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Kubota L5450 Discussions (42)

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    1995 L5450 Rust Questions

    Hello, I am considering buying this tractor. 1300 hours, engine runs fantastic. I have significant concerns about the amount of rust, specifically on the front axles. I assume this was used to...
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    Hydraulic pump change Kubota L5450

    Looking at changing pump, but worried it maybe above my skill set. Has anyone here changed one on this model? Up here in Canada they are charging $1250 for it so I want to make sure I don't screw...
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    Kubota L5450 Rear Remote Questions

    I have added a factory rear remote to my L5450. Can anyone tell me which hydraulic fitting it uses? I expected it to be an ISO 7241-1 Series B 1/2" (see photo) like the other factory fittings, but...
  4. Hayes Creek

    1st Post- Looking at an Old L5450

    I'm just now delving into the compact tractor market. I recently bought ten acres in SW Montana (Hamilton) and thought I was gonna get away without needing a tractor. At first I thought well, I'll...
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    L5450 Drivetrain Freeplay

    I have started noticing that my drivetrain seems to 'coast' and then 'catch-up' when going over a small rise at slow speed. Seems most noticeable when in the lowest gear at mid-to-high throttle...
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    L5450 PTO Clutch Repair

    Hi Fellas: Have a L5450 with the separate PTO Clutch Handle. When the PTO is engaged and the hand clutch lowered it makes a noise like something is slapping while spinning. While it is...
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    L5450 slobbering oil

    A friend of mine has a 1995 L5450, 1247 hrs,,runs very good, this tractor started having blowby and eventually starts dripping oil out of the crankcase vent hose,,this started almost immediatley...
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    L5450 hydraulic shuttle not engaging fully

    Yesterday i was pushing up some saplings that the recent snow storm bent over. I pushed the clutch in, shifted direction, and when I let out the clutch the tractor didn't respond. I rev'd the...
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    Kubota L5450 & L5412 backhoe lower swing pivot repair/alignment

    First of all I want to say thank you to rbargeron for taking the time to walk me through the hydraulic hook-up, much appreciated! So I have finally finished installing my 5412 backhoe on my...
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    Kubota L5450 and l5412 hydraulic hookup.

    Hello,long time lurker first time poster. I have had a Kubota l5450 since it was new, and have recently found a used L5412 backhoe, hardly used, and am having trouble finding information on how...
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    L5450 Backhoe

    New poster here. I would like to buy a used backhoe for my L5450. Any suggestions what to look for when looking at used hoes - and what to steer clear of? Also, my tractor does not have remotes...
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    Max hydraulic pressure on L5450

    My owner's manual doesn't give the max hydraulic pressure setting for the L5450. Can someone give it to me?
  13. Sumner Sapough

    L5450

    Does anyone have any knowledge on a L5450. Also any knowledge on a 3pt link arm breaking off on rear end.
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    L5450: hydraulic warning light

    I bought this tractor last winter and it would light the hydraulic warning light when revved up. The manual calls it an "alarm for when the hydraulic filter is clogged". I'm in Mississippi, so I...
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    Oil & Fuel 1996 L5450 Transmission/ Hydraulic Fluid?

    What kind of transmission/hydraulic fluid do all you L5450 owners use. Mine is a 1996 and of course the Kubota dealership is saying I should only use the Kubota UDT fluid which is around $85 for a...
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    Loader Kubota la1150a loader on l5450

    Greetings fellow L5450 owners, I have a genuine la1150a loader frame arriving for my l5450, without a bucket or quick hitch. I'm hoping someone can run a tape measure over an original la1150a...
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    L5450 feedback, please

    I'm going to look at a l5450 with hydraulic shuttle tomorrow. It is 4X4 ( think all were) with a loader (did they all have a loader?). It has 2500 hours on it. Any feedback on this model would be...
  18. lonestar382

    Finally bought an L5450

    Well, after several years of looking at them as they came for sale, I finally bought a 95 L5450 with the everclutch, LA1150A loader and 4wd with metal canopy. The machine has a little over 2000hrs...
  19. PokyMike

    L5450 HDT-W Broke Shuttle Shift Linkage Rod

    I've spent quite a bit of time looking through the Kubota Owning/Operating Forum but haven't found anything that matches my problem. It was time well spent however because I learned a lot. Now...
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5.00 star(s)
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L5450 Kubota
The Last of Kubota's L3 Series
Model Year: 1998

I purchased my 1998 L5450 in 2004 to replace my trusty 1988 L3350. The L3350 was an outstanding tractor, used primarily for forestry work (with Farmi JL-410), tree planting (with RootSpread tree planter), and general farm use. The L3350 is the smallest sibling in the Kubota L3 series, and served its time well. Other than impregnated air in the loader hydraulics, the L3350 ran flawlessly for 1850 hours. My L5450 was purchased used with 475 hours. The tractor has factory top and tilt hydraulics on the three point, factory creeper gear (16 speeds in each direction), LA1150A loader with heavy duty bucket, and R4 tires with chains. The L5450 is the largest of the L3 series, and is truly one well built machine. I have mounted an L4540A Kubota backhoe on the L5450 (originally mounted on the L3350…as both tractors use substantially similar frames). My logging winch was upgraded to a Farmi JL501, and tree planter replaced by a custom made Whitfield. The L5450, if given a reasonable task, truly never runs short of power. Overall torque is tremendous, especially at lower engine speeds. Implements include Kubota’s (Gannon) box blade with hydraulic ripper, Befco 66” tiller, Danuser post digger, Bush Hog 90” finish mower, Bush Hog 72”, and more. Having owned the L5450 for 9 years, and the L3350 for an additional 16 years, I can state without hesitation that Kubota’s entire L3 series (L3350/3750/4150, and L4350/4850/5450) is as bulletproof as can be reasonably manufactured. The L5450 readily starts instantaneously in all weather; it’s 5 cylinder direct injection engine is extremely smooth. The wet EverClutch does not see much use, due to the hydraulic shuttle being used instead. The only improvement I could suggest for the L5450 is the addition of a two speed rear PTO (which the L3350 had).

Pros: Smooth, strong hydraulics, overall build quality.
Cons: Lacks 2 speed rear PTO, lacks front differential lock.

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5.00 star(s)
rbargeron

L5450 Kubota
L5450DT
Model Year: 1998

At over 6,000 pounds with FEL, the L5450 is more in line with Kubota's M-models for power and weight. The 5-cylinder engine starts easily and is silky smooth. Mine has a Laurin Cab (adds 1500 lb) and an 11-ft Bradco Backhoe. The Ever Clutch is a scaled-up Hydraulic Shuttle for forward-reverse and there's a dry plate independent clutch with hand lever for the pto. When these units were current, not all dealers handled them. They were more expensive than JD and Ford so the sales numbers were not high. But they were (and are) among the best products Kubota has ever made.

Pros: Power; Weight; Huge strength.
Cons: Engine noise, gear ratio spacing.

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5.00 star(s)
Aftershock

L5450 Kubota
Kubota
Model Year: 1999

Tractor has been no issues until just recently. Hydraulics not working properly, will have to take a trip to the dealer. Rust but never stored outside or been on our salty roads. Overall very satisfied with the tractor. Just bought a used Kubota Kx91

Pros: Reliability.
Cons: Price.

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