Kubota L3130 Reviews
Kubota 3130
Model Year: 2006
Had some transmission issues with this at 100 hours, then again at 200 hours. The transmission had to be replaced the second time but the company paid for the whole thing.
Pros: Bought with no interest loan.
Cons: Expensive to maintain if you don't have a trailer to take to the dealer.
Model Year: 2006
Had some transmission issues with this at 100 hours, then again at 200 hours. The transmission had to be replaced the second time but the company paid for the whole thing.
Pros: Bought with no interest loan.
Cons: Expensive to maintain if you don't have a trailer to take to the dealer.
Excellent Tractor
Model Year: 2002
I have been very satisfied with the Kubota L3130. The only problems I have had was a failed hydraulic ram, which the dealer replaced the same day it went out, and a failure of the service reminder light to reset per factory procedure. I was able to get the service light to reset by performing the reset procedure while going through each of the electronic display functions. The tractor has the power I need at very efficient fuel usage.
Pros: Price and dealer support.
Cons: No downward push on rear 3-point system; just gravity.
Model Year: 2002
I have been very satisfied with the Kubota L3130. The only problems I have had was a failed hydraulic ram, which the dealer replaced the same day it went out, and a failure of the service reminder light to reset per factory procedure. I was able to get the service light to reset by performing the reset procedure while going through each of the electronic display functions. The tractor has the power I need at very efficient fuel usage.
Pros: Price and dealer support.
Cons: No downward push on rear 3-point system; just gravity.
L3130
Model Year: 2003
This is my first tractor and it is a good one. Here is the deal with the Grand L3130: It is built heavy for its size with large axles, strong hydraulics etc., but for its bulk and weight, power is just enough. I bought it used, and it is what it is, but if new I would get get one with 5-15 more HP. However, having said that, I have never run out of power before traction. On my gravel drive with a 6 foot box blade with the rippers down, when they stop the machine, the wheels will spin, and it is a heavy machine with good traction (R4) on gravel, so it is not like I am in the mud. Even if there were 10 more HP, it may have stopped that as well, I just don't know, but if you have a choice, get a 40 hp machine, if not, get a 30 HP and be happy.
Pros: Everything.
Cons: Just enough HP for its size.
Model Year: 2003
This is my first tractor and it is a good one. Here is the deal with the Grand L3130: It is built heavy for its size with large axles, strong hydraulics etc., but for its bulk and weight, power is just enough. I bought it used, and it is what it is, but if new I would get get one with 5-15 more HP. However, having said that, I have never run out of power before traction. On my gravel drive with a 6 foot box blade with the rippers down, when they stop the machine, the wheels will spin, and it is a heavy machine with good traction (R4) on gravel, so it is not like I am in the mud. Even if there were 10 more HP, it may have stopped that as well, I just don't know, but if you have a choice, get a 40 hp machine, if not, get a 30 HP and be happy.
Pros: Everything.
Cons: Just enough HP for its size.
My Kubota Tractor
Model Year: 2004
I love my tractor. I managed 5000 Acres for deer hunting and had 50 green fields. I used a Lowery Heavy duty 5 ft., disc and a 5 ft. Land Pride bush hog. I have never had any trouble with my Kubota. I did have it serviced each time by Kubota at the recommended hours. I also have a front end loader on my tractor and it has 4- wheel drive. The tractor preforms wonderfully. I highly recommend this tractor to anyone. It also has a canopy on top.
Pros: Easy to haul.
Cons: They are none.
Model Year: 2004
I love my tractor. I managed 5000 Acres for deer hunting and had 50 green fields. I used a Lowery Heavy duty 5 ft., disc and a 5 ft. Land Pride bush hog. I have never had any trouble with my Kubota. I did have it serviced each time by Kubota at the recommended hours. I also have a front end loader on my tractor and it has 4- wheel drive. The tractor preforms wonderfully. I highly recommend this tractor to anyone. It also has a canopy on top.
Pros: Easy to haul.
Cons: They are none.
Tops
Model Year: 2006
Looked at JD, Kioti, CIH and Agco when I bought. JD too much $$, Kioti reliability at time scared me off. CIH was close and Agco was not in ball park. I mow, plow, fertilize, plant, cut wood, maintain roads, excavate, etc. on 100 ac. I've never had a problem and still looks like new when I clean her up. Easy to use, drives nice with low center of gravity, powerful, easy on fuel, excellent build quality. After all this time, I'm sure I made the right choice.
Pros: Total value, versatility, reliability, economy of operation.
Cons: Wish the headlights were better positioned with the loader on.
