JD3320 or L3800
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dfkrug
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Did you operate both units?
The JD is a deluxe tractor, while the L3800 is a "budget" Kubota. The
deluxe Kubota equivalent to the 3320 is the L3240. Conversely, the
budget Deere is something like the 3038E.
What you get with deluxe vs. budget is more features, weight,
hydraulic implement pump pressure and flow, operating station room, etc.
In my opinion, the criteria for an apples-to-apples comparison of 4x4
compact tractors is weight, then features, then hp.
The JD is a deluxe tractor, while the L3800 is a "budget" Kubota. The
deluxe Kubota equivalent to the 3320 is the L3240. Conversely, the
budget Deere is something like the 3038E.
What you get with deluxe vs. budget is more features, weight,
hydraulic implement pump pressure and flow, operating station room, etc.
In my opinion, the criteria for an apples-to-apples comparison of 4x4
compact tractors is weight, then features, then hp.
BleedGreen
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The Kub L3800 is closest in comparison to the JD 3038E while the JD 3320 is closest in comparison to the Kub Grand L3240. You should be able to get a JD 3038E with 305 Loader for around $17,500.00
I see dfkrug beat me to this info for you!
I see dfkrug beat me to this info for you!
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murphy1244
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Down by me at the JD dealer you will see some 3x20's with thier front axles torn apart. You must ask the JD guys why. They sure did not tell me when I asked.....
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You need to apples to apples, presently you're apples to oranges.
Yes, the 3320 is deluxe vs. a "budget" or economy Kubota. To be apples to apples you need to compare to the Grand L. I lose a lot of deals because of apples to orange comparisons. Not fair to the dealer or brand.
Yes, the 3320 is deluxe vs. a "budget" or economy Kubota. To be apples to apples you need to compare to the Grand L. I lose a lot of deals because of apples to orange comparisons. Not fair to the dealer or brand.
BleedGreen
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So what are you trying to say?
Pretty well agree with the comments stated here. Although comparable in HP they are not similar tractors. The JD has a lot more gadgets than the 3800 because it is a deluxe and the Kubota is the budget. I suggest either looking at the Kubota "deluxe" or the JD "budget" to get the best comparison for your money:thumbsup:
As for Murph's comments about front axles being torn apart, expect problems from ALL tractors and get the one that will service you best when this rare occasion happens. More than likely the reason this guys axles are torn apart is he had too much in the front end loader without proper ballast in the rear, which would damage any tractor. Be sure to always safely ballast your tractor as things like the front axle cracking will occur with any model you buy. As for the axles cracking regularly, I really haven't heard anything about that, I have a 3120 myself and they are perfectly fine, couple friends with 3x20's and plenty of people on TBN without front axle problems, so I'll say this was operator error
As for Murph's comments about front axles being torn apart, expect problems from ALL tractors and get the one that will service you best when this rare occasion happens. More than likely the reason this guys axles are torn apart is he had too much in the front end loader without proper ballast in the rear, which would damage any tractor. Be sure to always safely ballast your tractor as things like the front axle cracking will occur with any model you buy. As for the axles cracking regularly, I really haven't heard anything about that, I have a 3120 myself and they are perfectly fine, couple friends with 3x20's and plenty of people on TBN without front axle problems, so I'll say this was operator error
I understand that the L3800 is a budget & the 3320 is a deluxe. Right now I have pricing for the following (all HST & new). Was not impressed with the weight of the 3038e.
L3800:$18945
JD 3320: $21495
GL3420: $23500
I'm mainly curious if the pricing is fair? Also, is the jump from the L3800 to the JD 3320 worth the extra $? Dealer said the JD 3320 was a great price & is usually $3k more, is this correct? The grand is a little more than what I want to spend, but did like.
L3800:$18945
JD 3320: $21495
GL3420: $23500
I'm mainly curious if the pricing is fair? Also, is the jump from the L3800 to the JD 3320 worth the extra $? Dealer said the JD 3320 was a great price & is usually $3k more, is this correct? The grand is a little more than what I want to spend, but did like.
3320 price does seem exceptional to me. I think you'd enjoy the "deluxe" tractor vs economy. You'll find the 3320 and 3420 pretty comparable in power and comfort though, looking at the prices quoted the 3320 looks to be the way to go to me!:thumbsup: