L35 Vs L48 - RaT?

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Question for RaT.

Assuming a fellow didn't need the finishing mower capability, would the L35 worked for you instead of the L48?

I think once I get my place parked out, the L35 would be a perfect size for my needs.

Bush hogging and loading.

Thx, David...

 

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You know, other then the loader not being detachable, yes, the L35 would have. The biggest difference is the size of the bucket which I used to haul about 1200 to 1500 yds of material I cut with my 72" boxscraper. The L35 has GST which in my case would have been a bonus in that my ability to mow with the L48 was very slow since the L48's top speed to mow was less then 4 mph at full RPM. In high I could go 17 mph, but no ability to climb hills. In retrospect, the L35, L4610 etc., would have been fine. It was fun to use the L48 for the 1.5 years I had it and it did a tremendous amount of work. Given the size of the L35's diesel, the GST is squarely suited for it and HST would be a bit of a stretch. Since I did not have the hoe, it's tough to comment about that other then to say feedback on both was very good. For brush hogging and loader use, the L35 as I see would be quite well suited. The integral loaders are tougher then the removable and definitely don't develop the play that is inevitable at the mount points with a removable loader.

 

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RaT

Appreciate your comments. That helps.

Thx! David.

 

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I have owned both machines. I now have the L48 and love the HST. Much of my work has been loading and brush hogging.

The L35 was very good as well. I did not brush hog with it. The loading was effective but not as smooth or controlled as the L48 HST.

If you do not need the great loader capacity and HST contol, the L35 will do it all.

 

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I too really apreciate HST.