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2012 L3800 HST, 160 hrs. I keep up with ALL service intervals so she is all greased/lubed up. Tractor stays in the barn in the winter, start it up every month or so for a 1/2 hour. Gets used quite a bit in the good weather, at least a couple times a week. So . . last summer a couple times when...

This is Bella: I decided to start this thread to share my Homesteading experiences with the fine folks here. As I was preparing for retirement (Telcom Engineer; Public Safety (911) Communications and Cell Site Construction Mgr) I purchased 54 acres in Central NY to build an off-grid ~capable~...

Hello Fellas . . . L3800 with aprox 170hrs on it. This has happened a couple times before but was intermittent . . . Started her up today and had no power steering while stationary . . seemed OK when moving . . .. . and after a few moments of operating it was OK. Has done this before a few...

L3800 HST - HST or Hyd Pump making noise in High Hi guys, I have 100 hrs on my 2012 L3800. Mowing, Backhoe and loader work, I don't baby the machine but I don't abuse it either. Last weekend I brought her back from my property about 14 miles away, I do not have a trailer so I took her down the...

I did the 50 hr hydraulic fluid and filters change today and noticed that the Hydrostatic drive seems to be running quieter . . is this normal??

L3800 HST . . doing the 50 hour service. The Kubota manual states either or . . What is the prevailing wisdom on this?? SAE 80-90 gear oil is cheaper . .

OK Fellers, I know some of you have been curiously awaiting my experiences with my Caroni flail mower. I will be removing the backhoe and installing the flail mower today. I got delayed because I had to order a new cross for one of the PTO shaft u-joints and the PTO shield parts for the tractor...

. . . In Lumberton, NC . . especially Brenda the Manager and Richard in the service dept. I purchased a used, as is, 73" Caroni Flail Mower from them sight unseen. It was a customer return that appears to have never been used, just sat in the sun fading since 2009. It was faded and had a few...

My l3800 HST with loader and backhoe The new Caroni Flail Mower, 73" cut.

My land is uneven in some spots. When I begin running a flail mower over the pastures to reclaim them for the first couple of times I would like to replace both side links with chains so as not to damage anything . . just let the flail mower ~find it's own level~ so to speak . . I am afraid I...

I have about 25-30 acres of neglected overgrown meadows to beat back into submission . . I have been working clearing the stuff bigger than 1.5" out the old fashioned way . . with a chainsaw. Will the RCD18 be a good match for the L3800? My local dealer, White's Farm Supply in Sangerfield, NY...

Where can I download a PDF for a L3800 HST shop service manual? I have a shop service manual for the L3830 . . what is the difference between the L3800 and L3830? Same tractors mechanically? Only cosmetics or a total re-design? Thanks!!

How much do my R4s each weigh assuming they are loaded to 75% - 80% capacity with Rimguard? Asking because I need a reason to have my stealership install my wheel spacers. If I were to remove them myself, how manageable are they, and how tough to get lined up and back on the wheel studs . . ??

Does Kubota offer an Extended Warranty? My 2012 L3800HST was purchased in December of 2011 by the original owner. I purchased it in February this year. It is my understanding that the remaining warranty is transferable. That will give me engine, driveline, hydraulic warranty until December 2014...

I am considering these for my L3800 . . Does anyone have any experience with them? They are $320 shipped. How do they compare with the Bora spacers from MotorsportTech.com??

OK fellers . . FNG with another silly question. I have never before owned or operated a diesel powered anything. Can I run K1 Kerosene in my 2012 L3800? Most of the local convenience stores/gas stations have both diesel and K1 pumps. The K1 is dyed red. The local NAPA Auto Parts Store has...

Purchased a 2012 L3800 w/FEL last week. I am putting a new BH77 on it. How daunting will this be? I am purchasing the BH77 and the subframe kit. What issues do y'all see with doing this myself? Or should I have the dealer do it?

OK fellas, I purchased my L3800 w/FEL to help with building our retirement homestead; 54 acres of vacant, hilly farmland here in Central NY. It consists of about 30 acres of woodlot and the rest is overgrown meadows and pasture. Seven acres is currently leased to the neighboring farm. Thinking...

Hi Fellas, pretty new here (still wearing the FNG hat :rolleyes:) Have a solid quote from my local dealer: 2013 L3800 HST w/Loader Cruise Control Block Heater R4 loaded tires Wheel Spacers $21,493.00 Found a trade-in 2011/2012 (Sold new in Dec 2011) L3800 HST w/Loader today at a non-Kubota...

Hello everyone, I'm the new guy on the block . . will be pulling the trigger on a new L3800 HST very soon. Under normal operating conditions brush hogging, front end loader/grapple work, what kind of fuel usage should I expect, i.e.; How many hours of operation on a full 10 gallon fuel...