I've got most of the same stuff, and over time, I just don't use the Stihl gas trimmer for weed eating anymore, so I put a heavy blade on it for the thicker crap. The new Forge batteries are awesome if you haven't tried them.
What did you do to or on your Kubota today?
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I stopped by the local Kubota dealer to pick up some light switches for the M6060 and they have a couple of the L70 models on the lot. I got to sit in the L5070 and all I can say is SUHWEEEET!
A lot to like for sure, but not enough to tempt me out of either of my tractors. The cab is kind of spectacular though with the absence of a B-pillar and no cross member on each side of the dash to block the view. This is the most car-like tractor I've seen to date, and that seat is ridiculously comfortable.
A lot to like for sure, but not enough to tempt me out of either of my tractors. The cab is kind of spectacular though with the absence of a B-pillar and no cross member on each side of the dash to block the view. This is the most car-like tractor I've seen to date, and that seat is ridiculously comfortable.
Is that about the same size as your mx or smaller? I can only imagine the price tag lol
NCL4701
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L4701, T2290, WC68, grapple, BB1572, Farmi W50R, Howes 500, 16kW IMD gen, WG24
Yeah, I don’t know why I waited so long to get the personnel basket. It was cheap and it’s been really nice for the exact stuff you listed. Some places just aren’t made for ladders. Yesterday there were a couple of limbs, no way I would have cut from a ladder for fear they would have fell such that they’d knock the ladder over. One did hit the basket pretty good, but it didn’t even rock the loader.
I think I told the story about the reason for the tie downs a long time ago. Back story is I was cutting a trail in one of the more remote parts of our little 70 acres and a limb on a decent sized dead red cedar I was wrestling opened the right SSQA lever. Grapple came off the right side, stuck fast on the left. There was quite a lot of pressure in a variety of directions when it came off. SSQA plate bent. It was a bad time and bad place to come off, and the hitch bending was even worse. A bit over an hour of putzing around pushing, pulling, hammering, chain sawing, cussing, and praying got the grapple back in action. It wasn’t exactly traumatic but it was a couple steps above a mere PITA. Was pretty heavily committed to NOT repeating.
So in the interest of spending $0 on a workable fix, this is what the stuff lying around for reasons no one can remember and a wire rope swager yielded.
A piece of plastic coated 1/8” wire rope with the coating stripped off both ends to allow swaging a loop on both ends. Left the plastic on the middle section so it wouldn’t scratch up the torque tube.
Add a 3/16” screw shackle.
Punch a 3/16” hole in the end of the SSQA lever, and the lever is secured.
Yes, it adds about 90 seconds to swapping things on and off the loader. I’m good with that.
I know some people rig up bungee cords for the same purpose. I didn’t have any appropriate spare bungee cords laying around at the time so I couldn’t use bungees without busting my $0 budget. I kind of like the cable and shackle thing better anyway, but that’s just me.
Dealer delivered and installed the FAE bl0 ex/50 for my excavator. Took it out and started the learning curve. On a more mundane note, I did get the lawn cut with the zero turn.
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Thank you for the pics.
I have not done Christmas lights with mine yet but I would think that has some potential. I love mine. Way safer. I wish I had it when I put up the bowl box.
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Finally added sideview mirrors and a small toolbox to the BX. I dunno why I took so long. Lazy, probably. The mirrors really change things for me. When our manure pile is about half full, I have to back out the gate and there's about two inches on either side. There are some other places/trails around the farm where reverse is the only option. My neck just doesn't twist 180 like it did when I was younger, so the mirrors are a huge improvement. I mounted the toolbox to existing holes in the ROPS using bolts. Big enough for some hand tools, a tow strap, some chain, and water bottles, etc.. I can use the factory "tool storage" for my phone. Mirrors and box were less than 40 bucks total. I'll update in the fall, but until then lives will be saved. 
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Cool thanks! Never seen that tread pattern before just was wondering. I might have to look into that for next winter.
I think $69k was mentioned for the L5070! Yes, very similar in size to the L60 and MX tractors but an oddly small looking drawbar compared to the MX. The cab feels way more luxurious, light and roomy compared to an MX and offers incredible unobstructed views. Closing the huge glass door with it's very nice door seal is an experience in itself. I found myself opening and closing the door at least five times since it's just so darn satisying.
The layout of the cab is very nice with lots of features to marvel at, although I'd prefer the rear remote lever controls location to be further forward (my only complaint). There's some bling too such as the fancy step to get into the cab and enough electronics to satisy the most tech infatuated of tractor owners. Personally I would not pay $70k for an L5070 or any version of the L70 tractors. I would rather pay that kind of money for a less blingy M7060 or M4 which offer a big jump in terms of utility and capability. However, if someone wants all of the capabilities of the L6060/MX6000 with plenty of car-like luxury while sitting in what feels like a very high end product, the L6070 is going to be the one.
Mid PTO would have to be really important for me to drop 70 on an Lxx70 without taking it up a couple notches to an M. m is a very difference class / capability / value at that price point IMO. If need HST or the mid PTO so be it, you get a lot more with an MX or an M and if willing to do used oh my you can buy a lot of M for that.I think $69k was mentioned for the L5070! Yes, very similar in size to the L60 and MX tractors but an oddly small looking drawbar compared to the MX. The cab feels way more luxurious, light and roomy compared to an MX and offers incredible unobstructed views. Closing the huge glass door with it's very nice door seal is an experience in itself. I found myself opening and closing the door at least five times since it's just so darn satisying.
Personally I would not pay $70k for an L5070 or any version of the L70 tractors. I would rather pay that kind of money for a less blingy M7060 or M4 which offer a big jump in terms of utility and capability. However, if someone wants all of the capabilities of the L6060/MX6000 with plenty of car-like luxury while sitting in what feels like a very high end product, the L6070 is going to be the one.
that being said I was going to buy a L6060 when I ordered the MX…SO preferred the MX and I don’t regret it. The L was very nice though. I would have been happy with it just the same.
Echo also makes a 56V cordless trimmer too haha. I think having both options are good for different purposes.
3 days ago I did some preventative maintenance on 5 hoses going to the FEL that were still original from 1998. They all showed signs of impending doom based on the jacket and rusty mesh where the cover had flaked away. I figured it was gonna be sooner than later these let go.
Little did I know I had another time bomb waiting to go off! I was about 5 min into some work with the backhoe and suddenly lost the controls, a quick look under and the problem became quite clear. Another 8 hoses ordered so now no more original hoses left on the tractor. Tractor is stuck at the area I was working until new hoses arrive.
Little did I know I had another time bomb waiting to go off! I was about 5 min into some work with the backhoe and suddenly lost the controls, a quick look under and the problem became quite clear. Another 8 hoses ordered so now no more original hoses left on the tractor. Tractor is stuck at the area I was working until new hoses arrive.
Bmyers
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Grand L3560 with LA805 loader, EA 55" Wicked Grapple, SBX72 BB, LP 1272 mower
I've still got a box. Bought 3 pair at the same time. I've had to many snatched off my head running under trees while shredding. Some have survived and some have not.
PHPaul
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B2650, Pronovost snow blower, Landpride rotary mower, Howard tiller, box blade
I have a Stihl brush cutter with the dual handles and shoulder strap, which works fantastically for the areas like you mentioned.
The forge batteries are really nice, we use them at work. I'm going to get a few for the house, the Milwaukee is much lighter & quieter to be running around all that fence line.