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WOW! My 2006 L48 TLB with thumb, and 257 hours, looks like it just arrived from the factory, compared to that one.

MY response to a 7 year old post! For anyone interested. My L48 TLB has a really nice hydraulic thumb that was manufactured, and installed, by M.C Faulkner (Maine). Falkner is no longer in business, but apparently sold out to: SRS Attachments of Norridgewock, ME. 207-858-0690

The Messick's people ARE GREAT people!

Needed: Smaller rock bucket,.....or.... Bigger tractor!

BIGGER is ALWAYS BETTER in storage buildings! No one has ever said: "I wish I had built a smaller building!"

Looks like great pricing! Can you first get a look at someone else's building by the same supplier? Maybe ask SOS for a buyer reference?

Kubota M7040,......what an elegant BRUTE !!!

Go to OTT ! Not nearly as ridiculous about "locking/banning"!

" My dealer sells Warren Premium fluid, and said the Traveller Premium from TSC is fine too" Did your dealer also SAY that he will warranty your Kubota hydraulic system ?

At 81 I am already in that problem area. Getting old really sucks.......for a LOT of reasons! The only saving grace.....it beats the alternative!

Recycled asphalt is great stuff, but nearly impossible to find in my area. They truck it back to the mix plant, and use it in new asphalt.

In 1957......used my '34 Ford.

Kinda the same here, and I am 11 years (81) ahead of you.

True zero % financing is exactly like the Easter bunny! I does not exist!

From my experience with a major house fire, and the aftermath...... When you discover a fire,..... let'er burn for 20 minutes or more, and THEN call the FD!

I bought a cherry used Kubota (L48) 27 months ago, and a cherry used MB E-350 seven months later. I'm feelin kinda smart, but really.....I'm just plain lucky! Both are apparently now worth 25%+ more than I paid.

Perhaps you should go there a few more times,..... just to "look".

My 2 cents: Wait to find the truck you REALLY want!

I too am a lifetime New Englander,..... with time out for military service, and a job. I live (six months) in the 291 year old house that my mother bought in 1932. There isn't even a pea sized pebble on my property.

Hi, I did take the BH of my wonderful 1970 Ford 3400, but only once.....to repaint the entire machine. It was a "quick disconnect" BH, and as I recall it took me about 20 minutes. Probably would have been only half that for a 2nd BH disconnect attempt. That was a great old machine, and I had...

My grapple has a completely enclosed back. Brush is not an issue.

I only have 11.7 acres, but have lived here since 1942. NEVER have seen a single rock! Wish I had a few just small/medium ones.

Messick's??

I very seriously doubt that there are many lease options available in today's market!

I bought my used (2006) L48 TLB just 27 months ago, and comparative used L48TLB sales data today shows a sale value increase of 25%+. Amazing/crazy! I bought a 2014 MB E-350 (bought used 01/2020), and it also shows a value per NADA that has risen by 25%+. Amazing/crazy!

How often do you anticipate a need to "change" studs?

A combination of misinformation and oversimplification here.

I have a set of clamp on forks for my Ford 1920 FEL. They are basically worthless (sitting in the barn)! I have a set of 3pt forks that I bought from Agri Supply on the Ford, and they will lift 2,000 lbs.,....but being 3pt. forks, they only raise to about 30". I have a set of 4,400 lb. EA forks...

Free asphalt millings is only a dream for me. They go for a hefty price per ton here. If you do a really nice grading job in the Spring, then the Summer sun will pack those millings together to make a really hard, relatively smooth, surface. An EA rear Deluxe Scrape Blade would be a nice tool to...

Spring seeding is usually not the best idea. In the Spring, weeds and grass germinate simultaneously. With Fall seeding, the grass seed germinates, but the weeds do not. Then, in the Spring, the grass has a head start, and will choke out the weeds that are attempting to grow.

Luckily with a belt size of 36" I have never had to deal with a "hazardous waist"

Boiled linseed oil! Raw linseed oil takes forever to dry.

