kubota l3000

  1. S

    L3000DT steering problems

    I own a Kubota 3000dt. Early 2000’s model. The steering column becomes loose as the bolts holding it back out. As they are through holes when it gets loose it leaks hydraulic fluids. The tiny metric fine threads stripped years ago and former owner retaped with a course standard bolt and it is...
  2. P

    Removing a Bush Hog 2246 loader from Kubota L3000

    I’m removing the Bush Hog 2246 from my Kubota L3000dt. In the Bush Hog manual it says “when loader hydraulics are disconnected from tractor the tractor hydraulic circuit must be completed. Failure to do so will result in hydraulic pump damage.” When I connected one of the pressure lines to the...
  3. F

    Kubota L3000DT Clutch housing

    I am looking for a Clutch housing P/N TC020-14116. Does anyone have or know where I could find one?
  4. Chuck Tkach

    Kubota L3000dt front axle oil

    What oil is called for in a 4wd Kubota L3000dt front axle?
  5. Number15

    Price Check  L3000DT

    I have a L3000DT with 2400 hours and no fel. Otherwise I have all maintenance records and it is in average to good shape. I want to sell it and have no idea what I should ask for it. Looking for pricing help
  6. L

    L3000DT, good price?

    I've never owned a tractor but I'm planning on buying one next year or two. I think I settled on a new Kubota since we have a dealer near by. But I do like to check Facebook marketplace sometimes just to see what's out there, just in case I want to jump the gun and buy something now. I came...
  7. T

    kubota L3000dt thermostat

    I have a 2004 Kubota l3000dt with 600 hrs. never flushed the cooling system which I am going to do now. What is involved in changing out the thermostat? Thanks in advance
  8. D

    L3000 won't start

    No lights on dash, won't preheat glow plugs, battery checks good (12.6v), short across solenoid does nothing Ignition switch?
  9. BMan2005

    Servicing L3000 fluids?

    Going to service my Kubota myself this go around. I ordered my filters but was unsure what fluids I needed to use for the engine oil & transmission. Anything else?
  10. D

    First tractor owner L3000DT, 3 point hitch surging

    First tractor owner, 2001 Kubota L3000DT My three point hitch is surging in any up position, won't hold implement up unless completely close the "3 point hitch lowering speed knob". The surging seems to be the hitch trying to keep the implement up, but can't because of a loss of pressure...
  11. thcri

    Price Check  Dads' L3000DT

    My dad passed away a couple of years ago and now we need to sell off some of his stuff. I am trying to find a fair price for this L3000DT Kubota tractor. I found a few on Tractor House but would like some opinions here. He bought it in 2003 but the serial seems it is a 2000 model which would...
  12. K

    Kubota L3000DT rear tire valve stem retainer nuts

    The plastic rear tire valve stem retainer nuts on my Kubota L3000DT have degraded. Does anyone know where to buy these nuts, the size of them or something to replace them? Thanks...
  13. Q

    L3000DT Kubota won't budge

    My Kubota is stuck in neutral,and the hi-lo selector on the left of the transmission is flagging in the wind. I thought it would be a simple pin replacement, but the shaft going into the transmission turns with the shifting lever. When this happened, I tried to shift the selector into low, but...
  14. nybirdman

    Looking at a L3000

    As stated looking at a L3000,4wd,Fel and R1 tires.Hours are at 1100 ,one owner.Priced at 10,000 dollars.We currently have a L4240 HSTC and previous L3130.We have had good luck with Kubota;this one will be our primary "woods" machine.All looks good and everything works as advertised.Will post...
  15. Gordo 56

    How do I know if I have enough hydrulic fluid in my Kubota L3000 DT tractor

    How can I tell if I have enough hydraulic fluid in my Kubota tractor. It has a site glass for the transmission and it uses the same hydraulic fluid. When I look in the fill hole behind the seat I can't see any hydraulic fluid in there. I just want to make sure I have enough in it, can anyone...
  16. Gordo 56

    Loaned my kubota L3000 DT to a friend and now the brakes don't work

    A friend wanted to borrow my Kubota L3000DT to put in some fencing so I loaned it to him. He just called and told me the brakes are not working well. He thinks maybe the park brake was left on when he was driving it. My question to you all...[ is how hard is it to repair the brakes on this...
  17. MHarryE

    Kubota L3000 Front Drive Failure

    Visiting my wife's family in MO and the farm of which we are part owner, my brother-in-law, who manages the farm, said that the L3000 he uses mainly for light work around greenhouses because if its small size was making a random clunking sound, forward and reverse, any gear. The tractor has...
  18. R

    Kubota L3000DT rear hyrdo problem

    The level on the right hand side sitting in the seat an the knob for the rear hydraulics wont budge at all Here is a pic of one Kubota L3000DT Tractors | Kenny Amburgey MT. STERLING, KY my camera is broken so this one is not mine Any idea why these will not move at all?
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    L3000DT Kubota, 4x4: Front wheels quit pulling, please advise.

