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Read articles →An owner with roughly 70 hours on his L3902 gives a candid walkaround covering the full L02 lineup (L2502, L4802), loader real-world use, and a notably blunt take on tractor-mounted backhoes, he argues they're rarely worth $10-12K and recommends renting a mini excavator instead. Also touches on implements, acreage fit, and a few accessory tips. Best for buyers still deciding on size or weighing the backhoe add-on.
An owner-operator sharing hands-on impressions from his own property, with no apparent dealer or brand affiliation.
No, the owner says they usually cost 10 to 12 thousand dollars, have limited digging depth and reach, no hydraulic thumb, and recommends renting a mini excavator instead.
The owner says the upper limit is around 80 acres, especially if the land is wooded and mainly used for trails.
The LA526 loader lifted whole tree trunks with a grapple using the third function and spread about 100 tons of rock across several driveways without issue.
He recommends a Sawahl accessory from Amazon, a third function for the loader, a skid steer quick connect, and filling the tires.
| Kubota L4802 | Kubota L2502 | Kubota L3302 | Kubota L3902 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 39 hp | 18.4 hp | 26.1 hp | 30.3 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | Not Published | Not Published | Not Published | Not Published |
| 3-point lift capacity | 2,870 lb | 1,874 lb | 1,998 lb | 1,998 lb |
| Hydraulic flow | 7.8 gpm | 5.2 gpm | 6.3 gpm | 6.3 gpm |
