Anyone have this model and can give feedback? Thank you.

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I have a BX25. Not a whole lot of difference. What is the issue?

No issue, I bought a used L5030 six or eight months ago. I had some issues with it initially. It's really a bigger tractor than I need and could use the space it takes up. I had a JD955 for over twenty years maybe 25. I am thinking this is about the same frame size. I can trade in my L5030 and they are offering me a fair trade in on a new LX2610. I am thinking it is a bit smaller than I would like. It is the cutoff (25hp) for not needing to be tier 4 which is a plus. with Pallet fork it will lift 1000lbs. I might like to run a grapple on it. Maybe add a box scrapper.
I probably need something a bit more than a couple acre property tractor. I am wondering if this would be up to the task? Thinking so, but not completely sure.
I have a 48" rear pto rotary mower which would be perfect for it.

Lifting will be your problem with that LX. My advice would be to go as big as you can afford.

My BX25 will do a lot of things...it just takes a bit longer than a bigger machine. The one thing that it won't do is lift very much with the bucket. For example, I like to burn pressed "logs" in my woodstove. They come in 1 ton wrapped pallets. There's not a chance my Kubota will lift that out of the trailer. So, I call up a buddy who has a bigger Kubota to come over and put the pallet into my garage. For a few thousand extra, I could have gone with a bigger machine that would do everything I'd like it to do.

Go big or go home.

I had its predecessor a B2650 (open station), essentially the same machine. These are light weight, fairly narrow, deluxe tractors with a mid pto so they can accept a mid mount mower and front snow blower. I purchased mine with a 72" deck and 3rd function to the front to operate a grapple. Unfortunately it didn't work well for mowing on my rough ground so I had to go a different route to mow (this wouldn't have been an issue on typical "lawns". Using the loader on rough terrain like where areas had been recently logged it was a little tippy. I was considering adding rear spacers but that left me with the expensive deck taking up space in the garage so I traded it on an L2501 which was a stronger, heavier, wider, but more of an economy machine (w/o a mid pto), still under the 26hp limit and it worked much better for my needs. I had no mechanical problems whatsoever during the two years I had the B2650. The B2650/LX2610 also can be had with a factory cab, Paul here has one with a cab. If you don't need a cab or mid pto you might also look at an L2501 (same length but heavier tractor) which should be about the same price, maybe a little less.

I have a Kubota L4610 which is pretty similar to your L5030 in size and weight. I also have a Simplicity 4 wheel drive tractor with loader, 24 HP diesel which would be similar in size and weight to the LX2610 you are looking at but not exactly the same. My little tractor is great for suburban owner lawn/garden type chores and it is surprising what it is capable of doing. However it is nothing like the bigger tractor in what it can do pushing, pulling, lifting and loading. You have to decide on how much work you need to do. It would be nice if you could actually operate the smaller Kubota doing some work so you could compare capability. Smaller tractors are easier to overturn when doing loader work.

you can get all your Kubota questions answered here


https://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/.

Thanks for the link jsjac.

Looking more like a L2501

Ok, on to grapples. Any users?

To get a third valve installed for the grapple and then the land pride 66" grapple the cost is a tad over $3700. Do you find that one is worth it. I know I would use it.

I use my EA grapple a fair amount, in fact today when I had to take down a 75' cherry tree that lightening hit two day ago. I went with EA because, at the time three years ago, they made the strongest and also lightest grapples, probably still do. But they're manufactured a ways off from you in NC and lord knows how long the wait time is now (they're a victim of their own success).

I'm not familiar with Land Pride grapples but they make quality stuff. I believe the 3rd function kit that my dealer installed prior to delivery was Land Pride and it worked flawlessly.

Check out "in the woodyard"
On YouTube.
His frost bite grapple is a dan Dan dandy
Or
Gp outdoors

There are a dozen YouTube's that are Kubota specific.
There's a lot to be learned
But you have to sift through them.

A grapple takes a third function, does your existing tractor have one? Your new tractor would need one to work the implement. Also remember that grapple buckets are heavy and with a small tractor your lifting capacity will be impacted more by the weight of the bucket than a larger one.

Two very good points

Yes, thanks guys. The Canadian guy (GP outdoors) does a nice job explaining the operation of one. He has the tractor I am considering.

My Kubota dealer wants $1200 to add the Land Pride third valve up front for a grapple.
You will need something heavy on the rear 3 pt for ballast if lifting heavy stuff like logs, rocks, etc.

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Originally posted by old rugged cross:

...You will need something heavy on the rear 3 pt for ballast if lifting heavy stuff like logs, rocks, etc.

