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Read articles →An owner's one-year field report after 84 hours on a manual-transmission L2501 across 50 acres. He explains why he skipped the HST and DPF, then covers the backhoe (~$8K add-on), a grapple with dual hydraulic cylinders, a Piranha tooth bar, third-function hydraulics, and a handy tip for depressurizing lines before swapping attachments. Best for buyers comparing configurations or wanting real-use perspective rather than a dealer pitch.
Posted by the Felix In NC channel, an owner-operator sharing personal impressions from managing his own rural property.
He figured the less electronics on the machine, the better, avoiding the diesel particulate filter that needs burning and cleaning out.
The backhoe attachment is about an extra $8,000, but he says it has proven completely worth it for his projects.
Put the third function switch into float a couple of times before detaching, which takes pressure off the lines so they won't spray when disconnected.
He completed the 50-hour maintenance, with the next service at 200 hours, and recommends greasing all fittings every 10 hours.
