Tallahassee Kubota Man
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Equipment
M5140HD/LA1153/LandPride RCF2072/DirtDog disc/RakeMaster grapple/Caroni tiller
Hi all, after reading some interesting threads I decided to join. Glad to be here!
I bought an L3010 HST 4wd (and implements) back in '01 to use on my property and farm. It worked very well and got a lot of work done. About 5 yrs ago I started a tractor service company doing work mowing, earthwork, harrowing, etc. Most jobs were small at first, but gradually grew as time went by. This past year I've gotten mowing jobs as large as 40 acres, which takes forever with this tractor and 5' LP mower.
After a lot of thought and test driving different tractors, last week I pulled the trigger on a new M5140 (hydraulic shuttle/4wd), FEL LA1153, a LandPride RCF2072, and a Big Tex 20' 14k tilt trailer. Is there anyone out there using this tractor on a commercial basis? I average 15-20 hrs a week on the tractor mostly doing pasture mowing at times in very heavy bahia grass which grows 4" a week here in Florida! I think I made a good decision on the equipment, but would like to hear some thoughts especially from someone who's put a lot of hours on this tractor.
Thanks for any and all comments!
Mark
I bought an L3010 HST 4wd (and implements) back in '01 to use on my property and farm. It worked very well and got a lot of work done. About 5 yrs ago I started a tractor service company doing work mowing, earthwork, harrowing, etc. Most jobs were small at first, but gradually grew as time went by. This past year I've gotten mowing jobs as large as 40 acres, which takes forever with this tractor and 5' LP mower.
After a lot of thought and test driving different tractors, last week I pulled the trigger on a new M5140 (hydraulic shuttle/4wd), FEL LA1153, a LandPride RCF2072, and a Big Tex 20' 14k tilt trailer. Is there anyone out there using this tractor on a commercial basis? I average 15-20 hrs a week on the tractor mostly doing pasture mowing at times in very heavy bahia grass which grows 4" a week here in Florida! I think I made a good decision on the equipment, but would like to hear some thoughts especially from someone who's put a lot of hours on this tractor.
Thanks for any and all comments!
Mark