Kubota B3200 4.90 star(s) (41)

B3200
Model Year: 2009

I have only put about 70 hrs on it but no trouble to date. It has noticeable vibration at certain RPM's above 2000 RPM, but other than that no complaints. I have a Bradco Backhoe QA, 6 ft. Box Blade and the LA 504 loader - 60" bucket and a Log-hog skidder attachment. That little tractor will pull some big logs! This winter in -30 Celcius no problems starting. Overall great machine.

Pros: Bang for Buck
Cons: Vibration

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Very early so far, but.....
Model Year: 2010

I've played around with the FEL, used a box blade, and the rear tiller. The tractor has good power, but I need a lot more experience to really get going. I have 20 acres and this will suit me very well.

Pros: Good value, mid PTO
Cons: No position control, cruise could be nicer like BXX30 models.

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Great lawn maintenance tractor
Model Year: 2010

Perfect size to get around trees. We have ballasted wheels and a belly mower and it sticks to the hills. Plenty of power and the 4X4 plows through the mud!

Pros: Everything
Cons: Cup holder still needs work but it's a start!

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B3200
Model Year: 2009

I have processed and hauled firewood, light grading, mowing with a RFM and plowed a lot of snow. The tractor has plenty of power but lacks in overall weight. I loose traction before I run out of power. Sometimes I may ask to much out of the tractor and I get hit with a little disappointment. The rubber floor mat won't stay secured to the floor board only after 37 hours. If I had to do it again I probably would go with a L3400. The 3200 is nimble enough to navigate the woods. With the FEL on, the head lights don't give you much. I also don't care for the HST whine.

Pros: No mechanical issues yet, light and nimble for yard work, strong FEL
Cons: To light forground engaging work. lots of vibrations,FEL joystick limits you to get on and off the tractor on one side

b3200
Model Year: 2010

Like the tractor so far was scared of all the post about the vibration. This tractor does vibrate at pto rpms but the "sweet spot" does exist. The tractor has quite a bit of rattling, Pins and things,no big deal but it is kind of annoying.Hydro does whine a bit but i dont think its anything not normal for a hydrosat.Glad i went with this size tractor probably wouldnt have been as happy with a smaller one.Great tractor for the money.

Pros: plenty power for jobs i do
Cons: vibrating pins, mainly at foldable rops

Kubota B3200
Model Year: 2010

Great tractor. Meets every need. Using FEL, box blade with tooth bar, and 4ft Brush hog. Only complaint is vibration @ 2,000K but otherwise a solid compact work horse. Highly recommended.

Pros: Nice value. Good power.
Cons: Vibrations @ 2,000K . No other complaints.

An Idiot's Guide to Buying a Tractor
Model Year: 2010

So you want to buy a tractor. Here is my take on my 3-year journey to buy a new tractor. Just to let you know, I am not a pro when it comes to tractors like most are on this site. I actually used this site to get the final feedback I needed to point me in the right direction to make my first-time purchase. Back in 2007, I told my wife I wanted a tractor do help with work around the house and she laughed and said no. It was then when I decided to start researching them. At the Fryeburg Fair, I was introduced to Mahindras and fell in love with tractors. In 2008, I started looking at few other tractors and got to know a few people at Kioti, Massey Ferguson and John Deere. Between 2008 and 2009 I started comparing specs between tractors. I knew I wanted HST transmission which has proved to be a great decision. Based on straight specs, I was leaning heavily towards the Mahindra and still to this day, really like it. Based on what I read, I knocked out John Deere. Great all-American tractor, but I didn't want to pay the extra thousands for a name and "green" tractor. Just to step back, I was originally looking at a 26 HP. A buddy of mine told me that if I thought I may want something bigger down the road, buy it now instead of waiting and that was good advice. That was when I started looking around 32 HP. After more research, I finally bumped Kioti due to the lack of HP in the same tractor type as what I was looking at. Finally, in early 2010, my wife didn't care any more which gave me the green light. I narrowed it down to Mahindra and Kubota. I was really leaning towards the Mahindra and liked everything about it, but at the last second, I decided to go with Kubota instead. This was a very tough decision, but it came to down to the resale value and the reputation of a brand. I asked 20 or so friends if they have ever heard of Kubota and 100% said yes, as for the Mahindra, only 2 people had heard of it. Now let's think about trying to sell it. After deciding on the Kubota, I was trying to feel people out on the website about what I should be paying here in NH for a 3200. I got a quote from a well-known local chain that seemed a bit steep so a few mentioned Barlow in KY. The place in NH could not come close to Barlow and didn't seem to want to try anyway. Needless to say, I bought it from them. I got it 3 months later delivered to my doorstep and couldn't be happier. There were a few chips of paint missing around where the straps were on the backhoe, but they were hardly noticeable and they sent me touch-up paint within a day or two. If I could give Barlow one bit of constructive feedback, after working with Brady, the owners son, who was extremely helpful and personable, it was that I never got a follow-up call again asking how everything was going. As a business owner, I would have, if not me, one of my employees, especially since I bought it from so far away. Overall, I am extremely happy and wouldn't have done it any other way. And by the way, I started a list for the wife and am over 70 items that I would not have been able to do without a tractor.

