biggest kubota with mower

[mytoys]

Ok here goes....i've been reading the posts and really enjoy all the knowledge that's being shared. It's really helpful, especially for someone, like me, looking for a new tractor.

Anyway...I've decided to purchase a new tractor to replace my aging case580ck. I'm going to purchase a kubota as i've heard such good things about them and there's a dealer less than 3 mi from my home.

My dilema is the model. I'd like to have the largest available tracter/loader/backhoe but still be able to attach a finish mower to mow about 4 acres of field. Any thoughts? Anyone have a large machine and use a finish mower? Your help is greatly appretiated.

John

 

[Henro]

Mytoys,

do you care if it is a mid mounted mower or a rear mounted finish mower?

I think this will make a difference in the answer...

 

[rbargeron]

I use a 90" finish mower on this rig to maintain 10 acres regularly and another 12-15 acres less often. It is an L5450 and is very similar in size, power, reach, etc to the present Kubota L48. My fields look decent - but they are not perfect lawn quality. The R4's minimize the tire marks.

 

[grandad]

I am mowing 6 acres in about 3 hours every 2 weeks with a 72" brush mower. For just mowing, my L4610 is probably overkill, but it doesn't even break a sweat with the 6 ft. cutter... could easily have gone to a larger mower. Not a putting green quite yet, but after doing it for a year, from 50 ft., you can't tell the difference vs. a finish mower.

Any of the Grand L's will run a 6-8 ft finish mower or larger, and you can put your choice of loaders and backhoes on any of them.

If you really need bigger equipment for other backhoe/loader chores, etc., you can get the M-series ag tractors decked out whatever way you like. But you may want to check out the L48, which is one hoss of a loader/backhoe.

 

[MarkV]

John,

The L48 is the largest of the compact TLB's and a very nice machine. Unlike traditional TLB's the backhoe is easily removed and 3pt arms are put on to use normal 3pt implements. It has 37.5 PTO hp so it is capable of handling a large mower. Unlike the other Grand L tractors the loader is not removable, there is not an option for a mid PTO and it is only available with the HST transmission. As the others have said you can add a backhoe to any of the non cab Grand L tractors.

MarkV

 

[mytoys]

All,

Thanks so much for your thoughts, I really appreciate the help.

Upon further thought, investigation, reading your replys and other posts, i'm thinking I want a mid-mount mower. This will help around trees and other obstacles from what i understand.

I belive that brings me down to the L3830, correct? It's not the biggest model (feeling separation anxiety already from my case 580), but I'm thinking it will do what I need.

From what i understand also, i can get a heavy duty loader and the BH90 backhoe for this model?

There's lots of rocks on my property and i'm always digging something up. They always turn out to be bigger than you think.

Furhter thoughts?

Thanks again,

John

 

[_RaT_]

I had the Kubota L48 as of about 2 months ago and now have the L3830 HST. While the L48 was more powerful, the nimbleness and smoothness of the L3830 has me still waiting to get back on it for more. I really can't say enough good things about the L3830 HST. It will indeed accept a mid mounted mower. I use a 84" rear discharge finish mower that it easily runs on my hilly terrain. Rat.

 

[MReeter]

Mytoys,If you're not totally sold on a Mid-Mount,you might consider one of these /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif You can knock out 4 acres in no time /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

You could get the bigger L and have more capacity for a Hoe and FEL plus mow your grass in about an 1 hour /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[MReeter]

oops,screwed the picture,well anyway you get my point /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[frank_f15]

heck with that rig, on some properties u can make one pass and be done /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif