Hi all,
This is my first post and just wanted to introduce myself.
I'm looking to buy a compact tractor in the next few months. I'm looking at about a 30-35hp tractor, something like a Kubota L3800. I'll be getting a FEL and a few attachments. The tractor will mainly be used for mowing and general land maintenance around our home on 6 acres. It will also be used for some land clearing, road maintenance at out families tree farm.
Ideally we'd like to get an HST model with cruise control for ease of use but i'm slightly concerned about the cost to repair the transmission should it ever break...
I see the main benefit of and HST trans for FEL use and wonder if it's worth the extra cost or not.
How do the HST transmissions hold up over time? I don't see a lot of complaints about them and it's a proven technology in this day and age.
What do you guys think?
Thanks
Jp
This is my first post and just wanted to introduce myself.
I'm looking to buy a compact tractor in the next few months. I'm looking at about a 30-35hp tractor, something like a Kubota L3800. I'll be getting a FEL and a few attachments. The tractor will mainly be used for mowing and general land maintenance around our home on 6 acres. It will also be used for some land clearing, road maintenance at out families tree farm.
Ideally we'd like to get an HST model with cruise control for ease of use but i'm slightly concerned about the cost to repair the transmission should it ever break...
I see the main benefit of and HST trans for FEL use and wonder if it's worth the extra cost or not.
How do the HST transmissions hold up over time? I don't see a lot of complaints about them and it's a proven technology in this day and age.
What do you guys think?
Thanks
Jp