    Where can I find a repair manual at a fair price? Front quit pulling and I need some trouble shooting advice. Lever seems to engage but wheels won't pull. I fear a gear issue. Thank you for any advice.
  20. J

    Front-End Loader  compatible makes/model #s for after market loader for Kubota L3000DT

    Hi folks. I've bought a used 2000 Kubota L3000DT, without a FEL. Tractor was great price, and only 700 hrs., but now I'm on the hunt for a front end loader. Local dealer quoted approx 5,000 Canadian, all in, labour included. I wanted to spend a little while searching before I lay out that...
  21. W

    advice on price of a kubota L3000DT

    Looking for a 30hp or so tractor. Found a l3000dt kubota at a local dealer. It has 60 hours, a front end loader, and will come with a brand new heavy duty 5' shredder, can't remember brand but its not a cheap tractor supply shredder. I can have it for 10,500 out the door. Good deal or no?
  22. R

    What's my L3000 DT Worth?

    I bought new: 2000 Model L3000DT 4WD with LA450 FEL Bush Hog Shredder 5 ft Box Blade Grader Blade Landscape Rake Tractor has 230 original hrs. I know this sound crazy but I want to trade all of this for a Bobcat or sell it and buy one. So what is the Kubota package worth?
  23. T

    Price Check  Price check: 2001 L3000

    Price check: 2001 L3000 I am going tomorrow to look at the tractor. The tractor comes with 5 pieces of equipment, a Bush Hog brand bush hog, scrape blade, plow, spreader, and a rock rake. It has 100 hrs on the tractor. I can buy all of this for $8700. The low hours are troublesome to me...
  24. B

    3-Point Hitch  Need help with my L3000DT 4WD

    Ok so I am a blue tractor guy.. Ya ya ya. But I ditched my Holland and got me a Kubota L3000DT 4WD because my brother had one and after using John, New, and a massy places that he as worked and so on and so forth he talked me into it. No regrets great work horse. Anywho, one the foot throttle...
  25. L

    oil filter for L3000 dt

    hi,i am new to this site i have a L3000dt and i am looking for a oil filter maybe a fram or wix but i can not find what filter to use.any help would be nice
  26. R

    Kubota L3000DT or Kioti LK3054?

    Both are very clean, parked inside, and original owners. The Kioti has somewhat lower hours. The Kubota is somewhat more expensive and a couple years newer. The Kubota is 32HP, the Kioti 30.5HP. The Kubota is about 2200 lbs, the Kioti 2900 lbs. Any compelling reason to go with one or the other?
  27. R

    Link to homebuilt tractor cab, Kubota L3000

    Having failed at my attempts a year ago to fashion a tractor cab for my 2003 Kubota L3000DT I redoubled my efforts and got an earlier start this year. Done just in time, made it by one day, for the first heavy snow I have now got a good hard winters experiance with it and could not be more...
  28. use2import

    L3000 pricing

    looking for a price check on a L3000, 2wd, early to mid 2000's vintage, loader added 4 years ago, 5' shredder, barn/garage kept, 400hrs., have not seen other than picture, but says in great shape, guy sold his property at the lake. He's asking $9500 I have dealt alot of tractors, not many...
  29. R

    kubota l3000dt lift problem

    we are having problems with the control arm stabilizers on our kubota l 3000 dt............it will pick up a round bale of hay, but the stabilizers will bend or break every few times we do it. do we not have them adjusted right?, or they just weak, or what. any suggestions??????
  30. jonyyuma

    wtb. hood, side panels and grille for l2600,l3000

    Pm me if you have these, mine are beat up,for a Kubota L3000 dt tractor.Thx. JY.
  31. jonyyuma

    need torque values for D1503 eng. L3000dt

    Hi, I am doing a 750 hr. top-end inspection on my Kubota D1503 engine. I wanted to put the valve cover, and check the vent,seal, and cleanliness. Now to do this I must PULL the Fuel tank to lift the cover off. All the while leaning over the arm of the FEL. I have only just recieved this unit...
  32. jonyyuma

    Just glad to be here. Kubota L3000dt

    Hi, I am living in Millington, tennessee.I have used some tractors in the past, owned an 1952 8N for the last 30 years. I just took the plunge and E-bayed a Kubota L3000dt, 4x4 with FEL. I just started reading about it this week on this site. I would like to "meet" all you fellow Orange Owners...
  33. S

    L3000DT Hi-LO

    The dealer tells me the High-Low lever is broken inside and they have to split the case. I would like to do this myself. Where can I get a manual that shows how, I have searched on line with no luck.
  34. D

    Mowing  JD 390 Flail on my L3000DT?

