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I am new to the small tractor world and ready to purchase my first tractor for use on a small acreage lot and building a new house. I was looking for a Kubota but I have found a Kioti LB1914 with a Kioti front end loader, industrial tires and a 4' brush hog mower deck. This Kioti has 38 hours on it and looks new and is a 2004 model. I can get this tractor for 9500.00 and my questions are is this is a good price, are there problems with this model of Kioti and is the Kioti as dependable as the Kubota tractors?? Thanks in advance for any information!

Price check on a Kioti LB1914
Kioti Tractors
Replies 6 Post by Chuck

ANYONE HAVE AN APPROXIMATE PRICE FOR A 1998 KUBOTA 2900 WITH APPROXIMATELY 350 HOURS WITH FRONT END LOADER AND BACKHOE.

KUBOTA L2900
Kubota Tractors
Replies 2 Post by CHUCK

New to tractors as well, but need one. Saw an ad for Kubota L2850 4WD Diesel Appx 28HP $12,900. Comes with a loader and scraper and they will deliver. Said he was not firm on the price. Keep in mind I live in Calif. Also, am looking at the compact tractors and wondering if they can get the job done. 19.5HP doesn't seem like much. Anybody have any input?

Price for Kubota L2850
Kubota Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Chuck

Dave & Tom, I believe the dam failed for 3 reasons:

1) Its back slope is 2-1 which mades it fairly prone to slippage in the first place. The bulldozer guy said he recommends 3-1.

2) The drawdown pipe was cracked and leaking inside of the dam. Whoever built the dam didn't know what they were doing and used cheap, corrigated, flexible 4 inch PVC pipe. :( I replaced it with 6 inch schedule-40 PVC (which is very strong).

3) The dam was in a weakened state and so the tons of water & muck that was dumped on it was more than it could handle. The weight/vibration of the trackhoe on top of the dam may have also contributed to the weakening?

Dave we have clay so soil type wasn't a factor.

Tom, I thought about hauling the stuff away in a dump truck but the trackhoe guy wasn't to keen on that idea. The pond location isn't easy to access, it would have been much more expensive and someplace would have been needed to dump the muck....which by the way may take 2+ years to dry! Keep in mind that a dozer may be needed to smooth out the muck after it dries (more expense).

I also considered using a chemical like Rodeo to kill the cattails but decided against that because our drinking water comes from the pond.

I also considered doing nothing and just let the cattails alone. They do purify the water, prevent erosion and have other benefits. In 20/20 hindsight, if I had it to do over again, this is the option I would have chosen.

Chuck in IN

Cattail removal
Tractor Projects
Replies 21 Post by Chuck

I need a water pump for my tractor.<br>It's a Shibaura SD 1643 4X4 Diesel, don't know what the horse power is. Can anyone out there please help me locate one????????

Shibaura SD 1643 4X4 Diesel Water Pump
Parts and Repair
Replies 2 Post by Chuck

Tom,
You talked to me about it before. It's a Shibaura SD-1643 (About the same as a Ford 1500) it is a hydraulic lift but it is controlled by electric switch, I just don't know what is missing to make it stock. It works fine except for me not being able to control the position I want it to stop at. Need someone with a parts manual or something.

3 Point hitch lift system
Shibaura
Replies 5 Post by Chuck

Tom that filter is metal but before I got it clean enough to tell I had already ordered a new one through the New Holland Dealer here in town. It cost $40.00 for that little thing. Anyway it works good .... Thanks for everything
Chuck

Shibaura
Shibaura
Replies 10 Post by Chuck

I just baught a Shibaura SB 1643 4X4. It's kind of rough but runs fine and everything works very well except the lift (3 pt hitch) When I first start it up it will lift a house. The longer I use it the slower and weaker it becomes until about 15 minutes it completely stops working. If I shut it off for 15-20 minutes it does the same thing all over again. Any help would be greatly appreciated. For info it has a new hydraulic pump. H E L P ? ? ? ? ? ?

Shibaura
Shibaura
Replies 3 Post by Chuck

Hey Joe A. Bell. I don't want to be protected from the majority. Don't you see how unfair it is in states that have an all or nothing election of representatives to the Electoral College? For example let's say a state has 10 electoral votes and the popular vote was 1,000,000 to 999,999. In that state the votes of the 999,999 count for absolutely nothing. Those 999,999 people are completely excluded, disenfranchised from the election! The 10 votes in the college would be the same as if the popular vote had been 1,000,000 to 0! In Florida the votes of 2.9 million voters aren't going to count regardless of who ends up winning. Think about that the next time you are pondering the merits of democracy vs. republic. It's UNFAIR and that's my finally answer.

