Does anyone on here have a 2wd L01? Gear or hydro, let's see what you have. I have been looking at the L01 series, a 2wd gear model. Have they had many emissions issues?
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2wd L01
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BX-25D ,PTB. Under Armor, '90&'92-B7100HST's, '06 BX1850 FEL
2 wheel drive only comes in Gear... The 2501 does not have emissions, the other 3 do have it but not many complaints about it... Time will tell, they are still pretty "new".
Unless you are on pretty flat land, 4x4 is a must in my opinion...
Yupp!! Any input is welcomed.
L3301, L3901, L4701. I don't think L2501 can be had in 2wd, or gear.
L2501 can be had in gear, I bought a new 4wd gear in feb this year.
You can but the transmission is listed as: Gear Constant Mesh Transmission vs. the others listed as plain: "Gear Shift Transmission"
I guess lots of grinding?!?
No Gear L2501 up here in Canada, only HST.
But can get 2wd L33/39/4701 up here. I'd prefer a 2wd gear.
But can get 2wd L33/39/4701 up here. I'd prefer a 2wd gear.
I am used to old style geared transmissions, I still have a 1950 8n and do a lot with that but wanted a bh and loader. Not a fan of the whole treadle peddle and hydrostatic transmission. So I opted for gear drive and love the foot throttle function with that. (Know I might be out numbered here but it is a Kubota!) I admit to not getting the constant mess transmission definition.
I am the same way, prefer a geared trans, and want a 2wd. The MF135 (non multipower) had a constant mesh transmission.
The L01 tractors are not very heavy, so more traction is needed.
I have an L3901, 4WD.
I borrowed a 1 bottom plow and turned over the gardens at a depth of 10". The tractor has plenty of power, but would have trouble in all but very dry ground if only 2WD.
Did some sliding around the furrow even in 4WD.
I have an L3901, 4WD.
I borrowed a 1 bottom plow and turned over the gardens at a depth of 10". The tractor has plenty of power, but would have trouble in all but very dry ground if only 2WD.
Did some sliding around the furrow even in 4WD.
I have a a 3 point Kubota Turfbuster rototiller and access to a 14' Kongskilde cultivator. Only time a plow would be used is to break virgin ground. Add some wheel weights, will be fine.
No need for a 4wd.
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l2501, FEL, BB, Rotary cutter, rake,spreader, roller, etc. New Holland TL80 A
If you plan on doing a lot of loader work I would take a moment to rethink some things. The 8N is not the same as a new tractor. I like the old Fords and if you could still buy one new it might be tempting to do so. If you can find a gear drive I would go to the dealer and try it before you buy it. The L2501 is the nearest thing that you can buy to an 8N that is new. However the gear and the feel of the tractor will be different.
A new HST 4 x 4 will give you a much more useful machine especially doing loader work. The ability to push into a pile of dirt with the 2 x 4 will be limited as the rear tires will lose traction quickly. Also without the 4 x 4 feature you are limited on your ability to stop the tractor just like on the 8N but the danger will be multiplied many times over by the weight of the FEL.
Also the ability to adjust your speed as you are working is of great benefit. I had a MF 1528 HST. I used it to run a New Holland 273 hay baler. The ability to change speeds instantly allowed me to bale hay faster then I could with a New Holland TL80A. There was no stopping to let the baler catch up and my leg did not hurt from all the clutching. Also when you are bush hogging you can slow the tractor to a crawl when the grass is heavy or haul ass when you are turning or the grass lightens up. The ability to run a tiller with the HST will put the gear to shame.
The resale value is also greatly increased with the HST.
If the 2 x 4 will do what you need that is great but I think you will be working harder then you need.
No need for a loader, no need for an HST, nor 4wd. I have a set of 3Pt forks that Dad made, get the job done excellent. I grew up on an MF35, have a MF 1635 Power shuttle now, the next tractor will replace the MF.
i have also looked at MF2600H series, 2wd and gear trans with heritage back to the MF35.
With R1 AG tires, a bit of weight a 2wd will get the job done nicely.
Thanks. Spoke with an offroad equip mechanic friend, he said kubota hst all the way.
L3301 hst it shall be.
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BigG
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l2501, FEL, BB, Rotary cutter, rake,spreader, roller, etc. New Holland TL80 A
Get Ag R1 tires if you want wheel weights. They will come with adjustable rims and are drilled for wheel weights. Turf and Industrial tires have a set rim and are not made for wheel weights. I am not sure of the new R14 rims. I have not seen them yet.
On the MF check the attachment of the front axle to the frame. Mine was a very poor design and broke off three times. The new MF are not your fathers MF.
Just saw your post about the L3301. Just so you know they have the computer and Tier 4 on them whereas the L2501 are old school.
On the MF check the attachment of the front axle to the frame. Mine was a very poor design and broke off three times. The new MF are not your fathers MF.
Just saw your post about the L3301. Just so you know they have the computer and Tier 4 on them whereas the L2501 are old school.
Only have the 1635, Looking to go newer. The 2600H has had build quality issues.
Thanks for the tip on wheel weights.
How are the Kubota emissions systems? Avoid and go L2501? Or go L3301?
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BigG
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l2501, FEL, BB, Rotary cutter, rake,spreader, roller, etc. New Holland TL80 A
I am old school and bought the L2501 because it does not have the emissions. Often people on here tell me I am all wet and there is no need to avoid emissions. And there does not seam to be a lot of problems but the tractors are relatively new in design. There was a problem with one model B3350 but Kubota stopped building them. Every tractor built over the 25 hp is going to have emission stuff on them.