Power comparison

[Docfoc]

I have a kubota B7001D and have been thinking about getting a bigger compact such as the L1802DT... does anyone know if this is a significant increase in power , I am mainly using it to tow a 3T muck trailer and the B7001D struggles quite a bit , but not sure if the L1802DT would also be under powered... Any thoughts?

 

[Bulldog]

I guess it would depend on if your issue now is lack of pulling power or lack of weight to safely handle the load. If it's power I really don't see a 2 hp increase doing much good If it's weight adding another 600 - 800 lbs may help. Sounds like you are refering to lack of power so in this case I don't see the 1802 helping you very much.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Yes I agree with Bulldog, I think your going to need to look at a larger tractor to get the performance Improvement that you need. something in the L2*** range will be a big improvement.

 

[gpreuss]

I have a 1500lb trailer with an 18'x6' bed. I once filled the trailer with wet cow manure - about 2' + of it. My L185DT, even with 4WD, dualies, filled tires, and 200 lbs/side wheel weights on the back was traction challenged to get it up one 10% driveway, then down another one. The 185 started out at about 1800 lbs.
I believe the trailer + cargo was an easy 6T, probably more.
The L1802 will do much better than the B for traction, and low gear has the power - I never did stall the L185 in low. But I'd still be looking for a L2xx or L3xx if this is a routine load.
Also, the 15x19.5 industrial tires on the newer tractors are about the same diameter as the 9.5x24 R1 tires on the 1802. You can put about 400 lbs/tire of rimguard in them, and end up with impressive traction. But I'd still be looking for a L2xx or L3xx.

 

[Docfoc]

thank you for the useful info... It is a lack of power rather than weight ...

I think I will heed advice and look for something around the 25hp mark...

thanks again !

 

[Docfoc]

Are there any preferred or recommended L2** or L3** models or does it not matter that much?

 

[gpreuss]

I don't believe there are many issues with any of the L2xx or L3xx series. I think the older ones were more fuel efficient, and had few if any safety switches to give you grief.