L3700SU = L3800 w/ loader ??

[lizardman]

Are they the same 37.4 hp machine with different model #s(for marketing sake), or is there something there that I am missing!?

Rod

 

[kubotadriver4life]

Well engine and power wise they are the same. The L3800 looks like it has more of a sleeker design, almost closer the the Grand L's. The SU in the L3700 is supposed to mean Special Utility Tractor Loader. I think this means that that it is really made to come with an FEL and BH. But otherwise i am not sure either, i had the same question.

 

[Ductape]

The 3700SU was made to compete with the budget Deere. From what I've read here, its going to be a one year only tractor. The L3800 is a bit updated, even if it's mostly sheetmetal. You will probably find the loader a bit better on the 3800, but the two tractors are pretty comparable.

 

[Tomtint]

I have the 3700SU. I looked at both the 37 and 38, you get a better loader and updated sheet metal with the 38 and a jump in the price. The deal was to good on the 37 TLB,thumb,loaded R4 rears, skid steer front. For 26000 something. I have had it for 6 months and the only issues are the jerky 3point, and the BH is cramped for me at 6'2". I had a BX22 that had more room when using the BH.

 

[TroyR57]

Tomtint, I agree with you on the tight BH, a friend has the same unit as you, but paid a lot more, but I'm just shy of 6ft, and 220, and I don't like the operaters platform set up on the L3700, would be nice, if they would put the swivel set set up, like my B3200. I also fit on the BX 23 BH better.

PS this is my 300th post on this site.

 

[teg]

Someone pointed out that the L3700 didn't even have a suspension seat. That would kill it for me... I just assumed the L3800 has one... can anyone confirm that?

 

[Tomtint]

Mine does not have a suspension seat. I do not know for sure about the 38, The one my 37 came with is very comfy tho.

 

[LD1]

The 3700 didnt have a suspension seat:confused2:

I thought the L3700su was the same as the L3400 only with the updated motor and offered only as a package????

I know the L2800/3400 both had suspension seats. But they were ususally seized up from sitting on the dealers lot:confused2:

 

[k0ua]

The 3700 didnt have a suspension seat:confused2:

I thought the L3700su was the same as the L3400 only with the updated motor and offered only as a package????

I know the L2800/3400 both had suspension seats. But they were ususally seized up from sitting on the dealers lot:confused2:

Myself and someone else spent about 6 or 8 post trying to convince a new L3700SU owner that, yes he had a suspension seat, he just did not know how to adjust it. Finally the new owner took some Pics.. guess what? no suspension seat! I felt bad kinda bad about that.
James K0UA

 

[LD1]

Thats odd:confused2:

I guess the discount of the package deal with the FEL didnt come free:laughing: