jyoutz
Super Member
After 15 years with my John Deere 4100 compact tractor, I've decided to upgrade. It's too small for my needs. I use the heck out of it roto- tilling, doing loader work, mowing with my rotary cutter, and maintaining my 2000+ feet of private road (grading and snow removal). I have 20 acres and I typically mow about 10 acres of native grass. I don't want to go to much larger because the smaller tractor does work nicely in my garden and barn, but I need one that is heavier, more stable and with a larger frame. I actually do everything I need to do with the 4100 (20 HP gear) but I sometimes feel unstable when doing loader and road work. I want a wider tractor with more weight. I have my eyes on the L2510 and L3301. Both tractors have the same frame size, weight, and loader capacity. The only difference is the HP (25 vs 33). The cost difference is about $3-4K. I'd like to hear some thoughts - I'm pretty sure that the L2501 would be a big step up from my current machine and would fit my needs. BUT I'm wondering what I'd be giving up by not going for the greater HP on the L3301?