    I found a 90" John Deere flail used. Online specs look like they require a 40hp tractor, other places say 30hp. My L3000DT is 32hp, and I think 28hp at the PTO. I have heard (likely here) the rule of thumb is that you get 1ft of width for every 5hp of tractor. So what will happen to me if I...
  35. D

    Kubota L3000DT leaking oil out the breathe tube

    Hi everyone, My 3000DT with 200 hrs is leaking oil when it's warm. It shoots out the overflow, and is very thin. The oil levels are very high (it comes out when I pull the dipstick!). Also, the hydraulic fluid level is low. The tractor starts and runs fine but I haven't run it much, of course...
  36. C

    Turf tires for Kubota L3000DT

    If anybody has a set of turf tires and wheels for this tractor they want to sell, I'd like to hear from you. The sizes are 13.6-16 rear; 24x8.50-14 front. Thanks. you can email direct at cpurv69@yahoo.com if you prefer.
  37. D

    L3000DT Leak

    My tractor's been sitting a lot (again). Yesterday when I used it, I noticed some leaking in the front, directly under the engine. A pretty fast drip. It doesn't smell like engine oil. Perhaps hydraulic fluid? When I turned the wheel hard to the left, it gushed out a LOT. I put her away quick...
  38. W

    Buying Advice  L3000

    Hello guys, This is my very first post. I do not claim to know a lot about tractors at all. I have been browsing these forums for a while and decided it was time to ask some questions, there seems to be a lot of knowledge on this website. I live on about 700 acres of semi hilly/flat land in...
  39. D

    L3000 DT 3 point lift again

    gmtb42 thank you for your reply, I have read all the posts on this problem, and wish I had before buying this tractor. At its present operating condition it is unacceptable to use as a final grade machine. As I had stated before, I own Ford and Massey Ferguson tractors involved in my...
  40. D

    l3000 dt lift problems

    I just purchased this tractor for a finish grade unit for my landscape business. York rake,box etc. I own Ford and Massey's but needed something lighter for final grades. After messing around with it in the yard i am discovering that the 3 point does not act like my other tractors. I move the...
  41. D

    new purchase L3000 DT what year?

    Hello, I just purchased a Kubota L 3000DT at an auction and am trying to determine the year it was manufactured. The serial no. is 54791 Super clean with 328 hours on it, no loader, $5300 any help appreciated Dave
  42. D

    L3000DT turns over, won't start

    Hopefully someone can help me. I hadn't run my L3000DT for around 3 months until yesterday. Started right up no problem, and ran great for several hours. I turned it off and on maybe six times without issues. When I went to put it away, it wouldn't start. Turns over like a champ but won't...
  43. T

    L3000 3PT Lift Problem

    Have an L3000 that the 3 point won't lift unless I roll the FEL up. Started right after I had a hydraulic feed line leak and replaced both the feed and return. Tried swapping them still no luck. Any ideas???
  44. K

    L3000DT

    Been lurking for quite a while, but finally posting.I have 5 acres which I plow about 500' of driveway and do general work on .I have a Mcormick W4 right now and would like to get a tractor about 60 yrs newer.Looking at Kubota L3000DT with a Allied 295 fel on it has about 2000 hrs on it.How...
  45. T

    L3000 DT Hydraulic Problem

    Help, I have an issue that I can't seem to resolve, any suggestions would be appreciated. I cut the wore through the hose from the tranny to the front bucket joystick control box. I replaced both hoses and all bucket functions are fine, but....the rear 3 pt. lift mechanism won't lift with the...
  46. K

    building a loader for kubota L3000

    I want to build a loader for my L3000, nothing huge I'm thinking a 36" bucket. My land is mostly wooded and hilly and I don't want a huge bucket in my way all the time. The local dealer wanted 5000$ for loader w installation but I can't afford that kind of $ especially now that my business is...
  47. H

    Question for L2900, L3000 and L3010 Owners: 3 point hitch

    These machines share the same 3 pt. position control valve at end stages in their production as the L2800 and L3400... which has had a major position control performance flaw. The L2900, L3000 and L3010 also have in common with each other, their three point lowering speed valve. The L2800 and...
  48. J

    Stolen Kubota L3000DT

    I recently had my Kubota stolen in the Branson Mo area. 2001 Kubota L3000DT serial number 51566 The FEL serial number is 11936 It had a 72 inch finish mower, 6 ft box blade all loaded on a black 16ft Circle M utility trailer. If anyone happens upon these items Please contact the Stone County...
  49. H

    L3000DT Clutch

    Anyone have any tips for replacing the clutch in a L3000DT? I'm a newbie with limited tractor experience but have a lot of mechanical experience. My L3000 only has 430 hours, or at least this is what the hour meter reads. It a 2004 model that I purchased used 18 months ago. I've added about 200...
  50. P

    Rotary Cutter  Bush Hog 1045 or 2045 for Kubota L3000DT

    The information for the 1045 list the above tractor on it's spec sheet but looking at the horsepower range of the two models, wouldn't the 2045 be a better fit? Or would I be trying to put too much of a loader on this tractor? Thanks.
  51. G

    l3000 4wd

    Anybody provide any insight on the l300dt, I have an opportunity that I want to pull the trigger on, just looking for any weak points or obvious things-its a 2000 model year w la450s loader,500hrs in good shape for 10k-will need front tires but other than that.......... thank you
  52. K

