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    RTV OR COMPACT TRACTOR PLOW

    Hi all, I am a glad owner of both a Kubota RTV 900 and L3800 and I live in Canada, just north of Maine’s border where there is plenty of snow. I feel as if my snow removal setup is not optimal. Actually I always use the tractor to remove snow, either with the back snowblower and a back plow...
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    K L3800 PTO poor pto cable

    Anyone has a solution for this cable I will have changed twice when the dealer receive it next week. Not very fun, I was working in the wood, tried to engage the pto to winch some fir logs, nothig … With a snow storm coming… TKS
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    RTV X900 Plow

    Hi, Can we talk about it ? What are your experiences, advices, brands, attachment type ? Should I go with Kubota brand, hydraulic, manual ? My X900 has a winch on it. Thanks all
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    Wet wood roads

    I am getting tired of my wet wood roads. I cut plenty of wood on each side to allow the sun to dry them but it’s like if they never dry out. It seems there is too much black earth accumulated on top of them. What should I do with it ? I thought about using my back blade to drag it out and...
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    RTV 900 equipments and accessories

    Hi all, Summer just began but I am already thinking about what equipments/accessories I could add to my new RTV in order to maximize its utilization. I live in a place where winter is tough. I am thinking about a front windshield, a roof top, a back windshield and a snow plow. Although my...
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    May pull the trigger tomorrow on a new RTV 900

    Went thru all the infos I could find on the machines. Checked what is available around. A nearby solid Kubota dealer has one new RTV 900. I have tuff work to be done on my 100 acres property. Sleep on it….
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    Kawa mule Pro or Polaris ranger 1000

    Hi all, I have done my researches and almost came to conclusion the UTV I want is the Kawa Mule Pro. The problem I have is the only vehicule I can find around is the Ranger 1000. It is not a bad choice either but I have like a feeling it is not as reliable as the Kawa. Any thoughts on those...
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    Puma snowblower chain issue

    Hi all, All my fault, got a brand new chain, but had to adjust the binder at full in order for the chain to be under strong tension. Ok, then I tried to shorthen it, f...now it痴 one link too short ! What are my options ? Possible to have two removable links on the same chain ? Tks for your time !
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    Kubota L3800

    Hi SOL Members, Can you please share your thoughts ? I知 mostly satisfied with my tractor but went thru some issues that make me thinking about upgrading, but being like a beginner, expert or more knowledgable views would be appreciated. First I have no complaint with the pto power. It strong...
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    Kubota L3800 3 pt lift capacity: can稚 lift trees

    Hi all, Went thru kind of disappointment yesterday. Had my Farmi 351 on, chained two 26 feet long firs, 18 inches diameter butts. Tractor couldn稚 lift the package more than a couple inches. Butt side was by the winch. What do you think, mechanical problem or was asking too much ? Isn稚 it the...
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    To insulate or not

    Hi all, My new 28X32 garage dream is progressing... I am wondering what you guys think about insulating it or not. I live in a Canada region where we have long winters ! Anyone wanting to share its thoughts would be much appreciated. So far I'am leaning toward insulating the place and heating...
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    New garage exterior siding advice

    Hi all, I am building a 28X32 detached garage on my property. It is located on my woodland but this is also where i have a cabin and spend a lot of time. So i don't want a luxury siding one would pick in a city but i am looking for something durable with a good look. Roofing will be with red...
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    KUBOTA L3800 log trailer sizing

    Hi all Any thoughts on which log grapple trailer would perfectly fit my small 38 hp tractor size ? What are the metrics I have to look at, size, independant hydraulic, lifting capacity, weigth ? I am at the beginning of the process, tough to see what I need. Thanks
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    Removing christmas trees stumps

    Hi all, Bought a 20 acres field loaded with christmas trees which will be cut next fall. My plan is to converse most of it into a nice deer food plot. The question is what to do with the stumps ? Leave them rot would be a solution, but how long would it take ? Probably a problem to work the...
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    Winch, log trailer with grapple or both ??

    Hi all, I'd appreciate your thoughts on the following. I have a L 3800 hst, bushhog Sq, pallet forks, 2 420 honda atv, rachet rake, on a 100 acres land with sugarbush and a mix of soft and hardwood. I have many mature poplars and firs to harvest. So far i made my way hauling some on the snow...
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    Hose screwed in my oil inlet

    Hi i started a post under a different name this morning but moved it here under a more representative name. In fact i was looking for the oil inlit on my l3800. Could not find it but now i realize there iscan oil hose firmly screwed right in the inlet. The dealer installed this hose, it goes to...
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    Hydrau filling cap l3800

    All, It will sound weird but the newbie to tractor that i am can't find the place to add hydrau liquid on my 3800. I looked everywhere, could the dealer used this filling hole when they installed oil hoses behind so now there would be a hose connected there ? Help cause they are closed and...
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    L3800 to remove snow

    Hi all, I am having good time with my fairly still new l3800 and am now considering what I'll do for snow removal. My property begins with a 1000 feet pasture, very windy so not a lot of snow there in this part of my road. Rarely more than 1foot. Then it enters into a sugarbush for 500 feet...
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    Another newbie question: fel and general work versus rpm

    Hey I have this probably idiot one. For pto it is pretty obvious where to set the rpm (written in the dash) but what about the rest of work? For example, does the motor rpm have an impact on the loader lifting capacity or it is 2 completely different things? Is there a "standard" rpm level...
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    Cleaning my new 3800

    Hi everyone, Have never seen any post on it. Well I did some mud work with my tractor. It is really muddy, even the 3 points parts are covered with mud. I am wondering how you clean it when this happen. When I say muddy it is muddy, hardly can figure out how to remove it if it is not with a...
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    L3800 Bucket urgent question

    Hi all, Haven't received my freshly ordered L3800 yet but it's coming. I realize I may have missed an important issue. I took for granted that the bucket could be removed very rapidly being kind of a Kubota "trade mark". After a little bit more internet yesterday, I finally understood the "skid...
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    Kubota L3800 Bush hog sizing

    Hey guys, Almost pulled to trigger on a K L3800 HST, R4 tires. The dealer has Bush Hog SQ. A SQ 148 measures 52 inches wide and a SQ 160, 65 inches. The sale rep was recommending a 148 but many here seem to privilege a 5 feet for that size of tractor. What are your thoughts ? I don't want...
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    CASE FARMALL 35B

    Hi guys, What about the 35 B ? It seems to be a very good option. I was looking hard at Kubota L3800-3200 and maybe MF but I met a Case dealer who is giving me a good feeling. Looked at the specs it seems good, the price too. As safe a machine as any "big" brands ? TKS
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    First tractor:need help !

    Ok I am in market for my first "machine". I am fortunate I found TBN, read many many threads, it is very helpful. Here's my situation: - 100 acres, mainly wood - Began doing small food plots and want to continue - Already have chain saws, brushcutter, ATVs - Small sugashack. My land include...
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