L 2501- worth it to me?

[Will_C]

Thanks for the replies-they're spot on. I can get my tilling done with B2620, but I often find myself going at a crawl in tough conditions. Takes a long time to do 3 acres at that speed. I also wish for a bigger tractor when working in tilled up fields, ride on the B is pretty rough. The only implements I would run are the tiller, a 54" rotary cutter that my 2620 runs fine, and a 60" RFM-also handled well.

I know my Kubota salesman sells 3901s with 7' RFMs and 5'rotary cutters. I would not replace my bush hog, but a new RFM is in my future. I think my best bet is make the 2620 work until I am ready to buy substantially bigger (3901, 4701, or if the checkbook allows it, a Grand L). Thanks again for the replies.

Will

 

[Goodwrench3]

I have been shopping hard and am splitting hairs between the 1526 and L2501. I am impressed by the indicated lift capacity of the Mahindra.. but just like the fit,finish, smoothness, of the Kubota. But... I am concerned of the Kubotas lift capacity. Anyone have real world experience lifting 900+ lb. large square hay bales? That's what I need this tractor to be able to handle and stack 3 high... that's lifting that weight a minimum of 72" using pallet forks. Can the L2501 safely do this?

 

[Fallon]

I have been shopping hard and am splitting hairs between the 1526 and L2501. I am impressed by the indicated lift capacity of the Mahindra.. but just like the fit,finish, smoothness, of the Kubota. But... I am concerned of the Kubotas lift capacity. Anyone have real world experience lifting 900+ lb. large square hay bales? That's what I need this tractor to be able to handle and stack 3 high... that's lifting that weight a minimum of 72" using pallet forks. Can the L2501 safely do this?

I helped a neighbor move several dozen "1200lbs" big rectangular bales with my L3200 (same loader & frame as the L2501), add maybe 250lbs for the pallet forks . The loader was barely up to the task (some bales only lifted a few feet. The tractor was the weak part of the equation. I had loaded (rear only) R4s with a 5' rotary cutter on the back. I ended up putting a couple hundred lbs of random junk on the back for extra ballast. Even with that weight on the very back for maximum ballast leverage the back end was a bit light.

It got the job done enough to help a friend out, but it was a little sketchy. If you are only lifting 900lbs bales a few times a year it will probably be fine. If you are lifting those bales often, you need to go up a frame size. Loader lift is only part of the equation. You need a heavier machine with proper ballast if you lift a lot of big bales frequently.

If you are using 3pt forks or a 3pt bale spear it will have a lot more capacity although not much lift height.

 

[spb1971]

Don't be fooled by inflated specs. Both tractors weigh around 2400-2500. Kubota is conservative with their specifications because it it closer to reality. You might be able to lift the weights Mahindra promotes but you may need to anchor the rear of the tractor down. Honestly, if this is something you are lifting on a routine basis, I would get a slightly larger tractor.