Kubota B3300SU Reviews
Excellent Value
Model Year: 2012
Looked at pretty much everything under the sun while trying to decide, new and used before purchasing the 3300. My wife wanted a backhoe, who am I to complain. We bought a package deal with the B3300SU, BH77 with thumb, 64" Kubota rear blower and 60" Farm King RFM, QA bucket on the 504 loader. The tractor has been great so far. Have been using it for landscaping, tree planting, mowing, grading lane and soon snow. Power and weight seem to be a good balance but I wish the loader was heavier and more on par with some of the others in the class. Not having the mid pto (that I would never have used) is a bonus for me as for the same $$ I was able to move up a frame size and a few Hp compared to the 2920. The Kubota backhoe is one of the nicest as it tucks in close enough to use one seat on a swivel rather than 2 seats. Feels like it was designed to be there rather than an after-thought. Perfectly balanced for size with the tractor. I'm a longtime JD fan but their pricing was out to lunch on comparable machines. Landini and MF dealers are closest to me but the changing manufactures & parent companies didn't sit well with my wife. With parts still available for every model made, I'm not concerned with being able to look after this machine for decades to come. I've been dealing with the same dealer for 25 yrs in once capacity or another so that helps make up for the fact that they are the furthest from me, 45 min one way vs 20 or less to any other brand.
Pros: Value for dollar, parts availability, backhoe fit.
Cons: Weak loader.
Model Year: 2012
Looked at pretty much everything under the sun while trying to decide, new and used before purchasing the 3300. My wife wanted a backhoe, who am I to complain. We bought a package deal with the B3300SU, BH77 with thumb, 64" Kubota rear blower and 60" Farm King RFM, QA bucket on the 504 loader. The tractor has been great so far. Have been using it for landscaping, tree planting, mowing, grading lane and soon snow. Power and weight seem to be a good balance but I wish the loader was heavier and more on par with some of the others in the class. Not having the mid pto (that I would never have used) is a bonus for me as for the same $$ I was able to move up a frame size and a few Hp compared to the 2920. The Kubota backhoe is one of the nicest as it tucks in close enough to use one seat on a swivel rather than 2 seats. Feels like it was designed to be there rather than an after-thought. Perfectly balanced for size with the tractor. I'm a longtime JD fan but their pricing was out to lunch on comparable machines. Landini and MF dealers are closest to me but the changing manufactures & parent companies didn't sit well with my wife. With parts still available for every model made, I'm not concerned with being able to look after this machine for decades to come. I've been dealing with the same dealer for 25 yrs in once capacity or another so that helps make up for the fact that they are the furthest from me, 45 min one way vs 20 or less to any other brand.
Pros: Value for dollar, parts availability, backhoe fit.
Cons: Weak loader.
First Tractor
Model Year: 2012
With only 10 hrs on it, I can't give an objective opinion yet, but it's pulled a plow through unbroken ground, tilled over an acre 4 times, pulled a rock rake and loaded over 12 ton of rock in LA 504 loader and done it all flawlessly!
Pros: Compact enough to get in tight places, but plenty of HP to get 'er done.
Cons: None yet.
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Model Year: 2012
With only 10 hrs on it, I can't give an objective opinion yet, but it's pulled a plow through unbroken ground, tilled over an acre 4 times, pulled a rock rake and loaded over 12 ton of rock in LA 504 loader and done it all flawlessly!
Pros: Compact enough to get in tight places, but plenty of HP to get 'er done.
Cons: None yet.
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A Working Machine
Model Year: 2012
Even though it is new, it's already plowed, tilled, rock raked and re-tilled an acre of the rockiest, ancient riverbed ground in the Pacific Northwest. My apprehension is gone! Great machine!
Pros: Looks, power, performance.
Cons: Rattling 3 point control handle.
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Model Year: 2012
Even though it is new, it's already plowed, tilled, rock raked and re-tilled an acre of the rockiest, ancient riverbed ground in the Pacific Northwest. My apprehension is gone! Great machine!
Pros: Looks, power, performance.
Cons: Rattling 3 point control handle.
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Evaluation
Model Year: 2011
I purchased the B3300SU to replace my 1984 IH Case tractor and I am impressed with the Kubota engineering, quality, and operation. The dealer was knowledgeable and professional and was great to work with. Had no problem performing the 50 hour maintenance. Not happy with the R4 tires should have purchased turf tires. Also, would like wider wheel space not enough clearance for snow chains, additional expense for spacers.
Pros: Overall great tractor for the price, performance, quality and comfort and easy to maintain.
