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  1. NF6X

    Plain vs. Roll Over Box Blade on my L3301

    I have an L3301HST with BH77. I have a 66" front bucket, GS1560 grading scraper, RCR1860 brush cutter, and a Heavy Hitch (no suitcase weights; I just use it for the receiver hitch). I think it's time to add a QH15 quick hitch and a box blade. I'm interested in the Bush Hog RO-650 65" roll over...
  2. NF6X

    BH77 Backhoe Subframe Interferes w/ 3pt Leveling Link

    I have an L3301HST with the BH77 backhoe. With the 3 point hitch at a typical height for attaching and detaching implements, the bars in the middle of the leveling link hit the backhoe subframe. This makes it hard to attach an implement if I need to adjust the leveling link to line up the arms...
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    Attachment(s) for cutting a pad into a slope?

    I have an L3301HST with BH77 backhoe and LA525 loader, a GS1560 grading scraper, and a few other sundry attachments. I've put a little over 80 hours on it so far, and I'm still a tractor noob. I have a moderately hilly 5 acre property, and I want to level out a new spot to place my three 20'...
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    Backhoe Subframe Interferes with Leveling Link

    I have an L3301HST with a BH77 backhoe. When the 3-point hitch is lowered and the lower arms are spread apart to the normal operating position for my attachments, the bar through the middle of the leveling link bumps into the backhoe subframe, preventing the link from turning: This causes a...
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    Rear-View Mirror for L3301 with M-Series Canopy

    This weekend, I added a big rear-view mirror to my L3301HST. It has the M-series deluxe fiberglass canopy. The dealer accidentally installed the M-series canopy instead of the normal L-series one. They liked it so much that they decided to quit ordering the L-series canopies and just use...
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    Weed Abatement on Steep Hills?

    As you may know, southern California is flammable. Weed abatement is an annual (at least) chore for those of us lucky enough to own acreage here. Just to drive the point home, one of my neighbors had a brush fire yesterday (contained without property damage, thankfully), and today I drove by the...
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    L3301 Loader Valve Cover Removal

    I have a very young L3301HST with 19 hours on the clock. A couple of minor issues have developed with the loader valve, and I want to take a look at it myself before involving the dealer: The mechanical lockout lever on top of the loader valve can no longer slide far enough towards the right...
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    Implement Height Stop Thumbscrew Upgrade

    I found it a bit hard to grip the implement height stop thumbscrew on my new L3301HST tightly enough to crank it down enough to keep the stop from moving when I bump it with the height lever. The thumbscrew is just an ordinary M6 x 1mm pitch thumbscrew, 20mm long. I replaced it with a lever cam...
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    BH77 Backhoe and Subframe Alignment

    I just got my new L3301HST with BH77 backhoe a few days ago. On delivery day, the dealer and I took off the backhoe to mount up one of my 3-point implements for training purposes, and yesterday I put the backhoe back on. Mounting the backhoe is trickier than the Youtube videos I've seen suggest...
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    L3301 with M Series Canopy

    I got my brand new L3301HST yesterday, and to my surprise, it came pre-customized! The dealer's shop accidentally mounted a larger M series deluxe fiberglass canopy on it instead of the L series one. The sales guy said that it fit so nicely that he decided to leave it that way, and that they'll...
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    Factory vs. DIY Rear Remotes

    I'm hoping to get a new L3301HST soon, after I get my Bobcat 753 sold off. It would be really nice to have rear hydraulic remotes so I could do things like setting up a hydraulic top and tilt, hooking up a hydraulic winch, etc. From reading other posts here, it seems like two spring-return...
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    L-series Backhoe with Tractor Purchase vs. Upgrading Later

    I hope that y'all can tolerate another silly noob question from me. I'm looking at replacing my Bobcat 753 with a nice L-series tractor, like an L3301HST. It'll still be a few more days until I can make it to the local Orange dealer to pester them with questions and drool on their showroom...
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    Confused about Live PTO Types

    I'm learning about tractors as I contemplate my first tractor purchase, to replace the Bobcat that I have been using to maintain my little 5 acre property. I'm leaning towards one of those beautiful orange L-series tractors. I don't entirely understand the different PTO types listed in the...
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    Considering an L2501HST to replace my Bobcat 753

    Hi! This is my first post here. I live on five acres of former citrus orchard in southern California. I have a well-used Bobcat 753 (with a Kubota engine!) which I have been using to help maintain my property. The only attachments I have are a plain, toothless bucket and set of pallet forks. My...