Price Check B21 kubota loader/hoe price

[missourihick]

I found a B21 loader/hoe with just over 400 hrs for $14,000 Is that good,what price should it be? How long does the hydro last on these?

thank you.

 

[Fungus]

If it’s completely functional & in good condition it’s a great price! When I was in the market for a B21 used ones were very hard to find, generally had high hours (1800) and they were asking 15K-16K.

Since they seem to hold their value well I decided to buy new. For its size this is one very tough TLB and I have been happy with my decision.

 

[MarkV]

If the hours are correct I would say that is a great price. With 400 hours it is just broke in and I would not worry about the hydro. There have been very few hydro problems reported on the forum. My B21 has 900+ hours and has never been to the shop. Most homeowner users seem to put around 100-150 hrs a year on their tractors.

MarkV

 

[missourihick]

Thanks. I plan to use it mainly for personal use but some weekend hired out work. I have had several very used and worn out larger machines and I spent wore time fixing the things than running them. The one I am lookng at is owned by rental services,it is located 80 miles from home. The seller said I could have it checked out at the local dealer if I wanted. I really wanted a bigger rig but I think the b21 will do.

 

[MarkV]

The B21 is a tough little machine but you have to remember it is a little machine if you are use to larger TLB's. From a rental agency I would be sure to check out the front axle. Rentals often get use on paved surfaces and no one takes them out of 4-wheel drive. I ran across one from a rental that had a bad front end.

You may know this already so I mention it just incase you had not noticed. Unlike most of the Kubota's the front loader is not a quick removable unit. This can be a problem in some homeowner situations like mowing. There is also no mid PTO if you wanted a belly mower.

One last point, rentals often never have the backhoe removed. Make sure you get all of the 3-point pieces when you buy. They are rather pricey to replace.

Still seems like a great price to me.

MarkV

 

[missourihick]

What would you check on the front axle? oil sample? slack in gears? The mid pto and quicktach loader is not a problem.. They also have a L4310 hst for $17,000 it has 949 hrs and it is closer to the size I wanted but it is $3000 more than I wanted to pay.All that ,it is well worth the extra$

 

[MarkV]

Wish I had the answer for the best way to check the front drive axle. I'm one of those that can change oil and tighten a belt but when it gets much past that I come here and ask some of the more mechanically talented members.

For sure I would drive it and shift from 2 to 4-wheel drive. There are times that the 4-wheel drive will bind and it is not that easy to shift even when everything is all right. Backing up can help or lifting the front end with loader will help make the shift also.

For the price, which seems under market value in this area, it may well be worth the $100 or so to have the Kubota dealer check out the whole machine.

As a side note, you mentioned some part time for hire work with the tractor. If you are counting on that to help pay for the machine you may want to check out insurance costs. As soon as you mention backhoe the rates can be a real eye opener and the liabilities pretty big. A cut fiber optic line can cost thousands to repair.

Good luck,

MarkV

 

[missourihick]

I don't do that kind of digging jobs. Mostly stock waterers and frozen water lines at farms,and the occasional sewer line or two. I stay away from fiber optics and I make the landowner sign my disclaimer before I dig,it probably would'nt hold up in court but it makes me feel better.

 

[theboman]

Contact the local utilities departments they'll mark all underground lines for you. At least they do in these parts.

 

[Cliff_Johns]

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Since they seem to hold their value well I decided to buy new. For its size this is one very tough TLB and I have been happy with my decision.
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So what do they go for new?
Cliff