L Series owners

[hobonc]

L4600 brought new this year.. I have owned about 20 used tractors 3 of'em had loaders. I took the loaders off to repair what the loader tore up and did not put the loader back on them... They were not a good loader tractor to begin with so set out to buy a loader tractor. All the used bota's were so high I just brought a new'N... I never thought I would enjoy a loader so much but its good at loader work... It's used as a loader tractor and runs a 6ft bush hog... All my garden jobs get done with a Ford are a Farmall (plow'N and cultivator work) My bota is just not as efficient as they are at it and a bota will never replace them. A man needs more than one tractor anyways

 

[300UGUY]

L3400 here, best tractor I've ever owned. I have the HST model, and it really pays off doing loader work. I only have about 280 hours on it, but zero problems.

 

[varmint]

Started with a B- B8200... got a larger Grand L 3130, but it proved to big (really, too heavy) and now we're back to a L3400... hopefully just right. All have been well made and great, reliable performers. Never had a problem with any of them that I can recall, all bought used, but well cared for. Sure liked the features on the L3130, but they didn't make it work any better, just nicer to use. You should have great service from your Kubota.

 

[polkwrangler]

l own a l35 roughly 2000 hours.never had any huge issues with it besides breaking cable shift while bush hogging

 

[Hagalaz14w]

Thanks! I'll keep an eye on it!

 

[PhilVA]

I have a L3000DT with about 630 hours on it. It has done all I've asked of it. I recently replaced all of the hydraulic lines as the original ones started to crack. Great tractor!

 

[teg]

...Any L series owners here?... Any advice or suggestions?

First off, I didn't read all the posts, sorry if these have been stated.

Double check the oil level of the front axle, several have been low.

You should have a suspension seat but many have been stuck. It should have a couple inches of play (I don't think the L3700 had it). http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/129978-l3400-2800-suspension-seat.html

Fuel gauges are marginal, mine reads empty when it's half full.

Not sure when these were fixed but the return suction hoses would crack and allow air to be sucked in, causing steering / FEL to be somewhat jerky.

It's easy to leave the parking brake on just lightly engaged and drive around. Now if I feel the engine straining, I check to see if I left the parking brake "on".

It's a good tractor that should last a life time....

 

[CAEMI]

I've got an L3130. Outstanding small tractor. I could use a bit more power...but that is why I have a couple other tractors around...but in its class, it can't be beat. Miserly on fuel, works like a mule, reliable. Only real complaint is price of parts and maintenance supplies from dealer...but they are no worse than any other brand, just me whining.

 

[k0ua]

I had forgotten about the suspension seat freezing up. Mine was frozen up, brand new from the dealer.. Lube it up with your favorite penetrating oil, and tilt the seat forward, then get up and use the ROPS for stability and jump up and down on the seat base with one foot for a while until it comes free. Yes you look like an idiot doing the "Wiley Coyote" stomp on that base, but it is the easiest way to do it. You adjust the tension for your weight with a T handles screw on the back of the base. There is not much info in the manual about how to do this.

 

[Citydude]

I had forgotten about the suspension seat freezing up. Mine was frozen up, brand new from the dealer.. Lube it up with your favorite penetrating oil, and tilt the seat forward, then get up and use the ROPS for stability and jump up and down on the seat base with one foot for a while until it comes free. Yes you look like an idiot doing the "Wiley Coyote" stomp on that base, but it is the easiest way to do it. You adjust the tension for your weight with a T handles screw on the back of the base. There is not much info in the manual about how to do this.

I'll print your repair process and put it my manual......

 

[FTG-05]

I had forgotten about the suspension seat freezing up. Mine was frozen up, brand new from the dealer.. Lube it up with your favorite penetrating oil, and tilt the seat forward, then get up and use the ROPS for stability and jump up and down on the seat base with one foot for a while until it comes free. Yes you look like an idiot doing the "Wiley Coyote" stomp on that base, but it is the easiest way to do it. You adjust the tension for your weight with a T handles screw on the back of the base. There is not much info in the manual about how to do this.