Cons: Needs quick hitch and cruise control. Excessive black smoke when starting. Maintenance manual should list part numbers for the filters.
Model Year: 2011
I purchased the B3300SU to replace my 1984 IH Case tractor and I am impressed with the Kubota engineering, quality, and operation. The dealer was knowledgeable and professional and was great to work with. Had no problem performing the 50 hour maintenance. Not happy with the R4 tires should have purchased turf tires. Also, would like wider wheel space not enough clearance for snow chains, additional expense for spacers.
Pros: Overall great tractor for the price, performance, quality and comfort and easy to maintain.
Cons: Needs quick hitch and cruise control. Excessive black smoke when starting. Maintenance manual should list part numbers for the filters.
Gone Orange Good Move
Model Year: 2012
Got my Kubota B3300SU and have been very impressed with it so far, what a great working tractor. I only have 10 hours on it, but it is a great working machine. Will try to keep everyone updated as to the happenings of my tractor as I use it more.
Pros: Easy to use, very good front end loader, does not use a lot of fuel.
Cons: No tilt steering wheel.
Model Year: 2012
Got my Kubota B3300SU and have been very impressed with it so far, what a great working tractor. I only have 10 hours on it, but it is a great working machine. Will try to keep everyone updated as to the happenings of my tractor as I use it more.
Pros: Easy to use, very good front end loader, does not use a lot of fuel.
Cons: No tilt steering wheel.
Kubota B3300SU with 4 in1 FEL - Australia
Model Year: 2011
I bought this used last year's B3300 with only 8 hours from a dealer that was selling it in commission. The previous owner had bought a 100 acre property and needed something larger. I am on a 10 acre hobby farm, undulating country, we keep horses. This tractor replaces a 1987 Iseki TX2160HST (2WD) of 16HP that I bought in 1994 and that served me extremely well but needed more and more maintenance to keep going. I use the tractor an average of 100 hours yearly. When I saw this B3300 at 1/3 of the list price with only 8 hours, I bought it right away. I am very happy with it. It handles all my existing implements (including a Caroni 59" rear finish mower) with ease. What is to be expected given it's more than twice the HP of the Iseki. If there is one single thing that I do not like and I will never like and find hard to live with, it it this silly so called 1/4" valve. It is very hard to control. The old Iseki had position control, and it is so much easier to do things like grading with position control. I looked into converting, but it is too much work and parts. I guess I will just have to put up with. Have optimized all adjustments there are, even replaced the two 3pl lever end stop screws with adjustable lever handles. It was already difficult to get the "quarter inching" to work as designed, but even when all is optimally adjusted, position control is 10x easier and quicker to use. That said, I really love this Kubota for all other feature it has. I did read there are vibration problems with the engine. Yes, above 2200 rpm I can see how some people could get numb feet from these high frequency vibrations. I am not really disturbed by it. To me its about like riding a vintage motorbike, not something unpleasant. I guess it is a matter of cost, Kubota also manufactures 4 cylinder engines with balancer shafts to reduce vibrations, but this is after all a basic utility tractor and I would not have been able to afford it if it had all bells and whistles. It came with ag tires. Initially, I would have wanted industrial tires, because I do a fair bit of mowing around the house. But so far, I am glad I have ag tires. After all it's a yard and not a golf course. And this tractor is very light, so on one hand it does need all traction it can get, on the other hand it still does not do too much damage on turf even with ag tires. -Chris
Pros: Good quality, powerful engine, great looks, very functional.
Cons: No position control.
Model Year: 2011
I bought this used last year's B3300 with only 8 hours from a dealer that was selling it in commission. The previous owner had bought a 100 acre property and needed something larger. I am on a 10 acre hobby farm, undulating country, we keep horses. This tractor replaces a 1987 Iseki TX2160HST (2WD) of 16HP that I bought in 1994 and that served me extremely well but needed more and more maintenance to keep going. I use the tractor an average of 100 hours yearly. When I saw this B3300 at 1/3 of the list price with only 8 hours, I bought it right away. I am very happy with it. It handles all my existing implements (including a Caroni 59" rear finish mower) with ease. What is to be expected given it's more than twice the HP of the Iseki. If there is one single thing that I do not like and I will never like and find hard to live with, it it this silly so called 1/4" valve. It is very hard to control. The old Iseki had position control, and it is so much easier to do things like grading with position control. I looked into converting, but it is too much work and parts. I guess I will just have to put up with. Have optimized all adjustments there are, even replaced the two 3pl lever end stop screws with adjustable lever handles. It was already difficult to get the "quarter inching" to work as designed, but even when all is optimally adjusted, position control is 10x easier and quicker to use. That said, I really love this Kubota for all other feature it has. I did read there are vibration problems with the engine. Yes, above 2200 rpm I can see how some people could get numb feet from these high frequency vibrations. I am not really disturbed by it. To me its about like riding a vintage motorbike, not something unpleasant. I guess it is a matter of cost, Kubota also manufactures 4 cylinder engines with balancer shafts to reduce vibrations, but this is after all a basic utility tractor and I would not have been able to afford it if it had all bells and whistles. It came with ag tires. Initially, I would have wanted industrial tires, because I do a fair bit of mowing around the house. But so far, I am glad I have ag tires. After all it's a yard and not a golf course. And this tractor is very light, so on one hand it does need all traction it can get, on the other hand it still does not do too much damage on turf even with ag tires. -Chris
Pros: Good quality, powerful engine, great looks, very functional.