    L3130 LA513 vs. L3000DT

    I have a L3130 with the LA513, My uncle has a L3000DT with a FEL, but I don't know what model. ( I think its a 4** something). How does the FEL compare to the LA513? How does the tractor compare to each other?
  53. A

    Price Check  Pricing a L3000DT/4WD

    HI guys, I looking at a 2002 L3000DT/4WD with less than 80 hrs, industrial tires (new), big bend loader, 5ft finishing mower and box blade for $13,500. Is this a fair price?.. I am having trouble finding any prices on this tractor.. Any help would be nice. thanks Rick
  54. D

    Kubota L3000DT and L3130GST

    buykubota-ML-771506-ML- Kubota specific post move to a Kubota forum
  55. D

    Kubota L3000DT and L3130GST

    I notice that a local dealer has an inventory of several of these tractors. I am in the market for a tractor in this size range, but I don't see much information on them on the Kubota Web Site. Can some informed tractor person give me an idea of what I should expect to pay for them and if they...
  56. canoetrpr

    Used L3000DT vs. New B7800

    I found out a local dealer just had a couple of trade ins. I stopped by today. He's got a used 3000DT with a FEL with under 500 hours. Seems to be in decent shape. Stored indoors. About 5-7 years old. He will let it go at $15000 cdn. Or I can have a new B7800 for $16900 cdn. No FEL...
  57. B

    Kubota L3000DT radiator cap

    Last time I checked my coolant level(I do every 4hrs or so), I apparently didn't get the radiator cap down tight. You guessed it, in the middle of no where I hit a bump and the cap flew off never to be seen again. After a comedy of errors(including 2 weeks of shipping and one wrong part), I...
  58. D

    L3000 Engine Troubles

    I had some tractor weirdness yesterday. I spent a couple hours saturday running a grader over my new pond dam and the tractor ran fine. Then yesterday I fired up the bush hog and got about a half hour in before this happened. The rpms started falling. I disengaged the mower and just sat...
  59. C

    Buying Advice  L2800 / L3000 / L3130 need fast advice!!

    Hello, I have a L3000DT+FEL with 160 hrs (year 2001 or 2002?), wich works excelent to my needs (horse ranch), I have an offer of $16000 for it on next monday, if I sell it, I need another tractor as soon as possible (I live in Costa Rica, so I buy in the US and aprox. 2 weeks later is here). I...
  60. K

    L3000DT won't start

    L3000DT won\'t start I have the use of a Kubota L3000DT, but it has a starting problem. It will occasionally start, but there is a problem with either the neutral switch or the keyswitch itself I believe. I was only able to started it once and then it wouldn't start again. If I jump the...
  61. D

    Picked up a used L3000 last Thursday...

    Thanks to all who provided invaluable information on here. I picked up a 2002 L3000 last Thursday. It came with a 60" FEL and a 60" rear mount finish mower. It had 202 hours on it (208 now) and is ready for the 200 hour service. I've got a Kubota oil filter and air filter that the seller...
  62. S

    L3000 with implements

    Looking for some opinions on a tractor I have a chance to buy. I believe it is a 2001. Kubota L3000 4WD with bucket, manual angle fisher plow (7.5ft), forks, 5ft Woods bushhog, rear grader blade, and chains. Tractor has just under 100hrs on it and comes with a new 5 ton, 2 axle trailer (with...
  63. N

    L3000DT Transmission Issues

    Hi, all... I have been debating whether or not to post this, but I need some advice/opinions. Recently, my 2 1/2 year old L3000DT had to be warranty serviced due to a broken high/low gear shifter. The dealer blamed me for not stopping completely before shifting gears (which I admit that I...
  64. C

    L3000 block heater installation

    I bought a block heater at the end of last winter and never got around to installing it. It is the kind that replaces a freeze plug--the only question is, which one? IIRC, the instructions said the one that's basically covered up by the starter. There is another one toward the middle or front...
  65. D

    L3000DT Oil Filter X Reference

    Haven't been on here for ages. Would anyone have X references for an oil filter for L3000DT? So tired of driving 70 miles one way for it. Thanks in advance.
  66. thcri

    L3000DT Manual

    If you all remember my dad got himself a brand new L3000DT last summer. This tractor sat on the lot's for about three years. It only had 2 hours on it when he got. He did not get a manual on it at all and now he wants to get rid of the Ag tires and put turf on it. But even after talking to...
  67. G

    L3000 - is it a good deal?

    I'm looking at a Kubota L3000 tractor with 100 hours. It is in excellent condition and includes a 5' Woods finishing mower and a box blade for $7700. One negative, for me, is it does not have a FEL. Does this on paper sound like a good deal, a steal, or "about right"? Thanks
  68. B

    L3000DT Good or bad??????

