New tractor

[paulrandal]

Just closed a deal on a new Kubota L48, will be delivered on Saturday! I've been dreaming about owning a tractor for two years and I can't believe I'm finally getting one.

Originally considered the B21 but after borrowing a friend's MF1240 I decided I needed a more powerful machine for land clearing (we have 4 acres, with about 1000 alders to rip out).

Anyone have any hints/tips on using this machine?

Will post a photo at the weekend once its delivered.

Thanks

[Grass Busters Inc.]

:waving: Nice

Post up some pictures ASAP :D

[lawn king]

Go easy at first, work in a flat open area until you know what you are doing. Never,ever get off the machine with the pto engauged! I have made a small fortune on tractor services the last six seasons!

[paulrandal]

Just been delivered! Here's a photo.

Yes, I plan to take it easy for a while before tackling any of the bigger jobs.

[mcwlandscaping]

Man thats awsome. I thought i was excited when it came time to go pick up my exmark. I probably would have passed out if that showed up at my house!! Congratulations on your new machine!! Have Fun!!


Also, could you get some more pics on here, i would like to see more of it!! Thanks

[N.H.BOY]

Nice rig man. Good for you. I'm very sad that it's not in my yard. (YET) Ive been lookin for on also. KIOTI dealers are popping up everywhere up here. They seem alright. alot cheaper then Kubotas. Now dont hold out and please tell how much? Just want to now how the prices are on the west coast as for here. Thanks man I know they are running a good finance on them.

[paulrandal]

I must admit when it was unloaded I thought 'wow - is it too big?' but after using it I'm glad I didn't get a B21 - would have been too small.

$39350 + tax for the tractor ($43k altogether)

The dealer is awesome (Schulten's Equipment in Burlington, WA) - threw in the backhoe bucket quick release, stabilizer pads and rear working lights for free and gave me the 12" bucket at cost.

It's so much bigger than anything I've used before, it'll take quite a bit of getting used to. Have been playing with the backhoe and the power of it is just amazing!

Here are a couple more photos. Anything in particular you'd like to see closer? Are you interested in hearing about experiences as I use it (don't know if people post that kind of stuff here)

Thanks

[mcwlandscaping]

Thanks for the pics, that is awsome!!! I personally like hearing about stories from people about equipment and stuff like that! Also, is that chevy a 2500 or 2500HD? I love those trucks too!! I when i go to our friends house to help them with their horses i get to use their tractor and i love it! Once again congrats on your new machine!

[Grass Man]

Hi paulrandal,

.... Ditto on what "Lawn King" said. Always keep your bucket low. You may want to consider a tooth bar for the kind of work you will be doing. Baby it for the first 6 months, get to know it. Change ALL your fluids and filters within the first 50 hours. You may or may not have magnetic oil plugs, if you do check EACH one for metal filings and clean thoroughly. Get into the habit of checking the machine regularly for leaks, damage and especially the oil levels.

....Nice beautiful machine, it should last you a lifetime :).

Just closed a deal on a new Kubota L48, will be delivered on Saturday! I've been dreaming about owning a tractor for two years and I can't believe I'm finally getting one.

Originally considered the B21 but after borrowing a friend's MF1240 I decided I needed a more powerful machine for land clearing (we have 4 acres, with about 1000 alders to rip out).

Anyone have any hints/tips on using this machine?

Will post a photo at the weekend once its delivered.

Thanks

[Itsgottobegreen]

The L48 is a bad mother. I would love to have one. But current don't have the need. Personally I would get a L35. Anything bigger and I would want a JD 310 4x4. Play nice with it at first. Then you can let her rip after 50 hours.

[paulrandal]

Thanks for the pics, that is awsome!!! I personally like hearing about stories from people about equipment and stuff like that! Also, is that chevy a 2500 or 2500HD? I love those trucks too!! I when i go to our friends house to help them with their horses i get to use their tractor and i love it! Once again congrats on your new machine!

It's the 2500HD LT - now the kids are a little bigger I wish I'd bought the crew cab instead of the extended cab but that would make it even harder to park.

Had some fun last night pulling out stumps from 4-inch alders with the back-hoe - it seems effortless. I'm sure the 12-inch ones will require more work.

I'll take it easy for the first 50 hours as you all suggest. I'm going to have the dealer do the 50-hr service - they drain all fluids apparently. I've already worked out that I want front bucket hooks and a claw for grabbing branches and stumps with the back-hoe - will get them at the same time.

Had some friends over last night who have a bunch of Cat-I implements (except a post-hole digger which gives me an excuse!) and I'm going to go halves on a Rankin 6" chipper in the spring.

Endless possibilities :)

[n2h20]

im jealous.... congrats...

[Metro Lawn]

Very nice unit. Wish I had it..lol I guess I am stuck with my old Ford for now.. congrats.

[RedWingsDet]

Very nice unit. Wish I had it..lol I guess I am stuck with my old Ford for now.. congrats.


dang john your killin me. hopefully someday ill have all that stuff you have.

[Itsgottobegreen]

Metro I though you had a really old kubota? Anyways your tractor's age matches the truck. LOL

[Metro Lawn]

Metro I though you had a really old kubota? Anyways your tractor's age matches the truck. LOL

lol I knew that was coming... I have the Kubota too. Hey, We have some trucks without wooden wheels..lol 95,96,05

[Metro Lawn]

forgot the pic

[Itsgottobegreen]

finally break down and buy a new truck for yourself to drive around to do estimates in. Its all about that profesional image when making the sale.

[lamarbur]

I also have a L48. Have the mechanical quick attach hoe buckets with 12 and 24" buckets. I use the 12" almost exclusively for removing stumps. Now and then, a trench for underground electric... I hog mow our fields 7 times a year with a tornado 72" deck, have a 72" york rake and a 7 1/2 ft power angle Diamond snow plow. Last winter I had a local guy build me half cab pieces, with glass, and fill in the rear and door openings with a canvas button in, and clear plastic glass for the door panels.. Have near 300 hours and machine runs flawless... Would get another in a heart beat if I had to..

[billp603]

Very sharp machine! In case you have not seen it before check out:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/index.php
if you ever have any questions on it. Great bunch of people over there as well.

[Rollacosta]

Great more tractor fans...i have a new KIOTI CK30 coming this week with front loader and 5'flail mower...i cant wait to post pictures and use it !!!!..i unfortuntly had to buy a new beavertail plant trailer 16' to tow it around.[grinn from ear to ear ouch whack from the wife]..are there any KIOTI fans /owners out there, there now the third biggest selling compact tractor in Europe...