Kubota B3000 Reviews
Good Not Great
Model Year: 2012
Overall the tractor is good, would like for it to lift more on the front loader/forks, because of lawn compaction. I don’t want to go to a larger tractor so live with this. The hydro-static linkage is on the outside of the transmission so when tilling or in a dirty environment it becomes dirty and can’t find neutral. It creeps forward or backward, have to spray it off with high pressure washer and then it’s alright for a while. Had tried dry lubricant, which does not make much difference. Doesn't show you when parking brake is set, my son’s JD does this---a nice feature. Shut the door one day and the glass broke into a million pieces, dealer went to bat for me and got Kubota to cover half of the $357.00. Has a lot more hydro transmission noise than I like, the larger tractors have a different hydro and they seem to have eliminated that irritating noise. Really nice to sit in a warm cab when it’s cold and the snow's blowing, good heater and AC. Have a snow blower for the front, also works great.
Pros: Fuel efficient, good heater.
Cons: No parking brake alert, creeps forward at times.
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Model Year: 2012
Overall the tractor is good, would like for it to lift more on the front loader/forks, because of lawn compaction. I don’t want to go to a larger tractor so live with this. The hydro-static linkage is on the outside of the transmission so when tilling or in a dirty environment it becomes dirty and can’t find neutral. It creeps forward or backward, have to spray it off with high pressure washer and then it’s alright for a while. Had tried dry lubricant, which does not make much difference. Doesn't show you when parking brake is set, my son’s JD does this---a nice feature. Shut the door one day and the glass broke into a million pieces, dealer went to bat for me and got Kubota to cover half of the $357.00. Has a lot more hydro transmission noise than I like, the larger tractors have a different hydro and they seem to have eliminated that irritating noise. Really nice to sit in a warm cab when it’s cold and the snow's blowing, good heater and AC. Have a snow blower for the front, also works great.
Pros: Fuel efficient, good heater.
Cons: No parking brake alert, creeps forward at times.
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Three Kubota 4 Cylinder Lawn Tractors
Model Year: 2012
Previous and current 4 cylinder lawn tractors. Kubota B2710 = great machine. Traded it for B3200 (same size engine but 5 more h.p.) spring of 2012. Engine vibrated so much could hardly hold on. Things falling off due to excessive vibration. After being in dealer shop for months Kubota decided to replace it. I refused another of same model. All B3200 vibrate. Some more than others. Spent extra money and purchased B3000, which has same size engine but less emission control. The B3000 engine is as smooth as the B2710. I believe the B3200 suffers from excessive US government emission regulations for tractors in excess of 30 h.p. Since idiot regulations will not be changed by elected idiots, Kubota needs to find a way of eliminating vibration.
Pros: B3000 very versatile and smooth running.
Cons: Excessive noise from driveline.
Model Year: 2012
Previous and current 4 cylinder lawn tractors. Kubota B2710 = great machine. Traded it for B3200 (same size engine but 5 more h.p.) spring of 2012. Engine vibrated so much could hardly hold on. Things falling off due to excessive vibration. After being in dealer shop for months Kubota decided to replace it. I refused another of same model. All B3200 vibrate. Some more than others. Spent extra money and purchased B3000, which has same size engine but less emission control. The B3000 engine is as smooth as the B2710. I believe the B3200 suffers from excessive US government emission regulations for tractors in excess of 30 h.p. Since idiot regulations will not be changed by elected idiots, Kubota needs to find a way of eliminating vibration.
Pros: B3000 very versatile and smooth running.
Cons: Excessive noise from driveline.
I Had to Have a Cab (So I Thought)
Model Year: 2012
The B3000 is a wonderful tractor BUT as with most things today if you want options you have to pay through the nose for them. The attachments, extra hyd. outlets, radio and all the other "goodies" cost so much it has made it impossible for me to do anything except try to pay off the tractor and hopefully someday I can afford something to actually add to the tractor. These prices are out of line and extreme, it shouldn't cost $600 for a AM/FM radio!!! Over $5,000 for a front mounted snow blower! Kubota and a few other "big guys" better adjust their expectations and price these within reason.
Pros: It's a Kubota, starts, runs, exceeds power expectations.
Cons: PRICE of tractor, PRICE of attachments, PRICE of options.
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Model Year: 2012
The B3000 is a wonderful tractor BUT as with most things today if you want options you have to pay through the nose for them. The attachments, extra hyd. outlets, radio and all the other "goodies" cost so much it has made it impossible for me to do anything except try to pay off the tractor and hopefully someday I can afford something to actually add to the tractor. These prices are out of line and extreme, it shouldn't cost $600 for a AM/FM radio!!! Over $5,000 for a front mounted snow blower! Kubota and a few other "big guys" better adjust their expectations and price these within reason.
Pros: It's a Kubota, starts, runs, exceeds power expectations.
Cons: PRICE of tractor, PRICE of attachments, PRICE of options.
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New 3000 HST
Model Year: 2011
Purchased new from local dealer in Marquette MI. I use it on my camp/farm in Upper Michigan, 160 acres with about 40 acres under plow. Land is managed for deer and grouse hunting. I also use the tractor for snow removal in the winter at my residence.
Pros: Great visibility, plenty of power.
Cons: Hyd. is a little weak.
Model Year: 2011
Purchased new from local dealer in Marquette MI. I use it on my camp/farm in Upper Michigan, 160 acres with about 40 acres under plow. Land is managed for deer and grouse hunting. I also use the tractor for snow removal in the winter at my residence.
Pros: Great visibility, plenty of power.
Cons: Hyd. is a little weak.
Nice Upgrade from My B-3030 ROPS
Model Year: 2012
B-3000 HSDCC, turf tires, LA-403 Loader, BH-77 backhoe W/thumb, Landpride 6' back blade, York Rake. Great size for my use, I owned a B-3030 for 6 years and it did all I needed it to do. The B-3000 is my first cab tractor and I am looking forward to working out of the elements.
Pros: Nice and warm inside.
Cons: Too soon to tell, however it should be fine.
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Model Year: 2012
B-3000 HSDCC, turf tires, LA-403 Loader, BH-77 backhoe W/thumb, Landpride 6' back blade, York Rake. Great size for my use, I owned a B-3030 for 6 years and it did all I needed it to do. The B-3000 is my first cab tractor and I am looking forward to working out of the elements.
Pros: Nice and warm inside.
Cons: Too soon to tell, however it should be fine.
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Perfect Utility Tractor
Model Year: 0
After owning my B-3000 for 1 year, I can honestly say it has been an 'ideal tractor' for my limited needs which is mowing, rear blade work, snow blowing and some grove clean up on my small farm site with it's grass runway. After using a 1951 CA Allis Chalmers for nearly forty years it's hard to find anything negative to say about my B-3000.
Pros: Tall cab with air conditioning & very good heater.
Cons: Small fuel tank.
Model Year: 0
After owning my B-3000 for 1 year, I can honestly say it has been an 'ideal tractor' for my limited needs which is mowing, rear blade work, snow blowing and some grove clean up on my small farm site with it's grass runway. After using a 1951 CA Allis Chalmers for nearly forty years it's hard to find anything negative to say about my B-3000.
Pros: Tall cab with air conditioning & very good heater.
Cons: Small fuel tank.