L Series owners

[richriddle]

I have a Kubota L4330 and it's a workhorse.

 

[sixdogs]

That's exactly how the gauge acts Sixdogs.
"I just take it in stride. Actually it's taken a few years but I think I prefer it that way. "...same here.

Yes, I know this is a 7 year old thread but I recently bought a new mower with a Kubota Diesel engine--and fuel tank with gauge. Even though I knew better, I forgot and had the fuel gauge replaced because I mowed for hours and the gauge never dropped.

With the new gauge, same thing until I hit that sweet spot when the gauge dropped like a rock to 1/4 and then stayed there. This fuel gauge thing must some engineer's attempt to cause a little chuckle in the department when owners try to figure out the fuel level.

 

[big bubba]

Seems most people here own a BX series Kubota.
Any L series owners here? I'm a first time tractor owner with a nearly new(13 hours when I bought it)L3200. Any advice or suggestions?

lots of replies of members owning L's. you have not described your land or use of the L tractor. then owners can be more specific in their recommendation. enjoy the new machine & welcome to forum

 

[Jaeger]

L5030 a 2005 "vintage" 1100 hours runs like a champ use it for snow removal, grass cutting, brush hogging, and maintaining 1/4 mile long driveway.

Wouldn't trade it for a new one with that EGR / DPF / DEF garbage + $10,000. lol!!!

 

[spankan]

Higly recommend making sure your pressure is up to the factory Specs... mine was wayyyy low from the dealer. A company called JailbreakYourTractor.com sells a complete kit..worth every penny...

 

[bdhsfz6]

Dealer told me it's standard procedure to set the hyd. pressure 10% low on new tractors. They claim it saves wear & tear on parts and is a safety issue, especially for new or inexperienced owners. Easy enough to adjust, at least on my Kubota tractors anyway. Not sure why you would need a kit.

Be aware that boosting pressure beyond factory specs can also cause front wheel bearing & seal issues when lifting heavy loads with the FEL.

 

[treefarmerguy]

I have a Kubota L4330 and it's a workhorse.

I have a 20 year old L5030 with the original battery! They don't make them like they used to.

 

[6string]

I traded my 2008 JD 3005 in on a new L3302(gear transmission)last June. Love the FWA and the loader.

 

[Fallon]

Dealer told me it's standard procedure to set the hyd. pressure 10% low on new tractors. They claim it saves wear & tear on parts and is a safety issue, especially for new or inexperienced owners. Easy enough to adjust, at least on my Kubota tractors anyway. Not sure why you would need a kit.

Be aware that boosting pressure beyond factory specs can also cause front wheel bearing & seal issues when lifting heavy loads with the FEL.

You can do that without cranking up the pressures. my 4060 is like most other cuts & required new front wheel bearings before 1,000 hours. Proper ballast & not pushing the loader helps with longevity. Even a 7 year old can point out which is the stronger axle on a tractor.

 

[N80]

I've had my L4400 4wd, geared model for 21 years. It doesn't have a huge number of hours but it has been used hard and often beyond what it was designed for. It has been relatively carefree. One bevel gear assembly o-ring replaced ($300 including labor). One dump cylinder rebuilt ($140). Tiny leak around PTO shaft which I will fix myself at some point. Bearing kit under $100 if I remember.

This is a simple, light weight (for a 45hp) but very capable tractor that was pretty inexpensive at the time. Around $20,000 in 2005 with loader and rear remotes and 0% interest.

Because they are pre-emissions and simple the resale value is pretty high. I haven't looked in a couple of years but at that time they were selling for around $15,000 used with comparable miles and condition as mine. That's not bad.

 

[JWR]

I've had my L4400 4wd, geared model for 21 years. It doesn't have a huge number of hours but it has been used hard and often beyond what it was designed for. It has been relatively carefree. One bevel gear assembly o-ring replaced ($300 including labor). One dump cylinder rebuilt ($140). Tiny leak around PTO shaft which I will fix myself at some point. Bearing kit under $100 if I remember.

This is a simple, light weight (for a 45hp) but very capable tractor that was pretty inexpensive at the time. Around $20,000 in 2005 with loader and rear remotes and 0% interest.

Because they are pre-emissions and simple the resale value is pretty high. I haven't looked in a couple of years but at that time they were selling for around $15,000 used with comparable miles and condition as mine. That's not bad.

No, in fact it is excellent. Good investment. I bought a new MF 2660 in 2011, had a couple of years getting all the bugs out, but right now I would not take what I paid for it brand new. No DEF fluids, no burning out exhaust cavities, no strange cartridges, just a good solid long-term investment. Of course I'm a retired half-farmer putting low hours on it compared to commercial farming which would wear out a tractor in 2-3 years. I'd bet there are a lot of us old timers around enjoying good reliable tractors.

 

[bdhsfz6]

Over the years, I've owned, among others, an L2550, L3010, L3430 and an L6060HST. I maintain my tractors well, keep records, and store them inside. In every case, I got what I paid or more in trade value.

I'm presently eyeing the new L6070, and the dealer tells me I can expect the same deal if I trade my current L6060HSTC.

 

[scootr]

Not L but MX5200. A great little ranch tractor. Does all the mowing and road maintenance with ease.

 

[N80]

No, in fact it is excellent. Good investment.

Just did a web search and there are L4400s in similar condition to mine going for $18,000. Some that look shinier going for over $20,000.

 

[Kubota-guy1911]

Seems most people here own a BX series Kubota.
Any L series owners here? I'm a first time tractor owner with a nearly new(13 hours when I bought it)L3200. Any advice or suggestions?

L2501 for me as well as a BX2350.

 

[tacticalturnip]

My parents purchased an L3830 GST back in 2003 or 2004, somewhere around there. I learned a lot on that machine, and spent many hours mowing with it. It's in Northern Maine now, still plugging away- clearing snow, running a PTO generator, and just earning it's keep.

These photos are over 20 years old.