Yup,...... me too. My "operator present" switch has been "replaced" with a jumper wire. Works great!

Indoor storage is clearly the best way to care for all machinery/equipment!

There is a strong likelihood that "she" is actually a "he"!

And good luck with electronics quirks, and DPF issues! See if you can get the dealer to agree to warranty length (in writing) free pick up, no matter how far away. There is a real likelihood you may need this.

Wow....the price of those blades has risen dramatically! I bought that EA blade in the 72" size, for about $300 less, just 4 years ago. They are still very likely the most blade bang for the buck! The offset requires no sliding. I have had 3 other blades! Nothing was as easy to use, or as...

Certainly Woods does not manufacture their own hydraulic cylinders.

Yup.... Could have also been manufactured in Bangladesh.

Woods probably just buys the cheapest cylinders they can find. Made in China!

That foam will likely also be a "direct path" for the burrowing critters to work their way through it.

I don't think I have ever seen a tool box long enough to hold a 20V pole saw.:ROFLMAO:

A single lid is not subjected to the twisting moment, as the dual lid is.

My seat switch apparently "failed" (jumpered) with the previous owner. I like that it has "failed".

I would suggest that the pre Tier 4 Kubotas of the 2000's are likely the best you can get in a modern tractor.

I do nothing outside when it is too hot to be comfortable. I do nothing outside when it is too cold to be comfortable. I do nothing outside when it is too wet to be comfortable. At almost 81..... With my L48 TLB,..... I do what I want,.... when I want!

I wanted a "Swiss army knife" and my L48 TLB does a fantastic job for what I want to do. At 81 years old, I just don't need or want any commercial earth moving equipment.

historically everyman's rice paddy machine.....!

All hydraulic. Very nice, but......EXPENSIVE !!!

The EA blade does not require any tools to offset, and does not need a gorilla to slide it. I have a King Kutter 7' sliding offset blade. Anybody want to buy it? I do not have a gorilla to include.

Very nice......but hydraulically operated, you are talking about a mucho expensive rear blade

Your situation is not the norm for people here on TBN. Very few have a dump truck, and many do not even have a trailer.

For digging holes/trenches I would agree!

How well does your mini-ex (alone) do moving 10 yards of dirt 500 ft?

Take a look at the..... EA Deluxe Scrape Blade. It is the most versatile and easy to use blade on the market. It has every possible adjustment, and a major offset capability!

Not even certain I would take it if it were offered for free!

Of course, the mini-ex is the best for ditching/trenching, and the CTL is best for pushing dirt and loading. The point here being, that a dedicated TLB is an excellent combination machine (Swiss army knife) for those of us who are only occasional users.

I wonder how many private property owners own both a mini-ex, and a CTL for personal use only?

"Love this stuff" Me too! Just love to walk into my storage barn and see my equipment sitting there. Subtract 71 years.....makes me feel like Christmas at 10 again! Magnificent big toys!

And .......the OP will have a higher quality, commonly known/respected brand, with much higher resale (or repo) value. Unless the bank folks are totally incompetent, they will already know this!

Not enough to even bother discussing the issue! Absurd!

Just be thankful it does not take you 40 minutes.:ROFLMAO:

In post #61 I said ABSOLUTELY NOTHING about septic tanks not requiring a drain field! I have no guess as to how you came up with that conclusion. I am a former Civil engineer! I think I know just a little bit about how septic systems are designed, installed, and how they work. All septic tanks...

By definition you built a cesspool! Septic tanks are sealed and have no leakage.

You have the used tractor, make it look like new syndrome, as I do. It never quite gets the same treatment after that.

Nice!

The "Swiss army knife" of tractors!

I use each of my tractors 10 hours or less per year. I store them inside. I do not consider moisture in oil to be a potential problem for me.

Your stabilizers actually "stay locked in their upright position"? My droop down over time, unless I strap them together for long term storage.

Kubota hoe disconnect/reconnect is really simple for me. I don't do it! If I need a 3pt., I use my Ford 1920 instead.

