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Regarding L3200 HST power and loader work....
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k0ua
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Sounds good, Let us know what you think of her when you get a few hours on under your belt.. congratulations.
James K0UA
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Will do.
CompactTractorFan
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Congratulations on the new tractor! :thumbsup:
Can't wait to see pics!
Can't wait to see pics!
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familyman
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Thanks... let's wait for the paperwork to go through!
Should know by tomorrow.
chasenmojo
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Family man, Did you test them both? was the difference night and day? i only got to run the 3200 but am in the same boat as you. Please fill me in on why you chose the 3800. thanks and good luck with your new rig!
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familyman
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Only if you'll let me come up there to duck hunt...!
Only kidding.
Sort of.
I did not drive an L3200, though I probably should have. There is a dealer in Alburtis who has a few, some with loaders; I should have tried one there.
I did drive a bare L3800 and in medium and high range it had me wondering what it would be like loaded down with an extra 3,000lbs. I'm not used to hydro and even at 2,500rpm, stepping into the pedal while in medium or high slowed the engine down a bit. I wouldn't call it bogging down, but it was nothing like my gear tractor.
I've decided on the L3800 for 2 reasons:
First, the way I work there really is no telling what I might be doing in the future that could require the extra hp. A 6' finish mower? A 5' rototiller?
Second, the difference in bore between the two engines is only 1/10th inch, but the difference in stroke is 4/10ths of an inch. In my experience, this spells TORQUE, which is what I want. So I'm forking up the extra dollars to have the extra power when I need it.
If I had operated an L3200 with a loader and some rear weight, I may have gone with one... but now I'll never know. If you can find one, load it down and try it first.
Now, about that duck hunting....
Only kidding.
Sort of.
I did not drive an L3200, though I probably should have. There is a dealer in Alburtis who has a few, some with loaders; I should have tried one there.
I did drive a bare L3800 and in medium and high range it had me wondering what it would be like loaded down with an extra 3,000lbs. I'm not used to hydro and even at 2,500rpm, stepping into the pedal while in medium or high slowed the engine down a bit. I wouldn't call it bogging down, but it was nothing like my gear tractor.
I've decided on the L3800 for 2 reasons:
First, the way I work there really is no telling what I might be doing in the future that could require the extra hp. A 6' finish mower? A 5' rototiller?
Second, the difference in bore between the two engines is only 1/10th inch, but the difference in stroke is 4/10ths of an inch. In my experience, this spells TORQUE, which is what I want. So I'm forking up the extra dollars to have the extra power when I need it.
If I had operated an L3200 with a loader and some rear weight, I may have gone with one... but now I'll never know. If you can find one, load it down and try it first.
Now, about that duck hunting....
chasenmojo
Member
Duck hunting .....thats a first, normally everyone wants to come here salmon fishing. I dont do much duck hunting, but i live in a tree from sept 27th till dec 15th. my main reason for buying tractor......food plots, for me and the deer! lol thanks for sharing your thoughts
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familyman
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Chased steel head up there too. Ducks in the morning, trout in the afternoon. Heaven.
chasenmojo
Member
yea i live in a sportsmans paradise, but most often take it for granted. Glad this place makes you happy, cause living here isnt so much fun unless you have lots of money for toys and taxes!