I have a L 1500 (L 175) and the clutch went out. I knew it was going to go, just a matter of time, the adjuster is fully out, and it had been making a grinding noise (intermittently) before it went out. I can put it in gear and let the clutch out and it does nothing, no movement, not even any whining or grinding.
I've looked at previous threads to see about splitting the tractor myself, and just don't have the equipment to support/lift the engine/trans, etc...
So the question is how much should it cost to repair the L 1500?
I have been quoted between 6-8 hours for labor @ $105/hr, which seems fair.
For parts, I saw a OTT clutch parts breakdown for a L 2350 @ $325, which seems in line. However, I called a Kubota dealer who told me parts could run $2-$3 thousand depending on what needed to be replaced, which seems outrageous.
I'm thinking $800 to $1,200 is a good est. for labor, and parts including new P. plate, disk, release bearing, etc...
What do you guys think???
I've looked at previous threads to see about splitting the tractor myself, and just don't have the equipment to support/lift the engine/trans, etc...
So the question is how much should it cost to repair the L 1500?
I have been quoted between 6-8 hours for labor @ $105/hr, which seems fair.
For parts, I saw a OTT clutch parts breakdown for a L 2350 @ $325, which seems in line. However, I called a Kubota dealer who told me parts could run $2-$3 thousand depending on what needed to be replaced, which seems outrageous.
I'm thinking $800 to $1,200 is a good est. for labor, and parts including new P. plate, disk, release bearing, etc...
What do you guys think???