New L3000DT questions

[Harv]

Tony -

I'd love to tell you that the Kubota web site has lots of useful information, but it just ain't so. /w3tcompact/icons/tongue.gif <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.tractorsmart.com>TractorSmart.com</A> is much better.

The stuff I post generally comes from the brochures I acquired when I was tractor shopping.

 

[TBone]

Ain't it the truth. Kubota's site is pitiful. They (Kubota) ought to send Muhammad a big fat check every month because his web site has sold more tractors than theirs ever will.

TBone

 

[Rick_B]

Hey ain't that the truth, the Kubota website is worthless.

TBone,
Glad you like the ATV forum! Check in when you can, I am atvhugger over there. Hope to see you.

FINALLY! Dealer called and my new L3000DT is on it's way here as I type. Got to go make sure the old 8N will start up and tell the ol' girl goodbye.

Very strange how a man forms a bond with a tractor. Last week I was happy about trading in the old girl ('52 8n), this morning I found myself talking to her...and hoping she gets a good home. Strange huh? Going to miss that tractor, but I am going to love the new one...I hope. Wonder if it will still be going in 50 years like the 8n?

Got run, my tractor is coming.

I'll be back to tell you what I think soon. Well if I can get off it long enough. Thanks ALL!

 

[Youare]

I purchased a new L3000DT w/FEL last July. I also own a 1951 8N. I really like the Kubota the 4WD drive allows me to go places I only dreamed of before. There is a difference in feel between the two tractors, but you will love the Kubota.

I also have Ag's, rear tires have tubes and are loaded with calcium cloride, front just air. The dealer set the tires to the widest position to begin with.

I have a light duty York rake and a Landpride rear blade. I have groomed several driveways with the rake. Two of them are pretty steep, no problem pulling a good load of gravel up hill with the rake.

The exhaust pipe on mine goes up also, I think there is a down pipe available for a few extra bucks. I don't mind the up pipe. I have done a fair amount of woods work and have not had a problem with it yet. I try to cut a nice path before driving into the tree limbs or heavy brush.

You made a good choice of tractors. I think you will really enjoy the way it handles and the fuel efficient nature of this machine. I do have a Farmi 3PH winch that I use for gathering logs. If you are going to use a rear blade I would suggest installing a Heavy Duty top link bracket. I installed mine in about an hour and a half, it cost around $75.00 for every thing, but it was worth the peace of mind because of the winch.

Let us know when it arrives. /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Randy

 

[IllMarty]

Hi Rick,
I too have a L3000DT. Love mine. You will too. Runs my 58" tiller great. Loader also is very nice. You can work it pretty hard and only burn a few gallons of fuel. Have fun and don't be afraid to ask for help.Marty