Test drove the 3301 HST

[Howlinge]

Went and looked at some different tractors on Saturday. I test drove the 3301 HST which I plan on getting, it fit me pretty good being 6'3". I'm pretty happy with the prices so far just wanted to see if everyone agrees.

L3301 HST Loader ag tires
$16000

R4 tires
$500

6' rear blade
$599

RCF2060 cutter
$1899

Quick attach bucket
$500

Total
$19,498 without tax

 

[Steppenwolfe]

Those are probably dead on prices. I'm 6'3 myself, and have been toying with moving the seat back two inches for just a bit more comfort. These are great tractors you will love to run. Enjoy

 

[Howlinge]

Thanks for the reply

 

[MrFoPow]

Reasonable prices.

 

[Fallon]

I think you should at least look at a L2501 or L3901 over a L3301. All 3 are the same frame as my L3200. The L2501 is de-rated to 25hp so it can avoid a pile of emissions stuff. I hear it's massively torquey & probably dynos higher than its rated, almost the same as a L3301. The L3301 & L3901 both have an exhaust filter & computer to run things.

My L3200 is about right on power, occasionally I wish it had more, but not often. If the L2501 is about the same, avoiding the extra complexity & price might be worth it. Or if you are gonna deal with the DPF, go for the extra HP.

 

[TMGT]

The difference in power is in the rated rpm, the L2501 is rated at 2200rpm, looking at the torque curve for the D1703 engine that they use it should be right about 25hp for the gross continuous.

The 2501 does have a little lower hyd pump output because of the lowered operating engine speed.

Honestly if I bought one I would swap out the gears for the pto in the rear axle with a 33-3901 and turn up the throttle stop to 2700rpm like the 3301 and 3901, should be making over 32hp by then.

 

[check]

The difference in power is in the rated rpm, the L2501 is rated at 2200rpm, looking at the torque curve for the D1703 engine that they use it should be right about 25hp for the gross continuous. The 2501 does have a little lower hyd pump output because of the lowered operating engine speed. Honestly if I bought one I would swap out the gears for the pto in the rear axle with a 33-3901 and turn up the throttle stop to 2700rpm like the 3301 and 3901, should be making over 32hp by then.

Wow - can this really be done?

 

[TMGT]

They use the same rear axle, only difference is the rated pto rpm, I haven't pulled part numbers to compare them but it's a 670rpm difference at pto speed between them is HST form.

The d1703 is rated about 34hp at 2800rpm.

 

[Howlinge]

I never did get a price of the L3901 curious how much more is it than the L3301

 

[TMGT]

I can't remember the exact amount but thought it was a pretty decent jump when I looked