Mini Tractors - lets see um (1 Viewer)

[AdventureToolCompany]

More info on the buckle chain attachments. Where did you source the pieces?

They're available from this site: Ken's Bolt on Grab Hooks <<Home>>

I've seen so many guys sling chains and straps around their buckets with all kinds of equipment damage and dangerous results. These are beautifully welded and zinc coated. I mounted both shackle loops and grab hooks on my bucket and a single grab hook on the back of my BH bucket so I can sling a chain for lifting. Make sure to have a new drill bit or sharp bit to get through the thick metal on your buckets. Good luck!

 

[AdventureToolCompany]

Here's a good shot of the grab hooks and shackles on the front bucket.

 

[1911]

My B7400.

Kubota B7400

• 1911
• Nov 17, 2017

 

[Godwin]

Couple of Kubotas. A few years ago was given an old Ford, think it was a 1980 1900 model. It had issues, only one brake worked, no parking brake, etc. etc. But it ran. Encountered difficulty in finding parts when the water pump needing replacing, but I did find one. Last year the injector pump failed and to fix or replace was about $1500, if I could find a replacement or a shop to do it. We decided to replace the Ford and picked up the smaller Kubota, a 2003 L300F.

At the time all we needed was to scrape a road and bushhog but in the last few months our needs have changed. To do what we want a FEL would be indispensable but Kubota has nothing available for a model going back to 2003. So we picked up a new L4701. I had no idea how useful a FEL could be.

Been putting the new tractor to use with tree cutting and moving logs. Have placed an order with Ken's Bolt on Hooks thanks to @AdventureToolCompany

 

[1911]

I had no idea how useful a FEL could be.

Salesman talked me into the FEL when I bought mine. At the time I thought, "what would I even do with a FEL?" LOL. It is the most useful and handy tool that I own. Sometimes, it is just an expensive motorized wheelbarrow, but even then it is way worth it! For all other uses it is priceless.

 

[Godwin]

Spent a few minutes on Saturday showing my youngest, he's 13, how to drive the L3000F. He's been driving an FJ60 around on farm for a few months so has mastered using 3 pedals. Took him no time to get the hang of the tractor, in his mind it's now his .

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Looking to by a used Kubota with loader. Located in Dallas TX. Let me know if some is close and is selling a used one.

 

[AdventureToolCompany]

Spent a few minutes on Saturday showing my youngest, he's 13, how to drive the L3000F. He's been driving an FJ60 around on farm for a few months so has mastered using 3 pedals. Took him no time to get the hang of the tractor, in his mind it's now his .

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Cool! I bet you couldn't wipe the smile off his face!

 

[AdventureToolCompany]

Lost one of our 200 year old trees during a snow storm. The B26 came in handy hauling big chunks off the mining road.

 

[Godwin]

A day of tilling.

 

[AdventureToolCompany]

A day of tilling.

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I see why you went with an "L"! That's some tough work. Good luck!

 

[PAToyota]

Salesman talked me into the FEL when I bought mine. At the time I thought, "what would I even do with a FEL?" LOL. It is the most useful and handy tool that I own.

Not a mini-tractor, but I bought my skidloader when I was building my workshop. With the work I needed to do, it seemed to make more sense to buy a used one and then sell it when I was done than rent one every weekend I needed it. It proved to be so useful that twenty years later it’s still around.

 

[AdventureToolCompany]

Not a mini-tractor, but I bought my skidloader when I was building my workshop. With the work I needed to do, it seemed to make more sense to buy a used one and then sell it when I was done than rent one every weekend I needed it. It proved to be so useful that twenty years later it’s still around.

Man secret 027: The "Ol its cheaper to buy versus rent and I'll sell it when done.." justification/rationalization argument......must only be used by a master. Well done!

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

A day of tilling.

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Find any snakes?

 

[1911]

Not a mini-tractor, but I bought my skidloader when I was building my workshop. With the work I needed to do, it seemed to make more sense to buy a used one and then sell it when I was done than rent one every weekend I needed it. It proved to be so useful that twenty years later it’s still around.

A second-hand track steer is likely to be my next equipment purchase, though it will have to wait on the house being finished.

 

[PAToyota]

Man secret 027: The "Ol its cheaper to buy versus rent and I'll sell it when done.." justification/rationalization argument......must only be used by a master. Well done!

There have been other things I’ve sold when I was finished with them. But with the skidloader I just keep finding more to do with it.

A second-hand track steer is likely to be my next equipment purchase, though it will have to wait on the house being finished.

My only regret with the skidloader was that I didn’t buy it sooner. As you say, it makes a handy self-filling powered wheelbarrow. Standing on the ROPS also makes for a nice, stable mobile scaffold. It changes a lot of things from “perhaps we could do xxxx someday” to “let’s do xxxx - we have a skidloader!”

 

[alia176]

Mine is a Mahindra 3316 HST with a turbo 3 banger engine and a quick attach system for using skid steer attachments. The best part of owning this tractor is watching my daughter improve her driving skills and tighten up her hand/eye coordination.

 

[1911]

The best part of owning this tractor is watching my daughter improve her driving skills and tighten up her hand/eye coordination.

Better a tractor than a video game!

 

[Godwin]

Hooks installed

 

[1911]

Hooks installed

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I really need to get some of those too. I've already distorted (bent) the top edge of my loader bucket by wrapping chain around the middle of the bucket to pull T-posts. Thanks @AdventureToolCompany for pointing these out and demonstrating them.