800 with no front end loader. I want to add one set rear hydralic remotes. The dealer wants $700.00 for kubota parts. Is their a more economical way? Thanks Alan

I recently purchased a L3800 HST new but could not justify the additional $700.00 for a remote hydralic outlet. The tractor in not equipped with a loader or the valves. Does anyone know where...

I'm at work and need to stop at the local Kubota dealer for my 200 hour maint. supplies for my L3800 HST. I don't have my book with me but want to get the items that I need on my way home from...

I just bought a L3800, and it's time for it's first service. The owners manual is very unclear on how to adjust the 2 stage clutch. I have the first part done, but I'm lost when I comes to finding...

I bought a L3800 HST 4WD with the quick attach FEL and quick attach bucket, pallet forks, box blade and rototiller about 2 weeks ago. Love the tractor. Easy to learn to use, very maneuverable, and...

Just wondering if anyone else has had any issues with their l3800. I have blown a total of 4 hydraulic lines 2 on bucket and 2 on backhoe. As well as the valve block on the backhoe needi g to be...

I was really liking the 3400 but have not found one locally. The 3800 is readily available. Which one?

I purchased a new PD15 from LP. After reading the manual it says to only use this at PTO speed of 300 rpm or slower. I'm not sure how to set the pto to that speed and know it's at that rpm or...

Hi guys, I know this isn't a good comparison... but these are my options. I can get a 2011 50 hour L3800 for $14k. The guy bought the tractor for a contract he had, lost the contract, and needs...

As many of you know, when I was deciding on the Kubota L3800 I was really concerned about the FEL capability, lifting capacity; and I was worried about lifting round bales. Thanks to all those...

A neighbor is looking to buy a tractor about my size, I have a 3720. He wants a loader, backhoe and 6 foot finish mower. He has a quote from Kubota on the L3800 at about $26,000. I am confused...

OK! I'm ready to pull the trigger on my first EVER new, modern tractor. I am looking for feedback on tires, specifically the R1 option compared to R4... I believe that's agricultural compared to...

I have a L3800 with 32 hrs and quickly approaching the "50 hrs" point where service is supposed to be done. What needs to be done and is this something that I can myself? Can anyone shed some...

Been looking at tractors for a month or so and am losing my mind, started out looking at used Montanas and thought a Yanmar would be good plus there is a TYM dealer 40 miles from me. It seems like...

Just priced what I think I need. 20acre farm goats cows. Need brush hog on steep hills clearing cedar trees all on hills move round bales driveway maintenance steep grade and dirt. The L3800 is...

Can anyone give me the weight of a L3800, LA524 loader, and BH77 backhoe?

Been lurking for a bit while researching which tractor to buy. Settled on an L3800 and figured I'd get an account as I'm sure I'll have questions on how to avoid (or recover from) doing something...

I am buying a Kubota shortly and am in a bit of a quandary. The local dealer has a 3700(new) but no 3800 with hst (one of my requirements). The difference in price for him to get me a 3800 vs...

When I stopped by to look at a L3800 ordered with Kubota remotes, the dealer had the control bolted to the right (my right shoulder) ROPS. The connects were handy but I couldn't see how you could...

Sometimes when I go to start my tractor, I turn the key and nothing happens. If I move the HST pedal around, it will start. Is there an adjustment for this. Some of the time is starts without...

New to the forum and buying my first tractor, so this newbie could use some advice... Think I have it narrowed down to the 2 models listed above--looking at about a $2800 upgrade for the Grand...

I'm looking at an L3800HST with turf tires...8.5" wide on the front and 13.6" on the rears. The nature of my work causes me to tip toe across customer's lawns on a regular basis. I noticed that...

Gentlemen and Ladies, I own a L3400 and completely love it, well...almost. I think the L2800, L3400, 3700 and 3800 may all have the same type adjustable lift arm. More specifically I am talking...

Hey guys, I've never owned a tractor, but we just bought an RV Park and need a tractor to do the following things around the park: 1) Spread Mulch 2) Spread Pea Gravel 3) Spread Gravel for Roads...

new owner to be of new l3800 with fel and 6ft woods finish mower and a used brush hog my question is can i use a carryall with a 55 gallon barrel with concrete instead of fluid in the tires or...

I've narrowed it down to these two tractors. Anybody have any thoughts on one vs. the other?

I noticed last night when parking the tractor when either of the turn signals are turned on the opposite turn signal lights up steady... this doesn't seem right to me. Also noticed the brake...

I am enjoying our new 3800 with FEL and Bush Hog box blade. In maintaining our gravel road and grading our new home site it has been the perfect combo. My builder, who recommended a manual...

Hey guys, Just wondering how this price compares and how much more wiggle room the dealer has on his package price. Kubota currently has a $2430 discount on the L series tractors so he is...

Well after two hours of my new tractor the jerky hitch is driving me insane I called the dealer and they sent out there mechanic and he said 100% that's wrong and he will fix it. They said the...

Just wondering if i got a good deal or a bad deal. i got a new L3800 with LA524 QA loader, B77 backhoe with Mechanical thumb, not hydraulic a 9" auger setup, box scraper and a roof. With tax...

After a bit of work managed to engage 4WD and now I can't seem to figure out how to get the lever down to switch back to 2WD. Seems like a simple mechanism, manual just said to depress clutch...

So I think I have narrowed down my choices to one of these two tractors. I currently have 3.5 acres that I need to complete some landscaping on before putting it up for sale and just purchased 2.7...

mahindra 3616 or kubota l3800, and why? I have a lawn care service on the side and have had a few customers ask abt doing some bush hogging, nothing huge 10 acres or smaller. I'll also b building...

I was considering a Deere 3038e, but I think I like the looks of the Kubota L3800 HST better. I got similar quotes, for both tractors with the same implements, but, obviously, different brands...

I have decided that the L3800 with FE is the unit to get the job done for my needs. I've gotten a couple of quotes and the best I have seen is $20000 for a L3800 Gear with FE and a 6' LandPride...

Am about to take delivery of new L3800. I know this is a new model and haven't seen many posts about it yet. Any owners out there care to enlighten me about what to expect (good and bad).

Looking to upgrade from a Massey Ferguson GC2410. I am looking at Kubotas, the B3300 and L3800. 1) I need to mow approx 3 acres with a Landpride 1660 rear finish mower. 2) I need to plow snow...

Are they the same 37.4 hp machine with different model #s(for marketing sake), or is there something there that I am missing!? Rod