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    New Kubota

    You are more than likely correct, he could have just assumed this, plus he was not familiar with this tractor, just tying to say that the lower HP tractors are not as big of an issue, he did say both tanks were empty, maybe they were low when he started as well. Thanks
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    New Kubota

    Thanks PaulL I do think staying under the 75 hp threshold makes a big difference. A friend of mine had to take his older tractor in for repairs got a loaner to finish haying, he said he hated it, constantly dumping in fuel to burn off and def tank was empty when done as well but that was on a...
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    New Kubota

    Cathy, Good point I was pretty much thinking on the same line upgrade at some point 1500 hrs. Or so. The thing is who know what the tractors 5 yrs. From now will be like. I can't imagine any less complex. Thanks
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    New Kubota

    Thanks for the Replies Guys! Good info, I am on the fence, I agree with all posts though, either roll with the changes or totally back away, dochsmL you hit the nail on the head, yes works but the bad part is you did not need it but had to pay for it! I was not up to speed on what was going on...
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    New Kubota

    HI, I currently have a 2008 JD4105 , originally was looking for a Kubota but this came along (8 yrs. ago) would like a set up like a MX54000/5200/4800, want heavier FEL lifting capacity mainly. My question or concern mainly is with the Tier 4 emissions engines , has this been an issue for any of...
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    L4850 advice

    Forgot to mention it is a 2000 or 2001
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    L4850 advice

    Question on another tractor, a dealer near here has a L4310HST with a LA681 loader, sims cab, with heat , glass front , wipers ,soft side removable doors, 984 hours, quick tach bucket looks to be in nice shape, bucket has some wear but no damage, $18,900 , seems a bit high but could use some...
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    L4850 advice

    Bluegill, I do agree, I am working on my wife a bit for getting the new L4400, probably be gone by the time I get that done, I sold an 8N , ford 3000 & will sell my 3020 to put towards it , aprox. $13,000 down payment. On the shuttle shift do you have to clutch to go from hi to low / rev ? I...
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    L4850 advice

    Thanks Guys! I did find an L4400 shuttle shift , couple year old carry over for $20,000 6 hrs. south , there is an 2005 L3830hst tractor with a LA723 loaderr with only 375 hrs. not to far from me with a box blade for $17,750 might be able to negotiate this price a bit, let me know what you...
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    L4850 advice

    Bluegill , since you are the only one that replied I am going to ask you, the L4850 sold before I got there to look at it, so I am now searching for a good used machine, not many around here. What is the value of a good used fairly low hour tractor / laoder like a 4400? I see you can buy a carry...
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    L4850 advice

    Thanks for the prompt response, I think it is a bit high as well, it seems to be in pretty decent shape for its age, I agree allot of tractor for the money, I am selling three tractors to get one, would like to be able to run a square baler with it, so the 52 hp would be nice, the advantage of...
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    L4850 advice

    HI, I am new here, I am looking at buying a 1990 L4850 tractor/loader, has 912 hrs. on it, are parts available for this old of a tractor? price is $13,000 , hydraulic shuttle shift, does this price seem in line? does not have rear hyd. but I am not to worried about that, should be able to tie...