http://kubota.com/assets/product/comps/L3200/L3200_L3800_Comps.pdf
2nd page you need to compare to John Deere 3038E
2nd page you need to compare to John Deere 3038E
JD3320 or L3800
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Chilly807
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The only real wart on the Kubota's nose is the jerky 3 point hitch, if you can live with that and need a basic tractor the L3800 is the most power for the lowest price. It IS slightly less weight, which isn't a good thing.
The Deere's, (I think) have aluminum gearcases in the rear, which I've never understood. Why put lighter material where you want weight?
The 3038 doesn't compare well to the L3800 in most areas I've looked at. I remember looking at them when I was shopping, it seems to me the basic loader features weren't so good, neither was the rear lift capacity. I could be wrong there, you need to research all the numbers yourself, then test drive and finally decide which dealer has the best chance of serving you well.
I have an 09 L3400, which has been a very good tractor except for the rough 3 point hitch, which Kubota has NOT fixed for 2011 or 2012 as far as I know in the L3200 or L3800.
Sean
The Deere's, (I think) have aluminum gearcases in the rear, which I've never understood. Why put lighter material where you want weight?
The 3038 doesn't compare well to the L3800 in most areas I've looked at. I remember looking at them when I was shopping, it seems to me the basic loader features weren't so good, neither was the rear lift capacity. I could be wrong there, you need to research all the numbers yourself, then test drive and finally decide which dealer has the best chance of serving you well.
I have an 09 L3400, which has been a very good tractor except for the rough 3 point hitch, which Kubota has NOT fixed for 2011 or 2012 as far as I know in the L3200 or L3800.
Sean
LD1
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Pretty much the same dilema I faced 6 years ago. I was comparing the L3400 to the 3320.
The GL was out of my budget and the 3038 did not exist then.
The 3320 is a small step up in performance over the 3800, but not much. The 3PH will lift a tad more as will the loader. And overall, it weighs 300lbs more as well. I wasnt interested in all the features. For me, the simpler the better. And the "Frills" along with the slightly better lift specs just wasnt worth the extra 3k I was quoted.
The grand L is quite a step up over the 3320 also. More lift and heavier.
The 3038 is a step down from the 3800 IMO.
I think the best two deals you have listed are the two kubotas:thumbsup:
If you can live with a no frills machine, get the 3800. If you want the frills, the added cost of the GrandL is well worth it vs the 3320 IMO.
The GL was out of my budget and the 3038 did not exist then.
The 3320 is a small step up in performance over the 3800, but not much. The 3PH will lift a tad more as will the loader. And overall, it weighs 300lbs more as well. I wasnt interested in all the features. For me, the simpler the better. And the "Frills" along with the slightly better lift specs just wasnt worth the extra 3k I was quoted.
The grand L is quite a step up over the 3320 also. More lift and heavier.
The 3038 is a step down from the 3800 IMO.
I think the best two deals you have listed are the two kubotas:thumbsup:
If you can live with a no frills machine, get the 3800. If you want the frills, the added cost of the GrandL is well worth it vs the 3320 IMO.
The JD dealer wouldn't be willing to order one for you at the same price? Seems as though they would if they want to make a sale.
hanson1999
Gold Member
2 3320's and a 4720 in my family. over 2500 total combined hours and never had a front end apart....
Main thing that ever happens is a wheel seal and they can be changed in about an hour and $30 in parts.
I realize some people think that might be a major breakdown but its rather simple in the real world.....