John Deere Owner opinion poll
John Deere Tractors
Replies 26 Post by Chuck

Les

I don't know how much help this reply will be since I don't have a 48 backhoe. I do have a JD4300 HST with 430 FEL. Based on my experience with the 4300 I think it has enough hydralic power to handle a backhoe. The 430 FEL can lift 1000 lbs. and the 3pt hookup can lift 2000 lbs. I think rear ballast would be a requirement with a 48 backhoe. Suggest talking to your JD dealer.

Chuck

JD 48 Backhoe
John Deere Tractors
Replies 5 Post by Chuck

Mark

Only have 21 hours on the 4300 but so far I've been very pleased with the power and reliability. Moved a rock yesterday with the loader. It was 20"X20"x1'. Guess it weighted at least 500 lbs. Loader picked it up like a feather! Finally got some ballast for my ballast box. Used 8 bags of Quik-Kete at 60 lbs per bag plus some bricks. Makes a big difference. FYI the JD4300 owners manual says to use "a solution of water and calcium chloride" as wheel ballast and that it should be installed by the JD dealer or a tire service store.

JD 4300 Winter Items
John Deere Tractors
Replies 17 Post by Chuck

I have a JD4300 tractor, 430 loader and 74 front blade. When I detach the blade and attempt to attach the loader, it is impossible because the parking stand strikes the front brackets used to hold the blade. About an inch more clearance is needed. Anybody have a simple solution other than to remove the brackets (a big job).

JD 430 loader incompatible with JD 74 front blade
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 1 Post by Chuck

Well, it turns out that the 855 was actually a 850 when it came in to the dealer. Gear drive. 800 hours and a much larger tractor than I realized.It had been left outside all of its life and looked pretty rough. I really want ( need ) something a little smaller. Perhaps a 755 would better suit my situation soo.. I'll just keep on looking. Thanks for all the usefull information. CHUCK

JD 850
John Deere Tractors
Replies 19 Post by Chuck

Jack - Can you provide me with any more info on the adjustable skids. A phone call to my dealer and an Email to John Deere have both produced a blank. Some way to connect my dealer with the bulletin or product number would be VERY much appreciated. Thanks

JD Snowblower
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 9 Post by Chuck

Can you give me a lead on info about blade for 430 loader? My dealer claims JD does not make anything like that so I have a Curtis Blade on order<br>Thanks

Blade to replace front bucket
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 26 Post by Chuck

I have wondered if the abrupt stop was ok so I am glad to see this post. Will the kit be a no charge modification or will you have to purchase it? If anyone finds out please let me know. Sorry to see your delivery is delayed but it may be worth the wait. The abrupt stop, no coast at all, situation is a very unatural feeling and does tear up the gravel. It is almost like slamming on the brakes.

HST modification
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 10 Post by Chuck

I just sent a JD blade back for my new 4400. I wanted to have the option of using either a snowblower or blade. In order to mount the blade I would have had to remove the snowblower mounts including the mid drive shaft extension to the front of the tractor + remove the frame mount for the loader. The blade looked like it would have been really rugged, nearly dozer quality, if I had decided to keep it. I am now considering a loader blade but am looking for some idea has to how well they perform.

quick disconnect loader blade
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 6 Post by Chuck

I discovered that the JD front blade for my new 4400 would require me to remove the mounting and drive shaft for the snow blower and also remove the frame mounting for the loader. I am interested in anyones experience with a loader blade combination like Curtis makes. Any other brands anyone is aware of? What is the principal problem with a blade loader set up? I will be pushing snow not gravel or dirt.

Loader Blade
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 5 Post by Chuck

I ordered my 4400 HST the last week of April and it arrived at the dealer on August 19th. I ordered a front blade at the same time and it has still not arrived however. The tractor, loader and snowblower all were delivered for Labor Day playing. So far so good. I am still learning the best way of attaching everything since my yard is not exactly level! Only complaint has been the clouding instrument panel. Also I haven't figured out the best way of attaching the PTO shaft to the snowblower. It is in a low, diffiuclt space for this guys poor shoulders and arms to get at.

John Deere Wait
Long
Replies 6 Post by Chuck

I have a 1996 7274 tractor with a from loader 60 inch bucket and rear backhoe with a 12 inch bucket and 24 inch bucket. I'm thinking of trading it in and want to know if you can tell me if the new models horsepower has been increased of if I'm looking for something with more digging power is should go with the Kubota L35. My tractor doesn't did as well as it use to may it need the pressure valves turned up? I had them turned down by a dealer because it was winning when in use and they said they may have been set to high.

price check
Cub Cadet
Replies 1 Post by Chuck