Implement avaliability

[bradwynn]

Hello folks. I am a very happy owner of a B2320 bought new in 2008. It has been a great tractor and has done everything I've ever asked of it. I would really like to add a FEL some day when the funds will allow, but I have one concern. Kubota no longer makes the B2320. How long will they continue to make the loader for it? My dealer still shows it as currently available but does anyone have any experience with how Kubota typically handles the end of a model line and supporting current owners with attachments and implements? Just trying to plan out a course of action and decide what must take priority.

 

[teg]

I'm pretty sure the loader for an 2016, L3901 should fit my tractor L2800, 2005. It's a popular model... it depends on how much your model will change over the years. It will be different with each tractor...

With that said, as soon as you buy one, you'll most likely will say, Why didn't I get one sooner? Money can be tight, I know...

 

[jeff9366]

Two tractor brands famous for maintaining parts for heritage purchases: Kubota and Deere.

It is more than likely that a loader for a current 'B' will fit on your 2008 B2320.

While not as versatile as an FEL, a Pond Scoop may suffice for your needs.

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[pmsmechanic]

I don't know if Kubota does it but John Deere typically makes their loaders backwards compatible so that new loaders can be installed on older tractors.

Finding a used loader is tough. There are company's that make loaders that fit on different tractors with different mounts. They usually don't come of and on as readily as factory loaders do though.

Edit just to add that a good fabricator would be able to make factory looking and functioning mounts for just about any brand of loader but I would only go that way if there are absolutely no other options.

 

[Texas Fella]

Kubota still makes the B2320DT model (but not the HSD). They also make the LA304 FEL that fits on both the DT and the HSD. Just FYI.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

The LA434 still fits. Even when they stop building a compatible loader, you've got a good 15 years before they will stop building one that fits. Generally they batch build the old stuff, so occasionally you have to wait 3-4 months until they have enough orders together to do a run.