I try to wash my cars once, maybe twice, each year. 3 tractors......not so much!

I use what might be best described as "heavy dust protectant".

Yup,....but I do have a bearing grease packing tool.

I thought I read somewhere that women can do everything equal to men! Is that just more fake news?

You use your equipment commercially. Most of us here on TBN do not do commercial work. The L47, L48, M59, and M62 are very adequate private use units for us.

That does seem to be the common situation here in the Northeast.

I do not think it is possible to leave the 3pt lift arms attached on my Kubota L48 when the BH is also on. There is an under tractor 3pt. arms storage location though.

8" x 16" cement block for a cesspool / tank? Not the best idea!

10-15 minutes for me, with my Kubota L48 TLB. I'm almost 81 years old.

From my perception, all TLB detachable hoes can be easily attached/detached by one person. Techniques may vary somewhat between tractors. Sorry: I have no idea what exact technique is required with LS tractors.

Rain will be the killer to a gravel surface if people are continually driving on it. Puddles will form, and prompt periodic maintenance will become necessary to maintain a decent surface.

Of course not! Titles, and whether they are required or not, would seem to be the issue, rather than trailers v/s tractors. The primary purpose of a title for any wheeled vehicle is to protect the buyer. Trailers require a title in most states! In the USA, tractors unfortunately do not require...

That "classic supplier in New England" would be Richmond Bell in Wellfleet, MA. Just 4 miles from my house. Richmond Bell died at age 95, on June 14th 2020. Known to virtually everybody in the model A community. I think his heirs still have a lot of model A parts to be sold.

Many people buy used tractors from private parties. I have bought two that way.

I have a 49 year old Sears (Roper) with single cyl. 15 HP Briggs, and the deck is just fine. Don't use it anymore though, as I have a nice new SCAG with a heavy fabricated deck.

I think your $2K total does make sense.

It may not be true in all provinces, but I think that some provinces require non farm tractors to have a title. Tractors may or may not need to be licensed, depending on where/how they are used/driven. Nova Scotia TBN member EGON may be able to provide more information on this subject.

A not common in the USA, 19 year old, 22 HP, no loader, Chinese tractor, with 4WD inop., maybe...... $2,500? Tearing it partially apart (unless buyer does it himself) ain't gonna be cheap!

He who hesitated just lost! With used tractors, it happens dozens of times daily in this market. If you are not ready to act, when you see what you want, it just becomes another unfulfilled dream.

I still have two 40 lb. bags also.

They are Dxx good eating too, if properly cooked!

Cuts can certainly be painful, but a kidney stone will bring maximum pain!

Sad, but....SO TRUE!

California does not require trailer titles? I am shocked & amazed!

You are a wise man!

I am not sure that it makes one he11 of a lot of difference what brand of wheel bearing grease is used. What really matters is that the wheel bearings are periodically repacked, or replaced. Probably 90%+ of trailers do not get their wheel bearings attended to frequently enough!

"I wouldn't buy a trailer without a title. How is the buyer supposed to determine if it's stolen or not?" Tractors are not titled! (in Canada they are) Would you never buy a used tractor?

I recently replaced wheel bearings on a small trailer prior to taking a 300 mile trip. The trailer was my son's boat trailer (salt water use), and the bearings were 20 years old. A no brainer for me. I did not want to risk a highway breakdown, and so far away from home.

I would suggest that your arrest and trial would be very likely, unless you would plan on suicide.

My comments were to offer general information to the OP. Nasty scolding from the peanut gallery was not solicited!

I am over 80, and ride comfort is my only complaint about my SCAG Kawasaki gasser.

I don't have a need for it, but would guess you might expect a maximum of 50% of the retail price (with tax). Those rear scoops are certainly not in high demand. They were much more common in the 30's, 40's, and 50's.

It is not about being harsh, but rather what could happen to YOU in a court of law! The courts are not friends of the common man these days.

Me too !!!

