Recent content by sunstardude

What is general life expectancy of Kubota's TLB line (ie. L39, L47, etc), and do the TLBs use a more solid engine than their ag line?

I hate to be that guy who starts this kind of thread but... I'm thinking of getting a skid steer and dump trailer and hiring out for whatever I can do with a skid steer. I live in a pretty busy area (central oregon), I see a lot of skid steers and mini excavators being pulled around by pickups...

If you were starting a dealership and could pick only one brand, at least initially, which would you go with and why? Branson / LS / TYM Also, anyone have input on outsourcing the warranty service & repair work to a third-party shop? Can this work out well? Any dealers on here who can answer...

I need a used BT1000AV Backhoe Attachment for Kubota L39 Anyone here have a used BT1000AV backhoe attachment for a Kubota L39? I found a nice, almost new L39 but it's missing the backhoe. :(

Thinking of getting an L45 or L47 and hiring out my tractor services, ie. digging, trenching, mowing, tilling, grading, clearing, etc. Would obtain contractors license, bond and insurance. In general, is this a money making idea, or a real headache? Ps. I'm getting a TLB anyway to develop a...

Any rumors of a Kubota TLB with a proper factory cab option with a/c & heat, and high flow hydraulics? Seems like 2 glaring deficiencies of the current product line.

How many hours is too many? Looking at used L39/L45/L47 TLBs on craigslist and MachineryTrader.com. Looks like some in my price range but they have around 1000 hours. How many hours can these things go if well maintained? Also, I'm on west coast and most of what I see for sale is on east coast...

Which deal should I go with below, both asking $12,900? Is price good / bad? Any other thoughts? Bobcat CT235 compact tractor loader with under 900 hours 2015 Branson 2400h with 38 hours

Thinking of starting a tractor service business in southern Oregon. ie. mowing, tilling, post holes, leveling, etc. Last spring I put out a craigslist ad to test the waters and I got at least 1 call/day until I deleted the ad 10 days later. Since I'm not setup yet I referred the business to...