    I bought a used Kubota l3000dt last fall. It has a front loader woods backhoe,box blade and a rototiller It had 450 hrs. on it. I changed the oil and trans fluid. There is a couple of things that bother me about this unit. (1) the trans. hangs up when going into a pile of top soil. normally I am...
  69. M

    Which New Tractor? NH T30; Kubota L3000DT, MF231s

    We are searching for a new tractor to replace a stolen Ford New Holland 1715 with 7108 front loader. We have 300 wooded acres, 10 requiring mowing. We have about an acre tilled for vegetables and we are planning on putting 10 acres in grapes. The land has some hills (especially the vineyard...
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    L3000DT, B7800HSD, or CASE IH D29?

    Hey all, I'm new to this site, but have already found a wealth of info. I'm hoping y'all can help me with my buying decision. I have been looking at a few different tractors, all new. Kubota 3000DT w/Woods 60" loader $14200. Kubota B7800HSD w/LA402FL $15200. CaseIH D29 w/L130 loader. $15,590...
  71. thcri

    Uuuggg L3000DT

    I can't believe it!!! Yep after looking at Fords for ten years dad finally bit the bullet. Yep he got himself a Kubota. I can't believe it. Anyway it is just kind of shocking after being a Ford Mechanic for over 20 years. Being in Minnesota can anyone tell me if $13,000 is a good price...
  72. J

    What's the diffents of L3000DT and B7800?

    What\'s the diffents of L3000DT and B7800? Hi, What make these two tractors diffient from each other? My local dealer cann't sell the L3000DT for some reason. He said people don't want this model for some reason. He has sold all his B7800's tractors. I might be buying L3000DT tractor from him...
  73. C

    Still shopping....JD790 vs. Kubota L3000

    I "thought" I had decided on a JD 790 which I really liked except the positioning of the shifter and lack of HST. Also looked at a JD4310 and Kubota 3130 but these bumped out of my price limit and frankly I was turned off by all the plastic. I wouldn't have a plastic shifter on a car; these...
  74. B

    L3000 or L4300

    Hello All, We are set to buy a new Kubota but are having trouble deciding between these two models. We have fifty acres in the mountians of central VA. We have started an orchard and will be doing some fencing (read using a post hole digger) some time in the future. I bush-hog about 20 acres...
  75. A

    top, and tilt on L3000DT

    HELLO TO ALL, has anyone installed a top, and tilt on a KUBOTA L3000DT? if so, where did you tap into the hydraulic system? i was told that you cannot use the power beyond, because it would damage the pump, is this true? if anyone has done this installation, please give a list of items that you...
  76. B

    L3000 OR L3130

    I have been looking at new NH and Kubota. After looking and at both, I have about decided on the Kubota. Prices are : L3000- $9800 L3130- $10,800 There is probably still some negotiation room in those prices. Both tractors are 2WD gear tractors. My question is what are the main differences...
  77. M

    Will the L3054DT work like the L3000DT bota?

    I'm just wondering if the L3054 will work as well as a L3000DT. This will be my last tractor (i'm 25, so old ) so resale is not a concern for me. The price on the other hand is the concern. I'm looking at a L3054 with a Kioti loader and a 72" First choice finish mower. I have 11 acres with...
  78. B

    L3000DT

    Looking at a new L3000DT 4wd with a LB402 FEL. $14,490. Dealer will add a Bush Hog 762H backhoe for $6500. Have considered a Koyker backhoe instead of Bush Hog @ $4900. Any thoughts or comments on price or quality.
  79. PhilVA

    L3000DT 4x4 - right choice?

    First, thanks for lots of great info. It sure makes it easier to make a purchase like this with lots of good information. Here's what I have: 37 acres, approxiamtely 1/2 wooded and the other 1/2 is currently a recently harvested peanut field. We'll be building our new home on roughly 1-2 acres...
  80. A

    Difference between B7800 & L3000dt

    I have begun my quest to purchase a tractor. I was looking into the L2600. After posting about the price I was quoted, I am begining to look at other machines. At first I was leaning on the B7500 on Sat morning. After going outside at the dealers shop to look at the AG tires I saw the L2600...
  81. S

    L3000dt owners.