I bought my 60" grapple from Mid State Attachments there.

Rural King is selling this new for $583.

Ford 5xx series or Case CK series would likely be the best bang for the buck, if you can find one not all worn out.

Do not use Corrosion X, or any similar product! Use OSPHO as a primer, and then apply two thin coats of oil base enamel to the entire the assembly. Use Corrosion X, Fluid Film, Boeshield, or LPS-3,.... AFTER painting, to seep into the spaces between the valves.

Today's world is infested with maggots!

I obviously agree!

I think the L47, L48, M59, and M62 all have two hyd. pumps. Makes a big difference between a real backhoe, and a BH attachment!

A very good idea for the OP!

My new 48" SCAG (gas) cost me $4,410 OTD. I am 80 years old, and mow 20 hours per year! I love the SCAG (in spite of bumpy ride). I did not even consider a diesel. My grandchildren will be able to buy a new car on the compounded $ difference.

Very unlikely in both cases!

"lead poisoning" might seem like a good idea to many of us, but 20 years in the clink for dispensing it, is one he11 of a price to pay for trying to save a trailer.

I put less than 500 miles per year on my '87 Jeep. Change oil every 3 years+, or when the spirit moves me.

Don't play around looking at the tractor for more than a day or two. Good used tractors are very hard to find in this current market. If you dally,..... someone else will buy that tractor!

I prefer the way your bucket teeth close. Mine meet at the tips instead.

Very nice!

There are several oil analysis labs, though Blackstone is the one most commonly known. I had them do oil analysis on my marine transmissions at every 100 hours, since I suspected a problem was coming. I headed it off, and replaced both transmissions, rather than risk being stranded in the Bahamas.

Boats occupy HUGE spaces, and storage space cannot reasonably be compared to space required for cars. I Summer stored my 44' DeFever in a Florida lot larger than 40ac.

There is a 2001Mauldine currently listed for sale by Rowden & Sons in Watkinsville, GA. $39,500. Phone # 706-338-8948. The land plane idea might be OK, but would be very slow on a 40ac lot, and would not deal well with the rubble material already in the ground.

Where did the "80 acres" come from? The OP stated that he needs to grade a 40 acre lot!

I very seriously doubt that the buyer ever considered payments of $6,600 per month. Most probably..... cash on the barrel head!

I am certain you had 4 wonderful years together. Every day with a dog is a perfect day!

If the OP has inside storage that Case 590 will last forever! My Ford 3400 TLB sat outside for the first 16 years of it's life, and I sold it at 49 years old. Repaced one hose.

Having owned a mid size construction BH for 35 years, and not doing anything but my own play/work, I can assure the OP that he will find many additional uses for that Case 590 in the coming years. I had a Ford 3400 for 33 years, and now a Kubota L48 for 2 years. Owning a BH, means it is...

Go with the 20 series! You will rue the day if you opt for LESS power!

A Branson model recommendation from a Branson owner is "worth it's weight in gold"

If it makes you feel any better, I have been trying to minimize distractions to finishing projects for nearly 81 years. History simply repeats!

The commonly referred to phrase is: BUY ENOUGH TRACTOR! If you follow that premise you will make a good choice. In my opinion though: If you buy one, or even two, sizes larger than you THINK you need, you will have made the BEST choice! If you estimate too small, you will spend a good bit more...

Not sure what you mean by "far superior to conventional pole barns". I have a now 37 year old Morton Buildings "conventional pole barn", and though the construction techniques have now improved even more, my pole barn remains in excellent condition. Within 1/4 mile of a large salt water bay too.

Wow,....That seems as though you got a great price! Looks like you have some shelving (on the ground) for an interior project.

That seems to me like an out the door offer. Once you are out the door the offer is no longer valid!

Throw the WD-40 stuff in the trash! To free up rusted components use only Kroil. It really works!

pumpguysc can very likely answer that question.

Too late for that now!

Exactly correct! EA obviously gets exceptional freight rates.

Probably not a cab for "work in the woods", but 45HP sounds just about right!

