Kubota B26 TLB Review
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- čas přidán 9. 06. 2021
- 750 hr Review of the Kubota B26 TLB. We purchased this machine in May of 2019, over all its been a great unit. With a few mishaps along the way. Front tires had to be replaced and tubed, some metal parts are lower quality. Had an issue with the cooling system around 100hrs. Fairly typical for a new machine to have a couple trips into the dealer for "new issues". At least that has been my experience with all the other construction equipment I've owned over the years.
Over all I wish I had purchased this machine in 2007. Very little has changed in with this model and class since 2004. You could say Kubota has the B26 TLB dialed in. Working with the Kubota dealerships here locally has been a great experience. Kubota insurance was easy to work with when we had an accident OnSite resulting in a claim. The warranty has been sort of a joke, but I'm seeing that more and more with most construction equipment brands.
Operating costs have been very low . Operator comfort is decent, ride can be rough, depending on tire inflation. Over all its been a good machine. Lifting capacity on the loader arms is absolution incredible!
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Great video for new tractor buyers trying to figure things out
Thank you!
Love me some good tractor reviews!
Reviews always perform, fyi lol
Very good info.
Excellent review. From the gut.
Thank you Brian!
Compact tractors are handy and cheaper than a skid steer. Much easier to repair as well. However I really prefer a skid steer because it's tougher and far better for what I do. Glad you were not hurt when your tractor turned over. Many of my attachments were implements I converted for skid steer use. A bit of metal, welding, hydraulic motor, hoses lines, no problem. Mowing is mostly with my old zero turn mower.
Not a bad way to go. I sometimes miss my skids.
We really need a machine for the homestead and I think that we will get the B26 (backhoe loader tractor). It is extremely versatile and will get most of the work done on our 25 acres. I recently rented a skid steer and was disappointed. Yes it does have lots of power and can lift more. My skid steer had tires on it and because of that it was basically worthless and I would never rent one again (with tires). Took me 5 min to get stuck. Had to get my neighbour (he has a B26) to pull me out several times. Now I don't know how much better the skid steer would be with the tracks on it but I think it is still a specialized machine and not as versatile- I also think that they cost quite a bit more? If I get a specialized machine I would rather have an excavator.
@@fabiancanada8876 Excavators are extremely useful but expensive. You must have challenging terrain if the skid steer got stuck so fast.
@@chargermopar I looked at a 6 ton excavator that looked really big and powerful to me (Wolf 06) and I really liked it. At 70 k I thought it is cheap to be honest. I wouldn't be surprised if a skid steer cost that much or even more. But they are both specialized machines. I just got a quote for the BS26 and it is almost 80k (84 months financing at 3%)!!! It is extremely hard for me to justify spending 80k right now for a tractor that doesn't make us any money. So not sure how things will go.. Our land is pretty flat actually! It didnt take much to the the skid steer stuck. It is a very heavy machine and with the tires it just sinks right down whenever it is a little soft.
Great review.
Just blew my rear drive gear when pushing dry clay in low gear. About 900 hours and 2 years old. Dealer thinks Kubota will pay, they better.
Still love it tho. Can lift a massive 4x4x8 square bale and stack them 3 high.
And I can remove my quickhitch and 3 point arms and put on the backhoe in 6 minutes. I can do the reverse in 8 mins. I do it often but still hate swapping it.
Sorry to hear about that rear. They are little beasts of machines though.
770 hours my gears ripped apart too.... latest video is on that.
@@OnSiteTravhow expensive is that repair?
Have the same problem with the front tire coming off the rim. I check the air prior to running it. But do think the B 26 is underrated.
It's got a ton of lift power. I think the front tire and rim needs to be beefed up
Shoot man, I did a service on your unit. It was about mid summer. But that’s the dealership i worked out of
NICE MAN!
Cost of the machine?
What do use the rear hose hook ups for
Flail Mower and Hydro Box Blade
I have both , b21 TLB and the b26 TLB, the b21 is more robust.
I just got a B26. Had a JD 310 before and miss it. But the b26 is more versatile
I was looking for a JD310 before I went with the B26
I'M SHOPPING A B26 FOR OUR 120 HOMESTEAD. QUESTION; I NOTICE YOU HAVE A 4 WAY BUCKET LOADER. HAVE YOU DONE ANY DOZER WORK WITH THE 4 WAY BUCKET? HOW'D IT WORK OUT?
I loved the 4 in 1 bucket. Works ok for a dozer blade, just need to be really skilled on the loader positioning. You'll have to stay on it, unlike a skid steer.
What quick hitch is that
I think its Q10 from land pride just a CAT 1
I would love a TLB. How much will the loader lift? I would hate giving up my Kioti Dk40, but having a backhoe may make it easier.
a lot, think its 1,200+ it'll definitely pick up the back tires.
@@OnSiteTrav 👍🏻 I need quite a bit more than that, but it’s a great (almost industrial) machine. The L47 is probably what I would be happier with. My dk40 lifts 2750 at the pins, probably closer to 2400-2500 pounds.
Put bubble gum in the front tires. (That’s
What we call it here) thick pink sealant. Been around forever. Seals most anything thorns ext. Not cuts.
Good idea
I’m on my second B21 and have put thousands of hours on them I’m afraid to buy a B26 because I don’t want to be disappointed ☹️ I Did own a New Grand L35 in between the B21,s and it was ok because it had all the whistles except I kept breaking everything on it. So stick with the construction line of TLB’s.
The B21 is a great unit
The fact that you almost ruined an engine because your negligence, says it all.....
Happens man, and when it happens that new. You get new machines swapped out.