Under construction: B3350SU

Beauly · Dec 7, 2014

jeff9366 said:
Why LOADED Turf Tires?

I had R4 Industrial Tires and they never marked my lawn so long as the tractor had 2-WD engaged, rather than 4-WD.

loaded for weight, right? and then turf, as I have lots of lawn that I will be working around and over and felt that turf would be the best fit?

maybe not?

Beauly · Dec 7, 2014

s219 said:
You can get Kubota OEM pin stabilizers for $150-175 depending on the tractor (mine were $170 for an L3200).

As for tires, we can debate all over the place. My personal opinion, which only matters for about a 12-16" radius around my body, is that turfs would be best if mowing a lawn was a priority, or if snow removal was a priority. If loader work is a priority on any surface (including lawn) I'd pick the R4 tires, or for general utility work on any surface, I'd pick the R4s. If using ground engaging implements, R4.

I have had both turf and R4 tires, and both will tear up a soft muddy lawn in 4WD or 2WD. Both will be easy on the lawn in 2WD for "straight line" work, like driving across the lawn to move firewood, etc. Where turfs matter on a lawn is if you're constantly doing laps with turns, etc, like in mowing. There, the turfs will definitely be easier on the lawn.

I wouldn't automatically get turfs just because there is a lawn on the property, only if mowing that lawn was one of the priorities. I drive across my lawn on R4s all the time without any damage. If I start doing excessive work that requires a lot of turns or going into soft areas, then it will start to be an issue. The turf tires on my other tractor are definitely easier on the grass in those circumstances, but even they will leave ruts in soft areas and tear up the turf if I make a lot of turns.

good thoughts... AS you an see the 3350 is being built with turfs, maybe a mistake, I guess i'll find out.

Beauly · Dec 7, 2014

Baby Grand said:
Great looking tractor - you're back is going to thank you.
Is that a moose bar on the front?

that steel piece mounted on the front is some rig they use in the shop with the shop crane to lift the tractor out of its crate when they are setting it up... but yes, i might keep moose off a little...

kennyd · Dec 9, 2014

jeff9366 said:
I owned a B3300SU. Fine tractor-loader.

I would replace the factory NON-RIGID turnbuckle stabilizers on the Three Point Hitch with a set of pinned and adjustable RIGID stabilizers from Mark Hodge at Stabilworks early on.

<$200 Excellent workmanship.

LINK: Search Results - TractorByNet.com

I have optional $500 Position Control on my current L3560. However, darned if I did not find the Quarter Inching Valve (QIV) on the B3300SU more useful. Be sure to learn how to set up/adjust the QIV. It is so simple it can be confusing.

If you are going to use a Rotary Cutter/Bush Hog you will want a set of $30 Limit Chains.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...ta-b3300su-zerco-check-chains.html?highlight=

Beauly said:
maybe his website is not working? do you have his contact info?

jeff9366 said:
markhdg@gmail.com

(540) 241-1782

Love, Virginia

Jeff, Mark posted on the OTT site that he was closing the business: Time for change - OrangeTractorTalks - Everything Kubota

jeff9366 · Dec 10, 2014

Thank you.

Beauly · Dec 10, 2014

I sent a quick note to him just in case.. sounds like these bars are really great... love to try and get a set....

Beauly · Dec 10, 2014

Guess what just squeezed under my garage door????

s219 · Dec 10, 2014

Looks great!!

wmonroe · Dec 11, 2014

Congrats, looks very nice!

Beauly · Dec 11, 2014

wmonroe said:
Congrats, looks very nice!

thanks...

After unloading from delivery truck, I just drove it around the yard in the pouring rain and then squeezed it into the garage, it just made it under the door. It may stop raining here soon, and so hope to get on it this weekend, figure out how it works...

buck boost · Dec 15, 2014

Looks like a fantastic machine! Congrats!

Beauly · Dec 15, 2014

Yes, Had it out "the back" yesterday, knocking down old dead trees and pushing and piling limbs etc. Very exciting... So easy to run it...

wmonroe · Dec 15, 2014

Getting it dirty, nice!

BAP · Dec 16, 2014

Beauly said:
Yes, Had it out "the back" yesterday, knocking down old dead trees and pushing and piling limbs etc. Very exciting... So easy to run it...

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Where is the snow? I have 10" on the ground here. Nice looking tractor. Have fun, err I mean work hard.

Beauly · Dec 16, 2014

BAP said:
Where is the snow? I have 10" on the ground here. Nice looking tractor. Have fun, err I mean work hard.

nothing! We had that crazy snow storm early November, power off for days etc, but since then... nothing... Actually, I am hoping for some cold nights so that the ground will freeze in the "back" because it is so wet up there, I am worried about getting stuck, or at least making crazy ruts...

But yes the tractor is great... knocking down old dead trees, pushing and piling... lots of easy fun clearing to do up there and then snow before long to move etc....

thanks for the note...

arrow · Dec 16, 2014

Beauly said:
loaded for weight, right? and then turf, as I have lots of lawn that I will be working around and over and felt that turf would be the best fit?

maybe not?

I think you made a good choice. Turfs grip pretty good in the snow a blower leaves behind. If you needed more traction, a simple set of ladder chains would be a perfect compliment to the turfs providing an all around traction package.

FLfish · Jan 19, 2015

Did you get your new B3350SU and if so how do you like it. I am looking at one for my first tractor for the same uses as you except snow. None here in Fl, but I will be tilling a large garden.

Thanks for any updates you have.

Beauly · Jan 20, 2015

I did.... And it is so far great... A pleasure to drive/run, have knocked down old dead trees, moved firewood, snow blowed the driveway. Looking forward to many years of use! I think the size is a perfect fit for our use here around the house and land...

I can't think of any negatives at this point...

varmint · Jan 20, 2015

Beautiful! I think you will be happy with your turfs... I have had loaded R-4's on a bigger, heavier L3130, and you just couldn't drive it over lawn without leaving impressions. The larger contact area of the turfs helps with that, and they work great in snow. In ice, nothing will beat chains. My "new" L3400 has the Kubota pin adjustable stablizer arms, and I think they are a good addition if you don't already have them. The L3130 had them, and I got used to the quick and easy adjustments. I wish I had extendable link arm ends, but you can't have it all without paying for it.