    I have been searching for alternative air filters instead of the kubota $30+ filter. i found a baldwin filter ,pn#PA3792, that is $13.19 from my local oil dist. Even wix is like $30+ at local auto parts stores. here is a link to there website to search a dealer close to you. web page
  82. P

    clutch adjustment on L3000

    Well I have been staring at my operators manuel trying to find where they put the access for the second adjustment on my duel clutch, I know how to adjust the clutch pedal ,but I am having trouble with the inner clutch adjustment. It is a Kubota L 3000 with a duel clutch and I see an access in...
  83. M

    TC30 vs L3000

    I've narrowed my choices to the New Holland TC30 or the Kubota L3000. Any comments as to the better choice? Thanks.
  84. S

    L3000dt owners

    All right this may be a stupid question but i'm going to ask it. my tractor seems to like to vent hyd. fluid out of the little rubber vent on the filler plug. it will do it every once in a while especially when i use the fel . i noticed it likes to do it when i am running at higher rpm's. in 32...
  85. S

    L3000dt tire width

    Ok the tires when you get your tractor look wimpy. so i read the manual and thought it was pretty lame in explaining how do this. but i did it this way and tell me if i'm right. (better be cause i drove it afterwards) i took the left and right tires off. i switched them /left on right -right...
  86. S

    Well i did it also..L3000dt.

    I finally broke to my desire and i guess need and made my deal on a L3000dt. I sign the papers tomorrow and should have the tractor either tomorrow or thursday. i got a L3000dt ,FEL , a woods brushbull BB60c( slip clutch), box blade,and a 5' disc for $15,000. selling my little 12' trailer and...
  87. J

    seat time L3000DT

    I have 3 hours seat time on my new L3000DT. Having gone from a Ford 6000 (7000lbs) to Kubota (2500lbs) is a new learning experience. After 3 hours I am finding this tractor will do anything I ask. It is a wonderful machine and power is not a problem. For those of you that will only drive a hydro...
  88. S

    L3000dt or tc30?

    I just moved into my new home that has 17 acres. country living ! ain't nothing like it! I have been shopping for a tractor for awhile and had decided on a kubota L3000dt. i then made a mistake of stopping at a new holland dealer and looking and driving a tc30.i kinda like the tc30. the open...
  89. J

    Did I make the right choice? L3000DT

    I have researching which model of Kubota to purchase. I have 7 acres and am building a new house and have had about 4000 pine trees cut and it looks like a hurricane has been here. I wanted a L3010 HST but the price difference is big. I ordered the L3000DT today after reading information on this...
  90. R

    I bought one: L3000DT

    well, my intentions were to bargain for a great deal on a B2410. when finding that the salesman could sell the B2410, with R4s, 4' box blade, 4' rotary cutter for $12, 255 (which is a good deal from the research i have been doing. . .at length), i began asking about the L3000DT. i had decided...
  91. J

    L3000DT FEL question

    I have a L3000DT and I'm thinking about getting a FEL for it. I know the BX series FEL can be easily removed, but does a FEL for this machine do the same thing or is it a non-removeable attachment? Also, what's the going price for one of these, installed? Thanks!
  92. S

    L3000dt hyd. for wood splitter

    Ok i have been reading you guys posts for months and finally decided to join in. My question is i am going to buy a L3000dt and want to add a wood splitter. I haven't noticed or asked about where you hook in hyd. for a splitter. Do you add a hyd hookup to the rear? If so what normally does this...
  93. A

    L3000DT

    what is a reasonable price to expect to pay for a(n) L3000DT 4wd tractor (no implements) until end of july (when rebate expires)? i know that "machinerylink" gives prices of used tractors(which i find to always be more expensive than new prices quoted to me); however, i just don't want to be...
  94. H

    Kubota L3000

    OK I'm about ready to buy just wondering if you think the price is fair and its the right size for me. My dealer said he would sell it to me for $15,000 then Kubota is giving a $800 rebate if bought by July 1. Is this a good deal? I run a lawn care business and will be using the tractor for...
  95. Y

    L3000 DT Maintenance issue

    My L3000DT has almost 80 hours on it now, I took delivery last mid-July. I noticed the other day when backing out of the barn that when I stepped on the brake pedal the engine RPM's increased, not what I expected. I greased the linkage after 10 hours of use and about 25 hours ago but...
  96. D

    Another new L3000Dt

    Just purchased a new L3000Dt. I lurked in the shadows here for a very long time, before asking about this model. Many people answered my question, and I would like to thank everyone. Especially Harv, William (William was so helpful, I thanked him first.) Thomas and the many others. I...
  97. knucklehead

    L2900/L3000

    Can anyone point us new tractor buyers to a place where we could find specs on older Kubotas? Not real old, just the last decade or so. I'm looking at a '96 L2900DT FST with LA480 loader (157 hrs). I've been told it's basically a grand L, predecessor to the L3010. It is a flat deck, and appears...
  98. 8

    L3000DT

    My dealer has recommended the L3000DT for my needs. I have 18 acres, heavily wooded, but will hire a dozer to clear about 5 acres for a pasture. I will be cleaning up afterwards with a rear blade and loader, plus I want to clear some other areas of saplings, brush, etc. Lots of dirt (sand) from...
  99. R

    L3000 delivered! Grrr!