Pros: Starts at 0 degrees F., reliable, rugged - no issues whatsoever
Cons: Loses bucket power when plowing snow in high gear.

Nice Tractor
Model Year: 2011

We bought this tractor mainly for the odds and ends as well as plowing snow. We spent a lot of time looking for a tractor and we're set on Kubota the second we saw it. Anyway, the machine is a great one. LA504 loader with a grater blade makes it the plowing machine! The power is exceptional and the comfort is great. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a machine that will do it all! P.S. We just purchased a chipper for the 3 pt hitch for small 4 inch brush. The 32 Horses run it like a champ!

Pros: Comfort and quick hydraulics for the loader.
Cons: Slight vibration at 2K RPM.

B3200 HSD
Model Year: 2010

Traded in a B20 HSD with 600 hours. It was too small for all the snow we get here. The 3200 is just right. Any bigger and it would be too heavy to mow. I have some soft spots.

Pros: It works.
Cons: Dealers are a long drive. Have to get parts by delivery.

Kubota 3200HST Review from a farmer's perspective)
Model Year: 2011

04/12/11 I just bought a new 2011 3200HST with a Front End Loader and a used 5' brush mower. The tractor is the FWD model, no fluid in the tires, R-4 tread. I traded an older Melroe Bobcat and a Case DX25e as I needed something bigger. I grew up on a farm, did my time in the service, and now back at again. So far, I put 2.5 hours on it over the weekend. I think I put it through the paces. I moved dirt, pulled some stumpage, cut some brush, etc. I tried using all the features on it. The foot control for the drive mechanism takes some getting used to but was really nice. The shifting from L-M-H was smooth. 3pt works well. PTO starts smooth. Tractor is very nice and well worth the money. I read about vibration in some other posts. There's a little but when you have the tractor up to 2000 RPM for the PTO, you are going to have some vibration...no matter what tractor it is. Cutting brush, no problems. Make sure to have it at the rated RPM's (as with most tractors). Some brush was harder than other but it handled all real well, with the occasional drop due to hitting a real hard patch of brush or a small stump that I could not see, but the tractor did great. For moving dirt, I think the loader leaves something to be desired. I guess I am used to the skid steer, but I had the same size bucket on the skid steer as on the tractor and felt the tractor could not scoop nor dig as well. Only time will tell as to how well it will perform, but initially I am not real impressed. It's a functional loader. I am curious how well it will handle pallet forks or other attachments. I might be expecting too much. Maybe just a change in practice will serve me well. Finally, the fuel filter. I get the idea about easy access, but it is really exposed and I nearly sheared it off while cutting brush. I was not in heavy brush but one little stick got in there. And the housing is plastic which makes it really vulnerable. I am seriously thinking about either putting a shroud around it or moving it. I think I made a good choice. Good value on the tractor (I think), I did not pay for paint, but paid for a tractor that can do the job a larger tractor in my more youthful years would have done. By the way, I was looking to buy a 770 Oliver with a loader (which is not even listed). I am old school but impressed as to what this machine can do. I am not too worried about the shortcomings...except that pesky fuel filter.

Pros: Ample power, FWD is great, & it's easy to maneuver/see around machine.
Cons: Loader is small, 3pt seems lightly built, & the fuel filter is too exposed!