L5740 or some tractor

[CH4Ohio]

PS -- The mower / bush hog shown in your picture doesn't need hydraulics. If you are going to use a folding batwing, etc. you might need something. The blade in the other pic needs only one. Right???

Unless you plan to add the top and tilt equipment, you'll be fine with two sets.

 

[ning]

PS -- The mower / bush hog shown in your picture doesn't need hydraulics. If you are going to use a folding batwing, etc. you might need something. The blade in the other pic needs only one. Right???

Unless you plan to add the top and tilt equipment, you'll be fine with two sets.

I can probably do without "tilt" for my rotary, but the "top" is indispensable IMO. Being able to back to a bank (like when you're on top of a dam and mowing the side) and gradually lower the mower, etc.

"Tilt" is good for blades (though probably not in snow use?) & augers; for those who are using a tractor in part because of physical limitations and not purely for time efficiency, the more help the better.

 

[Carl_NH]

For a low cost Grapple these are pretty decent and you have the forks with the 5740 already. Hydraulic Skid Steer Pallet Fork Grapple Attachment V2 - 1/2" Thick Steel Frame - Quick Tach Mounting System | Titan Attachments

 

[Complete Turf Care]

I've also had to change the exhaust manifold gasket twice and it's out again now for the third time.

Just to update everyone on this issue, I ordered all the gaskets and got the tractor in the shop to find out it was not the manifold gasket. It was a small rubber tube about 2.5" long that connects a metal tube from a breather on top of the valve cover to another metal tube that goes to something else. I was able to find a replacement tube at a local parts store. None of the online Kubota sellers had this little tube in stock.

 

[5030]

Oil vapor seperator (top of valve cover), on my M's at least that hose connects to a tube that goes down the side of the block and exits under the motor.

 

[5030]

Don't have a clue about the newest T4-5 compliant tracrors, if the employ crankcase blowby consumption (back into the intake stream) or not. Do they? I don't know. I know that automotive related engines do (aka: EGR) but tractors, I have no idea about. Even my old 1997 7.3 diesel had it, but I removed it and added a 'road draft tube'. The only reason I did that was because When Navistar built the engine, they introduced the blowby vapor in front of the turbocharger intake stream and the introduction of blowby vapor in front of the turbo can and will cause the impeller wheel in the turbo to carbon up. Eliminating that vapor eliminates the potential carbon issue, consequently, I now have a road draft tube. Was easy to do as the engine has the vapor seperator on the drivers side valve cover so adding the appropriate venting was very easy and straightforward.

Always been my philosophy that the 'less junk in the trunk' equals less junk in the combustion chamber.

 

[Complete Turf Care]

Just to update everyone on this issue, I ordered all the gaskets and got the tractor in the shop to find out it was not the manifold gasket. It was a small rubber tube about 2.5" long that connects a metal tube from a breather on top of the valve cover to another metal tube that goes to something else. I was able to find a replacement tube at a local parts store. None of the online Kubota sellers had this little tube in stock.

Another update. I went pick up the tractor, and when I got home, I could still hear the sound of a busted gasket. More investigation revealed that the exhaust manifold gasket is indeed still busted. I loaded it back up and returned it to the shop for them to replace the gasket. I did have to order another gasket that will also need to be replaced. I should get that by Wednesday.

 

[ArlyA]

Used tractors are showing up near us and a JD4320 just did priced at 18K.
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2010 JOHN DEERE 4320 45 hp deere diesel HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION 4wd factory cab heat air conditioning work lights wipers mirrors 1 set rear hydraulic s mid pto 400x loader 73 inch QTACH BUCKET.

I asked the owner and it has 3700 hours.

 

[ArlyA]

The Kubota L5740 has had just one offer at $7000.. I told the fellow who's selling it we are still interested. Might offer them 39,000

 

[shooterdon]

Good luck ArlyA!

Just an FYI, when I was shopping, I realized a new LS or TYM was about the same price as a used Kubota or Deere.