Jay4200
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- Nov 23, 2005
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- Hudson/Weare, NH
- Tractor
- L4200GST w/ LA680 & BX2200D w/ LA211
I started shopping for a new tractor yesterday - 30HP cab with all the trimmings. Kubota's B3000 w/ factory cab is now replaced with an integral cab model, the B3350. The primary difference between the two (other than the integral cab) is the 3350's engine is tier 4-compliant. It is the same engine, but with a DPF, or Diesel Particulate Filter, added to it. They also bumped the HP rating 10%, but that doesn't necessarly mean it is producing any more power - they do tend to up the HP ratings over time for a given engine.
It does appear that the price increase from last-year's similarly equipped B3000 to this years tier 4 B3350 is in the $4000 range. This might put me into the used market - it will be VERY tough for me to swallow paying $4000 for a muffler and a tank of pee.
I hate the idea of having to keep my tractor filled with pee. Apparently however, I have no choice, unless I go used - which I just might if the new stuff is problematic. Please educate me on any issues, concerns, reliability issues, advantages, and anything else you can tell me regarding the new DPF.
It does appear that the price increase from last-year's similarly equipped B3000 to this years tier 4 B3350 is in the $4000 range. This might put me into the used market - it will be VERY tough for me to swallow paying $4000 for a muffler and a tank of pee.
I hate the idea of having to keep my tractor filled with pee. Apparently however, I have no choice, unless I go used - which I just might if the new stuff is problematic. Please educate me on any issues, concerns, reliability issues, advantages, and anything else you can tell me regarding the new DPF.
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