Cons: No position control.
My B3300SU Kubota
Model Year: 2012
I have had this tractor for four days, and today I finally got to use it for the first time. I decided I was going to do some road work. I fixed some pot holes, cleaned out a ditch, cleared some brush, and spread some gravel. I used the loader, the differential lock, the MFWD, all the Lights, All the gears, and this thing worked flawlessly. I was very impressed by the way it operates. I grew up using much larger John Deere tractors, and this Kubota is very impressive. The controls are so easy that my wife got on it and used it for about 45 minutes. She loved it too. I can't wait to use it tomorrow.
Pros: MFWD is the way to go.
Cons: Still looking for one. None so far.
Model Year: 2012
I have had this tractor for four days, and today I finally got to use it for the first time. I decided I was going to do some road work. I fixed some pot holes, cleaned out a ditch, cleared some brush, and spread some gravel. I used the loader, the differential lock, the MFWD, all the Lights, All the gears, and this thing worked flawlessly. I was very impressed by the way it operates. I grew up using much larger John Deere tractors, and this Kubota is very impressive. The controls are so easy that my wife got on it and used it for about 45 minutes. She loved it too. I can't wait to use it tomorrow.
Pros: MFWD is the way to go.
Cons: Still looking for one. None so far.
BH77 Hoe/Mech Thumb
Model Year: 2011
Very versatile from digging trenches, sauna tube holes, leveling foundation floors carrying rocks, and placing concrete barriers. Added a 5 tooth cutting bar to the 5' front end which makes the front loader perform well when scooping out of a bank.
Pros: Small easy to maneuver in close places. Very fast and strong.
Cons: None.
Model Year: 2011
Very versatile from digging trenches, sauna tube holes, leveling foundation floors carrying rocks, and placing concrete barriers. Added a 5 tooth cutting bar to the 5' front end which makes the front loader perform well when scooping out of a bank.
Pros: Small easy to maneuver in close places. Very fast and strong.
Cons: None.
Kubota 3300 SU
Model Year: 2011
Less than 50 hours so far. Pros: Tractor is easy to use and performs as advertised. Like all of the features. Having the hydrostatic transmission makes it really easy and inviting for the wife to use. Really like the floating loader bucket feature. Like the locking differential as well. Glad I had chain hooks installed on top of the loader bucket. Cons: There is quite a bit of vibration felt through the floor board when above 1400 rpm's. Don't necessarily like the location of the lever for the loader as I tend to bump it with my leg when getting in and out of the tractor. I've also experienced the rear box scraper going down on it's own from time to time (perhaps going over bumps dislodges the lever). There should be a little more resistance to keep the lever in place. One last thing is there seems to be excessive amounts of black smoke when starting the engine - I'd understand if it had more than 50 hours on it... Loader is a little weaker than I expected (although I read the spec's). I suspect I should have went up to a 40 hp model (but when is enough, enough?) Overall: Glad to have made the purchase. Also glad that the resale on Kubotas is really good in the event I ever need to sell it.
Pros: Features, ease of use, and known reliablity.
Cons: Monthly payments.
Model Year: 2011
Less than 50 hours so far. Pros: Tractor is easy to use and performs as advertised. Like all of the features. Having the hydrostatic transmission makes it really easy and inviting for the wife to use. Really like the floating loader bucket feature. Like the locking differential as well. Glad I had chain hooks installed on top of the loader bucket. Cons: There is quite a bit of vibration felt through the floor board when above 1400 rpm's. Don't necessarily like the location of the lever for the loader as I tend to bump it with my leg when getting in and out of the tractor. I've also experienced the rear box scraper going down on it's own from time to time (perhaps going over bumps dislodges the lever). There should be a little more resistance to keep the lever in place. One last thing is there seems to be excessive amounts of black smoke when starting the engine - I'd understand if it had more than 50 hours on it... Loader is a little weaker than I expected (although I read the spec's). I suspect I should have went up to a 40 hp model (but when is enough, enough?) Overall: Glad to have made the purchase. Also glad that the resale on Kubotas is really good in the event I ever need to sell it.