    Hi guys. Well the dealer delivered the L3000DT w/FEL and 6' rear FM since I have been here. I am not happy with how things have gone so far. Some things are my own fault and some the dealer, no problem with tractor though. The delivery guy gave a 3 min explaination of the tractor and then said...
  100. A

    L3000

    My old Farmall C has about given up the ghost. I really like the ideal of getting a new tractor. Never had one. I mow 25 acre horse pasture, maintain 1/4 mile of driveway, plow 2 acre garden. Guys will the L3000Dt fill my needs? I want to know from the people who use them. Not the...
  101. R

    New L3000DT questions

    I am waiting for delivery of a new L3000DT with FEL and 6' finish mower. I purchased the tractor last Saturday and am now reading all the great information here waiting for it to get here. I can't wait! I traded in a 52 Ford 8N so I am moving up 50 years. Should be a large differance in what I...
  102. Y

    L3000DT 3PH failure

    My L3000DT with 52 hours on it has returned to the dealer once again for a problem with it's 3PH. Shortly after the 10 hour mark the 3PH started going up and down all by itself for a little less than 1 minute. Then at 46 hours the 3PH failed to lift one day but worked okay the next day. This...
  103. A

    flat tire on L3000DT

    HELLO TO ALL, i had a flat tire on my L3000DT. it was not at home, about 1/2mile away. i broke the tire down with it on the machine. of course everything did not go well. my tire patching was about 20 years old. i did not have the proper tools, i am sure you all have had days like this. by...
  104. J

    L3000 on the way

    Spoke to my salesman this evening and committed to the 3000dt. He is really working to get me a deal I can live with. Tractor w/ R1 tires, $11,195 delivered to my home. Wheels spread out all the way and fluid in the rear tires, add $100. Three front weights and front weight bracket mounted, add...
  105. A

    top,N tilt, for L3000DT

    HELLO TO ALL, has anybody added a TNT to their L3000DT? if so, what parts are you using, and where did you tap into the hydraulic system? i have been thinking about this since i bought my tractor. would like to hear from anybody who has done this. thanks. accordionman william l. brown
  106. A

    Ballast  wheel weights for L3000DT

    HELLO TO ALL, well i finished my wheel weights, and they are on the tractor. as you all know KUBOTA parts are expensive, so i made my own. i used the HACKERS design, and i bought 12, 25lb. weights from WALMART, at about $10.00 each. i made two plates 1/2in by 12in. diameter, drilled, and...
  107. A

    B2910 vs. L3000

    Which is the stronger tractor? Frame, axles, ect... I am leaning towards the geared trans. of the L3000 due to its better extreme cold weather durability. Thanks.
  108. C

    L3000DT tail light

    There is a light on the left fender of my tractor which is on (brightly) all the time. It is a separate light from the flashers. Is this supposed to be this way? I find no mention of it in the manual.
  109. A

    Price Check  price for a L3010 or L3000

    Was pricing the Kubotas L3010 and L3000 These prices are for tractors only with Ags or turf tires. L3010 with the GST and 4x4 is $14200. L3000 with 4x4 and gear trans. is $12300. Part time farmer and am looking for good price on either tractor.F.e.l. is another $3600 and r-4 another $800.Are...
  110. T

    Price Check  Price Check L2600 & L3000

    Hey All, I was quoted the following prices for tractors, loader, bushhog in north georgia and want to run them by you all for your thoughts L2600DT $10,400 L3000DT $11,550 LA450 $3,400 Bushhog SQ720 $1,090 Leaning toward the L3000 and So far no package price for buying one...
  111. A

    grill guard for L3000DT

    i am building a grill guard for my L3000DT. they want $328.00 for this item. i know i can build one for less than that, as i already have the material, and i have the machines to do this. has anyone done anything like this? what kind of problems did you have? would like to hear from you, and if...
  112. Y

    L3000 3PH ups and downs

    I have not been real comfortable with the operation of my 3PH from the start. It seems a little eratic when I ask it to come up, it jerks up in 3 or 4 inch leaps no matter how slow I move the lever. The othe rday I was driving form one place to another with my winch on the back, about 400...
  113. R

    L3000dt 50 hr service

    I have a couple of questions on the 50 hr service. With the tranie oil change, 1. do I need any gaskets or teflon tape for the oil drain plugs? 2. how many screens are there? The manual shows only one. 3. can I clean the screen without draining out the oil?
  114. A

    L3000DT hydraulics

    does anybody know where to tap into the system of a L3000DT for operating other cylinders? has anybody done this? if so i sure would appreciate any information you can give me. thanks. william in wright city, mo.
  115. A

    floorboard high on L3000DT

    i have found the floorboard a little high, at about 23in. my old TO-20 is about 17, and 3/4in. yes it does make a difference when you are my age. so i am making a step to attach to the tractor floor, so it will be easier to mount, and dismount. anybody else have this problem? william l. brown...
  116. M

    R4's on L3000DT

    R4\'s on L3000DT Anyone know why Kubota does not put R4's on the L3000DT's (and 2600DT I assume). An automated quote I went through on the Internet said R4's were NA. As everyone has said they are a nice compromise for all around use but are not offered on the basic L's. Dimensions? Simple...
  117. A

    9 hrs on L3000DT

    Hi all, Spent last weekend in the seat of my new tractor. Moved 5 tons of ag lime in to fields, rototilled 2 acres, and moved 15 cu yards of rock into low spots on the tractor trails on my uncles place. Put just under 8 hours on. Real happy with everything so far. Really impressed with Land...
  118. J

    Potential L3000/2600 Design Flaw?

