Hey guys,
I'm looking at a Kubota L2250 with FEL for the second time tomorrow. Will address some problems with the seller, and possibly negotiate a price. It "looks" typical of a machine of it's age. Scruffy, but no major rust. Forgot to ask if hour meter works, but it's showing 3400. Starter did nothing at first. Seller said it would not turn over until glow plugs were sufficiently heated. After a few more seconds it started. Sounds solid. A few problems that will need to be addressed:
1. Charge light on. Voltage check verifies battery is not charging.
2. Dripping around newly changed settling bowl filter. He "puts a bucket under it."
3. Not sure what the gadget is to the left of the PTO lever, but seller said it never worked and he's not really sure what it does!
4. There is a narrow shaft that runs from the engine to the fan blade. The coupling where it joins a pulley near the engine is flopping all over. Looks like it was cobble on with some big washers. Nuts loose and missing. Shaft mounting all dinged up--been running loose for some time.
5. Evidence of fuel seepage on pump. Greasy dirt clinging to side. Not dripping.
So...
1. Assume it will need an alternator (generator?) or regulator at what cost?
2. Probably just installed poorly? No biggie.
3. No clue--any thoughts?
4. Is this common? Does it sound like a simple part replacement? Not sure what keeps the forward end of the shaft centered while the shaft flops around, but if it's a bearing or bushing it's probably shot too. Anything to fret about?
5. I've seen some older units that seem to have fairly dry pump areas?
Other than these issue, tractor has good rubber, decent seat, and comes with a beat up Brush Hog Side Winder. Hydraulics front and rear are fine/fast.
Asking price is $6800. Sounds on the high end even without the generator and fan shaft problem. I do my own work, but not familiar with the fan shaft assembly, and not sure how the charge system is set up. What am I getting into and what is a good price point?
Thanks for your time.
I'm looking at a Kubota L2250 with FEL for the second time tomorrow. Will address some problems with the seller, and possibly negotiate a price. It "looks" typical of a machine of it's age. Scruffy, but no major rust. Forgot to ask if hour meter works, but it's showing 3400. Starter did nothing at first. Seller said it would not turn over until glow plugs were sufficiently heated. After a few more seconds it started. Sounds solid. A few problems that will need to be addressed:
1. Charge light on. Voltage check verifies battery is not charging.
2. Dripping around newly changed settling bowl filter. He "puts a bucket under it."
3. Not sure what the gadget is to the left of the PTO lever, but seller said it never worked and he's not really sure what it does!
4. There is a narrow shaft that runs from the engine to the fan blade. The coupling where it joins a pulley near the engine is flopping all over. Looks like it was cobble on with some big washers. Nuts loose and missing. Shaft mounting all dinged up--been running loose for some time.
5. Evidence of fuel seepage on pump. Greasy dirt clinging to side. Not dripping.
So...
1. Assume it will need an alternator (generator?) or regulator at what cost?
2. Probably just installed poorly? No biggie.
3. No clue--any thoughts?
4. Is this common? Does it sound like a simple part replacement? Not sure what keeps the forward end of the shaft centered while the shaft flops around, but if it's a bearing or bushing it's probably shot too. Anything to fret about?
5. I've seen some older units that seem to have fairly dry pump areas?
Other than these issue, tractor has good rubber, decent seat, and comes with a beat up Brush Hog Side Winder. Hydraulics front and rear are fine/fast.
Asking price is $6800. Sounds on the high end even without the generator and fan shaft problem. I do my own work, but not familiar with the fan shaft assembly, and not sure how the charge system is set up. What am I getting into and what is a good price point?
Thanks for your time.