New 3400/4400 still have problems ?
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shakin
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how old of machine has the problem i was not aware of any pto issues with bota.
MessickFarmEqu
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The PTO problem was from back in 2004-2005 or so. Thats long gone. The 3pt is perfectly fine for 90% of people, but there are a few that still feel is substandard.
3gun
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I have a L3400DT (2006)
No PTO or 3Point problems on mine, and I use implements that require one or both all the time. (Bush hog, box blade, boom pole, PHD)
Problems I have had that others on this forum have also run into are:
Cracked sight-glass
(New one is made from a different type of plastic, if you have the old one replace it before it goes bad, hydraulic fluid is not cheap)
Cracked hydraulic pump intake hose
(I believe the paint makes it inflexible, my replacement was not painted)
Frozen chair suspension
(Mine has never worked, if yours works, keep it oiled, may not be a problem if tractor is kept inside)
Broken fuel filter housing
(I drive my tractor in a lot of brush; I now keep a spare housing just in case, may not be a problem for some depending on the land and work being done)
Over all its minor stuff, I use my tractor hard, I am happy with its performance.
No PTO or 3Point problems on mine, and I use implements that require one or both all the time. (Bush hog, box blade, boom pole, PHD)
Problems I have had that others on this forum have also run into are:
Cracked sight-glass
(New one is made from a different type of plastic, if you have the old one replace it before it goes bad, hydraulic fluid is not cheap)
Cracked hydraulic pump intake hose
(I believe the paint makes it inflexible, my replacement was not painted)
Frozen chair suspension
(Mine has never worked, if yours works, keep it oiled, may not be a problem if tractor is kept inside)
Broken fuel filter housing
(I drive my tractor in a lot of brush; I now keep a spare housing just in case, may not be a problem for some depending on the land and work being done)
Over all its minor stuff, I use my tractor hard, I am happy with its performance.
ChuckinNH
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Thanks for the update Neil. Many of us have been curious about this, and I appreciate the honest information. A good friend is on the fence about this model so your information is quite timely for me too.
3Gun: Here is a link to a thread describing a very nice filter guard that one member made. Hope you find it helpful...
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/92609-b2630-fuel-filter-guard.html
3Gun: Here is a link to a thread describing a very nice filter guard that one member made. Hope you find it helpful...
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/92609-b2630-fuel-filter-guard.html
3gun
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Thanks Chuck, I have broken my filter housing twice, they are surprisingly inexpensive but having the tractor down is a major annoyance. The filter guard is a good idea.
Arky217 looking back at the original question, I do not believe the L4400 ever had any PTO problems; its PTO is completely different then the L2800 / L3400.
The L3400 was exactly what I was looking for in a tractor, if I needed to replace it I would buy another L3400.
Arky217 looking back at the original question, I do not believe the L4400 ever had any PTO problems; its PTO is completely different then the L2800 / L3400.
The L3400 was exactly what I was looking for in a tractor, if I needed to replace it I would buy another L3400.
