kubota l2550

Anonymous Poster · Oct 10, 2001

I recenty bought an L2550dt-7 that was made in 1985. The tractor has 790 hours on it and the guy who owned it sure took good care of it. So far I love the tractor, it seems to be built like a tank. I was just wondering what the reputation of these machines are. I can't find much info on them on the internet, and would appreciate any reviews, good or bad. Thanks!!

Anonymous Poster · Oct 10, 2001

I just bought an L285 about a month ago. I have posted a few questions but noone has ever responded. I feel like the only person in the world with one. I even had one knot head accuse it of being grey.

Its a few years older than yours. I love it so far -- simple and powerful. 30 hp 4 cylinder rear pto -- how bout yours?

Anonymous Poster · Oct 10, 2001

It is a 3-cylinder 29.5 hp tractor. Basic gear driven model with 24 pto hp. I previously owned a 2000 Case IH DX33, which is the same as the New Holland Boomer. I bought the Case new, but we moved out of state so I resold it after one summer of using it. When we got to our new place I intended to buy another, but when looking at new tractors I came across the used L2550. I can't believe that for half the money I can get essentially the same tractor. It doesn't have the little luxuries but in terms of work it definitely performs on the same level as the DX33. All of its lift capacities, speeds, weights, etc. are similar if not better. And there is something comforting about a machine that has a steel body rather than a plastic one.

Bird · Oct 11, 2001

Kansasboy7 and skbruse, I think the problem with your not getting responses is simply the fact that the Internet is a relatively new thing to a lot of us, and tractors are also a fairly new thing for many, so most of the folks on here have newer models. You know Kubotas have only been around in this country since '69 and I don't know just when they caught on enough to be one of the big three, so there aren't as many of those older models and aren't as many people with experience with them. However, from what little I've heard, you both have good tractors with good reputations among the owners. I have a friend in another state who bought a used Kubota in the early 70s, still has it, and has talked about what a great tractor it is ever since he got it.

Bird

Jag · Oct 11, 2001

SB, I had rented the older L225 for cutting brush in an over grown field. That was what made me want to go Kubota when I bought one. I have a L2650, an 1995 model now. It is a hard working tractor and does great.... Have never heard anything bad about the L2250...... The Lxx50 series seems to have a problem with the front axle seals. The seals start to leak at 400-600 hours. I believe that your L2250 is an older model that is NOT included..

Anonymous Poster · Oct 11, 2001

Thanks for your replies. It makes me feel better knowing I don't have a lemon.

geneP · Oct 13, 2001

skbruse, I bought a '85 model L2250 (which is a 21 pto hp version of your tractor) about 15 months ago. I, too, got limited response about this model tractor. Mine is the shuttle shift gear transmission with power steering and 2 stage clutch. I've had no problems with it. It handles a 5' brush hog well with enough power to cut in 5th gear. It starts instantly, uses little fuel, has excellent brakes, and has strong hydraulics.

Maybe you can tell I like my L2250. I hope you enjoy yours, too. They seem to be tough little machines.

paul c · Jun 2, 2008

I can tell you any thing you want to know about L2250 or L2550, starting with L2550 DT7 indicates this is a 1987 thats what the 7 means, DT means 4wd They both have direct injected engines,shift on the fly 4wd,easy checker panel (idiot lights) mechanical shuttle,two stage clutch,multi speed pto. I bought one of each brand new and owned them for 21 years.They are good tractors. If you want to know any thing else I will answer if I can

peterc38 · Jun 2, 2008

paul c said:
I can tell you any thing you want to know about L2250 or L2550, starting with L2550 DT7 indicates this is a 1987 thats what the 7 means, DT means 4wd They both have direct injected engines,shift on the fly 4wd,easy checker panel (idiot lights) mechanical shuttle,two stage clutch,multi speed pto. I bought one of each brand new and owned them for 21 years.They are good tractors. If you want to know any thing else I will answer if I can

Maybe the OP is not around any more as the post dates back to 2001

repete · Jun 2, 2008

My 2550 has been WELL used. Hour meter says 4700 hard hours.

I have no front grill left, Body panels have been bent all over. I have a 3/4 inch hole through the radiator from a stick that never leaked. I have replaced both front axle outer pieces. One clutch. Two seats. No front edge left on the bucket. Replaced both lift linkages for the three point due to lifting tillers designed for 70 HP tractors (heavy). Two fuel sending units. Replaced more bearings and seals in the front end than I can count. One fender rotted out from the fertilizer falling into cracks. And on and on...

I love this tractor. it is ugly but it is a machine. It has been used sooo hard and still comes back for more.

It gets an oil change every 100 hours, transmission filter every 300 hours and fluid every 600 hours. Greased every 20 hours or so. Oil is cheap.