    I've been shopping for a new Kubota tractor and was quite concerned about something on the L3000 (and 2600 I assume) tractors. When operating the LEFT brake, my shoe actually comes in contact with the throttle linkage and pushes it forward (accelerates). In my eyes this is potentially...
  119. A

    Price Check  Pricing on L2600/L3000 series

    Just received the following price quotes by phone from a dealer in northeast Louisiana. How do these prices stack up? L2600 2wd - $8,879.50 L2600 4wd - $10,409.50 L3000 2wd - $10,027.00 L3000 4wd - $11,174.50 These prices are for the bare tractor.
  120. R

    L3000, synthetic oil?

    I have a L3000 and would like to change the tranie fliuid. This is a manual tractor (no HST). Can I use Amsoil oil. If so, is the stuff I need the automatic transmission fluid ATH? Is there a way to put on a aux tranie filter? Thanks for the Help. Rich.
  121. A

    L3000

    A car dealer has a new L3000 on his lot with La402 loader. He has a sign listing it fot $15,000.00 + tax. He also states it will be covered by all warrantees. Is this a good price, as shifting doesn't really bother me much. Thanks in advance. Marty
  122. P

    L3000 purchase

    hello,I forgot to tell everyone the deal i got-I looked high and low,and decided my local dealer was the best-not moneywise,but best for me.called carver equip.and they were cheaper but it would have been $2000 to ship to Id.-still cheaper than I paid, but my dealer helped me and he didnt bash...
  123. P

    L3000 and lending it out

    hello I am going to buy a tractor, hopefully a L3000,I dont know much about that tractor and I havent heard alot about it from everyone here yet?Has anyone had one, or one like it with the industrial tires? how would they affect it?Now comes lending it out, my friends want to borrow it and i...
  124. P

    New L3000

    Here is a picture of my new tractor. I've only had about an hour in the seat, but so far I'm in love.
  125. P

    L3000 arrived

    The L3000 arrived today in perect condition. Thanks again for everyone's help. I'll post pictures this weekend.
  126. P

    L3000 coming

    Thanks to everyone for ther expertise in helping me make my decision, I bought an L3000DT. It should be delivered next week. Next week seems like forever, but hopefully I,ll make it. Thanks again.
  127. P

    Another L3000 question

    Does anyone know if the L3000 is full time 4WD or could i also select 2WD? Thanks again. Paul
  128. P

    Load tires on L3000?

    I am close to purchasing a Kubota L3000 w/ FEL and 72" 3 point mower. My question is should I load the rear tires when 75% of the use will be mowing. Thanks in advance. Paul
  129. A

    Help please..L3000 vs 790

    I need a little help. I have narrowed my choices down to a JD790 or a Kubota L3000, both w/FEL and 72" 3pt mower. Both seem like great tractors, but they both seem to have their advantages. I haven't seen many posts about the L3000 and I would be interested in hearing what anyone has to say bout...
  130. H

    L3000

    Looking for inputs on the Kubota L3000 2wd (good or bad). Have visited several dealers in the area, (sorry all you Kubota-holics, no mud slinging on the blue and green guys). However, I was not impressed with any of them, except the Kubota dealer. The crew at my local Kubota dealer has been...
  131. A

    Rear Blade  Rear blade for a Kubota L3000

    Has anyone seen or used a Howse rear balde (3ph)? I am looking at a 7' blade to do snow removal on a gravel driveway and some topsoil spreading. Thanks.
  132. G

    L3000DT

    I just purchased a L3000DT that will arrive in a few days. Does anyone have this tractor and if so how do you like it? Any remarks regarding this tractor good or bad will be appreciated. Thanks GPW
  133. H

    Price Check  L3000DT 4WD price

    What could I expect to spend on a L3000DT 4WD? I am going to replace my Farmall C with something new.
  134. G

    L3000/3010/3410

    Thanks to all who have responded...I have learned a lot from each view...
  135. G

    L3000 or 3010 or 3410?

    I need a tractor for medium to heavy mowing (60" rotary/"bush hog"), box scraper (5') and light to medium disking on about 20+/- acres of flat land. Which of the above would fit the bill best. I want to buy a new tractor that will last a lifetime...Thanks
  136. A

    L2600 and L3000 economy Ls

    L2600 and L3000 economy Ls We plan to begin a "special promotion June 15th on these new models. If you are planning a tractor purchase in the fall, you may want to get details. WE'll offer specail package deals on the tractors/loader/backhoes/and other implements as well as trailers.
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