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Read articles →This is a brand-new-owner walkaround right after pickup, not a working demo. Mason explains why he chose the L4701 over other brands, why he picked hydrostat over shuttle shift, and the options he added: quick-attach, R4 tires, RC1872 brush hog with slip clutch, box blade, bucket level indicator, and pending third-function/rear-remote kits. It's decision-reasoning and first impressions rather than field use, best for buyers weighing configuration choices.
An owner-operator sharing his own purchase decision and first look at his new tractor, not a dealer or professional reviewer.
He wanted a tractor around 45 to 50 horsepower, not larger farming machines, and had been comparing Kubota against brands like Coyote LS, avoiding John Deere.
Coming off a shuttle shift New Holland, he thought hydrostat would suit gravel driveways, dirt pads, and a lot of loader work better.
He had issues breaking shear pins before, and since the L4701 has electronic PTO engagement, the slip clutch engages smoothly even at idle.
He added quick-attach, R4 tires, a third-function front valve, a rear remote kit, and a bucket level indicator, since remotes and third function do not come from the factory.
