l2800 l3400 l4400 pricing

[gilraine]

Hello, we are looking for a tractor to help in creating a farm and home from wooded land.we're looking for about 25 to 30 acres and are going to need a tractor to do it. We priced a l2800 with hst and loader for 18500, the 3400 was 20000 and the l4400 was 24500. All with 4wd and ag tires.its going to be used for skidding logs, digging and grading and hay baling in the future. It also needs to be able to handle round bales to feed the horses.what should I get? I'm open to other brands as well, thanks.

 

[LD1]

IMO the tractors you mentioned are all going to be too small for the hay bailing and moving the round bales. (Assuming they are the larger ones that weigh 1000-1500lbs). The L4400 would probabally do it, but I wouldn't want to unless it was only once in a while. You need to look at MX5100 or the M5040 or bigger to handle those tasks on a regular bases. The 2800 and 3400 are definatally out for what you mentioned. And the price for the 3400 does sound about 2k too high to me, but prices vary a lot by reigon. You should fill out your profile, like where you are from. It can help alot in the responses you get.

 

[TripleR]

I agree essentially with LD1, L4400 would be the bare minimum. While I really like my Kubotas, I would advise anyone looking for a new tractor to look at all of the different brands as some will "fit" better. There are an unbelievable variety of models that will fulfill your needs, so good luck shopping.

 

[gilraine]

The round bales I get delivered to me are 4 by 6. The guy who delivers them says they weight between 6 and 700 pounds each, that's within their abilities right?as far as the baling, it would not be production baling, 12 acres at most.the deere dealers here recommended me a 4120, almost 12 grand more.

 

[LD1]

6-700 lb bales would be fine on the 4400 IMO. A 2800 or 3400 would probabally do it but it would be right at the max. Removing the bucket and getting a bale spear that replaces the bucket (as opposed to one that clamps on the bucket) would help some, but I still wouldn't want to do it with any regularity with a 2800/3400 (which are the same tractor and loader, different engine).

Given what the bales weigh and your acreage and what you plan to do, I think you'ld like the MX 5100. Go to your dealer, Price both the MX5100 and L4400, and give them a test drive. I'm not for sure but I don't think the 5100 is much more$$ than the 4400.

 

[Goog]

I very carefully move 600lb.+ round bales with my L3400. It really is not large enough and I would suggest a minimum of the L4400. I am sure like most people you have a budget and I make mine work by not having to go very far or over to much rough ground.
If the L4400 HST would have been available when I bought my L3400 that is what I would have. Good luck with your quest, Brian

 

[gilraine]

I've decided that I'm gonna have to skip the baling for the time being. Would the l2800 be enough for what I want to do?preparing land for planting and animals, removing trees and stumps and other hobby farm work?

 

[gilraine]

I've decided that I'm gonna have to skip the baling for the time being. Would the l2800 be enough for what I want to do?preparing land for planting and animals, removing trees and stumps and other hobby farm work? Does anyone have any suggestions for other tractors to look at from other brands at roughly the same price point?

 

[LD1]

Yes, it would just be a little slower than the larger frame tractors.

You may want to take a look at the new L3700su.

It is the same tractor as the 2800 and 3400, just a little more HP. I don't know all the details but i have heard it is supposed to be cheaper than the L3400 due to them only offering it as a tractor-loader package. But I don't know for sure.

 

[beppington]

6-700 lb bales would be fine on the 4400 IMO. A 2800 or 3400 would probabally do it but it would be right at the max. Removing the bucket and getting a bale spear that replaces the bucket (as opposed to one that clamps on the bucket) would help some, but I still wouldn't want to do it with any regularity with a 2800/3400 (which are the same tractor and loader, different engine).

Given what the bales weigh and your acreage and what you plan to do, I think you'ld like the MX 5100. Go to your dealer, Price both the MX5100 and L4400, and give them a test drive. I'm not for sure but I don't think the 5100 is much more$$ than the 4400.

Kubota's website right now shows these MSRPs:

L3700SU 4WD HST; 37.4HP/ 30.0HP PTO: $15,908
L4400 4WD HST; 45.3HP/ 36.0HP PTO: $21,320
MX5100 4WD HST; 52.2HP/ 42.5HP PTO: $24,069

I have seen all 3 of these at the dealer. The L3700SU is a pretty darn small machine. The L4400 is bigger but not huge. The MX5100 is even bigger, felt more like a full sized big tractor to me ... But, I'm not a farmer with tons of tractor experience, have never driven a combine or anything like that.