Recent content by philb1010

Yes, the BB2566. I fixed that stiff pedal, by the way. It had to do with the linkage to the cruise control. So everything seems to be good now. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

Here's my new L3301 after getting it a little dirty. Only thing I don't like about it is the treadle pedal. It's really stiff on the reverse. Besides that I really like it so far. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

Should be receiving my tractor with BB next week, I hope. The first job will probably be to improve drainage around the barn. Anyway, good to hear somebody else has this setup. Which 66" model BB do you have? I assume it works well for you...? Any tips on the L3301 and/or the blade? (Anybody...

You may be right but I hope not. :) I guess the 66" was a compromise of sorts. My objectives were to (1) easily cover the wheel tracks and (2) maximize digging depth before losing traction. I assume the 72" would be just a little harder to pull through hard ground, although probably not much. I...

Yeah, I think 66" -- same width as the loader bucket I'm getting -- will cover the tracks with a little cushion for error, and I'm thinking 72" would be unnecessarily wide for my purposes.

Ah, I didn't realize the 25 series had 7 shanks. Nice.

Makes sense. Glad to know I shouldn't worry about its being too heavy. It seems most people say the heavier the better.

Looks like all the 66" ones have 5 scarifiers and I'm pretty sure they're adjusted with pins and not clips. One concern with the more heavy duty ones is the weight I guess, considering I won't have tire ballast. I don't want to have to constantly fiddle with the 3-point lift height to keep it...

Which box blade should I get for my L3301HST tractor? I think I want a 66". I want something reasonably versatile to work with both soft and hard dirt, etc., and I'd rather not have to ballast the tires since I won't always want that extra weight on there. I was planning to go with Land Pride...

I went back to the dealership today and ordered a Kubota L3301HST 4WD with LA525 loader and 66" Quick Attach bucket. I opted for cruise control, loader level indicator, extendable/telescoping lower link arms for the 3-point, and a Land Pride 60" box blade. Supposed to be ready for delivery...

Does anybody know offhand if the Pat's Quick Hitch will work with the standard L3301 3-pt.?

Thanks for the information, everybody. I think I'm going to sell or trade in the 2WD and get a 4WD with loader, probably one under 35HP for my needs. Probably looking at Kioti or LS or Kubota but I'll consider anything whose parts and service are easy to find. Any suggestions are welcome.

Does anybody have a 2-wheel-drive tractor and front end loader? How well does it work for you? So many people say you really need 4WD with a loader.

Does the LA844 have a 2-stage "fast dump", where you have 2 detents in the rightward direction on the joystick? Is that what's meant in the specs where it says "regenerative bucket dump"? I compared the LA844 specs to Bush Hog's Quicke 180C loader, which I found is compatible with my tractor...

Thanks! Exactly what I needed.