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Topic: opinions SC TLB

Posted By: jaybmiller
Subject: opinions SC TLB
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2018 at 6:29am

I'm seriously looking into buying as Sub Compact Tractor Loader Backhoe and would appreciate comments. Only ones I've seen is the Kubota BX23S and the 'parent' BX25.
I'd be able to get rid of 8 or 9 other 'toys' including 2 D-14s if I get it. Loader and backhoe will probably never be off it, only used for digging an dumping.
All comments welcomed, especially if you own/use one. Thanks. Jay

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3 D-14s,A-C forklift, B-112
Kubota BX23S lil' TOOT( The Other Orange Tractor)

Never burn your bridges, unless you can walk on water

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Posted By: oldways
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2018 at 4:25pm

I have Kubota BX25 with belly mower. It's been bullet proof. I've owned a new Holland TC25D with loader and Backhoe it was good just under powered. Traded that for a New Holland Boomer 50 with new loader and same Hoe. The tractor was great at first then started giving me lots of trouble. Blew the steering motor 3 times and various other problems. Didn't know until after I bought it thing was actually a LS tractor. Year and half ago I traded that for a new Kubota L47 TLB . It's built for backhoe work guage cluster is on the fender has two pumps. Stout as a bull and it's orange so that's a plus.

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1 Corinthians 1:18 1969-190xt-III. 1966 190xt gas. 1966 190xt Cab. 1948-G. 1937-WC unstyled. 1950-B. 1951-CA. 1966-D17-IV

Posted By: oldways
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2018 at 4:27pm

Short answer. In my opinion you can't go wrong with a Kubota.

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1 Corinthians 1:18 1969-190xt-III. 1966 190xt gas. 1966 190xt Cab. 1948-G. 1937-WC unstyled. 1950-B. 1951-CA. 1966-D17-IV

Posted By: DiyDave
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2018 at 5:46pm

I can't see anything wrong with an older B or L series kubota TLB. Don't know nuthin bout the BX's too new fer me. Check the auction sites, utilities sometimes sell 'em off pretty cheap...

Posted By: Reindeer
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2018 at 6:12pm

I use a 2007 Kubota L3430 with loader and rear blade for snow removal. Bought it from the local dealer with 3000 hours, has been perfect for the 2 years I have had it. Has a cab and heat which is wonderful for winter, and was about the price of a new BX with similar equipment. Granted I only get max 50 hours a year on the unit.

I like to have the 35+ horses for choring, even around the acreage. You can push snow banks back that creep out onto your driveway, which the smaller tractors would struggle with.

I have a 5015 AC (pretty heavy 18 HP diesel ), which is a great little mower tractor, but not much for winter as it is only 2wd.

I had a 3pt backhoe on the 170 for a while when were working around the house, landscaping and such. It was a Woods, Cat II hitch unit, and was heavy and pretty good. Bought it used, and sold it for what I had in it when we were finished with moving dirt. You need to be able to transfer weight from the back of the tractor to the backhoe for them to be very useful. I found I had to chain the hoe to the hitch or come up with some other linkage, otherwise the 3pt just lifted when you pushed down with the hoe. Not sure if this helps, but good luck.

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Posted By: Tbone95
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2018 at 6:57am

WHOA! Jay's gonna part with some pennies?!?!?!

Posted By: Dusty MI
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2018 at 7:21am

I've got an A.C. 720 with a loader, I think I would like a back hoe to go with it, an AC one is hard to find.

Dusty

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917 H, '48 G, '65 D-10 series III "Allis Express"

Posted By: GWHITESELL
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2018 at 7:29am

I have a Bx 24 with a front bucket and backhoe. Purchased it in 2009. Everything I wanted to do, I could. Its been a very good small tractor. I also have an Allis Chalmers C. That one I don't use (just for looks) love them both.