Model Year: 2006
Looked at JD, Kioti, CIH and Agco when I bought. JD too much $$, Kioti reliability at time scared me off. CIH was close and Agco was not in ball park. I mow, plow, fertilize, plant, cut wood, maintain roads, excavate, etc. on 100 ac. I've never had a problem and still looks like new when I clean her up. Easy to use, drives nice with low center of gravity, powerful, easy on fuel, excellent build quality. After all this time, I'm sure I made the right choice.
Pros: Total value, versatility, reliability, economy of operation.
Cons: Wish the headlights were better positioned with the loader on.
Kubota Grand L3130
Model Year: 2006
My second Kubota. previously had a used B9200 and was unstoppable. Great machine have 723 loader and bh90. Could use more horsepower but minor issue for my usage. Loader takes 5 min to remove or reinstall and Backhoe is strongest mount I've see and can be removed in under 10 minuets.
Pros: Quality, dealer support.
Cons: Needs a little more power, have to remove 3pt to use backhoe.
Model Year: 2006
My second Kubota. previously had a used B9200 and was unstoppable. Great machine have 723 loader and bh90. Could use more horsepower but minor issue for my usage. Loader takes 5 min to remove or reinstall and Backhoe is strongest mount I've see and can be removed in under 10 minuets.
Pros: Quality, dealer support.
Cons: Needs a little more power, have to remove 3pt to use backhoe.
Great tractor
Model Year: 2006
Bought it before I added acreage, and could use some more horsepower on the hills. the HST is a godsend. MY neighbor got a new JD in the 3000 series with 36 hp. I've used both and would not ever consider a trade. Best 3pt hook up, better bucket, better quality in controls, wider footprint. Really does every thing I need with 5ft woods, 5ft rototiller, 5 ft disk fits my trails. moves everthying I need to move. Retired so speed is not as important.
Pros: Hydraulics, detachable bucket, 3 pt hitch, quality of construction.
Cons: Could have used more hp like a 3400 or 4000 did not want to spend the money.
Model Year: 2006
Bought it before I added acreage, and could use some more horsepower on the hills. the HST is a godsend. MY neighbor got a new JD in the 3000 series with 36 hp. I've used both and would not ever consider a trade. Best 3pt hook up, better bucket, better quality in controls, wider footprint. Really does every thing I need with 5ft woods, 5ft rototiller, 5 ft disk fits my trails. moves everthying I need to move. Retired so speed is not as important.
Pros: Hydraulics, detachable bucket, 3 pt hitch, quality of construction.
Cons: Could have used more hp like a 3400 or 4000 did not want to spend the money.
L3130 Review
Model Year: 2005
Great tractor with FEL, 5ft Bush Hog, Box Blade, HST, Auger. HST is great, would not own tractor living in the mountains without it. The only complaint is when bush hogging, the 31 HP is not quite enough to mow in Medium range. Would like a couple more HP.
Pros: Compact, but large enough to handle most any tasks. Very reliable.
Cons: At times would like to have more HP.
Model Year: 2005
Great tractor with FEL, 5ft Bush Hog, Box Blade, HST, Auger. HST is great, would not own tractor living in the mountains without it. The only complaint is when bush hogging, the 31 HP is not quite enough to mow in Medium range. Would like a couple more HP.
Pros: Compact, but large enough to handle most any tasks. Very reliable.
Cons: At times would like to have more HP.
Kubota L3130
Model Year: 2007
Never encountered a problem after all these hrs and yrs. Great tractor.
Pros: Comfort, weight.
Cons: None.
Model Year: 2007
Never encountered a problem after all these hrs and yrs. Great tractor.
Pros: Comfort, weight.
Cons: None.
Jim's Kubota Tractor: My Working Toy
Model Year: 2004
Love it!! Prior to purchasing my Kubota, I owned and used an old Ford 800 for many years. No power steering, no adjustable seats, no power steering, no FEL, Okay, you get it! Climbing on my Kubota was (and still is) like getting into a 1959 Caddy (when new) compared to mounting an old Model "T"! My only regret (soon) was not purchasing a FEL with the "quick Attachment Features". I opted for the regular FEL because I needed to save a few bucks. Would not make this mistake again. Soon, I discovered that I needed a set of forks. I purchased some after market forks and adapted them to the FEL. They work great and are easily attached and removed. No sweat there. All pros with this tractor and no cons! It has done everything I've asked. I use it for the most part bush hogging and FEL work with the forks.
Pros: Just a great piece of equipment!
Cons: No cons!