The Branson choice is a good one, especially with a dealer nearby. Seems like over time, you may discover that a 25HP tractor is a bit undersized for maintaining a 113 acre property.

If you are talking about "free" EA shipping, I have been told that shipping beyond their 1,000 mile "free" zone is only a very nominal up charge.

Cheap deal......must have sold quickly. Elegant looking out buildings! ;) Low CA taxes too!

A BH is a lot more useful than you would think, before you actually have one.

Go for it! If you decide you don't like it, or need it then you can sell it. You will not loose any money on a solid, working, full size TLB! You will live to regret it if you do not buy it! I have a nice low hour Kubota L48 TLB that I very seldom use. Would I want to be without it? NEVER !!!!

Leaving tractors/equipment outside for extended periods has real $ costs!

Totally disagree! Building first, and floor later is just fine! Thousands of folks prefer to do it that way....myself included! Morton Buildings puts them up that way everyday all across the USA.

Do you realize that the last response on this thread was posted nearly THREE years ago?

Yanmar too!

I am with Egon on this! The larger wheels on the B7100 are actually a distinct advantage over the Bx1850 for garden use. You should note that the last B7100 was manufactured in 1985. B7100 style/type tractors by various manufacturers are extensively used by family plot farmers in Japan.

Ditto! You have a full size machine, and I have a medium size (L48) machine. I think that the little add-on tractor backhoes just don't have the same sort of hydraulic pump flow/volume that our larger machines do. They actually may need to run at higher RPM to get sufficient hydraulic power.

I bought a nearly pristine used Kubota L48 TLB, because it was exactly the BH size I was looking for (11' reach). That said; it was a compromise for me. I would have preferred shuttle shift, but it came with HST. That is sorta OK, but what I do hate is...... the treadle pedal! The Japanese...

Thankfully most countries of the world do not require the absurd inspections, or have the myriad of regulations that Canada has. In Canada "big brother" watches over everything from cradle to grave! Farting is allowed......but only with a permit! ;)

Needs a hydraulic thumb!

Yup.......I am one of those who could not care less about dealer support. Nearest dealer for any brand is 1-1/2 hours away from me.

That is an EXCELLENT product line!

Yes.....mine does have steering brakes, and dual wheels, but at nearly 81 I don't use it any more. I was going to sell it, but one of my sons asked me to hold on. I have two large storage buildings, so it will probably sit where it is until I croak. Battery is dead!

I know very little about the Branson line, but as a guess I would think the -20 series might be the best size for you. Has it ever been said: "I wish I had bought a smaller tractor"? If machine support is at the very top of your list, Kubota and John Deere will be the likely winners.

I have owned a Gravely of one model or another for 50 years. Still have a 12HP Pro with only 25 hours. Bought it new in 1992, but don't use it anymore.

I have a full trailer width 2x4 screwed to the deck of my trailer to stop the front wheels of my L48TLB in the same spot every time.

I have absolutely no idea of the thought process that occurred in that situation.

My second assignment in the USN was to a squadron in Rota Spain. A fellow officer there was bitten by a puppy that had been given to him. The puppy was killed, and the head sent to Madrid for analization by a Spanish lab. The results did not come back in a timely manner and the guy died, because...

That is exactly the trailer size/capacity I have for my 7,780 lb. Kubota L48TLB. My trailer gross weight with L48 aboard is 11,380 lbs.over the scales. Trailer rating is 14K + 1K for Equal-i-zer hitch tongue weight. I trailer for my personal use only, and very infrequently. Class A licenses are...

I love everything that EA makes, and have two of their attachments. If I were doing commercial work, or heavy use grapple work, I would likely have bought the EA grapple. The Mid States Attachments 60" Grapple that I bought (in Dec.) is exactly correct for my light duty use. My L48 TLB hoe (11'...

Battery cables are made of finely stranded wire. If every strand but one is either corroded or broken, you will still get a continuity reading..... but no engine cranking.

