Kubota help please!!!

[billyo]

Hello, Cheesehead...
You are correct that I'm new to tractors. Here's a brief description of my plans for one:
I have about 5 acres of level property and another 160 or so acres of wooded mountain property with a couple of miles of Jeep trails (and a few great places to build a cabin) on it. I'll probably not be finish mowing with the tractor, as I have a couple of riding mowers. It will mainly be used for ditch digging, landscaping, spreading gravel, lifting around my garage, keeping my trails open (moving downed trees, minor road repair).
I started out looking at used loader/backhoes (which 15000 would get you a well worn 15 year old machine), then looked at used tractors (from what I've been able to find, you can find those about 10 tears old and save a whopping $2000), so now I've decided to go with a new one. I had decided on the JD790 or 990, until I looked at Kubotas and then drove a HST. Now, I wouldn't consider the 90 series Deere due to the gear drive.

 

[billyo]

Hello, Cheesehead...
You are correct that I'm new to tractors. Here's a brief description of my plans for one:
I have about 5 acres of level property and another 160 or so acres of wooded mountain property with a couple of miles of Jeep trails (and a few great places to build a cabin) on it. I'll probably not be finish mowing with the tractor, as I have a couple of riding mowers. It will mainly be used for ditch digging, landscaping, spreading gravel, lifting around my garage, keeping my trails open (moving downed trees, minor road repair).
I started out looking at used loader/backhoes (which 15000 would get you a well worn 15 year old machine), then looked at used tractors (from what I've been able to find, you can find those about 10 tears old and save a whopping $2000), so now I've decided to go with a new one. I had decided on the JD790 or 990, until I looked at Kubotas and then drove a HST. Now, I wouldn't consider the 90 series Deere due to the gear drive.

 

[billyo]

Hello FamilyFarm...
The "Intellidash" may very well prove to be a good, durable system. (I don't know how long they've been using them...) I guess I'm just a little "old school" when it comes to such things. If it were an option, I'm sure I wouldn't order it. With the cost of microprocessors today, it's probably cheaper for them to use this system than installing gauges anyway.
Regarding buying American, I'm probably in the same boat with you. I try to when I can. But from what I've been able to find out, it appears that the Kubota L2800 is about as American as the JD 790 with its Yanmar engine.

 

[billyo]

Hello FamilyFarm...
The "Intellidash" may very well prove to be a good, durable system. (I don't know how long they've been using them...) I guess I'm just a little "old school" when it comes to such things. If it were an option, I'm sure I wouldn't order it. With the cost of microprocessors today, it's probably cheaper for them to use this system than installing gauges anyway.
Regarding buying American, I'm probably in the same boat with you. I try to when I can. But from what I've been able to find out, it appears that the Kubota L2800 is about as American as the JD 790 with its Yanmar engine.

 

[texbaylea]

I have the L3130 and after research and read of the service manual do not have any serious concerns. As far as I determined it is simply reporting the status of the tractor not controlling it as in some other brands. Its failure would not disable the tractor although it might take a few workarounds.

I also felt that the HST would be more reliable than the GST. The GST uses switches, sensors and solenoid valves to control the shifting much like an automobile auto transmission.

I have not read any report of an "Intellidash" failure in the nearly 2 years that I have owned my L3130 and it is a very popular model(all the Grand L's).

Vernon

 

[texbaylea]

I have the L3130 and after research and read of the service manual do not have any serious concerns. As far as I determined it is simply reporting the status of the tractor not controlling it as in some other brands. Its failure would not disable the tractor although it might take a few workarounds.

I also felt that the HST would be more reliable than the GST. The GST uses switches, sensors and solenoid valves to control the shifting much like an automobile auto transmission.

I have not read any report of an "Intellidash" failure in the nearly 2 years that I have owned my L3130 and it is a very popular model(all the Grand L's).

Vernon

 

[Casey1]

I think that you will be able to do a lot more work with a 3130 especially with a 723 loader. The dash has been a non issue for me. The 3130 is just more tractor than the others but more money too.

 

[Casey1]

I think that you will be able to do a lot more work with a 3130 especially with a 723 loader. The dash has been a non issue for me. The 3130 is just more tractor than the others but more money too.

 

[cheesehead]

Thanks for sticking with this Billyo. I'm glad that you took finish mowing off the list at the backhoe subframe could complicate the selection process on some tractors. The L3130 HST is a great tractor but you'll likely be in the middle 20K's with the accessories you've called out. If that is acceptable, make sure that you get the LA723 as it gives you more lift, curl, height and comes with the quick attach system. There has never been a case where I ran out of power for a task, but I have run out of lift capacity on the L3130. Consider getting a box blade with your tractor. This will make the gravel spreading and trail maintenance easier. You'll also appreciate having the weight on back when lifting heavy loads.

If that is too pricey I'd suggest the B3030, then the B7800 for your application.

 

[cheesehead]

Thanks for sticking with this Billyo. I'm glad that you took finish mowing off the list at the backhoe subframe could complicate the selection process on some tractors. The L3130 HST is a great tractor but you'll likely be in the middle 20K's with the accessories you've called out. If that is acceptable, make sure that you get the LA723 as it gives you more lift, curl, height and comes with the quick attach system. There has never been a case where I ran out of power for a task, but I have run out of lift capacity on the L3130. Consider getting a box blade with your tractor. This will make the gravel spreading and trail maintenance easier. You'll also appreciate having the weight on back when lifting heavy loads.

If that is too pricey I'd suggest the B3030, then the B7800 for your application.