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Model Year: 2004
Love it!! Prior to purchasing my Kubota, I owned and used an old Ford 800 for many years. No power steering, no adjustable seats, no power steering, no FEL, Okay, you get it! Climbing on my Kubota was (and still is) like getting into a 1959 Caddy (when new) compared to mounting an old Model "T"! My only regret (soon) was not purchasing a FEL with the "quick Attachment Features". I opted for the regular FEL because I needed to save a few bucks. Would not make this mistake again. Soon, I discovered that I needed a set of forks. I purchased some after market forks and adapted them to the FEL. They work great and are easily attached and removed. No sweat there. All pros with this tractor and no cons! It has done everything I've asked. I use it for the most part bush hogging and FEL work with the forks.
Pros: Just a great piece of equipment!
Cons: No cons!
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Kubota L3130 HST 4X4
Model Year: 2004
This is my 3rd Kubota starting with a 14hp, then 21hp. I have had excellent service from all 3. It's a little under powered, but Kubota's are the way to go. I use my front end loader (723) for everything including pulling up stumps (semi-rotten). I also have a backhoe attachment but it takes a hour to put it on. I give my tractor a workout and it keeps on going. Hope I didn't say that too loud.
Pros: Great all around tractor.
Cons: Slight underpowered and wished backhoe was easier to put on. Front end loader can be put on and off in less than 5 mins.
Model Year: 2004
This is my 3rd Kubota starting with a 14hp, then 21hp. I have had excellent service from all 3. It's a little under powered, but Kubota's are the way to go. I use my front end loader (723) for everything including pulling up stumps (semi-rotten). I also have a backhoe attachment but it takes a hour to put it on. I give my tractor a workout and it keeps on going. Hope I didn't say that too loud.
Pros: Great all around tractor.
Cons: Slight underpowered and wished backhoe was easier to put on. Front end loader can be put on and off in less than 5 mins.
Never Looked Back
Model Year: 2004
I love my 3130 HST, I am a contractor, I build dirt pads, tear up concrete slabs & driveways Bushhog my 24 acres, and move dirt! There has been a time or 2 that I thought I could use a little more HP, but not much. This is Simply a WORK HORSE. I have the 723 FEL and using this tractor, I tore up and cleaned up a 10 X 20 concrete slab in 22 minutes. Start to Finish. Which is why I only have 477 hours on my "Bota!
Pros: Everything about this tractor!
Cons: None!
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Model Year: 2004
I love my 3130 HST, I am a contractor, I build dirt pads, tear up concrete slabs & driveways Bushhog my 24 acres, and move dirt! There has been a time or 2 that I thought I could use a little more HP, but not much. This is Simply a WORK HORSE. I have the 723 FEL and using this tractor, I tore up and cleaned up a 10 X 20 concrete slab in 22 minutes. Start to Finish. Which is why I only have 477 hours on my "Bota!
Pros: Everything about this tractor!
Cons: None!
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Kubota L3130 GST
Model Year: 2003
Overall, I am very pleased with my decision to buy a Kubota tractor. This is my first experience owning a tractor, so my review may not be as valuable as some others. I bought it to use in a small farm environment. I got it with the removable BH90 backhoe, and the LA723 front loader. I also had the top-n-tilt hydraulic operators installed, which proved to be very helpful to this rookie. In hindsight, I probably should have gone with a slightly larger model, as I managed to bend a few cylinder shafts by overloading the machine. After using a few other tractors belonging to friends, I am always happy to get back to my Kubota with it's easy shifting gear box, and smooth, easy to control hydraulics. I definitely recommend them, and would consider buying another. Jim
Pros: Easy shifting trans, smooth hydraulics, & excellent visibility.
Cons: Backhoe mount negates use of belly mower.
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Model Year: 2003
Overall, I am very pleased with my decision to buy a Kubota tractor. This is my first experience owning a tractor, so my review may not be as valuable as some others. I bought it to use in a small farm environment. I got it with the removable BH90 backhoe, and the LA723 front loader. I also had the top-n-tilt hydraulic operators installed, which proved to be very helpful to this rookie. In hindsight, I probably should have gone with a slightly larger model, as I managed to bend a few cylinder shafts by overloading the machine. After using a few other tractors belonging to friends, I am always happy to get back to my Kubota with it's easy shifting gear box, and smooth, easy to control hydraulics. I definitely recommend them, and would consider buying another. Jim
Pros: Easy shifting trans, smooth hydraulics, & excellent visibility.
Cons: Backhoe mount negates use of belly mower.
