Difference between LA681 and LA682 loader

troverman

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Hi,

I have a 2002 Kubota L4310 tractor with a LA682 loader. However, all the specs I can find show this tractor should be equipped with an LA681 loader. Anyone know the difference, if any?

Thanks in advance.
 

mdhughes

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Both loaders show up on the Kubota's Illustrated Parts List as local options for the L4310. The only difference that I see it the frame used to attach the loader to the tractor. In comparing the parts list for the boom and cylinders they are the same.
 

troverman

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Both loaders show up on the Kubota's Illustrated Parts List as local options for the L4310. The only difference that I see it the frame used to attach the loader to the tractor. In comparing the parts list for the boom and cylinders they are the same.
Thanks for the info. I wonder what exactly is different about the frame.

Personally, I dislike the extra loader bracing that runs from the brush guard all the way back to the loader frame uprights. Since this tractor does not have an opening "hood" it makes it very difficult to slide the radiator screen in and out for cleaning when mowing a field.