Looking at 40-ish HP options

[vvanders]

Nope, specifically so I can trailer it if I need to. Have a 800lb flail mower I can hang off the back if I need the balast.

 

[jeff9366]

Yeah, the Canadian Kubota site had specific weights(+owner manuals for download).

Bare tractor: 3571 lbs
LA1055: 1400 lbs
HD Bucket: 400 lbs

5371lbs total + 1500lbs trailer = 6871lbs.

I believe I am correct saying standard bucket is around 300 pounds, L2296 HD RB bucket is around 400 pounds, so 100 pounds DIFFERENCE.

Do forget to allow for fluids: engine oil, hydraulic fluid and radiator fluid.

 

[vvanders]

Yeah, I'm getting the HD round back bucket so I think we're agreeing?

Canadian site does a pretty good job of listing actual specs: Kubota | LA155

 

[newbury]

Yeah, the Canadian Kubota site had specific weights(+owner manuals for download).

Bare tractor: 3571lbs
LA1055: 1400lbs
HD Bucket: 400lbs

5371lbs total + 1500lbs trailer = 6871lbs.

It's definitely close but since dealer is doing delivery most of my hauling will probably be local so I'm okay with it.

I believe I am correct saying standard bucket is around 300 pounds, L2296 HD RB bucket is around 400 pounds, so 100 pounds DIFFERENCE.

Do forget to allow for fluids: engine oil, hydraulic fluid and radiator fluid.

(didn't you mean don't forget?)

So - adding in fluids - about 10 gallons, 80 lbs, chains - 20 lbs. + 6,871 = 6,971

Better keep the mud off and transport it without fuel.

 

[vvanders]

Don't disagree that it's close, I may just see if I can find a light weight 10k trailer down the line as truck is rated to 8.5k. Worst case just leave the loader behind if I find I'm over the limit, will have to do that anyway if I'm hauling an implement.

I don't foresee towing a ton and if I do it'll probably be local so I'm not overly stressed about it.

 

[searcyfarms]

if you are bent on digging your pond on your own, save your tractor and rent something or hire it out - you wont be able to pack the clay adequate for dam leakage w/out something heavier.

 

[vvanders]

Well 3 months later tractor is finally state-side, assembled and heading out to the property on Friday. Will be sure to grab a few photos when it finally shows up.

 

[goeduck]

Well 3 months later tractor is finally state-side, assembled and heading out to the property on Friday. Will be sure to grab a few photos when it finally shows up.

Once you get it, the wait will seem to be non existent. Looking forward to seeing the pictures!

 

[vvanders]

Tractor arrived as expected, going from a '81 basic gear tractor this is quite a leap. It's hard to describe how weird it is to operate something that's so "turn-key" for lack of a better term. No more glowing 30s before starting, Gear->HST+, loader bucket that curls beyond level, no needing hearing protection at idle or eating diesel fumes, the list goes on.

One hiccup, driver forgot the forks and left them at the dealer which is about ~2 hours away. He's got another delivery nearby so he'll swing by and drop them off then.

Already put it to work hauling out another round bale for the four-leggers and moving a large dirt pile left over from our excavation. For loader work there's no comparison between this and the old Ford. Only surprise so far is the lack of a horn, didn't realize it was an optional item but no big deal.

 

[goeduck]

Congratulations, looks GREAT!

 

[jeff9366]

Only surprise so far is the lack of a horn, didn't realize it was an optional item.

I have a Stebel motorcycle horn from Italy installed on my L3560. If you want a LOUD horn, Stebl is the one.

LINKS: Amazon.com: stebel horn

stebel nautilus air horn | eBay


This thread on Grand L storage mods may be interesting:
https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/316605-kubota-l3560-rear-storage.html?highlight=

 

[newbury]

Looks GREAT!
Now get it in your profile!

 

[rngrrymd]

Nothing like waiting forever for your tractor.....and then finally getting it.
Congratulations, vvanders, and hope you have all success with your new Kubota!

 

[vvanders]

Yeah, it's a pretty good machine, still learning the limits of what it can do.

Managed to almost get myself stuck today working a material pile from a slight grade. I'm used to 4wd on the Ford which doesn't have a differential for the front axle so when I started spinning while backing up was trying to figure out why the front tires weren't moving while the back was spinning. Was definitely in 4wd and can feel it engage when I shift in in/out.

Diff lock got me out but going to have to play around with it more, that would also explain why the Ford tears up the lawn a lot more despite weighing almost half as much as the L4760. Still I would think that at least one of the front wheels should have been spinning/moving. Going to disable all the HST+ stuff and work then slowly back in so I have a better idea of actually traction limits and transmission behavior.

 

[mred2]

I get confused on mine as to the lever being up or down for 4wd. Spinning the other day with the loader in mud. The front not spinning, OH, 4wd was not in. Hope it works great you. I only use my horn to make a 4 legger move or to call my wife. It works for the first, but not so good on the second.

 

[vvanders]

Managed to get the tractor properly stuck today, had 4wd engaged with back wheels spinning while neither of the fronts were doing anything. Got unstuck by creeping out with difflock.

Called the dealer and confirmed with the tech that it shouldn't do that in 4wd. At least one of the fronts should have been spinning too. Since they're dropping off a set of forks looks like it's going back to the dealer. Tech suspects that the driveshaft from rear trans didn't get connected quite right.

Kudos on them to owning up to it even though the dealer is ~100mi away.

 

[ericm979]

4wd not being engaged could cause a wreck on a steep down hill.

It should be easy to check yourself by lifting the front wheels off the ground with the loader with it already in 4wd and with an assistant, turning both front wheels the same direction. If the 4wd driveshaft is not connected they'll turn, if it is they won't.

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

May be something simple like the linkage is disconnected at the shift lever, so while the lever moves, it never actually engages anything.

 

[vvanders]

Yeah, that was the Tech's guess, I definitely get do get resistance engaging the lever so he suggested it's the drive shaft.

Good idea in using the loader to lift the front end, may give that a try bit later. Thankfully we don't have any steep hills on this property.

 

[Tractorable]

Yeah, that was the Tech's guess, I definitely get do get resistance engaging the lever so he suggested it's the drive shaft.

Good idea in using the loader to lift the front end, may give that a try bit later. Thankfully we don't have any steep hills on this property.

Any update on why the 4wd wasn’t working on your brand new L4760?