Great video. That is what made me very confortable with the L3200/3800 capabilities before I bought my L3200.
David
L3800 loader, Fork capability
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For heavy lifting you may want to look at the 3 point pallet mover. For example search KING KUTTER PALLET MOVER. It is rated at 2000 pounds according to their literature.
I have no experience with these but seems like it would resolve your issue of occasionally moving heavy pallet loads and get over the limit of the front end forks. This is probably more difficult to use since the steering could be more difficult looking back over your shoulder.
Perhaps others who have experience with these will chime in.
I have no experience with these but seems like it would resolve your issue of occasionally moving heavy pallet loads and get over the limit of the front end forks. This is probably more difficult to use since the steering could be more difficult looking back over your shoulder.
Perhaps others who have experience with these will chime in.
That is totally what I would need to get it done. I will be buying that for sure. Looks like Northern tool has it for $315 which isnt bad I guess. Also I will definately get the QA bucket setup. Another question I have is should I opt for a heavy duty bucket? I have a lot of rocks I need to move so I would think that would be key. Also, I called the dealer yesturday and they told me the hydraulics on the L3200/L3800 isnt really strong enough for a 3rd function hydro setup for a grapple if I wanted one. I can get by withoput a grapple and was just looking into what options I could have in the future on the L3800. Like I said the grapple isnt all that important. I am going to place my order after Christmas. The dealer also said he recommended the Landpride GS series grading scraper since I have a lot of roads to smooth out and grounds to level. Anyone have any experience with those? I wont ask too much more on implements after this since this isnt the correct section. Thanks again guys for the good information.
I have a friend with a third function grapple on his L3800, works great. I am not sure that it would run a large brush or other high flow skid steer implements, but for a grapple, not a problem. I would recommend a setup that adds the third function actuating switch like a excavator, IE is part of the handle as in a rocker switch rather than another manualy operated valve so you can still be tilting and rasing the bucket as you lower the grapple. You only have one hand to use on the hydraulic controls and it is hard to manually move two levers at once!
So I do not agree with your dealer. Just take a look at the pump output in volume and the pressure rating on the pressure relief valve and size teh grapple cylinder(s) accordingly.
It does seem that some dealers look down upon these "economy" tractors as somehow being inferior, and as they are admitantly built to a certain price point and do not have all the bells and whistles as the Grand L series, they are certainly capapble machines within there design limits.
Kubota even resticts these tractors in some respects as to a front dozer blade, mid PTO and such. Not that they are capable, but Kubota is not stupid and if they can "steer" buyers towards a higher priced better profit tractor they will by offering a good equipment list for the economy tractors, but not all options... saying something like this.... "while this L3800 is a great tractor, for that paticular option sir, you must get the Grand L....."
Oh, and I would get a standalone grapple setup, not one that attches to your bucket if possible as it makes lifting long items up easier as you do not have the sides of the factory bucket to get in the way.
David
So I do not agree with your dealer. Just take a look at the pump output in volume and the pressure rating on the pressure relief valve and size teh grapple cylinder(s) accordingly.
It does seem that some dealers look down upon these "economy" tractors as somehow being inferior, and as they are admitantly built to a certain price point and do not have all the bells and whistles as the Grand L series, they are certainly capapble machines within there design limits.
Kubota even resticts these tractors in some respects as to a front dozer blade, mid PTO and such. Not that they are capable, but Kubota is not stupid and if they can "steer" buyers towards a higher priced better profit tractor they will by offering a good equipment list for the economy tractors, but not all options... saying something like this.... "while this L3800 is a great tractor, for that paticular option sir, you must get the Grand L....."
Oh, and I would get a standalone grapple setup, not one that attches to your bucket if possible as it makes lifting long items up easier as you do not have the sides of the factory bucket to get in the way.
David
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As to the HD bucket, it would be of a round back style and have a reversable bolt on cutting edge.
The replaceable cutting edge would be great if you scrape, say, a lot of gravel off of concrete or other hard surfaces. The round back might helpp with dirt sticking in the bucket as well.
I use the standard 66" square back bucket myself, although I bought a 60" HD bucket new as well with the tractor for two reasons, first I though that the 66" bucket was too large (it is not) and I wanted the bolt on cutting edge. Long story short, I never used the 60" bucket and sold it.
David
The replaceable cutting edge would be great if you scrape, say, a lot of gravel off of concrete or other hard surfaces. The round back might helpp with dirt sticking in the bucket as well.
I use the standard 66" square back bucket myself, although I bought a 60" HD bucket new as well with the tractor for two reasons, first I though that the 66" bucket was too large (it is not) and I wanted the bolt on cutting edge. Long story short, I never used the 60" bucket and sold it.
David
Ok, I will get the 66" bucket with QA. Also, I have decided to get a skeleton type rock bucket since i have so much rock I need to sift out on my property. As soon as Christmas is over I am going to place my order. I can't wait to get some work done on my place. I wouldn't mind earning a little money doing some road grading for neighbors either but I havent really talked to anyone about it. Lots of stuff I should be able to do on the L3800.
A couple of things I have added to my L3000 you might be interested in.
1. rear remotes
2. bolt on teeth
I bought bolt on backhoe teeth and put them on my loader bucket. It sure makes a difference digging in dirt.
1. rear remotes
2. bolt on teeth
I bought bolt on backhoe teeth and put them on my loader bucket. It sure makes a difference digging in dirt.