What? Mine has a little knob that you turn; it's right above the 3ph adjustment knob and in front of and below the seat.

Worthless though, since I weigh +275 lbs with phone, knives, leatherman tool, .44 mag and all the other stuff I carry all the time. I had to add a couple tennis balls and a small football so I wouldn't hit the stops every time I drive my tractor. Mo betta now!

 

[k0ua]

What? Mine has a little knob that you turn.

Worthless, since I weigh +275 lbs with phone, knives, leatherman tool, .44 mag and all the other stuff I carry all the time. I had to add a couple tennis balls and a small football so I wouldn't hit the stops every time I drive my tractor. Mo betta now!

You have a Grand L.. I was referring to the standard L series. They are a much more basic tractor. Now if you would leave that big N frame 44mag back in the safe and get yourself a nice polymer framed 9mm, it would weigh a lot less!:laughing:

 

[Garandman]

According to the dealer, the L series is more popular for woodland properties. Picked up an L3200 in September, currently with 42 hours.

I have SSQA bucket, pallet forks, Wallenstein BX42S chipper, DR Power ballast box and Land Pride 60" brush cutter.

And added a 36W LED work light.

 

[FTG-05]

You have a Grand L.. I was referring to the standard L series. They are a much more basic tractor. Now if you would leave that big N frame 44mag back in the safe and get yourself a nice polymer framed 9mm, it would weigh a lot less!:laughing:

What!!!??? You're saying I paid all that money for Grand L and all I got was a lousy seat "adjustment" knob!!!!!! WTF!!!!

Oh, and you can have my .44 Mag when you pry it from.... the heck with it, you get the point.

 

[fshnrob]

I love my L3200HST! I picked it up last April, along with a 5ft shredder, 6ft box blade, 6ft tiller, and FEL, and have nothing but good things to say about it. I have 101 hrs on her now, with nothing but regular maintenance. Oh, and I did get the right side hand hold, and Bolt on Hooks for the bucket. Great Tractor!!!

 

[Herkypilot]

Purchased a used L3540 HST with 220 hours on it last year. So far, it's a great tractor and I'm glad I added it to my stable. I'm adding a Kubota subframe to convert a 3pt hitch backhoe to subframe mounted. Looking forward to doing some digging with it - should be a beast of a digger.

 

[PapaPerk]

Purchased a used L3540 HST with 220 hours on it last year. So far, it's a great tractor and I'm glad I added it to my stable. I'm adding a Kubota subframe to convert a 3pt hitch backhoe to subframe mounted. Looking forward to doing some digging with it - should be a beast of a digger. <img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/files/kubota-owning-operating/407746-l-series-owners-image7-jpeg"/><img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/files/kubota-owning-operating/407747-l-series-owners-image8-jpeg"/>

Get a Piranha tooth bar for it from BX Panded. Makes it dig great!

 

[PapaPerk]

I have a 2004 L3830 DT with loader that we bought new.

Around 780 hours. Has had regular maint, right front axle bearing replaced and left front steering joint seal replaced. That's it! And it's done a lot of loader work which takes it toll on front axle.

This tractor is a prized possession and the top tool I own (and I have a bunch of stuff). It's never let me down, is extremely well built and is THE poster child for what a quality product should be like. I will NEVER sell it.

I recently equipped it with a Piranha tooth bar. Makes a huge difference in digging ability and controllability.

Also a excellent attachment is my JD iMatch quick hitch on the back. I can hook up my 6' Bushhog in about 30 seconds.

Without a doubt the most useful attachment is my quick attach loader forks... They stay on the tractor all the time.

 

[MFIHCAT]

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?

I have l3010 HST with loader, cute little guy.

 

[FTG-05]

A piranha bar is on my list of things to get in early February!