_RaT_
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- Joined
- Apr 19, 2000
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- Location
- Peoples Republic of Northern CA.
- Tractor
- Kioti 3510-SE HST
Took a look at the LX3310 and the L2501 (they did not have a 3301).
A quick look at both and some of the negatives/positives I saw on each
LX3310
1. Rear axle with what looks like cast aluminum bearing housing looks weak and the axles stick waaaaay out there. Just looks weak but probably not.
2. Diesel is 4 cylinder IDI. I don't think of that as a negative just not as efficient.
3. Loader is not as robust.
Positives
1. Nice seat (I don't use arm rests) though.
2. Good control layout.
3. Brakes are on the left for easy quick turning when needed.
4,. Steering control rods are not hanging out waiting to get removed by a rock. I have done this on a L5450
L3301
1. Brakes on same side as hydrostat pedal.
2. Steering rods out front first thing to encounter obstacles inside of tires.
3. PTO lever to the back and right harder to reach.
4. Open floor area so flail mower when it is dusty will most likely get on the operator.
5. 4WD not as easy to turn on/off. Minor
Positives
1. More robust loader
2. I like the 3 cylinder Kubota makes better, have had both.
3. Wider and just bigger, especially the front wheel spacing or width.
4. Rear axle looks much, much stronger.
5. Bigger R14's available.
6. A little cheaper in price.
I suspect my observations are moot especially the axle thing on the LX model but it is hard not to think about it. I snapped the rear axle housing on my L3830 so maybe I am too sensitive.
A quick look at both and some of the negatives/positives I saw on each
LX3310
1. Rear axle with what looks like cast aluminum bearing housing looks weak and the axles stick waaaaay out there. Just looks weak but probably not.
2. Diesel is 4 cylinder IDI. I don't think of that as a negative just not as efficient.
3. Loader is not as robust.
Positives
1. Nice seat (I don't use arm rests) though.
2. Good control layout.
3. Brakes are on the left for easy quick turning when needed.
4,. Steering control rods are not hanging out waiting to get removed by a rock. I have done this on a L5450
L3301
1. Brakes on same side as hydrostat pedal.
2. Steering rods out front first thing to encounter obstacles inside of tires.
3. PTO lever to the back and right harder to reach.
4. Open floor area so flail mower when it is dusty will most likely get on the operator.
5. 4WD not as easy to turn on/off. Minor
Positives
1. More robust loader
2. I like the 3 cylinder Kubota makes better, have had both.
3. Wider and just bigger, especially the front wheel spacing or width.
4. Rear axle looks much, much stronger.
5. Bigger R14's available.
6. A little cheaper in price.
I suspect my observations are moot especially the axle thing on the LX model but it is hard not to think about it. I snapped the rear axle housing on my L3830 so maybe I am too sensitive.