Finally a KUBOTA owner!

[nybirdman]

I had a 2004 L3130 HST with the 723 loader;liked it a lot but traded for a cab.Very nice all around tractor.Yours has the 513 loader;a little less capacity.Note;loader # x 2.2(kilo)=capacity of Kubota loaders.

 

[bspeedy]

Nice machine. Great price, too. Small hydraulic leaks on fittings are common in used equipment. Most people aren't particular enough to worry about them. That one will either be a loose fitting or a bad quick connect. Easy to fix and won't drip on your floor.

Congrats on a great used Grand L!

 

[J.Wal]

Leak fixed. Replaced the entire hose.

Next will be replacing the tie rod boot on the passenger side.

 

[johnk]

I also have a grand l 3130 and I have to warn you of the parts needed. I had to put a new battery in mine after nine years!!! No other issues. Congrats on your purchase.

 

[goeduck]

I also have a grand l 3130 and I have to warn you of the parts needed. I had to put a new battery in mine after nine years!!! No other issues. Congrats on your purchase.

What is the opposite of a lemon?

 

[bdhsfz6]

I also have a grand l 3130 and I have to warn you of the parts needed. I had to put a new battery in mine after nine years!!! No other issues. Congrats on your purchase.

Also the case with me. An 8 year old battery was one of the very few parts I had to replace on my 2006 L3430.

Why is it a battery in a new tractor (or car) will last 8 or 9 years but you'll be lucky to get 5 or 6 out of an OEM replacement??

In any case, you've got a great machine there and at a very good price!

 

[J.Wal]

I am getting great feedback on this purchase! Think I got me a good tractor at a good price!

Will be doing a DIY ballast weight soon!

Getting a 50 gal drum for free, can get just over 1000 lbs of quickcrete for $22 or so. Then get a draw bar and some flat bar and make it happen!

Got to check the manual and see how much weight they recommend for my tractor.

 

[ultrarunner]

What is the opposite of a lemon?

Cherry??? maybe Peach???

 

[TNhobbyfarmer]

I have a L3430. I can't say enough good stuff about it. A battery and regular oil changes is all I have ever done to it. Fine machine and a real workhorse. It will probably outlive me. I'm sure you will love your 3130.

 

[J.Wal]

Good to hear! I am really happy so far and hope to have the same great service out of mine!

 

[David_Kb7uns]

Have had the Grand L3130 since 2005 oil, filters, battery, just changed the fan belt have 996 hours.

Everything else I broke (radiator and brake case) but will need to do bevel gear case seals soon.

David

 

[J.Wal]

Sounds like I got a good deal and a good machine!

Picking up a Woods 65” box blade tomorrow. $350 and a 5 min drive from my house to get it.

Only bad thing is it doesn’t have the ripper teeth. But can add them with time.

 

[BX23S-1]

Awesome deal, and no friggin re-gen to worry about.

 

[wngsprd]

I bought my L3130 new in 2004 and have had no problems either...got 11 years from the original battery. You asked about bush hogs sizes...I've been using a 6 ft Woods just fine...plenty of power. Enjoy!

 

[J.Wal]

Just picked up a 5’ king cutter finish mower for $300. Needs a wheel and some blades.... but very happy with the cost!

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Congrats, my L3130HST did me well, till i upgraded to L3940HSTC.

 

[J.Wal]

Got some high speed rails on the back of the box blade for box weight/ overall counter weight. Note how thick the web is. The one photo is of the slug from the holes getting cut though it!

 

[David_Kb7uns]

The tires on the finish mower are difficult to keep inflated and pop off he bead easy. I put tubes in mine but went to Home Depot and got a set of the solid hand truck tires. The blades just need a good sharpening but having 2 sets is a good idea so you can have a set ready to go.

David

 

[J.Wal]

The tires on the finish mower are difficult to keep inflated and pop off he bead easy. I put tubes in mine but went to Home Depot and got a set of the solid hand truck tires. The blades just need a good sharpening but having 2 sets is a good idea so you can have a set ready to go.

David

Great idea for the wheels.

I payed $50 to have a tube installed in one after I started to do it myself and knew I would tear up the tube before getting it done.

Solid wheels would be much better!

 

[stevewarner1957]

I have a 2006 Kubota L3830HST. I bought it new in June of 2006,it has 700 hours on it now and still has the original battery! Never had one problem with it. The best part of the tractor is, it’s paid for !!