Kubota L4310

[mvoght]

I'm looking at a used L4310 at an auction yard, which does not have the year published, it does have an FEL, and only a picture of the hours with "Shows 1200 hours". There is a video of the tractor and it sounds about right to me...

The hours would have turned over at 9999, so I'm wondering, what is the likelihood this tractor has 11000+ hours, vs a lightly used, but stored outside frequently, based on the paint?

I'm trying to figure out what my max bid should be, given that it is a general auction...

It looks like these were in production from 1998 to 2002, and this is NOT an HST, but a geared model. Based on tires, 4WD.

Any inputs here?

 

[chim]

Guessing that 11000+ hours is not the case. The L4240 sees around 100 hours/year and the Ford not nearly that. Homeowner here and don't do much work offsite. Could be the meter stopped working or was disconnected at one point?

 

[bdhsfz6]

Tires are a good indicator of use. At 1200 hours, they should show a fair amount of use, but not worn out. If they look newish, they were likely replaced, which is a sign the tractor has significantly more hours on it.

If the machine was stored outside, that would explain the faded paint, but there should be few dents or scratches.

Here's a 1999 4310 for sale on Tractorhouse with 3675 hours for 15.5K. It's an HST though which might add $2K to the price.

Pardon Our Interruption

Here's a gear model 2002 4310 with 1430 hours for $15K:

https://www.machinio.com/listings/88579509-2002-kubota-l4310-in-athens-tn

Keep in mind these are the asking prices, not what they may sell for, but a good indication of value.

 

[mvoght]

Thanks! Off to re-look at the pictures of the tires. They aren't newish looking to me...at least not like the new tires I put on my tractor...10 years ago now! The auction site I'm looking at is blocked at my office, so I have to go to my car.

I don't put 100 hours a year on my tractor, probably between 50-80. Except for the big field, my husband prefers mowing with the zero turn and I use it mostly for manure/loader/mulch work and to drag my fields or arena. We only have 15 acres.

 

[RjCorazza]

You can also get an idea of gross hours by looking at the rubber cover on the clutch pedal. They generally show some notable wear at around 1000-1500 hours.
I had an L3410 for many years, and it was a great machine.

 

[Muhammad]

Read more about the Kubota L4310 including reviews and related threads here: Kubota L4310 Resource Page

 

[mvoght]

It went for $10,400. A little more than I was comfortable with on sight unseen. There is a buyer's 10% premium added. I stopped bidding at 9,900.

The winning bidder likely got a great deal.

Thanks for everyone's inputs.