TLB Anyone bought an LS?

[Gary Fowler]

I am in the initial searches for a TLB and hadnt really considered an LS till now. My dealer doesnt have any (at least the last time I was there) and I have been looking at other brands Kubota, MF, and Kioti mostly. I weeded ou the MF since they dont really have anything other than SCUT models below 30 HP. I am looking for something similar to the Kubota B21 or B26, Kioti CK 20HST or CK27 at the largest. I have managed to get a price on a CK20(dont know if he quoted HST or gear model but the quote was for $21,250 without any promotions. I know the website lists $2500 rebate for Cash so that might put it to $18,750 and hopefully I can get at least the 750 knocked off. I havent gotten any quotes from Kubota which has the most dealerships in my area but used prices are in the neighborhood for new Kioti. I saw a used B26 for $26K and it was 8 years old with 1500 hours so I have pretty much forgot about used Kubotas.
I am looking for anyone here who may have either bought or prices a small TLB from LS. The back hoes in the photo like almost like the Kubota B26 models with almost identical specs. I dont know who makes them for LS but the must be same design if not same mfg.

Looking for some dollar comparisons here for any brand if you guys have something recently in the 20-30HP size.

 

[Gary Fowler]

Just looked on Equipment trader for used kubotas and this is what they have. Lot of tractors like I am looking for but darn, look at the prices and the hours ie first one 1294 hours, 2006 model, $22500 and the BX models which I consider lawnmowers with backhoes attached for $14-almost 17K. I know you guys with BX models flame away with bragging rites about how much work they will do a shovel full at a time. Anyway, looking for some help and info to help me make up my mind. I might consider LS if price is really good, but my dealer is not up to par for what I think he should be. All work has to be done in his shop as he has no field truck which I didnt know when I bought from him. Anyway, waiting on some info and it doesnt have to be about LS although I would like to know what G or R 3030 with a loader and backhoe has sold for or priced out for.



Kubota B21 Loader Backhoe N/A 1294 2006 Battlefield Equipment Rentals
, ON 22500 CAD
22595 USD Open
Kubota B21 Loader Backhoe N/A 1450 2006 Battlefield Equipment Rentals
, ON 21000 CAD
21089 USD Open
Kubota B21 Loader Backhoe N/A 1531 2006 Battlefield Equipment Rentals
, ON 20000 CAD
20084 USD Open
Kubota B26 Loader Backhoe N/A 145 N/A Bingham Equipment Company
Mesa, AZ 28500 USD Open
Kubota B26 Loader Backhoe N/A 280 2008 Scholten's Equipment Inc
Lynden, WA 26900 USD Open
Kubota BX24D Loader Backhoe 24 168 2008 Coastal Machinery Co.
Pensacola, FL 14500 USD Open
Kubota BX25D Loader Backhoe 23 110 2009 Scholten's Equipment Inc
Lynden, WA 16600 USD Open

 

[Gary Fowler]

Not so local dealer 160 miles away has a R 4041 ? with loader and backhoe from customer cancellation supposed be discounted. I send him an email asking for the price. Much bigger than I wanted but if it is priced right, I can use it

 

[uphere]

Have a 4041 and I like it - no backhoe though.

 

[Whitey]

I do not know what you are going to do with it but I own a Kubota B21 and I am very pleased with it. I bought it used a couple states away on craigslist. If I were to do it again I would buy a Kubota B26. Nicer machine. If you want a bigger machine look at a Kubota L39.:thumbsup:

 

[KILWERBZZ]

I have a S3010 TLB So far the back hoe works good. Dug an old back fill out like butter. I tested digging in the chink rock around here I could get the football size out about 17" deep then I hit larger rock and could not find an edge and called it a day on the test. The controls are very responsive, speed I would say just right, the swing a little fast but controllable. The seat needs suspension when digging in hard pack a back breaker. I'm thinking of a motorcycle air seat for the back hoe. First experience with a back hoe. But have a lot of hi-lift, clamper and slipper experience. A well built hoe for a small tractor.

 

[missingstexas]

My B26 is still available.... Carl_NH is interested but we haven't made a deal yet... sounds like it's very close to your price range and not nearly as far from you as it is to Carl.

 

[dodger454]

My G3033 TLB was purchased in Oct 2011 price was just a tad over 20,000.
I use the loader alot and a 6' finish mower.So far I've only used the BH to dig a hole to bury my dog,but have some plans for digging this summer.

 

[Carl_NH]

Hello MissingsTexas,

Yes my B21 is for sale and working hard to move it! I would love to get your B26 on the other hand I agree your machine is the perfect unit for Gary and only 350 mi away.

If my B21 with 430 hrs doesnt move this month I will just keep it but I am working hard to sell to get your B26 .

Carl

 

[Gary Fowler]

When I started looking for a backhoe, I was looking at those around $12K but was willing to go to $15. NOW it looks like to get a decent machine without a couple thousand hours on them I will have to get to the 18-20 K. Now I am looking at almost new prices for maybe not a B26, but I think I might could get a B 2920 TLB for about that price.
Missing Texas, send me a PM with your location and let me know where I can find your ad in Craigslist.
As I have said before, I would not be home till June 1 so all these tractors might be sold before I get home. I am putting out inquiries to all the dealers around my area for pricing. That LS 4041 TLB would have to be a very good price for me to buy it since it is a gear model . I really wasnt looking at that big of a tractor when I started. I still think the CK 20 or CK27 would be more than enough but that is going to be 18k or more so I may have to go back to searching and hope someone decides to sell at a reasonable price before I decide to buy new.