So I bought a second Kubota

shootem604

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I went to have a look because it appeared to be a L245 and the sheet metal was quite nice. When I got there I realized it was a L225 with a L245 hood. It was in pretty good condition, and the price was right, so I figured I could mix and match the bits I need off it, and sell it again. It has 2400 hours, although the tach needle is spinning, and it needs some minor repairs, but it is in my better shape than my L245DT when I bought it. It has new tires and new paint, new seat, but doesn't have an FEL or anything else.
 

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I went to have a look because it appeared to be a L245 and the sheet metal was quite nice. When I got there I realized it was a L225 with a L245 hood. It was in pretty good condition, and the price was right, so I figured I could mix and match the bits I need off it, and sell it again. It has 2400 hours, although the tach needle is spinning, and it needs some minor repairs, but it is in my better shape than my L245DT when I bought it. It has new tires and new paint, new seat, but doesn't have an FEL or anything else.
Careful .....

that second ....becomes a third ....and .....

just ask a few members here......

It is a disease and you have to join the group......KBA.....
(Kubota Buying Anonymous):D;)
 

NoJacketRequired

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Careful .....

that second ....becomes a third ....and .....

just ask a few members here......

It is a disease and you have to join the group......KBA.....
(Kubota Buying Anonymous):D;)
Yeah - what he said! (Coming from the guy on his fourth, with three still in inventory...)
 

North Idaho Wolfman

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FYI: The engine in that model is a very rare and highly sought after, D1100A.
It was the only model to take that engine, and I don't think they used it in any other equipment.
So you could very easily sell just the engine for several times what you paid for the tractor complete. :cool:
 

shootem604

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I understand the wheels can be hard to find for these too. I don't want to part it out.

I was initially interested just for the sheet metal. But when I looked at it, it was clear that someone rebuilt this tractor several years ago (seller only owned it for a good year) and it's a very nice unit. Once I get it home, I'll replace the tachometer and put a new decal on the hood, install new lights and maybe a Kubota USA ROPS, then I might sell it - its almost too nice to cannibalize and really my L245 sheet metal isn't as bad now with most of the dents hammered out and a nice new coat of paint.

A loader would be nice on this unit.

For anyone south of the 49th and interested in taking it off my hands later, you will have a nice advantage of the excellent USD to CAD exchange!
 

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yeah it happens...

im back down to only 2 tractors now.

but constantly look at them & look for a good deal to get another one. :eek:
 

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I bought my second G5200 for parts, but I like it so much I just can't do it. $500 with less than 800 hours.. Can't go wrong. Haven't sunk too much into it. Only basic maintenance and fluids. Throw in my Wheelhorse project and my 2 stroke Lawn Boy collection and I have a real problem.

I'll forever be in search of a mind B7200 though. Gear or HST. I don't care.
 

shootem604

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And it is home. Just put another battery in it, so it now can start without a jump. Have to fix the seat hardware now and order up some parts.