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Handy Utility Tractor
Model Year: 2005
I use this tractor for small jobs, where it really excels. With the 723 loader, I placed 60 cubic yards of 3' riprap on the creek bank where I was having erosion problems. The hydrostatic transmission was one of the big selling points, since loader work will burn out a conventional clutch.The L3130 handles a 100 gallon sprayer on the 3-point just fine. With ag tires in 4wd it has a surprising amount of push. I use the bucket to clear brush. In wet weather I have tipped over trees up to 6" in diameter. The tractor has been trouble free, except for the bead breaking on both front tires. I put inner tubes in the tires and have had no more problems. On the down side, the cooling system is marginal at best. If the screen plugs even a little bit, the tractor will overheat. They didn't waste any money on the electrical system either. The battery and alternator are too small to run an inverter for field power. The low power is not a problem for me because my other tractor is 3x the drawbar horsepower, but too large to be practical for utility work. If it's your only tractor, I would recommend a bigger engine or plenty of spare time. The L3130 will do just about anything, just slowly.
Pros: Low fuel consumption, great hydraulics, & good value for the price.
Cons: Poor cooling system, small battery and alternator.
Model Year: 2005
I use this tractor for small jobs, where it really excels. With the 723 loader, I placed 60 cubic yards of 3' riprap on the creek bank where I was having erosion problems. The hydrostatic transmission was one of the big selling points, since loader work will burn out a conventional clutch.The L3130 handles a 100 gallon sprayer on the 3-point just fine. With ag tires in 4wd it has a surprising amount of push. I use the bucket to clear brush. In wet weather I have tipped over trees up to 6" in diameter. The tractor has been trouble free, except for the bead breaking on both front tires. I put inner tubes in the tires and have had no more problems. On the down side, the cooling system is marginal at best. If the screen plugs even a little bit, the tractor will overheat. They didn't waste any money on the electrical system either. The battery and alternator are too small to run an inverter for field power. The low power is not a problem for me because my other tractor is 3x the drawbar horsepower, but too large to be practical for utility work. If it's your only tractor, I would recommend a bigger engine or plenty of spare time. The L3130 will do just about anything, just slowly.
Pros: Low fuel consumption, great hydraulics, & good value for the price.
Cons: Poor cooling system, small battery and alternator.
L3130 - 2003
Model Year: 2003
2003 - Grand L3130 w/LA723 loader and BH90 hoe. R4 tires. Adequate power for most of my needs, but there are quite a few times when I would like more. GST is OK for hoe work; however I absolutely hate it for loader work. I could kick myself for not buying the hydro. Hydraulics are not as fast as I would like but adequate. Do not care for the location of the heel activated differential lock position. My BX24 is the same, but my BX1500 has it forward on the left side of platform near the parking brake lock. Much better location imho. Actually, I would like to see a diff lock mechanism that could also be locked on full time. For the homeowner or farmer, a great midsized tractor that would handle most needs, but for commercial use on a daily basis, I would highly recommend one of the hydro TLBs (L45, L48) They have more HP and faster hydraulics. Yes, more $$$, but you will save that in time over the life of the tractor.
Pros: Value for the price, good size for non commercial use
Cons: Diff lock position
Model Year: 2003
2003 - Grand L3130 w/LA723 loader and BH90 hoe. R4 tires. Adequate power for most of my needs, but there are quite a few times when I would like more. GST is OK for hoe work; however I absolutely hate it for loader work. I could kick myself for not buying the hydro. Hydraulics are not as fast as I would like but adequate. Do not care for the location of the heel activated differential lock position. My BX24 is the same, but my BX1500 has it forward on the left side of platform near the parking brake lock. Much better location imho. Actually, I would like to see a diff lock mechanism that could also be locked on full time. For the homeowner or farmer, a great midsized tractor that would handle most needs, but for commercial use on a daily basis, I would highly recommend one of the hydro TLBs (L45, L48) They have more HP and faster hydraulics. Yes, more $$$, but you will save that in time over the life of the tractor.
Pros: Value for the price, good size for non commercial use
Cons: Diff lock position
Kubota L3130 HST TLB
Model Year: 2003
Excellent tractor but it is a bit underpowered - It could use about 5 additional HP. I added STP in the motor oil at 1600 hours and it made a big difference in overall performance.
Pros: Reliable, starts very well in cold weather.
Cons: Underpowered
Model Year: 2003
Excellent tractor but it is a bit underpowered - It could use about 5 additional HP. I added STP in the motor oil at 1600 hours and it made a big difference in overall performance.
Pros: Reliable, starts very well in cold weather.
Cons: Underpowered