Kubota L4701 Tractor 1,000 Hour Review - Assessing Performance, Wear & Likes/Dislikes of the Machine

Right here is a perfect example of why you keep your tools clean and maintained, 4 years of trouble free work

I like the fact that you are rating your equipment based on an honest expectation of its capabilities. You're not griping about it not being able to do more than it was designed to do. That honest assessment is why you're happy with it.

Imagine buying a used one just to find out squatch had owned it from new. 😊 a 1000 hours!!! It looks like it’s clean enough to have only done 100 hours. Thanks for the video 👌

That little guy has sure earned his keep since you've gotten it. From everything we have seen, it has been able to tackle whatever you throw at it. But, that also comes in knowing the capabilities of the machine, and treating it as such. Knowing and maintaining the operating condition and maintenance intervals. It's all another reason why I love your channel. I learn so much!

The preventive maintenance is probably a key to how well it's performing. My dad was huge on preventive maintenance and it worked great for him.

How time flies! Seems like just yesterday I remember when you posted the video of the "new" tractor and putting on the backhoe attachment!

The owner of the Kubota takes care of there equipment. So that is why there are next to 0 problems. Nice job 👍

The way you care for ALL your equipment, I am not surprised how well the tractor has served you. I hope Kubota rewards you for your kind and honest review.

I suggest mounting a magnet to hold the thumb pedal stowed. This would make tucking the pedal away nearly automatic. This the best I can do, in return for all your work and entertainment. I hope to see Senior a bit more in the future. I look forward to seeing both of you more later. God bless you both.

That would be a dream tractor for 90% of us out here watching. Great job.

I have the same setup with 450 hours on it. Agree with all comments and have same experience with reliability. I take my backhoe off quite frequently to use other attachments. Fairly simple process and you have to remove and install three point arms to switch back and forth. About a 20 minute process. Machine needs heavy attachment or tires filled for extra weight when using front end loader. Excellent machine and great review. Thanks for all the great content Squatch253

Have 3 Kubotas. They are excellent machines! Glad yours is treating you well. Kubota makes really high quality products. They are the Toyota of the tractor world. 🤠

Honest review of a good machine. I will say my only gripe I would have if I owned that tractor would be those outriggers bleeding off. Kubota needs to make a simple mechanical lock for it like the boom does. Most dedicated backhoes have holding valves but I understand thats too much money to put that on a tractor attachment

You look after her, she'll look after you! :)

Thanks for your review! I'll have to watch the rest of your videos to find out how you're using the backhoe for 400 (!) hours. I have the same tractor w/o the backhoe. Mine has 450 hours and is very dirty compared to yours, especially with grease all over the loader. I definitely agree that it's a wonderful machine. Generally good for most light field work, mowing, rototilling, etc. But it's light weight for using the loader with a grapple. I've had the back wheels off the ground many times just lifting 8' logs. That and the hydraulic flow are my only mild complaints. Because of those, I got myself both an M (note visibility to the loader isn't as good as the 4701) and and the SSV75. Kubota is the tractor equivalent of Toyota. Treat them right and they keep on going. Keeping up with the hydraulic fluid and filter changes hasn't been a problem. The Super UDT2 is pricey, but that's part of owning a hydrostatic tractor.

I have that tractor's bigger brother, the MX4800, also with the BH92 backhoe. You have correctly accessed the limitations of the backhoe. Its not a dedicated backhoe. But it generally sufficient for my needs and I'd be lost without it. I only have 600 hours in 6 years. I have more footwell paint wear that you do. Perhaps the difference in soil matters. Mine is a mix of clay and sand. I went with the MX series because the loader is much stronger. I can pick up a ton, but not very much more. Still can't pick up a pallet of bricks! :) I take my backhoe off rather frequently. I wish Kubota had made it where your 3pt arms could stay attached. The hoe comes off in less than 5 minutes. It takes another 15 minutes to install the 3pt arms. Other than that, I am completely pleased with the tractor.

I've had nightmares with DEF. Having said that the old shop foreman retired. The early 40s mechanic who took over is proactive. Troubles are rare now. Considering the tows, and downtime at Cummins I'm a fan of the new program. Thanks.

Bought a new 1999 M4700 . Today I have less then 1000 hours. But between the loader and backhoe. Its been priceless, maintenance and a couple of hoses has been it. I have been offered what I paid new for it 3 years ago. But no way would I sell to upgrade. Well I would for a cab, but it would have to be a older unit.

That's a sweet tractor. Mine is a JD 2025R with Back Hoe, Mower Deck, Front loader with Bucket and I bought and use the Fork lift attachment. When I bought the Tractor it had 5 hours on it. it now has 8.... This is the summer it's going to have a few hundred hours on it so I'll know my likes and dislikes this fall. The one thing I did not like about the front loader with the fork attachment was that the loader that came with it was not self levelling. I went ahead and bought the self levelling front loader that will be dedicated to the fork attachment and will leave the bucket on the original. The front loader removal is quick disconnect mechanically and Hydraulically. SO easy to change. We bought property that I am going to put in a gravel road to, so will be doing a lot of tree and stump removal along with levelling and grading work. Anyway, really liked this video. I always wondered about how you liked the Kubota. Thanks!

Thanks for the video Toby! Nice walk around as well. Can’t wait for the next video!