Tractor purchase and storage options

[Drycreek]

Be aware that if you go used, a Kubota hour meter just goes to 1,000 hrs. and then resets to zero, at least my M6040 does.

 

[Mennoniteman]

Be aware that if you go used, a Kubota hour meter just goes to 1,000 hrs. and then resets to zero, at least my M6040 does.

Uhhh? That is not standard equipment on a Kubota that you have there, it's a defective hour meter, which is somewhat rare. Hour meter not working is fairly common, usually due to human intervention, but hour meters are designed so that it's difficult to manipulate the hours on them. It sounds like the last digit on your meter is stuck and rolls with the digit before it. Wait till Okie reads this,!

 

[Drycreek]

Uhhh? That is not standard equipment on a Kubota that you have there, it's a defective hour meter, which is somewhat rare. Hour meter not working is fairly common, usually due to human intervention, but hour meters are designed so that it's difficult to manipulate the hours on them. It sounds like the last digit on your meter is stuck and rolls with the digit before it. Wait till Okie reads this,!

MM, mine only has four digits (I think) and awhile back it rolled over to all zeros. Made me feel like I had a new tractor ! I could be wrong, as I don’t pay much attention to hour meters. Not being a farmer, I change oil and do other major service once a year, whether the hour meter says it’s needed or not.

 

[Buckly]

Be aware that if you go used, a Kubota hour meter just goes to 1,000 hrs. and then resets to zero, at least my M6040 does.

4 digits would take you to 9,999

 

[Mennoniteman]

MM, mine only has four digits (I think) and awhile back it rolled over to all zeros. Made me feel like I had a new tractor ! I could be wrong, as I don’t pay much attention to hour meters. Not being a farmer, I change oil and do other major service once a year, whether the hour meter says it’s needed or not.

What @Buckly said. So it may be possible that what you thought is a low hours tractor has over 10k hours on it.

 

[jteeen]

Way late to this thread but I am also looking at an l2501. However I already have a 1964 MF 135 diesel. Hour meter reads 1600 and hasn't worked in 20 years. It has 45 hp and around 38 at the pto. I plan to use it for my mowing and all ground implements like a 6' tiller or pto chipper. I bush hog with a 6' mower and it has no issues. It is geared and one of if not the most popular tractors ever made. It can not run a loader due to weak hydro and weak front axle.

My point is the l2501 can do none of the above things with the larger implements. I think the gear shift transmission is not a 2 stage clutch so running PTO attachments is a PITA.

I plan to use the 2501 for loader, pallet forks, and precise box blading with top and tilt. I'll probably never use the PTO.

Go with 35hp+ at the PTO and you wont regret it. I can't speak to DPF and DEF or wiring as I have neither. I'm really hurtin for a loader when the dump truck dumps 15 tons in the wrong spot.

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[weekender21]

Way late to this thread but I am also looking at an l2501. However I already have a 1964 MF 135 diesel. Hour meter reads 1600 and hasn't worked in 20 years. It has 45 hp and around 38 at the pto. I plan to use it for my mowing and all ground implements like a 6' tiller or pto chipper. I bush hog with a 6' mower and it has no issues. It is geared and one of if not the most popular tractors ever made. It can not run a loader due to weak hydro and weak front axle.

My point is the l2501 can do none of the above things with the larger implements. I think the gear shift transmission is not a 2 stage clutch so running PTO attachments is a PITA.

I plan to use the 2501 for loader, pallet forks, and precise box blading with top and tilt. I'll probably never use the PTO.

Go with 35hp+ at the PTO and you wont regret it. I can't speak to DPF and DEF or wiring as I have neither. I'm really hurtin for a loader when the dump truck dumps 15 tons in the wrong spot.

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I ended up buying an ATV. I can accomplish 75%+ of what I need for now with the ATV. When we purchase a tractor (not likely until I live on the property) it will be 30-40hp.

Thanks everyone for weighing in.