Hello all I am new to the forum and hopefully new to Kubota
Background: Live in interior Alaska own about 15 acre very rural. grew up on JD agricultural tractors 50-120 horses. Kubota dealer was not very established in my home town. Looking to buy my first orange tractor ever and impressed with the tractor, resale (at least in my state) and dealer here (Fairbanks dealer).
Have the opportunity to buy a older L3350 with a what appears to be stock cab..not the aftermarket zip up. Real glass and heat and air. Tractor specs are as follows according to owner
1990 L3350 Kubota
1000 Hours, 4560 Kubota Backhoe
BF800 Front Loader and Cab, 40 HP Diesel
Runs Perfect & Operates as it should
Paint is faded, From sitting outside at Hobbyfarm it came from in S. Idaho
but sheet metal and components are top notch.
I confirmed by viewing the components .. have not driven or operated it as of yet... very soon... it is faded and seat is beginning to show wear... would classify it as good for the age but showing some wear and needs a little TLC to give it some curb appeal
Questions:
1.What would a reasonable price be for the machine... asking 18900
2.Any issues with the machine to look for
3.Are parts still available if it were to break not looking for a quick flip would like to own for a while and lose my shirt on a resale when I do upgrade
4. can the bucket be modified for quick adapt reasonably
5. just general advice on what to look for on these tractors
The machine need some paint and TLC .. backhoe does have some hydro oil around collection in the center of the machine around main connections
Other hydro area is on front right axle.. appears the fill hole cap is stripped and may have leaked some in this area
ALSO I HAVE NEVER operated a backhoe so advice on what to look for here would be great... main thing is would you stay away from this older machine and if not possible reasonable price for the unit.
Thanks
Greg
Background: Live in interior Alaska own about 15 acre very rural. grew up on JD agricultural tractors 50-120 horses. Kubota dealer was not very established in my home town. Looking to buy my first orange tractor ever and impressed with the tractor, resale (at least in my state) and dealer here (Fairbanks dealer).
Have the opportunity to buy a older L3350 with a what appears to be stock cab..not the aftermarket zip up. Real glass and heat and air. Tractor specs are as follows according to owner
1990 L3350 Kubota
1000 Hours, 4560 Kubota Backhoe
BF800 Front Loader and Cab, 40 HP Diesel
Runs Perfect & Operates as it should
Paint is faded, From sitting outside at Hobbyfarm it came from in S. Idaho
but sheet metal and components are top notch.
I confirmed by viewing the components .. have not driven or operated it as of yet... very soon... it is faded and seat is beginning to show wear... would classify it as good for the age but showing some wear and needs a little TLC to give it some curb appeal
Questions:
1.What would a reasonable price be for the machine... asking 18900
2.Any issues with the machine to look for
3.Are parts still available if it were to break not looking for a quick flip would like to own for a while and lose my shirt on a resale when I do upgrade
4. can the bucket be modified for quick adapt reasonably
5. just general advice on what to look for on these tractors
The machine need some paint and TLC .. backhoe does have some hydro oil around collection in the center of the machine around main connections
Other hydro area is on front right axle.. appears the fill hole cap is stripped and may have leaked some in this area
ALSO I HAVE NEVER operated a backhoe so advice on what to look for here would be great... main thing is would you stay away from this older machine and if not possible reasonable price for the unit.
Thanks
Greg