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With the 4330 you can get the more powerful loader.

L3830 vs L4330
Kubota Tractors
Replies 4 Post by JiminMaine

I'm glad to hear all the good reviews of Powerservice in the white bottle. My brother-in-law who operates heavy equipment recomended it and I've been using it year 'round in our tractors. I mix it at the extra strentgh ratio. I figure it's cheap insurance.

cold weather fuel
Parts and Repair
Replies 17 Post by JiminMaine

Glad you got your controller hooked up successfully. I was just going to mention that nowadays a lot of the controller manufacturers sell premade connectors for the specific truck models. I sprung for it with our last new truck and it made the installation simple, no guesswork, just snap together. Good luck choosing a tractor.

Help on wiring electric trailer brake control
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 8 Post by JiminMaine

That's nice to hear that at least one manufacturer is making provisions for a trailer hookup. I did it myself by tapping into the taillight wires. I didn't bother with wiring for the electric brakes, though. I just wanted to have lights and flashers for when I take the utility trailer down the road. Even if you wanted to control the brakes, I doubt if brake controlers are weather proof. They're made to be inside the vehicle.

7 pin Plug on your tractor
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 6 Post by JiminMaine

I understand what you mean about those separate systems. I remember seeing a proliferation of vehicles with amber rear turn signals in addition to the red brake lights, and seeing kits in the auto supply store for wiring into trailer connectors. I also agree with you about the late model GM vehicles with daytime running lights out on one side or the other. What an embarrassment - GM should be ashamed of itself. On our '98 the lowbeams came on as DTRs. I disabled that feature. I use the feature known as the headlight switch. But back to 4ways - it might be too difficult to change the system to always flash. (It's tempting, there must be a way.)

GM 4WAY FLASHERS
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 5 Post by JiminMaine

There are several different manufacturers of the 3PH receiver hitches. One advertizes right here, Summit Fabrications. I got a smaller version from them, that bolts on a standard 3PH drawbar. One thing you have to be aware of is there is no down pressure with the 3PH, so if the trailer was balanced heavy in the rear it could lift up the tongue and the 3PH. You can put on a safety chain to limit the upward travel of the 3PH. I have not found it to be a problem. I also bolted a ball-mount on the back of my rear blade, so I can move trailers when I'm cleaning up snow.

Jack Stand Wheel
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 19 Post by JiminMaine

I just assumed it was just a stiffer spring rate in the front to handle the extra weight. There can't be too much to it, considering the small price of that option. I'd also be curious as to whether it includes anything else. You'd think I'd know, got 2 trucks with it!

Snow plow prep package
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 4 Post by JiminMaine

We use a 20', 10,000gvw trailer for our 3830,loader, and Woods BH9000. Pretty much the same size as what you've got. The trailer is just long enough - could use a couple more feet sometimes. We're ok with bumperpull, with 3/4 and 1 ton trucks.

How big of ttailer 4330 LA853 BH90
Kubota Tractors
Replies 8 Post by JiminMaine

We have always used Drawtite hitches and have been satisfied with their quality. We are fortunate to have a local Drawtite dealer who is very competetive in price even with online sources, and also very knowledgeable. Don't know about Hidden Hitch, but I think Drawtite and Reese are owned by the same parent company.

Hitch Brands
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 2 Post by JiminMaine