I traded up from a bx23s tlb to a l2501 tlb two days ago.I couldn't be happier with my decision.Like you,I got this more for when I retire.Keep the videos coming.I have a lot to learn.
Excellent review and instructions on removing three point arms and installing it. My L2501 is on order, but is delayed because the backhoe subframe is on a back order. I also have a B2320, which I'll keep primarily as my mowing tractor, and the L2501 will be for loader/backhoe work.
I bought the telescopic stabilizers and put all quick pins in it and a quick hitch, I can keep the top link and stabilizers on the quick hitch attached on an implement and leave the 2 big arms on the tractor without the lift bars on them folded up. tie them off and backhoe can fit on. takes 5 min to switch out now and no need to remove them 14mm bolts.
Thank you for showing the process for going from 3 point to backhoe. My intention is to get a 2501 with backhoe and grapple and rotary mower this November (2021) to use for weekend work clearing 5 acre or less lots. I feel much better knowing that switching between 3 point and backhoe isn't such a big deal.
Thank you for sharing. I just bought a l2501 a few weeks ago and was considering a back hoe for it. Your video was very helpful in helping me make a decision. Thank you
Awesome Tractor. I agree on the fuel fill, it a pain lifting a big diesel jerry can. I have a b2601 with the backhoe and I love it. Would alway have a backhoe, so many uses for it if you have any amount of property
Good Info. I'm in the market for a L2501 and have been a little concerned about the 25HP. Not real interested in a backhoe attachment at this time, mostly will be using a brush hog, box blade and a 5' tiller and the front loader. Waffling between the 2501 and 3901.
The 2501 will run most 4 and 5ft tillers just fine. I will say, if you're going to buy a backhoe with it, do it when you buy the tractor. Especially if financing.
to fill fuel, set can on loader arm and use one of those shaker siphon hoses. puts in 5 gallon in about a minute. I'm getting too old and fat to be climbing around messing with funnels. lol
I have only replaced one hydraulic hose in the last 5 years, so I really can't say what is expensive, but I'm sure it's not cheap if something major breaks.
Nice videos, I've watched you dig some stumps. I currently have a b2601 and I don't like it, I wish I bought bigger. I have 38 acres and 10 is fallow field that's basically flat and great for the 2601. The rest of property is hilly and rocky. Tons of rocks, like a gravel road. This is a hunting property for now and I'm adding multiple plots. I'm looking at getting a L2501 with a backhoe. I'd be wanting to dig out rocks my box blade couldn't pull up and dig out smaller trees by the root ball maybe less than 6 inches. My goals would be to remove this, run a box blade over ot multiple times to act as a tiller and seed it. The following year maybe try and disc it hoping what's left of roots is rooting. What's your thought on a backhoe doing this? I do have 10 to 12 inch trees as well but I realize this isn't a excavator. I also need to dig another culvert, some drain tile and dig out an old broken culvert and route the creek back where it originally was. I'm confident on these 3. Also my wood clearing projects for rocks/stumps it may not always be an option to dig on one side a bit then drive around and dig the other side. My current tractor has a difficult time pulling a box blade on an old washed out logging trail too which makes me disappointed in the tractor but I have r4 tires and I'll get r1 next time. Thanks for the advice if you think these projects are reasonable for this setup.
I don't know if the L2501 will pull up a 6 inch diameter tree in a single scoop, I've never tried, that might be a little ambitious. It is more powerful than I had anticipated when I bought it and I was pleasantly surprised. The other things you speak of are within the capability of this tractor, but as you say, it's not an excavator and will take more time to do with a tractor.
New subscriber here. I have a neighbor that has an actual back hoe. I can hire him to do jobs much cheaper than I can own my own and I don't have to contend with removal and installation as you talk about tin this video. Plus, I don't have to store it. I usually hire him to do about $600 worth of work each year. That works out great for both of us. Not everyone has that benefit of having a friend or neighbor that has a back hoe. I wouldn't mind owning his, but I can find better uses for that money.
I can't give you a definitive answer on that, you have to add the 3rd function hydraulic for the grapple which I believe is tied into the front hydraulics. If this is the case, then you can still use the backhoe. I don't have the 3rd function and have never watched it being installed.
Nice review. I am planning on purchasing one in a month or so, and planning on a backhoe. Have 10 acres and need to dig a lot of water lines through clay, which is not easy. Also don't have trees, so plan on planting a lot of those.
