Kubota L2501

   / Kubota L2501 #11  
^^^^^
I appreciate all the cosmetic and ergonomic improvements the L2502 has to offer, with the exception of the price. Whew! It’s quite a jump from the L2501 pricing!

Mike
 
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#13  
Thank you everyone! I will be using it on mostly flat terrain, just a gentle slope, for mowing with a 6' finish mower getting the most use. Occasional tiling with a 4' tiller and rare use of a 3' brush hog. Otherwise, picking up firewood, branches, yard debris, etc. Even though we have always run the B3350 at high RPMs and put insulation over the engine in the winter, the DPF continues to be a major annoyance and the machine will just stop altogether right in the middle of being used. We are tired of the inconvenience and expense of wasted diesel.
It sounds like the L2501 will fit our needs. We did look into the TYM, but as you thought, there aren't any dealers within 3 hours drive!
I love that I can get such honest information from this site. Thank you all again for your help.
 
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#14  
Well, it could still be the right tractor if you choose to modify the L2501. My L2501 is equipped with a Turbo Kit and produces 44 HP and 35 PTO.
With the Turbo, the L2501 produces more than enough power and continues to be just as reliable as stock.

Mike
Can a Turbo kit be put in after sale and avoid the Regen?
 
   / Kubota L2501 #15  
The L2501, just from a reliability standpoint, is going to outwork your 3350. It's hard to put hours on a machine that won't run reliably.
 
   / Kubota L2501 #17  
Can a Turbo kit be put in after sale and avoid the Regen?

Absolutely! No regen whatsoever.
But, as mentioned, it will void your factory warranty if applicable.

The L2501 is practically bulletproof, so, I threw caution to the wind and installed the Turbo Kit soon after I purchased my tractor.

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Mike
 
   / Kubota L2501 #18  
It won't "void" the warranty. Look up the Magnuson-Moss act.

If you have a problem that can be traced to a mod you made, the manufacturer can not honor the warranty on that. But for an unrelated problem, they have to honor the warranty.

Of course dealers or manufacturers may try to make you think your mod voided the warranty so the broken seat (or another unrelated problem) won't be covered. You might even have to sic a lawyer on them. But the law's pretty clear.
 
   / Kubota L2501 #19  
It won't "void" the warranty. Look up the Magnuson-Moss act.

If you have a problem that can be traced to a mod you made, the manufacturer can not honor the warranty on that. But for an unrelated problem, they have to honor the warranty.

Of course dealers or manufacturers may try to make you think your mod voided the warranty so the broken seat (or another unrelated problem) won't be covered. You might even have to sic a lawyer on them. But the law's pretty clear.
Not much of what I own is covered by warranty. However, there could be a lot of aspects of a tractor that a dealer might not want to cover due to adding a turbo.

So, just about anything having to do with the engine, pistons, rods, valves, etc... And, then if you're pushing in more power, then the transmission, differential, or other parts of the drivetrain might also be excluded. Exclude the PTO too.

The headlights may still be under warranty.

Now, you might argue that a bearing or seal might not be impacted by the turbo, and then it would be up to the service department and dealer whether or not they choose to accept or exclude the repair.

It all depends on how important that warranty/dealer service is.

The legal system is expensive for everyone involved, and if you blew a rod through the block, it likely would be a losing battle if the dealer chose to fight it.
 
   / Kubota L2501 #20  
^^^^
100% agreed.
That’s why I always say, no warranty with the Turbo.

But, luckily, these tractors are so reliable, it doesn’t much matter anyway.

Mike
 

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