Do you know which transmission the L3710 had? I'm curious because I've baled hay for two years using an L3710. HST. An option on the baler I'm using, an NH 310, was a 2 cyl. 17.5 hp Wisconsin engine. I can't believe that had more torque than a 3 cyl. Kubota diesel engine (88.7 ft-lbs max).
Kubota does have a catch-all phrase in the operators manual stating: "Use with implements which exceed the maximum specifications stated below, or which are otherwise unfit for use with the Kubota Tractor may result in malfunctions or failures of the tractor ... [Any malfunctions or falures of the tractor resulting from such use with improper implements are not covered by the warranty.]"
The ram does shake everything, but a baler has a slip clutch or shear pin if needed. Any idea which baler he was using? The local dealer says as long as you don't exceed the pto hp you'll be ok. They haven't had anyone tear a pto up. Something seems strange about this story. Did the guy substitute a grade 8 bolt for the shear pin and then pickup something the ram couldn't compact?
