Buying Advice Kubota L45

[Martian]

if we could, we'd knock 300-400 lbs off the M59 yet to make it easier to get legal trailer loads behind a pickup.

Really? I would see it as being a lot easier to get a CDL than add weight to a backhoe. Most people who are trailering these things constantly do have CDL's anyway. I want a tractor that would do the work with the proper weight first and worry about getting it from point a to point b later.

 

[rjwerth]

Is it just me, or are we seeing a lot of "1st time" posters with simple, 1 line thread starts w/no followups?

 

[MeanOrangeL45]

Here are a few of mine hard at work. As you can see I obviously use mine commercially. All in all it's a good machine I had a problem with the aux front hydraulic relay. Which caused the back hoe to seized up. My dealer took care of it right away tho. I like the size and I don't like the size of the 45. I do see an upgrade to the m59 in our near future probably with a cab. The 45 gets the job done tho. It is good in tight situations and it digs for a little son of a *****. the weight of the 59 is definitely better for pulling big rocks and driving into the pile and handling large loads. I can easily move the 59 tho cause I have a drw 3500 duramax dump body. Some people it's a big machine for them to move.

 

[powerstroke444e]

Is it just me, or are we seeing a lot of "1st time" posters with simple, 1 line thread starts w/no followups?

I have been wondering same thing. I think some people just want to stir the pot or beat a machine.

 

[DocDryden]

I just bought a similar machine, the John Deere 110. I got it because I was going used and it being around a lot longer as well really brought the used price down.

The L45 is similar HP to my 110, but not as large physically. If it were me, I'd look at the slightly larger, much more powerful M59 as a better option.

Be sure to get all the hydraulic options that you can. 3rd function up front, BH with the thumb, 3 rear remotes and a top n tilt. It really makes it nice to use.

Good luck and welcome!!

Martian, when you say get all the hydraulic options that you can. 3rd function up front, BH with the thumb, 3 rear remotes and a top n tilt. Does the John Deere 110 TLB in the photos have all the hydraulic options?


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[natem]

I have had an L-45 since 2010. Just love this thing, tons of power for its size. I think it is the best size to do most jobs. I have 300hrs on mine the only problem I have had was that the backhoe had problems Coming off, and on. One of the pin holes had to be ground out a little. Very happy with this tractor and would highly recommend. As said above get the all the hydro options possible. I have the thumb and the valve on the front. I did not get the three aux valves on the back. I do use a 3pt logg splitter on the back, just plug it into the backhoe ports and works great.

 

[KubotaToy]

I rented a M59 and L45 before my wife bought the 45 as a Christmas present. The M was fun (I dug and pushed up dirt everywhere on my 6 acres) and would outperform the L in all ways but is overkill for home/small farm use. The L45 did everything I asked that is reasonable (it would not pick up a ~ 2500 lb stump the 59 moved). One interesting note, the M59 felt like it tuned better in tight situations around trees although it is longer, hmmm. If you have the need, get the bigger toy but the 45 is good. I only have 27 hours on my 45 but no problems so far.:thumbsup:

 

[mike69440]

if we could, we'd knock 300-400 lbs off the M59 yet to make it easier to get legal trailer loads behind a pickup.

IN NH WE NEED PLENTY OF STEEL TO FIGHT THAT GRANITE.

ps

Check out
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kioti-owning-operating/235711-whos-lifted-biggest-load-kl-6.html

I'm showing that Kioti's are not the only brand with strong loaders.

 

[Kytractor]

I have had an L-45 since 2010. Just love this thing, tons of power for its size. I think it is the best size to do most jobs. I have 300hrs on mine the only problem I have had was that the backhoe had problems Coming off, and on. One of the pin holes had to be ground out a little. Very happy with this tractor and would highly recommend. As said above get the all the hydro options possible. I have the thumb and the valve on the front. I did not get the three aux valves on the back. I do use a 3pt logg splitter on the back, just plug it into the backhoe ports and works great.

I had the same problem with my M59. Sold it a couple of years ago and will be picking up my new L45 next week. What size of trailer do you have? Sorry, not trying to hijack the thread

 

[natem]

That is a 18' trailer. I am in the process of buying a 20'. As you can see the bucket hangs over the front of the trailer so if you turn sharp it will pinch the back corner of the truck. Also the current trailer is a 10,000lb trailer. The new one is 14,000lb.