Looking for a Kubota L39 TLB

[justoldernow]

Hello all,
I’m looking for clean, low hour L39. I currently own a clean low hour L35 that I’ll be selling once I find the right L39. The reason I’m planning on upgrading is I need a bobcat front end bucket hookup for a grapple, forks, etc.
I live in Schuylkill County, PA and willing to travel a reasonable distance for the right machine.
Thanks for reading,
Bob S.

 

[PoTreeBoy]

Hello all,
I’m looking for clean, low hour L39. I currently own a clean low hour L35 that I’ll be selling once I find the right L39. The reason I’m planning on upgrading is I need a bobcat front end bucket hookup for a grapple, forks, etc.
I live in Schuylkill County, PA and willing to travel a reasonable distance for the right machine.
Thanks for reading,
Bob S.

Unless you're wanting more capacity, you can add SSQA and third function to your L35. I think SSQA was standard on the L39, but not third function.

I was surprised to see the loader capacity on the 39 is almost 50% higher than the 35.

 

[justoldernow]

Unless you're wanting more capacity, you can add SSQA and third function to your L35. I think SSQA was standard on the L39, but not third function.

I was surprised to see the loader capacity on the 39 is almost 50% higher than the 35.

Hi, Yeah the 39 will pick up 1200 lbs or so more than my 35, big difference. I’m considering getting a sawmill, have a lot of dead ash here and I gathered quite a few of the logs, could have used something a tad stronger so I figured I’d see what’s out there. I think the 39 is going to be a tough find. Been watching marketplace for about a month only saw one within 250 miles or so. That one sold the next day.
thanks for your reply.

 

[OntheRidge]

Not sure your price range, but maybe consider the L47 as well?

 

[justoldernow]

Would prefer a 47 but they’re out of my price range. Drove over 300 miles yesterday to check one out a a rental yard. I know rental equipment gets abused but this was more than cosmetic. It had no brakes, the business owner said the backhoe was never taken off but apparently it worked itself loose, the top pins and the lower hooks were all worn. When you’d lower the boom the whole works would shake up and down. My L35 is still as tight as the day it was built.
I’m a couple months shy of turning 76. I want a machine I can enjoy using not spending months to get it the way I’d like it.

 

[PoTreeBoy]

Would prefer a 47 but they’re out of my price range. Drove over 300 miles yesterday to check one out a a rental yard. I know rental equipment gets abused but this was more than cosmetic. It had no brakes, the business owner said the backhoe was never taken off but apparently it worked itself loose, the top pins and the lower hooks were all worn. When you’d lower the boom the whole works would shake up and down. My L35 is still as tight as the day it was built.
I’m a couple months shy of turning 76. I want a machine I can enjoy using not spending months to get it the way I’d like it.

Well then, a 48 or 45 maybe? Good luck.

 

[dirtydeed]

This guy usually has some nice equipment available. https://www.bwsequip.com/

I did check but didn't see anything today.

maybe just keep an eye out for something to pop up on his website.

 

[justoldernow]

Thanks