L39 is it a good buy ?

[Ken_Duong]

Hello every body, i am new to tgis tractor world. I just purchase this Kubota L39 for 25k . Its in pretty good shape 1,300 hours come with brand new never used 3 point linkage items. Also on the backhoe has hydraulic plumb ready for thumb. Is this a good buy , is this model has any flaws ? Looking to learn from everybody. Thank you guy in advance.

God bless !

 

[TMGT]

I would say you did well, the aux. hyd. on the thumb is a nice option (and not cheap to add if you needed to). If everything works and it doesn't appear to have been abused then it should serve you well for a many more hrs. The TLB series are tough units.

 

[4570Man]

I would buy it.

 

[Ken_Duong]

I would say you did well, the aux. hyd. on the thumb is a nice option (and not cheap to add if you needed to). If everything works and it doesn't appear to have been abused then it should serve you well for a many more hrs. The TLB series are tough units.

Im so excited and cant wait to use it. This machine has plenty of power and make me nervous to work around my house

 

[TMGT]

I would love to have a L45, just can't justify it for my uses. Wish they put the bigger tires from the Grand L on the TLB versions.

 

[rademamj1]

I think you did well on the Kubota purchase. If this is your first tractor, spend a few hours each week reading the forum posts here, and get familiar with attachments, repair and service issues of your tractor. Enjoy the new tractor.

 

[Jchonline]

@Ken_Duong welcome to the forums and I think you got a great deal. I have the big sibling (M62) and it is a great machine. It is overbuilt for its size, has both ROPS and FOPS protection (think tree limbs falling on you), good backhoe reach, and is solid for dirt tasks.

I use mine in they mountains for dirt work, road maintenance, forestry. I dont have any fields to plow, but others on the forums have used them.

Make sure you check your fluids (including coolant), if you dont have clear maintenanece records consider engine/hydraulic oil and filter changes, hit all of the grease zerks, and check for hydraulic leaks around the machine. Themanual has all required maintenance and the intervals, so you will know what to do when.

As far as operating, anything you touch that is man-made will be destroyed (as it is with any heavy machinery). Watch the backhoe off the back when you are turning through places where you might catch the corner of a building. Watch overhead tree limbs or lines. When you turn a tractor, the bucket sticks way out front, and the backhoe way out back. Don’t forget to leave enough room!

Great machine, enjoy.

 

[Jchonline]

Two more things.
1. Check filters and radiator screen just be sure.
2. The aux hyd off the back runs over the boom/swing attach point. Make sure when you swing fully to the left (If you are sitting in the seat) that host isn’t hitting the downrigger (in the up and down position). If it does you will need to be careful, but its good to know before you break it. Mine is plumbed inside the boom so I just noticed that difference. Probably fine but good to check.

Here is a pic of mine for fun!

 

[rScotty]

The L39 is a great tractor. Nice size, and very strong for its size. No, I've not heard of any known flaws & I've followed everything written about the Kubota TLBs for years. We have an M59 Kubota TLB with over 1000 hrs and it works fine.

Attention to recommended maintenance, covering it against the weather (I use a tarp), and greasing the zerks before they need it are all keys to keeping it going well.
BTW, you don't need to keep that older style diesel in the L39 reved up to full RPM unless you need the power. It will work just fine forever at a fast idle, and doing so will help you learn how to work the BH smoothly.

Much was written about L39s in the last ten years here on TBN. There was one owner who did extensive modifications on his and documented his work with lots of photos and posts.
If you search on "L39" here on TBN you may find him.

Before you carry a lot of heavy loads around in the FEL, I suggest you also read recent threads on when to use 2wd vs 4wd.

You may want to add a few things while parts are still available. One would be a thumb assembly for the BH. That's big money, but you have half of it and can price out the rest via online parts Catalogues on Messick's website. Messicks | Your home for New Holland, Case IH, Kubota & More...

Another thing to get is a set of operator manual, service manual, and also the parts manuals. Parts manuals come in three sections: Tractor, BH, and Loader.

For way less money but just as important, put some abrasion protection on vulnerable hoses (Amazon), and also get a cotton (breathable material) tarp to throw over the seat, instruments, and operator platform to keep the rain off of the electronics.

Welcome & Good Luck. It looks like you got a good one.
rScotty

 

[Ken_Duong]

Two more things.
1. Check filters and radiator screen just be sure.
2. The aux hyd off the back runs over the boom/swing attach point. Make sure when you swing fully to the left (If you are sitting in the seat) that host isn’t hitting the downrigger (in the up and down position). If it does you will need to be careful, but its good to know before you break it. Mine is plumbed inside the boom so I just noticed that difference. Probably fine but good to check.

Here is a pic of mine for fun!

Thank you so much for telling me to check the hose when swing left or right. It does hit the downrigger on both side and i did see some mark on the hose. I might do great damage to the hose if i didnt check it like you told me sir.