Pros: Features, ease of use, and known reliablity.
Cons: Monthly payments.
B3300SU Dirty & Worked
Model Year: 2011
Okay guys, the love affair with the shiny new orange thing is JUST BEGINNING! This, is a great little mid size machine, and it fits in my garage. It it easy enough to operate that my 4 yr grandson Brycen does, yes, everything from the driving, FEL and hoe! I told my wife I bought it for him, and I'm sticking to it. I have run this thing through it's paces, digging stumps (I hate those things) water lines, electric lines etc.. wish the hoe had just a bit more. As for the FEL, going to and some teeth. But I'm scared of what my toothless neighbors may say! (It's a WV thing guys) Sorry no pics, all on the phone at submit time.
Pros: Price, power, quiet.
Cons: FEL lever, need a joy can't jump out both sides!
Model Year: 2011
Okay guys, the love affair with the shiny new orange thing is JUST BEGINNING! This, is a great little mid size machine, and it fits in my garage. It it easy enough to operate that my 4 yr grandson Brycen does, yes, everything from the driving, FEL and hoe! I told my wife I bought it for him, and I'm sticking to it. I have run this thing through it's paces, digging stumps (I hate those things) water lines, electric lines etc.. wish the hoe had just a bit more. As for the FEL, going to and some teeth. But I'm scared of what my toothless neighbors may say! (It's a WV thing guys) Sorry no pics, all on the phone at submit time.
Pros: Price, power, quiet.
Cons: FEL lever, need a joy can't jump out both sides!
First Tractor
Model Year: 2011
I'm new to using a tractor. I have lived on my 8 acres for about 20 years now. All I can say is I should have bought a tractor many many years ago. Since getting my Kubota 3300 it's already becoming a hobby. I've purchased a Land Pride brush cutter, a 3 point drawbar, rear pallet forks which I've built a box for toting items around. This site has been great to get information and ideas.
Pros: Ease of use, quality, removable fel.
Cons: Split brake pedals are useless, would prefer a wider wheel base, not enough clearance for snow chains.
Model Year: 2011
I'm new to using a tractor. I have lived on my 8 acres for about 20 years now. All I can say is I should have bought a tractor many many years ago. Since getting my Kubota 3300 it's already becoming a hobby. I've purchased a Land Pride brush cutter, a 3 point drawbar, rear pallet forks which I've built a box for toting items around. This site has been great to get information and ideas.
Pros: Ease of use, quality, removable fel.
Cons: Split brake pedals are useless, would prefer a wider wheel base, not enough clearance for snow chains.
B3300SU
Model Year: 2010
Purchased the tractor with FEL and hoe. Perfect size tractor for what I need it for. I didn't need the mid PTO for grass, needed the how for planting my wife's bushes in this hard WV ground, done in the past with a digging bar. All-in-All, great machine. Had one issue that the dealer responded to next day, safety switch on the pedal, great guys, good service! Down side, one side access because of the FEL stick, I think the K guys need to fix that for sure. Kids have joy sticks, Granddaddies need one too.
Pros: It's a K, quite, power, does the tasked asked.
Cons: One side access, hoe power, but it may be me, coming down from a larger machine, just not enough on the back side.
Model Year: 2010
Purchased the tractor with FEL and hoe. Perfect size tractor for what I need it for. I didn't need the mid PTO for grass, needed the how for planting my wife's bushes in this hard WV ground, done in the past with a digging bar. All-in-All, great machine. Had one issue that the dealer responded to next day, safety switch on the pedal, great guys, good service! Down side, one side access because of the FEL stick, I think the K guys need to fix that for sure. Kids have joy sticks, Granddaddies need one too.
Pros: It's a K, quite, power, does the tasked asked.
Cons: One side access, hoe power, but it may be me, coming down from a larger machine, just not enough on the back side.
2011 Kubota B3300SU w/BH77
Model Year: 2011
Great tractor overall, but has a hard time lifting a bucket of screened top soil. Getting a full bucket of topsoil from pile and curling the bucket at the same time will stall the engine. Backhoe (BH77) is impressive, does a lot more then I would have imagined, my favorite attachment. A set of adjustable forks are also very handy, multiple uses around the property. A joy to work with, very easy to operate, easy to maintain, but very hard to get off when its time to go to bed ;-) All in all, I love this machine! Will get some pictures ASAP.