Absolutely true you need something back there. I generally have this ballast box on (opposed to an implement) because it is smaller so easier to maneuver the tractor, plus it carries a shovel and saw. https://www.palletforks.com/tr...QNvCrlsaAj1HEALw_wcB One time I tried the L2501 with only its 66" bucket and nothing on the rear to pick up five pieces of 18" cherry firewood from a tree I'd just cut up (the ballast box was on another tractor and I thought I'd save the 10 minutes to switch it over). I'd moved the smaller stuff in my SxS but the largest pieces were fairly heavy to pick up by hand. I rolled the pieces in (they all fit in the bucket), started back on the trail very slowly..... the bucket dropped a foot to the ground and the rear came up. That load wasn't heavy at all but that's how front weight biased these tractors are with a loader on and nothing on the rear. Besides being dangerous, the entire weight of tractor and loader was on the front axle. Needless to say I dumped it and went back to put the ballast box on.

I have a L2501 I used in the orchard. As I remember, the Kubota bucket is rated to pick up 900lbs. How much does the grapple weigh? There have been times my tractor has strained to lift a load I’ve had on forks on the bucket.

I paid only $800 to buy and get my third function valve installed (Kubota dealer) on my L2501. L2501 is new to me as of 12-31-2021.
I had a B7500 for 18 years prior to that. The B7500 took all sorts of abuse and I sold it for $7K to get the L2501. The B7500 had 1100 hours on it with only tires and hoses and 2 batteries being needed to keep it running.
The grapple on my L2501 is specifically spec’d for the L2501 for my dealer. It is heavier than I prefer but it does everything I need. I believe mine was made by MTL Attachments, closely resembles their RG-7, but is 60”. It’s a BEAST!
No regrets whatsoever after 40 hours on the L2501.
Billy

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.... There have been times my tractor has strained to lift a load I’ve had on forks on the bucket.

A big disadvantage of bucket forks is they move the load far out in front of the pivot which reduces the lift.
My 2501 was able to lift an entire heaped 66" bucked of crusher run stone which was the heaviest thing I could put in it.

I can't speak to the Kubota machine, except to say they make some really nice equipment. I seriously considered one, but ultimately decided on the Deere. At the time, their attachments were easier to take on and off and the Deere dealer made me a better offer on trade.

I was going to cut grass with mine among other things, but it was really too heavy for my lawn and soil type. Ended up getting a zero turn for that chore.

The grapple is perhaps the single most useful attachment I have. (Admittedly I have too many) I added the third function valve myself. WR Long brand if I recall. Took a couple hours to install. No complaints except the piston in the valve can get stuck if not used for prolonged period of time. I took it out, put it in drill and ran some emery paper over it and it hasn't given me trouble since.

Be careful with these little machines. Although quite capable, learn what they can and can't do. And be very careful operating on grades, they can tip over faster than you think.

Additionally, check in the manual which fasteners require retorquing. I didn't and broke some loader bracket bolts. No permanent damage, but if the load were higher when that happened the results could have been worse. Wheels are another component that requires periodic checks.

Replacement hydraulic hoses can be made up by a local shop for much less than the dealer. Sometimes while you wait and get you back to work sooner.

If you trailer it, it's recommended you back it onto trailer. Often times these machines hood and latch mechanisms are not designed to withstand winds at highway speeds.

As jsjac mentioned, orangetractortalks.com, greentractortalk and tractorbynet are excellent sources on info.

Just an aside, orange and green compact tractors manufactured in Georgia, they are not imports.

You make some good points mjlennon.

I am on sort of a mission to reduce tree damaging vines and invasive plants on my property, I've cut hundreds of vines (mostly grape and poison ivy) and dug out a lot of multiflora rose, barberry, and autumn olive trees. What has made the job easy and quick is a tree puller I bought last year. It goes right on the FEL and connects to the 3rd function. This thing is awesome!

Thanks guys, your thoughts, personal experience and pix have been a great help. Thank you.

mjlennon, what hp tractor do you have?

We are making a trip (150 mile) round trip to the closest Kubota dealer tomorrow to look at both the L2501 and maybe the LX2610.

I have put a package together of the tractor-L2501 with the LA526 loader and 66" quick attach bucket. 60" box scraper (Maybe the 66"), The third valve, a grapple (all Land Pride) and a canopy. I would not mind a brush screen on the front but do not know if that is on an aftermarket add on. I am thinking have them weld a couple of hooks on the top of the bucket 18" in from each end.

Let me know if you have other suggestions or input.

Thanks again guys. I really appreciate it.