Did I say mine weighs "almost half"? My 60" weighs exactly 500 lbs.! I added brass bushings & pins with zerks, and it clamps/closes between the lower teeth. I like it...... for $1250.... delivered.

Why not just call'em, and ask'em, that is what I did!

Provincetown, MA., Gloucester, MA., and New Bedford, MA. are old Portuguese (from Azores) fishing communities in the USA. Hard working, good people, and the best fresh baked bread in the USA!

I am NOT a Branson owner, but if I were in your situation, I would drive the 90 minutes to look at the Branson...FIRST! You apparently do not need to limit yourself to a 25HP tractor, to avoid a complex pollution control choked down machine, if you buy a Branson. 6' PTO implements are not...

Mighty tough to find brand specific used loaders. Good luck. May take a long while.

ABSOLUTELY.....Get the heavier one! Dealer just wants to sell what he already has!

"Only wine connoisseurs",...... and those of us who lived on the Iberian peninsular during our US military service years.

I like that idea!

Very cute.....but does not look anything like a Newfie!

Have you ever used a battery powered grease gun? I have several manual grease guns, and one pneumatic. Once you use a battery powered one, and with Lock-N Lube, you will never go back! Perhaps they are not common in Portugal?

I hope you have many years to spend looking! Used tractor loaders are extremely difficult to find. You should probably call Mahindra directly for a loader, or trade for a different tractor with a loader.

The name "Volkswagen red" seems like it might be someone's personal description. I would suspect that no paint manufacturer actually markets a paint by that name.

My Mid States Attachments grapple also has a solid back.

I now describe it as "fun' also! Prior to my 20V DeWalt and Lock-N-Lube, I considered it drudgery.

True!

Yah think? ;)

ANY machine that has grease zerks needs frequent greasing. Once for every 8 hours of use is considered normal, but considering operating conditions, greasing more frequently could be useful. A battery powered grease gun (Milwaukee or similar) is a wonderful tool, and the OP should consider a...

"Woodlife" was good stuff once upon a time. Then the EPA forced a formulation change, so now it is mostly a make you feel good, like you are doing something useful stuff.

"Some"?

;)

Yup! Dats da way I does it!

Cheer up! There is no primer, and likely no acid wash either. Your paint will begin to chip off in just a few days.

Don't put 5200 on anything you ever want to take apart! It will not let go......ever!

My mistaken interpretation!

Back dragging curled, a good habit to destroy the bucket cylinders!

I would suspect that a BIG operation does not buy many CUT sized attachments, like those mfg. by EA.

When you park your chit outside this should be no surprise!

Thanks! I will have to check on just how "heavy duty". I only have a Kubota L48 TLB, which is not a huge machine. I can cut off the pin on ears myself, but would probably have a pro do the welding. The weld on ears also come complete as a weld on assembly. A bit more expensive as one piece, but...

I know! Mine had only 1850 hours when I sold it 2 years ago.

Looks very nice, but 678 lbs. seems like a lot of lost lifting capacity for a 3900 lb. 40HP tactor. What is your loader capacity?

My Kubota L48 TLB (HST) clearly does not have the pulling power of my (sold) 49 year old gear drive Ford 3400 TLB. THe Kubota has nice features, but in many ways I would kinda like to have my simple old Ford back.

Oh....but didn't they claim the problem was operator error? At LEAST a verbal apology would be in order!

Using the heel of the bucket is a much better idea, but if used often, will require a heel wear edge to be added.

4- in -1 bucket, usually used on skid steers.

I concur! My grapple was built by Mid State Equipment in Denton, NC. I have a Kubota L48 (a bit bigger than the L45), and my grapple is 60". I paid $1,250 including shipping. It is almost identical to the one shown in the post above. Mine weighs 500 lbs. It was not manufactured with grease...

I guess I was lucky. I internet shopped for 10 months, and then found an excellent Kubota L48 TLB on Craigslist. Sent the seller 20%, and then drove 350 miles to pay & pick it up. I was very pleased!