New 2021 L2501 incoming!

[Rdrcr]

Thanks for your opinions Rdrcr. I consider an L2501 too, but I was always wondering if I'd like the FEL lever placement. I like my B with it beside me because I run big loaders at work and am used to the controls being close to me. (though now they are no longer joysticks, all fingertip control) But I wasn't sure if I'd like that stanchion mounted control lever. But good to hear it is smooth and well controlled.

The one comment that does concern me though is the drive power up hills. I realize the L is heavier than my B but that is something that is important to me. I carry a lot of material up hills in my yard maintaining my bush road. I've already hauled 330 metric tonne of pit run gravel up my hills with my B and it does it no problem in medium range. It even pulls my 60 inch Land Pride box blade up the hills in medium. Got the rear blade on in these pics.

Not sure if you hills are steeper than mine? Pictures don't really show it accurately.

That is a good looking tractor you got there though.

I too was concerned about the joystick placement comparing it to my B2601 (which is also right by the seat and comfortable to reach). But, the joystick on the L2501 hasn't been an issue and is surprisingly comfortable to use. I moved dirt for over 3 hours yesterday with the tractor. Not once did my arm feel fatigued. I prefer the joystick to be closer, but, the L2501 placement hasn't been an issue.

My L2501 has loaded tires, so it is heavy. I wanted the extra weight for stability on the hills on my property. It has worked out surprisingly well. I was making some turns on the hills yesterday and the tractor didn't feel "tippy" at all. That said, my main hill appears steeper than yours. I'll try to get some pics as an illustration. Although, I'm happy to report that yesterday, I was able to move up and down the hill in medium gear @ 1,800-1900 RPM. Why the change? I had buckets full of dirt, rather than an overloaded bucket full of wet logs. So, the uphill power isn't as bad I as I originally thought.

Definitely a good tractor, pretty much perfect for me. But, it does have it's limitations.

Mike

 

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I too was concerned about the joystick placement comparing it to my B2601 (which is also right by the seat and comfortable to reach). But, the joystick on the L2501 hasn't been an issue and is surprisingly comfortable to use. I moved dirt for over 3 hours yesterday with the tractor. Not once did my arm feel fatigued. I prefer the joystick to be closer, but, the L2501 placement hasn't been an issue.

My L2501 has loaded tires, so it is heavy. I wanted the extra weight for stability on the hills on my property. It has worked out surprisingly well. I was making some turns on the hills yesterday and the tractor didn't feel "tippy" at all. That said, my main hill appears steeper than yours. I'll try to get some pics as an illustration. Although, I'm happy to report that yesterday, I was able to move up and down the hill in medium gear @ 1,800-1900 RPM. Why the change? I had buckets full of dirt, rather than an overloaded bucket full of wet logs. So, the uphill power isn't as bad I as I originally thought.

Definitely a good tractor, pretty much perfect for me. But, it does have it's limitations.

Mike

The location of the loader control stick aka joystick I think is something you never think about unless there is a reason to think about it. My L3830 HST had it at the loader much like the 2501. The L3940 HST I use has it fixed closer to the seat. Quite frankly I had never given it a second thought. I had to go back and look at my pictures to realize this. I guess I am one of those that is still in awe after thousands of hours with the magic of hydraulic power and perhaps that alone should disqualify me from being objective on this issue. I use excavators with pilot control (finger control) and would find that the ultimate but a luxury I can easily overlook for loader use.

 

[Rdrcr]

I'm definitely happy with this tractor. It has been performing wonderfully over the past couple weeks.

I pulled roughly 20 small stumps from the ground yesterday will just the 54" bucket w/tooth bar. There was only one stump (12 inch diameter) I couldn't get out of the ground yesterday and this particular stump definitely illustrated the limit of the L2501's hydraulic power and traction. However, with a stump bucket and/or some additional digging...I'm confident I can get it out!

It was great working the tractor in this fashion yesterday and I'm happy that the L2501 is capable of completing tasks my B2601 just couldn't do.

Mike

 

[crashz]

ITs a great tractor for sure. Like I told my father, the only thing that would make it better is having two of them!

I love the look of your R14 tires. Let us know how they work out for you.

 

[Rdrcr]

^^^^
Many times agreed!

I have the R14's on both my B2601 and the L2501. I really really like these tires. They have tons of traction in all situations (including snow) and don't destroy the turf (although, they will mark up wet turf...especially in 4wd). I've been very happy with them.

Mike