My new L4600

[dwelshans]

Delivered today...love it.

 

[PossumHound]

Nice, congratulations!

PH

 

[General Lee]

Sweet! How much difference in specs compared to the L4400? Guess I can look that up.

 

[CJBOTA]

Congradulations! Very nice machine. Last fall I almost waited for one but opted for a MX5100.
CJ

 

[k0ua]

Great looking tractor. Could you do us a favor and when you get time, with that implement on the back and above idle try to raise the 3pt/implement slowly and smoothly. Does it raise smoothly or does it "jerk" upward as you slowly move the position control lever. Some of the smaller L series have a Jerky 3pt hitch (like mine for instance) but not all, and as your model is new, we would like to know how smooth you can raise that three point when you go very slowly. Thanks.

James K0UA

 

[bigbull338]

enjoy your new tractor.

 

[Johndeere3720]

Sweet new L4600! :thumbsup: Congratulations! :thumbsup:

 

[dwelshans]

Not much technical difference. New engine is about 1HP increase, about 100# extra frame weight, slightly different loader (the model number implies an increase in lift capacity of ~132# and slightly higher reach, but they calculate it different between the series 3 and series 4....so probably about the same), new styling. PTO is now just a switch. In my case the dealer matched his earlier quote he had provided for the L4400.

I tried the MX4700/5100 several times...it is a more of a tractor in many respects. And the price, in my area, was about $2500/$3400 respectively more than the L4600...not alot given the overall investment But the L4600 is substantially more then what I have lived with for a long time (28HP compact) and I felt more comfortable with it. If I was younger and building up our property rather than older and maintaining the place my decision might have been different. And maybe "momma" will get the couch re-upholstered for what I didn't spend (wonder if I can get that 0% for 5 years on the couch?).

 

[General Lee]

Not much technical difference. New engine is about 1HP increase, about 100# extra frame weight, slightly different loader (the model number implies an increase in lift capacity of ~132# and slightly higher reach, but they calculate it different between the series 3 and series 4....so probably about the same), new styling. PTO is now just a switch. In my case the dealer matched his earlier quote he had provided for the L4400.

I tried the MX4700/5100 several times...it is a more of a tractor in many respects. And the price, in my area, was about $2500/$3400 respectively more than the L4600...not alot given the overall investment But the L4600 is substantially more then what I have lived with for a long time (28HP compact) and I felt more comfortable with it. If I was younger and building up our property rather than older and maintaining the place my decision might have been different. And maybe "momma" will get the couch re-upholstered for what I didn't spend (wonder if I can get that 0% for 5 years on the couch?).

Thanks for the explanation :thumbsup:

 

[dwelshans]

Great looking tractor. Could you do us a favor and when you get time, with that implement on the back and above idle try to raise the 3pt/implement slowly and smoothly. Does it raise smoothly or does it "jerk" upward as you slowly move the position control lever. Some of the smaller L series have a Jerky 3pt hitch (like mine for instance) but not all, and as your model is new, we would like to know how smooth you can raise that three point when you go very slowly. Thanks.

James K0UA

In working to get my shredder set up to the new tractor, I raised and lowered it quite a bit while making linkage adjustments (basically engine at idle and sitting on a concrete pad trying to get it adjusted)...very smooth (lift and drop) and easy to control position. Later mowed about 3 acres and did not have any problems that I could feel or detect running at about 2000 RPM (manual says not to run at PTO speed for the first 50 hours...true?) and picking up shredder at the turns (while messing with the setup realized my tail wheel bearing was shot so was running shredder in the skids w/o the tail wheel).

Did ask my dealer about the "jerky" 3pt...he thought it was possibly related to the position of the valve under the seat used to control the rate the 3 pt drops. Can't say myself if related at all.

 

[creekbend]

Congratulations. :thumbsup:

 

[k0ua]

In working to get my shredder set up to the new tractor, I raised and lowered it quite a bit while making linkage adjustments (basically engine at idle and sitting on a concrete pad trying to get it adjusted)...very smooth (lift and drop) and easy to control position. Later mowed about 3 acres and did not have any problems that I could feel or detect running at about 2000 RPM (manual says not to run at PTO speed for the first 50 hours...true?) and picking up shredder at the turns (while messing with the setup realized my tail wheel bearing was shot so was running shredder in the skids w/o the tail wheel).

Did ask my dealer about the "jerky" 3pt...he thought it was possibly related to the position of the valve under the seat used to control the rate the 3 pt drops. Can't say myself if related at all.

Thanks, I am glad you do not have the jerky 3 pt hitch syndrome. As for the dealer, I will assure him it is not related to the 3pt drop rate valve.. If you have a few days, use the search function (above) and put in jerky or something like that, and read for days..about L series jerky 3pt hitch problems and the attempts to repair and the stoic Kubota refusal to admit it even exist's..Chilly807 recently spent a lot of time trying to solve this problem on his own, with a lot of interesting results.. Good luck with that new tractor, it is a beauty. If you are so inclined you could put some pickup bed liner material on those floorboards. I did that about 18 months ago and it was a great modification in my estimation. Take care.

James K0UA

 

[foreman Etexas]

Delivered today...love it.

That 4600 is a really nice tractor,congrats:thumbsup:

 

[Dutch61]

I'd ask the dealer this question, 50 hours can be a long time, at 2-3 hours a week for us weekend warriors. I too am "upgrading" from nothing to the L3240 (grand), as it fits my requirements. Enjoy that new tractor.

(manual says not to run at PTO speed for the first 50 hours...true?)

 

[Bluegill2]

Congrats! Very Nice!

If I hadn't just got a great deal on a L3800DT, this is what I'd have bought.

 

[Bob77064]

Congrats looks great.

 

[moored4]

NICE :thumbsup:

Here is to Happy :tractor: ing!

 

[dwelshans]

Thank you all for the comments...worked with it all day today (mostly shredding and pulling an aerator) and really enjoying the HST and the power sterring (did not realize how much I had to work with my previous tractor). Need to fill my tires before starting any loader work...start that process early next week.

 

[countryal]

Congratulations on your new L4600. Just bought one today also. Will be delivered next week!!:laughing: It's gonna be a big change from my old AC 5020. Although I'll still cut the yard with the 5020.

 

[crazyangel]

Great looking machine! :tractor: