2002 L4310 and need advice QUICK

Crommel

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Wanted to start by saying thanks to those who have posted. The information on this site has been a wealth of knowledge.

I'm looking at an 02 L4310 GST. It is a 4x4 with L682 loader, and 575 hours. It is missing the right adjustable arm for the 3'point hitch, has 2 small hydraulic leaks in the loader cylinders, and truck mudder tires on the front. It is a bit rusty, but came from the gulf coast. The bucket has a slight bow in the bottom front lip, which I think can be straightened. It has a sunshade, and the motor starts right up and runs strong. The loader would not go into float mode, but it could have been operator error. Also when in gear with throttle engaged th brakes would not hold the tractor, the brakes did hold when the clutch was depressed. Not certain if this is normal. The rear tires are turf tires.

He is asking $12,000 and I believe I can get it for $11,000.

I have 25 acres of flat land and woods. I need to do general work with the tractor and would like to run a 6 ft rotary cutter. I also like to get into the woods and clean up the trails. So I'll be hitting small trees and limbs. Also need to do some loader work and driveway grading.

I've never purchased a tractor so I am not sure if this is a good deal or not. Or if this tractor will meet my needs. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks again.
 

ShaunBlake

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I'm totally ignorant of the model, and I'm skeptical that you can get it up to snuff for only 1k or 2k.

Have you looked at TractorHouse.com and TractorData (Kubota)

I found them to be very valuable when looking to buy a tractor.

Good luck with your acquisition! Keep us posted on the outcome!
 

CaveCreekRay

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The brake part is normal. Tractors can override their parking brakes.

Sounds like whomever owned this thing did all the MX on the cheap. Beware of non-standard fluids and anticipate doing a complete service on it if you get it. Hydraulic fluid and filters will run about $350 if you elect to go synthetic (SUDT). Weepy loader cylinders will run a bundle to dry up if you take them in to have them machined (corrosion). I believe seal replacement is not cheap and getting the cylinders open is a tough task. You'll likely have to make a tool to do it or hire it done Figure $1500 minimum to get the leaks resolved.

I'd be starting closer to $9000-10,000 for that reason.

If the machine has sat outside most of its life, it may require more down the road due to water penetration/condensation in the drive train. This site is full of horror stories. Hammer them or find a better machine.

Ray
 

Crommel

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Thanks for the information. I'll do some more checking. I Plan to call the Kubota dealer I've worked with before to get his opinion. I know him so I should get the straight skinny.