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  1. bbxlr8

    Runaway Tractor (not runaway diesel)

    I know this is a few weeks old but FWIW: your description fits exactly what happens on my old 2WD HST turf tire tractor w/60"mmm when cutting and losing traction. I am on a ridge and the majority of my property is sloped. It is VERY unnerving and I have learned to anticipate steer into it and...
  2. bbxlr8

    3901 vs house demolition

    On a much smaller note - I just burned the wood frame of a 2 piece old sofa sectional that I dismantled this weekend. I came away with about a gallon of staples, spring ends, and various bits with a magnet. It was shocking in that I clipped and cleaned off most and it "looked" like clean...
  3. bbxlr8

    L2501 config. advice

    One more question regarding the bucket: I am getting the L2256 66" Quick Attach with the LA525. Is there a heavier duty QA bucket from Kubota and if so, how much weight does it add? Doesn't seem an option when configuring or to be readily available info from Kubota...?
  4. bbxlr8

    Plagued by inventory

    "It appears that the bigger tractor dealers are getting inventory, and the smaller dealers are still waiting." This was the takeaway message from my search - The smaller ones that had an LX (& only one or two did) wanted a huge premium. Made no sense and made me feel better about the fair deal...
  5. bbxlr8

    Plagued by inventory

    It is VERY crazy. I was perfectly happy to go with used equipment and had been shopping the market hard since summer (both green and orange). I just couldn't justify the upcharge that is occurring with low-hour well-cared-for equipment. When you get up to 90-100% of new cost, it just made...
  6. bbxlr8

    Plagued by inventory

    I also have been in your position. I use an old ford with 60" mmm for property upkeep and finish mowing (about 4+ acres also). I have found that those parts are getting rarer and priced like they are made of gold. Like those that chimed in above, I ended up just cutting the critical close-in...
  7. bbxlr8

    L2501 config. advice

    Update: Went ahead and rolled the LP SGC0660 Grapple into the package after getting a very good price quote from the dealer. Expect to use on mostly logs/brush/rocks so it looks to be a decent balance of features. There are some nice ones out there for sure though... I will have to be very...
  8. bbxlr8

    L2501 config. advice

    Thanks all for the info. Re: the tire fill, that was what my gut was telling me but haven't seen any discussion of that particular question in the archives. I will not do so and don't anticipate doing a lot of loader work w/out the backhoe. However, most people universally seem to find that...
  9. bbxlr8

    L2501 config. advice

    Thanks again all. Sorry for the confusion on the tire fill. Meant getting them done at the time of purchase and the overall need in general - IF I had the BH to balance the load in front...
  10. bbxlr8

    L2501 config. advice

    Thanks for the info. It is a good deal on the finance now, but everything has a way of snowballing. SO... I know this is not the implement section, but is the LP grapple a good way to go (it is the only option up-front right)? From info here and reviews/videos, it looks like there are some...
  11. bbxlr8

    L2501 config. advice

    Hi All, First post, and many thanks to the community here for all of the info and advice that I have absorbed over that last year lurking! Settled and about to pull the trigger on L2501 as TLB. FWIW: Have 20y using small Ford with 60"mmm and various minor attachments etc. Have approx 15...