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Was pushing some brush yesterday and started binding up, reached for the shifter to pull back into neutral but couldn’t get it fast enough and heard a loud pop, through my earbuds playing music and ear muffs. I was hoping it was the yaupon I was pushing but the hot fluid on my arm confirmed my...

L4240 GST here. Like mentioned above, can change direction or gear on the go. I’ve never used the clutch. 1200+ hours. From my research here they are supposedly very reliable and long lived transmissions.

My L4240 is leaking from the oil gauge guide. I have ordered the replacement part, #TD060-16615. Has anyone had to replace theirs? Looks like it’s a press-in fit with a screw to stabilize. Do I just pull on the old one out with pliers?

Buddy has a 7ft LPGS I’ll borrow soon. Someone semi locally has a 6ft EA LPGS for $1500 (no scarifiers) that I might jump on. Cheapo versions around here cost that much or more.

Thanks @Gordon Gould that looks exactly like what I’m seeing here. Looks like the tailgate is helpful. I need to try a box blade and land plane to see what works best for me.

Looks like a dealer.

I just dug out 2 acres of pines and getting ready to clean up the roots and level it up to plant an orchard. I’ve wanted a land plane for my 1500ft gravel drive and know it will do well for leveling. Being able to move some dirt would help. I have a 6ft box on hand too. Will be the first...

A local Facebook marketplace add has land plane graders with a flip up/down rear door (panel) I’m assuming to make it able to pull and carry material like a box blade. Anyone used one?

Been reading through the WSM and ordering filters and fluids. Can I expect to drain the full 11.4gal of hydraulic fluid? Or will it likely be a bit less? Just wondering exactly how much UDT2 I’ll need to order. Any reason to prefer UDT2 over 90wt gear oil in the front end?

No rear remotes 😕 Looked at Kubota at dealership. I think it is less robust that the TSC. But it does have grease zerks. I’ll try to keep it lubed. I’d love top n tilt and have priced it. Just shy of $4k for 3 valves, top n tilt, 3rd function loader stick. I have a skid steer with grapple...

I recently bought a used L4240. It had no top-link so I’m picking one up tomorrow. Kubota wants $356 for theirs. TSC is $58 That’s a huge difference. If the TSC gonna work fine? Is there any reason to pay $300 more for the Kubota oem?

Yeah I wish we could get that cheap here. Long way from any mountains. But it’s been a gravel drive reworked and added to since the 60s. There should be a lot of packed in material there

Yeah he’s just checking for anything I might’ve missed. And will run on his dyno to test output. I ordered the shop manual pdf and will get part numbers together for the Kubota dealer to order oil/fuel/air filters and fluids.

I recently purchased a used Kubota L4240 GST with 1,100 hours. I took it straight to a neighbor friend tractor mechanic to look over. What major things should be assessed, adjusted, replaced at this point? Anything particular to check for wear?

Well, after some more research and thought I have in my EA cart: Post-hole Digger with 6” & 18” augers, Pine Needle rake, 42” Forks. Planning to borrow a land plane grader and dads box blade to work on the drive.

Just bought a used L4240 ROPS and the seat is trash. Hopefully this thread will provide some nice drop-in replacement options.

Can the potato plow point attach to the Subsoiler? If so that will sure make it more appealing and probably push me over the edge.

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After much research here and elsewhere over several years I picked up a used Kubota L4240 GST. Now it’s time to get some attachments for some particular tasks. I’ll lay out what I have currently, tasks, and what I think I need. Please advise. Tractor implements on hand: 6ft & 5ft rotary...

How far down can the ripper shanks extend below the land leveler? My 1,500ft gravel drive constantly develops deep potholes 4-6”. I need to get deep and rebuild. I’m also removing 1,000 pine trees and a few small magnolias then will need to de-root and smooth out the area for an orchard...

Well I brought it home for $10k. Has some cosmetic damage I can live with. May fix some. The important stuff works well. Gonna have a tractor repair friend give it a thorough inspection and run on his dyno. Currently researching a nice comfy seat.

Front grill and headlights are busted. Looks like an $800-1,000 fix. Seat is cracked. Couple hundred bucks for that. Assuming everything else checks out, is $15k a decent price? It was recently relisted, down from $16.5k

I’m going to look at a 2010 L4240 GST with 724 loader tomorrow. 1,200 hours. Anything specific to this model, specifically the GST transmission to check out? What would you be willing to pay?

Never mind. Tractor was 2 hours away. Sold before I could get there tomorrow

I’ve been shopping used tractors for about a year now. Looking at 30-40 PTO hp, HST transmission, 4wd, fel. JD is my nearest dealer at 5 miles away. My zero turn is JD950m and I’m happy with it and the dealership. This 4320 has the JD canopy, 2 rear remotes with Top n Tilt installed, rear wheel...

Found a nice L4060 ~300 hours semi-local under $25k but it’s GST. The HST+ I’m seeing are $27+k I’m thinking it’s worth the premium. That’s pretty much the main selling point. Dad says he’ll put the money from selling the 2 older tractors towards this one since he’ll be using it too...

HST+ is the main reason I’m considering blowing my budget out the water. Ran dads shuttle shift bushhogging in the woods a couple hours this weekend. Drove me nuts. And there’s no way to do precision loader work without riding the clutch. I’m use to the responsiveness of a skid steer, the...

