My new LS P7010 C

[aggies9798]

Happy New Year All. Well I was considering the 7030C, but I opted for the 7010C. Price was a little better and I was happy with out the turbo on the larger models. Anyway I have 7.8 hrs on her now, mostly bush hogging and some stump removal with the FEL. So far I am very happy with the LS and I think I made a good choice. I did look at Kubota and JD also, but the LS seemed to beat both in every factor I was looking at. She is a little dirty, but here are some pics.

 

[bullbreaker]

Big Congrats ! Looks great. Way to "cowboy up" would'nt wanna get dusty or heat stroke in summer in that comfy cab !
Once again very nice tractor ! :thumbsup: Keep us posted as you add larger attachments for it. Play safe and run the rattlers over.

Boone

 

[Bladehauler]

Beautiful Machine !!

 

[Gary Fowler]

I sent this PM to Aggies9798 but wondered if any other P7010 owners might have answer to this

I have had my 7010 2 years and havent had to use the PTO but a couple times and each time the shaft starts turning as soon as the electric switch is pulled so I just thought it was like my BIL NH that it is either on or off.

I got out the manual today and was reading that with the PTO selector in Auto that it should stop when you push the clutch and it should stop if the hydraulic is raised past a certain point. I put the selector in Auto mode and it kept turning. I put it in Manual mode and it still turned which is is suppose to do. It only stopped when I 1) pressed the PTO switch in 2) when I shifted the speed selector to neutral.
The lift had a disc on it and hydraulic was fully raised so according to the book in auto it should not turn with the lift raised either.
Please let me know if yours works as per manual instructions. I may have to consult with the dealer on this issue. A shame that I hadnt noticed this in 2 years but due to drought I have had to use the bushhog more than an hour total.

 

[Gary Fowler]

I just now thought that maybe the clutch wasnt disengaged far enough with the storage hook to disengage the PTO, but without an observer that was the only way I could do it.

 

[creekbend]

Congratulations.:thumbsup:

 

[daugen]

very nice tractor! And welcome.
From your pics, hope you've had some rain since then.

 

[aggies9798]

Gary, I will check it out. I am pretty sure in the manual mode with the clutch down the PTO stopped. But now that you asked about it and lifting the 3 point I will have to check it out. I will let you know what I find, but it may be a couple of days. Russ

 

[aggies9798]

Daugen, thanks.....as for the rain we sure need lots. We are still in a drought and my rain guage has only picked up 1/2" in the last 2 months.

 

[Gary Fowler]

Happy New Year All. Well I was considering the 7030C, but I opted for the 7010C. Price was a little better and I was happy with out the turbo on the larger models. Anyway I have 7.8 hrs on her now, mostly bush hogging and some stump removal with the FEL. So far I am very happy with the LS and I think I made a good choice. I did look at Kubota and JD also, but the LS seemed to beat both in every factor I was looking at. She is a little dirty, but here are some pics.

So what is the going price of the P7010C now. I bought mine without any haggling in Oct 2010. I didnt have the time to go back and forth to the dealer for weeks as I was working out of the country and only home for 19 days every 56. I spent a week going to all brands dealers in the 100 mile radius. LS was actually the first (Houston Tx. when looking for a Kioti dealer) and the last (Sheridan Ark.) dealer I checked. They, 2 different dealers, offerred it for $35,500 out the door which sounded like a bargain compared to all the other 48-50 HP tractors I had priced. After looking at the rest, I decided that LS was the best.
I am glad to see a fellow 7010 owner. Not many of us here on TBN.

 

[Gary Fowler]

What size is the bushhog that you are using? I have a 7 foot , Bushhog 305 with dual tail wheels, that I have used slightly with my 7010. I put the PTO selector in 750 RPM gear and throttle back to about 1600-1700 RPM (1800 would be 72% of 2500 which IIRC is the PTO speed). Plenty of power and not any strain to the engine. Saves a lot of fuel that way when not in really heavy stuff.

Was out on the LS moving some dirt to shore up the pond dikes a bit. Weatherman predicting 4" of rain in the next storm and the ponds are at level with the dikes now. Anyway noticed that the LS 540 speed is 1950 rather than 2500 so I guess I was confused with the Kubota which is about that RPM which is full throttle for 540 on it. My LS runs 2500+ at full throttle. Anyway when using the 750 PTO gear the correct throttle would be 1400-1500 (1404 calculated) which works for me.

 

[Mike1369]

Gary, I paid, $35,200 to my door (indian to miami). not sure if it was because it was end of year sale, or I'm just good looking...lol


Tri-County tractors Rocks...

 

[Gary Fowler]

Gary, I paid, $35,200 to my door (indian to miami). not sure if it was because it was end of year sale, or I'm just good looking...lol


Tri-County tractors Rocks...

That must have been a pretty good deal, its less by $300 than what I paid 2 years ago. But of course I didnt have the time to dicker with them and try to get a reduction in price. I was still working overseas and wanted to get the tractor before I went back from my R&R. I sure takes a lot of time searching dealers for all the makes and driving from one the the other. I was checking all brands so it was time consuming and I only had about 2 weeks to find one I liked and get it delivered so I know I paid way more than I might could have gotten if taking a year or so to dicker. It was still less than the smaller HP by the competition so I was happy.

 

[Bob77064]

Congratulations, looks great.

 

[aggies9798]

Gary, I have a 7' bush hog (Howse) with dual tail wheels and it seems to cut very well. I have been running at 1,600-1,800 RPM with the PTO in the 540 mode and it has been great, I may see how it performs with the 750 selection. Been cutting mesquites that are 1-2" at the base with no problems. As for the tractor it was $36,500 delivered and tires filled with sealant. I thought it was a good price as far as the dealer had to deliver. I hope to get some seat time today, will be a good chance to test out the earlier PTO question also.

 

[Gary Fowler]

I dont run mine at the 1950 RPM even when in 540. It cuts good at 1500 or so, but my blades are brand new with only about 2 hours of run time. 540 is 72% of 750 so if the engine speed is 1950 RPM for 540 then 72% of that is 1404. Probably not enough RPM for heavy cutting but it works good for weeds which is all I have to cut now and not much of that. I just throttle back, gear up for the speed of travel I need and go.
About the time I got all my big equipment for mowing we got drought conditions during summer so not much grew including weeds. Cows overgrazed the grass and brother in law has 5 or 6 goats and they eat down all the weeds to so bushhog has been setting on blocks for 2 years. I just blow off the leaves and wash it down every now and then.