Pros: Great mid sized tractor, Kubota quality, excellent backhoe attachment.
Cons: A little weak hyd. power with front end loader full of dirt.
Model Year: 2011
Great tractor overall, but has a hard time lifting a bucket of screened top soil. Getting a full bucket of topsoil from pile and curling the bucket at the same time will stall the engine. Backhoe (BH77) is impressive, does a lot more then I would have imagined, my favorite attachment. A set of adjustable forks are also very handy, multiple uses around the property. A joy to work with, very easy to operate, easy to maintain, but very hard to get off when its time to go to bed ;-) All in all, I love this machine! Will get some pictures ASAP.
Pros: Great mid sized tractor, Kubota quality, excellent backhoe attachment.
Cons: A little weak hyd. power with front end loader full of dirt.
Kubota 3300SU
Model Year: 2010
I love using this tractor, but only have a 1+acre garden and lawn chores. Can use it as much as I want. 12 hours and absolutely no problems. Too big to be called a toy, but that is what it feels like. I look for excuses to use the tractor. This is a great tractor, but if you are considering purchase, get the cruise control added. I didn't think it would be a big deal, but with a tiller or mower, you will appreciate being able to rest your acceleration foot.
Pros: Solid build, quick start, good ergonomics for me (6'1").
Cons: Needs quick hitch and cruise control.
Model Year: 2010
I love using this tractor, but only have a 1+acre garden and lawn chores. Can use it as much as I want. 12 hours and absolutely no problems. Too big to be called a toy, but that is what it feels like. I look for excuses to use the tractor. This is a great tractor, but if you are considering purchase, get the cruise control added. I didn't think it would be a big deal, but with a tiller or mower, you will appreciate being able to rest your acceleration foot.
Pros: Solid build, quick start, good ergonomics for me (6'1").
Cons: Needs quick hitch and cruise control.
Extremely pleased with this tractor.
Model Year: 2010
I purchased this tractor with a front end loader and a box blade to do dirt work, landscaping, debris removal and eventually a large garden. I am cleaning up and improving about 2.5 acres in 2 locations and have done a lot of work with the tractor on these two properties. So far I have been extremely pleased and impressed with the amount of work this little tractor can do. It has done everything I have asked it to do, some of which I didn't think it could do. It is a very strong and capable tractor that has performed extremely well. My dealer was great to work with on the purchase and has been very helpful answering my questions. I have had no mechanical problems whatsoever with the tractor and I believe it is an excellent value.
Pros: Strong hydraulics, easy to use controls, lots of power, & a small footprint
Cons: None so far.
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Model Year: 2010
I purchased this tractor with a front end loader and a box blade to do dirt work, landscaping, debris removal and eventually a large garden. I am cleaning up and improving about 2.5 acres in 2 locations and have done a lot of work with the tractor on these two properties. So far I have been extremely pleased and impressed with the amount of work this little tractor can do. It has done everything I have asked it to do, some of which I didn't think it could do. It is a very strong and capable tractor that has performed extremely well. My dealer was great to work with on the purchase and has been very helpful answering my questions. I have had no mechanical problems whatsoever with the tractor and I believe it is an excellent value.
Pros: Strong hydraulics, easy to use controls, lots of power, & a small footprint
Cons: None so far.
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Good Tractor - Wrong Tires
Model Year: 0
Not a lot of time yet on my B3300SU. So far used only to plow snow. Great tractor, lots of nice features for a reasonable price.
Pros: Excellent price for features and quality. Much better than anything from John Deere or New Holland. Kubota builds a great product (and the build the entire tractor, including the motor). It's not a rebadged product.
Cons: Hate the R4 tires. I wish I could have gotten ag tires. Tractor could us more weight - just added beet juice to rear tires, so we'll see if that helps. Hydro trans is great, especially with loader, but don't like the loss of power or feel. Much preferred gear drive of my old L3000DT.
Model Year: 0
Not a lot of time yet on my B3300SU. So far used only to plow snow. Great tractor, lots of nice features for a reasonable price.
Pros: Excellent price for features and quality. Much better than anything from John Deere or New Holland. Kubota builds a great product (and the build the entire tractor, including the motor). It's not a rebadged product.
Cons: Hate the R4 tires. I wish I could have gotten ag tires. Tractor could us more weight - just added beet juice to rear tires, so we'll see if that helps. Hydro trans is great, especially with loader, but don't like the loss of power or feel. Much preferred gear drive of my old L3000DT.