Kubota 5030

[Wheat Farmer]

I like all tractors, but this one has some things I don't like. Not hydo static, Very busy loading over a high truck box. Hyl not smooth (will check that later), Can't see the bucket very well from the seat, No bucket level marker, And that bucket curling hook up is a pain. Does anyone know what the advantage of that design is. Other than that it is a stable tractor on slopes.

 

[jm.]

Wheat Farmer That loader was made for KUBOTA by the ole Great Bend company. That linkage at the (IN THEORY), The tractor was too early for hydrostatics. New model M series do have hydraulic reversers or hydro. Sold a of of the 5030s. Tough old tractors but 20 year ago design. Most folks did not like the startle transmission seating but most tractors were like that at that time. Find and check the powersteering oil. Separate little can up under the hood.

 

[Geo-TH,In]

I'm not a fan of putting a loader on a tractor. If you want a good loader, you need to get one that was designed from the ground up as a loader. Which usually means you need to get a backhoe.

I had a post about neighbor who bought a new BX23 Kubota with a loader and hoe attachment. Neighbor thought he was buying a backhoe. I got to checking his loader can only lift 460 pounds, which is about a half scoop of dirt. The BX23 is diesel rated at 23 hp. My terramite is 20 hp gas. It is rated at lifting 1700+ and can lift a greater distance. Both are hydrostatic, which is needed for a loader.

I said I could run circles around the BX and that offended the Kubota people.

I've never seen a BX at a diy rental, but I've seen lots of T5C's. Why do you think that is? The terramites are more expensive too.

Both the BX and T5c are rated as sub compacts. One is made from the ground up and industral, while the other is a garden tractor with removal attachments.

I know a few farmers who shopped around and got a good cheap used case hoe and are happy. If I ever need a bigger hoe, that's what I would do.

George

 

[Mike M]

Bucket level indicators are usually options. Should be easy to make one from some small tubing and solid rod. Or contact the maker of that loader they likely sell a kit.