Planning to go drive a L4060 ($27k <500hrs) this week. It has the ideal combination of size, HP and features I want, but will push the budget to the max. No rear remotes. Local used LS XR4140 is very similar size/hp and comes with 2 real remotes, but shuttle trans and nearest dealer is over an...

Been looking more at Kubota as there are 2 dealers somewhat close. Mahindra is 6 miles away, but Kubota is next closest at 25mi in the nearest big town. Also one 20mi from my work (40mi from home). But a neighbor works there and regularly hauls equipment for local folks with the company truck...

I’d plan to get 6ft implements eventually, ($$$) but have 5ft bushhog and disk now. Guess my thinking is the narrow width of this tractor is better (than 72”+) for the smaller implements I have now, but has enough HP and weight for 6ft implements later, with the benefit of certainly covering the...

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Been looking for a 30-40hp 4wd tractor with fel, fairly heavy, that can turn a 6ft bushhog in thick grass, but narrow enough that 5ft implements are close to the outside of the tires, and as many modern creature comforts as possible. XR4140 seems to meet those requirements. 62.5” wide so...

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The compromise is the hardest part. I have 100+ acres, but also get into the “yard” sometimes.

Several Kubota, JD, Kioti, MF options out there…I’m just not familiar with models and their particular options. That’s what makes the used market difficult vs new. A nice tractor at a good price pops up. 6-12 hours later after I’ve researched that model and go to test drive it, it’s sold 🤦🏼‍♂️

I have a working graph. Mahindra 3616 is a lighter option that 5ft implements would cover the tires. If I go with a wider tractor I’ll be wanting wider implements

Both older tractors are worn to the point of requiring constant repairs, minor and major. They are no longer reliable. Both older tractors are dry clutch & gear, 2wd, no fel, no power steering, no telescoping link arms or quick attach 3pt. I need a reliable cranking/running 4wd fel tractor...

Interestingly my local Mahindra dealer has always only carried Mahindra tractors, though he’s added Bad Boy mowers and Echo equipment. My closest Kioti dealer is primarily a lawnmower shop, with a few smaller model tractors. Point is it varies and we all have to gauge our local market.

The 1635 doesn’t have SSQA or rear remote. Passing on it. There’s a Mahindra 3616 but it’s lightweight at 2560lb base without loader. Still looking and researching…building a spreadsheet of specs and used pricing.

Used market seems to be slowing down around here slightly…or rather prices are coming down. Many are dropping $2-4k (20+%) in less than a week on FB marketplace. I’m hoping the trend continues.

Thanks for the offer @DaBear3428 but I think I’m looking for something bigger. MF 1635 seems a good size. 3k+lbs, 64.5” wide so 5ft implements will nearly cover tires, plenty power, pst transmission, easy 3pt hookups. One nearby for $17,900 just over 300hrs. Might post in the MF forum to...

Our Ford 3000 & MF 135 have had good long lives but are ready to be replaced. We have a 5ft bushhog, disc, cultivator, box blade, drag, and several homemade scoops for digging trees with skid steer quick attach fel. (FIL is selling skid steer but I’m keeping some parts) I’d love a 40-50+hp...

Somebody else bought before I finished work. Used market is crazy right now. Think I might take a break for a while.

Any new feedback on the YM series? I’ve seen several dealerships picking up the Yanmar line in my area of south LA/MS. There were no dealers within 100 miles 6 months ago, now there are several. Do you have to clutch the shuttle shift to swap between fwd/rev? The YM359 looks like a lot of...

Thanks. The 5545 is 2019, 491hrs, 3rd function in front (he was running a grapple). Comes with bucket, 6ft MD bushhog and 6ft box blade for $20k I like the 5145 for sure. Local dealer wanted $32k, another for $35k. Did see the states only volume dealer had it for $28k….plus tax.

After researching for several years and borrowing dads tractor too often, Im ready to buy my own. Looking at 40-50hp, such as the Mahindra 5545 I’m looking at this evening. My father-in-law has a tl130 takeuchi skid steer that has lived at my house for 5+ years now. He lives in town, I’m in...

Found a 5545 semi-locally I’m planning to drive this evening if the rain quits. Almost exactly the same as my dad’s 4530, just newer, 2019, and with my preferred R4 tires. 2 concerns are: 6ft implements might not fully cover the tires, and I’m not a huge fan of the syncro shuttle. But in this hp...

Well, thanks for the assistance. Had a test drive setup for this afternoon and just got a text it has sold. Back to the drawing board.

Immediately in front of front axle, steering rod I assume.

I guess the dry-rotted missing rubber isn’t a big deal. Admittedly I have a lot to learn. Lol yes, and warranty, but mostly HP. That’s my primary worry with this 4035. Will it turn a 6ft bushhog in thick bahaia? Probably similarly to the 4530 I guess. I’m confident a 10hp increase would be more...

This was the only thing I noticed on both sides. I’ll watch the video again to review. Thanks

It was lightly used on a horse farm, mostly to move shavings, manure and work the riding arena per the owner. It’s fairly pink, so I’m assuming not fully “indoors” though maybe had a roof over it. Yes, would have to pay sales tax on new. Local dealer can order one. All he said was “over...

Background: Family has 3 40-60 acre properties ranging from 2-4 acre bahaia fields, pine timber, hardwood bottoms, food plots, 2 acre orchard, summer/fall gardening, gravel roads and mowed trails. Dad has a Mahindra 4530 4wd w/fel and Farmall planting/cultivating tractor, 6ft bush-hog and disc...