I have the L2501 with the BH77 hoe. I am 5'6" and 200 lbs and find the seating on the BH77 backhoe extremely cramped and uncomfortable, especially when having the tractor facing uphill and Backhoe facing downhill. Very tiresome operating in this position and staying in the seat.
I've never used it on an incline so I can't comment on that, but I have operated it for several hours at a time and didn't get tired. It is a little cramped for me too, I'm 5'9, 190.
Pandemic where's the best money maker in my life for me. All my competition shut down while I kept working. The stupid government handed me a local Monopoly. The dump bucket takes care of 99% of my digging needs. Easy-on Easy-Off with the quick attach.
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I traded up from a bx23s tlb to a l2501 tlb two days ago.I couldn't be happier with my decision.Like you,I got this more for when I retire.Keep the videos coming.I have a lot to learn.
I hope you enjoy it just don't work too hard after you retire. Thanks for watching.
Excellent review and instructions on removing three point arms and installing it. My L2501 is on order, but is delayed because the backhoe subframe is on a back order. I also have a B2320, which I'll keep primarily as my mowing tractor, and the L2501 will be for loader/backhoe work.
Thanks, I think you will be pleased with the performance of the backhoe and loader when you get it
I bought the telescopic stabilizers and put all quick pins in it and a quick hitch, I can keep the top link and stabilizers on the quick hitch attached on an implement and leave the 2 big arms on the tractor without the lift bars on them folded up. tie them off and backhoe can fit on. takes 5 min to switch out now and no need to remove them 14mm bolts.
That sounds like an excellent idea, I'll have to think on that.
off and on isn't fun, but neither is digging by hand
thanks for thoughts OM
You make a valid point, I hate digging by hand
Great video. Thank you. I bought a L2501 with the backhoe just before I turned 60 and don’t give a hoot if either pay for themselves. 🙂
Thank you. Have an LA2501 and need a backhoe. Learned from this video.
I'm happy if you learned something, thanks for watching
I have a 2013 L3800 and made a fueling station with a gas station type dispenser nozzle excellent!
That's a great idea
Thank you for showing the process for going from 3 point to backhoe. My intention is to get a 2501 with backhoe and grapple and rotary mower this November (2021) to use for weekend work clearing 5 acre or less lots. I feel much better knowing that switching between 3 point and backhoe isn't such a big deal.
I'm glad I could help, i would also like to have a grapple.
What can you use in place of the backhoe?
Thank you for sharing. I just bought a l2501 a few weeks ago and was considering a back hoe for it. Your video was very helpful in helping me make a decision. Thank you
Glad I could help, thanks for watching.
Be sure and order the are 1 tires and the agricultural rims they're adjustable
Order the r1 tires and the ag rims
Awesome Tractor. I agree on the fuel fill, it a pain lifting a big diesel jerry can. I have a b2601 with the backhoe and I love it. Would alway have a backhoe, so many uses for it if you have any amount of property
I agree, don't know how I got along without it.
Great information and points to consider on purchasing implements you might hardly use but every person seems to be positive on the L2501
I've had mine for 3 years and I don't have anything negative to say about it yet.
Good video. You swapped over to the backhoe much faster than I would be able.
Thanks for subbing
Good Info. I'm in the market for a L2501 and have been a little concerned about the 25HP. Not real interested in a backhoe attachment at this time, mostly will be using a brush hog, box blade and a 5' tiller and the front loader. Waffling between the 2501 and 3901.
I don't have the tiller but am considering one. I think the 25hp is the minimum for a tiller and 3901 might be a better fit for that. Good luck.
The 2501 will run most 4 and 5ft tillers just fine.
I will say, if you're going to buy a backhoe with it, do it when you buy the tractor. Especially if financing.
to fill fuel, set can on loader arm and use one of those shaker siphon hoses. puts in 5 gallon in about a minute. I'm getting too old and fat to be climbing around messing with funnels. lol
Thanks for the suggestion and I can relate to getting too old.
How about maintenance costs is it expensive to repair et cetera
I have only replaced one hydraulic hose in the last 5 years, so I really can't say what is expensive, but I'm sure it's not cheap if something major breaks.
Nice videos, I've watched you dig some stumps. I currently have a b2601 and I don't like it, I wish I bought bigger. I have 38 acres and 10 is fallow field that's basically flat and great for the 2601. The rest of property is hilly and rocky. Tons of rocks, like a gravel road. This is a hunting property for now and I'm adding multiple plots. I'm looking at getting a L2501 with a backhoe. I'd be wanting to dig out rocks my box blade couldn't pull up and dig out smaller trees by the root ball maybe less than 6 inches. My goals would be to remove this, run a box blade over ot multiple times to act as a tiller and seed it. The following year maybe try and disc it hoping what's left of roots is rooting. What's your thought on a backhoe doing this? I do have 10 to 12 inch trees as well but I realize this isn't a excavator. I also need to dig another culvert, some drain tile and dig out an old broken culvert and route the creek back where it originally was. I'm confident on these 3.
