foggy1111
Elite Member
I've not posted much in some time.....but continue to read here on TBN and thank you guys for your knowledge. As I get older (71 now) I find myself more affected by the chaff and weed debris.....especially when cutting weeds and grasses. Takes me a few days to overcome the effects off this chit. I've owned a great JD 3320 open station for several years now.....but I feel the need for a cab. I suppose I have had about three run-ins with hornets over time.....and several more bad effects from the **** weeds and allegories that come with age. (it sucks getting old.....let me tell 'ya.....grin).
Anyway......I finally decided that I need a cab tractor and today. I visited the JD dealer and the Kubota dealer to start my search for a replacement tractor.
I have thus far centered my search on two models: The JD 3039R and the Kubota L3560....both with cab. They are both top line tractors and have many desirable features to me.
Ive owned a few tractors in the past.....and these represent the best size for me for several reasons. I do need to stay under a 8 foot high door opening......and I like using mostly 5' and 6' implements. I have about 10 implements....and I do not want to Up-size or down-size too many of them.
My old 3320 has been almost ideal for what I do......but I have felt the pucker-factor on a few occasions when picking up heavy loads and uneven ground. The Kub0ta would make this somewhat better I suppose. Still....the Kubota would likely make me got to a larger rear cutter and a different grapple and bucket. Which is gonna cost me more bucks.
I like many of the features on the Kubota over the JD.........but I suppose price will influence me in a big way. Im getting prices now on both tractors.......and I will know more in a fe days. Thus far it look like I can trade the JD 3039r with my 3320 open station for about 20K. Not sure it this is a deal.....or no deal.
Waiting on the Kubota price. Any ideas or suggestions thus far?
One thing about changing brands is that I will need a different bucket and grapple with the Kubota. That kinda sucks.....as I do like the situation I have now. (JD HD 60" bucket with tooth bar.......and a Markam 48' grapple with a single cylinder.). Not sure how this arrangement will work. I do like the universal FEL of the Kubota......but it will cost me to switch from the JD situation I now have. Grrrrr.
Advice?
Anyway......I finally decided that I need a cab tractor and today. I visited the JD dealer and the Kubota dealer to start my search for a replacement tractor.
I have thus far centered my search on two models: The JD 3039R and the Kubota L3560....both with cab. They are both top line tractors and have many desirable features to me.
Ive owned a few tractors in the past.....and these represent the best size for me for several reasons. I do need to stay under a 8 foot high door opening......and I like using mostly 5' and 6' implements. I have about 10 implements....and I do not want to Up-size or down-size too many of them.
My old 3320 has been almost ideal for what I do......but I have felt the pucker-factor on a few occasions when picking up heavy loads and uneven ground. The Kub0ta would make this somewhat better I suppose. Still....the Kubota would likely make me got to a larger rear cutter and a different grapple and bucket. Which is gonna cost me more bucks.
I like many of the features on the Kubota over the JD.........but I suppose price will influence me in a big way. Im getting prices now on both tractors.......and I will know more in a fe days. Thus far it look like I can trade the JD 3039r with my 3320 open station for about 20K. Not sure it this is a deal.....or no deal.
Waiting on the Kubota price. Any ideas or suggestions thus far?
One thing about changing brands is that I will need a different bucket and grapple with the Kubota. That kinda sucks.....as I do like the situation I have now. (JD HD 60" bucket with tooth bar.......and a Markam 48' grapple with a single cylinder.). Not sure how this arrangement will work. I do like the universal FEL of the Kubota......but it will cost me to switch from the JD situation I now have. Grrrrr.
Advice?