Kubota L48 TL

JATO_RaT · Aug 12, 2001

I'm getting close to closing in on purchasing either a Kubota L48 or a L4610HST. While the L48 is a little more expensive, it is peanuts when you look at it over the years I'll have it. Hoping some L48 folks (I know their are very few) can give me some thoughts about their likes and dislikes. I won't be getting a hoe for it. I'm quite familiar with the L4610 and consider it a great tractor as well. Thanks in advance, Rat...

HR_Mutt · Aug 12, 2001

Rat
good to hear you're about ready to buy.
regards
Mutt

JATO_RaT · Aug 12, 2001

Hey Mutt, thanks again for your input about the L48 in the projects forum. Out here in Nothern CA. the L48 is selling quickly. My local Kubota dealer has 4 L48's in the yard, but they go fast. He has sold about 15 of them since he got his first one in several months ago. He also sells quite a few other Kubotas from the L's on down and it would appear, John Deere Gators. Rat...

glennmac · Aug 12, 2001

Rat,

Even though I only know these two tractors from looking at them and reading specs, I have absolutely no doubt which one you should get.

You have tractors and are very experienced with them. You have been looking for a long time. You know all the specs and prices. You know that the L48 TL is a larger, heavier, more hydraulically powerful unit. You know that the 4610 has a removable loader and may have more ground clearance--and is significantly less expensive. There is nothing left to learn; there are no surprises out there.

If these are your final two candidates, the choice is clear: You must buy the one that you like more. You know by now which one that is. If you buy the other one, you will always regret it.

QED.

JATO_RaT · Aug 12, 2001

Glenmac, here you are responding to my post and I'm elsewhere responding to yours about the JD video. I believe it was you that had the BX 2200 a year or so ago and regreted that you bought to small. I could be wrong, your name just comes to mind about that. You are correct in what you say, I was really after someone to point out the weaknesses about the L48. Since I already have a loaderless tractor, it has been fairly easy to get by and look for a long, long time. (Oct 1999 was when I started) Your assesment of the L48 is correct regarding the L48, for merely $3000 more, I can get the L48, have a full canopy, extra hydraulic flow, more loader, and a few other minor advantages. While I still regard the L4610 as an excellent tractor, the L48's loader will suit my needs a little better. Thanks for the advice, Rat...

glennmac · Aug 12, 2001

Rat, yes that was me agonizing over the BX. You took the time to write me a very nice private message, which I distinctly remember because it was the first one I had ever gotten.

If you want hydraulic power and hst, the L48 is king of the hill for the present.

MarkV · Aug 13, 2001

Rat,
Dang it, I have been following your posts about the L48 vs the L4610 and having the same trouble picking which one will be my next tractor. Last I heard you were looking at a 5K difference and I thought, OK, for 5K the 4610 is it. Now you are telling me you have it down to 3K and I am thinking, thats not to much. On the other hand, 3K would get close to a 4 in 1 loader and top an tilt set up. Get ready, which ever way you go, I plan to pick your brain./w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

MarkV

JATO_RaT · Aug 13, 2001

MarkV, actually, the difference is $3800. That doesn't seem like alot to me especially when you plan on keeping it a long time. I'll keep you posted. Rat

gordon · Aug 13, 2001

Mark you bring up some good points there. Goodies now or goodies later.-----hummmmm----

That is one tough call. Na--goodies now! 4610 it is

Gordon

JATO_RaT · Aug 13, 2001

Actually Gordon, I have most of the goodies I need. A 4N1 is nice, but not a neceesity right now. I have a big hydraulic box scraper, 80" mower, 8' power landscape rake and a few antique implements left by the previous owner. I will add top n tilt myself, already have a top link cylinder. Rat...