L5030 arrived today...almost too much power!

KMurphyAL · Apr 28, 2005

My 5030 was delivered today. I was about as excited as I was waiting for my first child to be born...... isn't that pathetic?

Of course my first goal was to scrape off some paint so I took it off onto a trail and started to knock down and rip out some pine trees. Small stuff, but the tractor knocked them down and the loader/bucket dug in and ripped them out by the roots.

Got a medium duty Bushhog Squealer and a 72" box blade. I added on three work lights... 2 forward 1 rear. Hydraulic remote. Hydraulic top link. Block heater. Chain hooks on bucket. Canopy. R4 tires, rears 3/4 filled.

The larger LA853 loader is WILD. Fast, strong and big. I think the speed of it's operations ....tilt up ...tilt down.... raise up and lower were about twice the speed I thought they would be...didn't get a chance to use one much at the dealer when I was shopping. I have to say, that even with the rpm's down below 2000, the loaders' speed is almost to fast. I can't believe how high it lifts.

This tractor drives/steers so smooth. My wife got on and drove it around and commented how easy it was to steer and she liked the loader operation.

Anyway...... IT GOT HERE and now I have no reasons to complain about not having the right "tool" for the many jobs on the property.

Kris

Golfgar4 · Apr 28, 2005

Kris,

Congratulations! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Must have been a lot of fun running around in the woods on your new machine. Did you get a tooth bar for the bucket?

Of course, you will be posting some pictures of the new addition, won't you? /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif I'd say at least two pictures. One of you driving and one of your wife driving.

Have fun and be safe! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

rcrcomputing · Apr 28, 2005

I'm jealous. I kinda wish I'd have gotten something a little bigger. Though if I did, I wouldn't be able to tow it. And it'd prolly be to big for my 5 acres. Let's see some pics!

RobA · Apr 28, 2005

Congratulations! You've got me REALLY excited now. I signed the papers on an L5030 a few days ago. Was supposed to be delivered today but the dealer is still waiting for the toothbar to come in. Hopefully I will get it early next week. I know what you mean about being so excited. My wife says I was like a kid at Christmas time when I was shopping for it.

Glad to hear it's working well for you. We'll have to compare notes along the way.