New LS Mt125 or Used Kubota L3240

[chim]

.....................but a Grand L might be too big. If considering the Grand L be sure it will get into all the places you need on the property. If you have groomed lawn you probably dont want to run over it with a Grand L. How is the turning radius on the Grand L on your property. .....................................

The results might surprise you. After getting some time on the L4240HSTC we purchased last December, it just seemed more agile than the L3200 it is replacing. To check them I poked a driveway marker in the ground next to the rear tire and then made a hard turn. Stopping the tractor after the tractor completed a 180 degree turn, the rear tire on the L3200 was 98" away from where it started. The L4240 drew a tighter circle at 71".

Today I had the little Ford 1210 out for a bit and couldn't help but wonder how tight it would turn. Tried the same test and it was 80". Both Kubotas have R4's and the Ford has R1's.

 

[Jchonline]

The results might surprise you. After getting some time on the L4240HSTC we purchased last December, it just seemed more agile than the L3200 it is replacing. To check them I poked a driveway marker in the ground next to the rear tire and then made a hard turn. Stopping the tractor after the tractor completed a 180 degree turn, the rear tire on the L3200 was 98" away from where it started. The L4240 drew a tighter circle at 71".

Today I had the little Ford 1210 out for a bit and couldn't help but wonder how tight it would turn. Tried the same test and it was 80". Both Kubotas have R4's and the Ford has R1's.

No doubt but this is a SCUT MT125; much smaller than an L series Kubota.

 

[chim]

No doubt but this is a SCUT MT125; much smaller than an L series Kubota.

My response was to your question "How is the turning radius on the Grand L". I even added info on the smallest tractor I have - the Ford 1210 (has 16 horses and weighs 1,442#). The Grand L turns 9" shorter than the Ford.

The only issue with the size of my L4240HSTC is that I had to trim some low-hanging branches. That's a small price to pay for having A/C while mowing.