Got an Orange one... Quick questions.

[EONE]

I picked up this Kubota L-185 yesterday...I have several other tractors in my collection...I do have a LandPride 72" finish mower..I usually use it on an Oliver Super 55 "30hp". I have heard that this little Kubota will handle a 72" mower in moderate grass....What does anyone think??, I know these L185's are supposed to be very rugged tractors. Also I have a S/N 51172...anybody know for sure the build year??, I Think it should be 1977?. Anyway I always wanted an older Kubota..everything works nicely, runs good all around from what I can tell. Has 1,327 hrs on it. Turf ires are weather checked but all hold air....from what I was told it was only used as a mowing tractor. I paid $2,100 for it. What do you folks think.

 

[mikester]

a 185 will struggle with a 6' mower in tall grass. if you are happy then why worry?

 

[mikester]

a 185 will struggle with a 6' mower in tall grass. if you are happy then why worry?

 

[oldballs]

For $2100 dollars..........I'd say that you had one hellof-a-deal...whether it will pull a 72 inch mower or not.

Cheers,
Mike

 

[hornett22]

Good deal, nice tractor!

Should run a 6 foot finnish mower fine. Not a 6 foot bush hog.

 

[Jstpssng]

I'm envious! A former neighbor had the 4WD version, and used to run a 5 foot JD tiller with it.
I believe it had a 3 speed gearbox on the PTO.

 

[EONE]

Yes, 540,700,1000 PTO-Eight speed main trans.