Price Check Price Check on Kubota L2501 HST TLB

[Fallon]

Correct (in reference to the $18k but that didnt quote correctly). 3 impliments & a 3rd function that average out to about $1k each. Backhoe is $7k. That tallies up to a little less than you were quoted. Might get a few more quotes and/or work your dealer over a bit.

Others have touched on how insufficient a 3,500lbs tractor with a backhoe is compared to a 10-15-20klbs real industrial TBL is. I'm looking for a cheap $1-2k hoe for my L4060 to beat a shovel for some light personal use. I know it wont hold a candle to my buddies 40 year old 13,000lbs industrial TBL. That has pins that are worn to the point I could a cram a finger between the bushing & pin. But you cant beat weight. But a cheap 3pt hoe will plant some trees & dig a few holes better than my back will.

 

[crashz]

That's about right for pricing here in the Northeast. Those two line items are about what I paid last year for bare tractor, loader, SSQA and 66" bucket. You need to travel to get a L2501 for under $19K. I don't know if Barlows still sells all over, but they may be an option.

I love my rig and would only change a few minor things:
- I wish I got the rear/front remotes added
- I was on the fence about a backhoe too and wish I went for it. My dealer also offered to install the subframe and remotes needed to later add the backhoe.
- A block heater is not standard! Its an option, that I highly recommend. In very cold conditions, the stock battery struggled/failed to start (0 degrees and colder).

 

[Fallon]

That's about right for pricing here in the Northeast. Those two line items are about what I paid last year for bare tractor, loader, SSQA and 66" bucket. You need to travel to get a L2501 for under $19K. I don't know if Barlows still sells all over, but they may be an option.

I love my rig and would only change a few minor things:
- I wish I got the rear/front remotes added
- I was on the fence about a backhoe too and wish I went for it. My dealer also offered to install the subframe and remotes needed to later add the backhoe.
- A block heater is not standard! Its an option, that I highly recommend. In very cold conditions, the stock battery struggled/failed to start (0 degrees and colder).

My old L3200 started okish at -15f with a couple glow plug cycles. It had the engine they tweaked to become the L2501. I did just plug in the remote controlled outlet for the block & seat heater on my new L4060hstc thoug. It will start if you need it rarely in the cold, but better on the engine if you get/use a block heater for much cold weather activity.

 

[crashz]

What I found last winter was that you could glow the plugs for 10 seconds or crank the engine, but not both with the stock (400 CCA) battery. I ran the original battery all year without issue except when very cold (single digit territory). This fall I brought the battery to the Interstate dealer and it tested fine. I replaced it anyway, with a 700 CCA battery that is the same physical size. It hasn't failed to start this winter. But like you said, its much easier on the machine if it has a block heater.

BTW - I have not run into anyone else that has had any starting issues (here or locally) with any new Kubota. I simple think that my stock battery was not really up to snuff.

 

[wagne223]

My recommendation would be to get the 25 series box blade.
The 15 series are light duty and light weight.

 

[Fallon]

My recommendation would be to get the 25 series box blade.
The 15 series are light duty and light weight.

Weight is your friend on most impliments, especially a box blade. I ran a 72" king kutter behind my L3200. It was a bit wide, especially for the 60" track of the R4s. I ended up strapping a pile of scrap steel to the top for more weight. Even then it wouldnt cut or scratch the road when that clay was packed & dry.

Go heavy. A L2501 would be underpowered her in Colorado where we have no Oxygen. But my L3200 here probably about the same HP as a L2501 at sea level. You dont need power to run a box blade, you need traction, which is more or less weight. I never ran out of power with my box blade. I was either going slow for traction or control & reaction time.

 

[SPikeVT]

I will be traveling over the road to Missouri at the end of March for six weeks. Does anyone have a recommendation for a particular dealer or state I should look for between VT and MO? Is it worth buying out of state if it saves me a couple thousand? Or is it better to have the piece of mind knowing the reputable dealer I purchase from is just around the corner?

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I will be traveling over the road to Missouri at the end of March for six weeks. Does anyone have a recommendation for a particular dealer or state I should look for between VT and MO? Is it worth buying out of state if it saves me a couple thousand? Or is it better to have the piece of mind knowing the reputable dealer I purchase from is just around the corner?

Somerset ky

 

[earljr59]

Carter Turf & Tractor, Fairfield Illinois is a Kubota Dealer. Great people to do business with. They are a few miles North of Interstate 64 on your way to Missouri. Exit 110,Route 45 North.

 

[Ledgemere Farm]

I can稚 comment on all the attachments, but I bought an L2501 DT with R1, Canopy, weights and block heater for less than $15k in 2016. It痴 my favorite tractor out of 10 that I own

 

[surveyfire]

New Hampshire here. I know you are looking for prices rather than advice but just a suggestion.
I opted for a used Kubota KX121-2 with steel tracks and a hydraulic thumb to supplement my L2500 tractor. Cleared many stumps (24-36" mostly pine) and graded an acre and a half. Built stone walls with many of the rocks dug out (as you know they are our best crop). Ditched and removed rocks over a 1/2 mile of the wood roads. The majority of that work was done with the excavator; the tractor and box blade doing the final grading and raking. Just my opinion but I can't imagine doing that work with a backhoe (I have used a tractor mounted backhoe). The excavator has no outriggers to drop, seat to turn, goes where a tractor would be stuck, and has a nice blade to backfill and rough grade. Bonus is winching and skidding firewood logs with the tractor then using the excavator to hold the logs just at waist height to cut firewood; the old back sure appreciated it.
Got the excavator over in Maine for $14,500 and has given no problems over the past 6 years. Good luck.

 

[sixdogs]

New Hampshire here. I know you are looking for prices rather than advice but just a suggestion.
I opted for a used Kubota KX121-2 with steel tracks and a hydraulic thumb to supplement my L2500 tractor. Cleared many stumps (24-36" mostly pine) and graded an acre and a half. Built stone walls with many of the rocks dug out (as you know they are our best crop). Ditched and removed rocks over a 1/2 mile of the wood roads. The majority of that work was done with the excavator; the tractor and box blade doing the final grading and raking. Just my opinion but I can't imagine doing that work with a backhoe (I have used a tractor mounted backhoe). The excavator has no outriggers to drop, seat to turn, goes where a tractor would be stuck, and has a nice blade to backfill and rough grade. Bonus is winching and skidding firewood logs with the tractor then using the excavator to hold the logs just at waist height to cut firewood; the old back sure appreciated it.
Got the excavator over in Maine for $14,500 and has given no problems over the past 6 years. Good luck.

That is a beautiful excavator and I would love to stumble onto one. Any more pics and details?

 

[tradosaurus]

Quote from Essex Equipment
Essex Junction, Vermont

Kubota L2501 HST 15116.00
LA525 Q.C. 4669.70
Loaded R1's 335.00
Rears spaced 5" 500.00
42" 2000# Forks 600.00
LP BB1572 1219.00
3rd Function 950.00
BH77 7999.00
LP SPL1072 1131.00

Rebates -1600.00

Fees 226.00

Sub-total 31165.70
Tax 1855.18
Total 33020.88

The dealer says prices will increase 5% as of April 1st. We will look to make this purchase in March. There are some items that may be tweaked. I am on the fence about the backhoe. I can make great use of it, but it's very expensive. I will also be paying cash for a Farmi JL351P in May.

Anyone in VT, NY, NH, ME or MA have any input?

Any input is greatly appreciated and I love to hear what people think of their own machines no matter where they reside!

Cheers,

Seth

I just got back from a Kubota dealer and was quoted for a L2501 4WD/HST:
$19,625 (including FEL).