Kubota Question

knightstead · Nov 3, 2019

A few months ago I made a post asking for some help deciding on a 2wd or 4wd. Thanks again for all the responses. Most everyone steered me towards 4wd but I went with this 2wd because it was close by, had low hours and the price was right. For my weekend use I wasn?t sure I could justify another 3k. I have weights on the rear and the tires are loaded and I?ve been very surprised by the amount of traction. Picture is of it sitting in my shouse that was finished a couple months ago. My question is where is the world do I find pallet forks for my loader ( four pin style la1002)? I?ve looked online for months to no avail. Thanks

grizz02 · Nov 3, 2019

I just typed in Kubota 1002 LA pallet forks and there are a lot on e-bay, is yours quick disconnect

knightstead · Nov 3, 2019

The loader is quick disconnect but the bucket is not, it's the older four pin style instead of the universal skid steer type. I was hoping I could find some used forks for 500-600 but I'm not having any luck. I've been searching craigslist, facebook, and tractorhouse for months now and haven't found more than two or three that were halfway across the country.

dzc3 · Nov 3, 2019

I bought mine from Jenkins Mfg. in Plainview Mn. Nice People tell them what you have and they will fix you up. Prices are good too!

grizz02 · Nov 3, 2019

I just built mine ,NOT THE FORKS THEM SELF but I welded the U shaped brackets on top of the bucket to accept 1-1/2 pipe that the forks are attached to ,they can be slid side to side for adjustment , I just tip the bucket over and pick up the unit as a whole , I can post some pics if your interested

jm. · Nov 3, 2019

Well you have two options (To do it right) There is a quick attach adapter that pins on the loader, then some small hook looking things that go in the pins on the bucket, so now you have a quick attach bucket, then you buy quick attach forks. In the absence of doing that you can go to tractor store and buy LONGER pins that have quick attach pins in the end and just change pins to go to some universal pin on forks. Note ever one that I know that tried this did two things the pins got loose and they eventually went back and did it right. My e mail is open if you need pictures of what you need.

Geo-TH,In · Nov 3, 2019

My terramites have built in differential lock when going forward. So I've been use 2 wheel drive for 11 years and learned to live with it. I have over 2000 hours seat time. So I have a little clue how to use front bucket and HST.

That said, I think I'm driving a Cadillac now. Heat, 4 wheel drive and an awesome HST with stall guard. I'm sure there's always something better than a Cadillac, but I give Kubota two thumbs up and 5 gold stars, 3560 Hota Bota. That's what the BOSS has named her after Hota on morning news.
George

knightstead · Nov 3, 2019

I've looked into this option and haven't ruled it out but it looks to be more than I'd like to spend at the moment. The adapters I found were roughly 800 for the loader and by the time I have the bucket welded and modified I figure I'll have over 1,000 in it. Does that sound about right or is there a cheaper option? I want to do it right, so if I need to wait awhile to save the funds then that's what I'll do.

jm. · Nov 3, 2019

Well you talk about having the bucket welded. The deal KUBOTA had at the time of your loader was not FLAT FACE SKID STEER type. If you are wanting to go that way you need a $125.00 flat face plate welded to your bucket the the quick-attach adapter. Several on the net for around 6/8 hundred and I probably can find one for less. The old Kubota hood style would be less costly but not as nice as the lever operated skid steer type.

Bill(Wis) · Nov 3, 2019

Land Pride has clamp on pallet forks that will attach to your bucket. 1000# or 2000#b capacity. They also offer an economy set of pallet forks (PFL1242) but I think they're only Quick Hitch models. Check with you friendly Kubota dealer on that. Have them call Land Pride if necessary. Ask if they'll make what you want. I bought a new set of PFL55 Series pallet forks for a much larger application (lifting 60 bag pallets off trucks). This was a quick hitch design. I got them and discovered that Land Pride had put the bottom attach points too far apart to fit. After a few phone calls to them, and pictures, they got the right size to me in about a day.

I do have a combination pallet fork/bale mover I bought from Fleet Farm about 20 years ago for $199. The problem with those forks is they have a reinforcing strip under the first 2 feet of each fork which pries standard pallets apart. That one does fit the standard 4 bolt bucket and is adjustable so that it can be attached to a 3 point hitch as well.

charlie n · Nov 3, 2019

I've bought a few things from here.

https://www.palletforks.com/

Geo-TH,In · Nov 3, 2019

I prefer not to use tire ballast, instead I want rear ballast behind tires. Two reasons. Rear ballast can easily be removed when I'm mowing or transporting tractor.
Best reason is tire ballast doesn't transfer weight off front wheels and front axle. Rear ballast will

This is a pic of rear ballast I made for neighbor. He discovered tire ballast did not to remove the weight of round bales of his front wheels. 55 gallon of concrete set back did the job.

Now I need to make a ballast for myself.

Philip d · Nov 3, 2019

That tractor looks is some shape, Is it an M6800?

David G · Nov 3, 2019

Kind of makes it hard to use back blade.

I like my wheel ballast and rear open for attachments.

wilson ind · Nov 3, 2019

OK George what is HST ??

4520BW · Nov 3, 2019

I have a 1000 lbs of john deere suit case weights on a 2 point draw bar that I can put on back of a tractor if needed.

moresmoke · Nov 3, 2019

You saved the money on the 4wd. Now spend it on a quick attach setup for your bucket and forks. You can thank us later. Myself, I would go with the skid steer style. Then if you ever need some other attachment, you can rent or borrow one.

knightstead · Nov 3, 2019

It?s the smaller brother, M4800. I looked at a 6800 but it was just more tractor than I need at the moment.

fusion · Nov 4, 2019

I purchased a new Kubota L4400 2 wheel drive 8 years ago
amazing tractor the traction is good, all the power I need. the dealer had to order it special because all he had was 4x4s
for general farm use its great.

Philip d · Nov 4, 2019

They are great tractors.

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