Also my wood clearing projects for rocks/stumps it may not always be an option to dig on one side a bit then drive around and dig the other side. My current tractor has a difficult time pulling a box blade on an old washed out logging trail too which makes me disappointed in the tractor but I have r4 tires and I'll get r1 next time. Thanks for the advice if you think these projects are reasonable for this setup.
I don't know if the L2501 will pull up a 6 inch diameter tree in a single scoop, I've never tried, that might be a little ambitious. It is more powerful than I had anticipated when I bought it and I was pleasantly surprised. The other things you speak of are within the capability of this tractor, but as you say, it's not an excavator and will take more time to do with a tractor.
To the point.Great video.
Thank you
Good job on the video. Thanks for sharing this.
I think the backhoe depends on the situation. I have 335 hours on my L2501 and I haven't needed a backhoe yet. I am happy to have saved the money.
I agree with you, unless you have regular projects that requires digging, the backhoe is really cost prohibitive.
Happy retirement to you. Thanks for the info.
Thank you
Do you have to put the pads down to use the backhoe? I'm thinking of pulling small trees, rootball and all.
Yes, even the slightest pull with the backhoe will move the tractor without putting the pads down and that's when it's in gear too.
@@odellmac2134 good answer, thank you
Great work, Thanks for posting,
Thanks for watching.
i just take each side off as a unit.. usually takes about 10 min on/off
I'm sure I'll get faster with practice, but I try to avoid doing it too often.
New subscriber here. I have a neighbor that has an actual back hoe. I can hire him to do jobs much cheaper than I can own my own and I don't have to contend with removal and installation as you talk about tin this video. Plus, I don't have to store it. I usually hire him to do about $600 worth of work each year. That works out great for both of us. Not everyone has that benefit of having a friend or neighbor that has a back hoe. I wouldn't mind owning his, but I can find better uses for that money.
Yes, unless you have enough use to buy your own, it's more feasible to pay someone else or rent one.
I have been debating a backhoe myself,that does look like alot of work swapping it out for other implements...nice video bud
It is a little work but having the backhoe is great.
i didn't think i'd need it either. i wound up buying the backhoe a year later. i wish i would have bought it with the tractor in the first place.
@@hornett22 i regret it to..gonna get one soon..
You made it look so easy
The more you do it, the easier it gets.
Great video lot of info ,i all ready have a l2501 and they are great for sure new sub here
Thanks and enjoy your tractor
Can you run a grapple on the front as well with the back hoe?
I can't give you a definitive answer on that, you have to add the 3rd function hydraulic for the grapple which I believe is tied into the front hydraulics. If this is the case, then you can still use the backhoe. I don't have the 3rd function and have never watched it being installed.
I pull my pins at the tractor and take the links off as one assembly. Takes seconds. I have a Mahindra though which seems a lot easier.
I don't have it down to seconds yet, I'll have to practice.
@@odellmac2134 i think the kubota stabilizers are different. may not be as easy.
Great job!
Nice review. I am planning on purchasing one in a month or so, and planning on a backhoe. Have 10 acres and need to dig a lot of water lines through clay, which is not easy. Also don't have trees, so plan on planting a lot of those.
You'll enjoy the backhoe and will find many uses for it and the tractor with other attachments.
I have the L2501 with the BH77 hoe. I am 5'6" and 200 lbs and find the seating on the BH77 backhoe extremely cramped and uncomfortable, especially when having the tractor facing uphill and Backhoe facing downhill. Very tiresome operating in this position and staying in the seat.
I've never used it on an incline so I can't comment on that, but I have operated it for several hours at a time and didn't get tired. It is a little cramped for me too, I'm 5'9, 190.
I can have all mine switched around in 20 minutes.. not that time consuming
Yeah, I'm at about 20 minutes now.
Pandemic where's the best money maker in my life for me. All my competition shut down while I kept working. The stupid government handed me a local Monopoly.
The dump bucket takes care of 99% of my digging needs. Easy-on Easy-Off with the quick attach.
I think most of the shut downs were not necessary, and you made a good choice to continue working.
I haven't done much digging with the bucket yet.