when is is big enough to handle a 1200 lb. round bale

[bigbull338]

yes the MX4700 and MX5100 will fit your needs.ive got the MX5100HST 4x4 with LA844 quicktatch loader.an i move an feed 5 by 6 bales on the front an rear no prob.this year we will be feeding 4 by 6 bales.

 

[Code54]

I had a l3700 (basically the same as the L3800) but feel it is still too small for round bails. It is a nice tractor but with the hills I have on my property it was a bit narrow and when I added a lot of weight to the loader it was rather "tippy" feeling. I do understand that the M5100 is a bigger machine and the when I bought the L3700 I thought it was too much also, but a year or so later the L3700 was sold and the 5100 took its place. Would have been cheaper to have bought the 5100 in the first place.. lesson learned.
Good luck and test drive them and see if they will let you use it at your place before you buy anything to make sure it will be perfect for you.

 

[Biggreenavalanche]

Take a close look a Mahindra 4035 & 5035... All the ones mentioned are good tractors though...do some research and get referrals on each dealer, believe me a good dealer can make all the difference in the world on your future tractoring !! Not that I'm particularly stuck on stats but I do recommend you look at each tractor's specs in depth prior to purchase...my :2cents:

Rich

 

[1969grandpa]

The L series has a problem with the 3 point hitch jerkin up or down with a load on. Some not all do this.If you want to buy a L series machine test it before you buy.

So the jerking is when raising/lowering or after the load is raised and holding and how heavy of a load should I test? I will, for sure want to test this. If I drop $25k on a vehicle, it needs to be right.

 

[1969grandpa]

After comparing the Kubota models on their site, it seems that the Grand L 3840 and 3940 are close in price with the L4600 and have more features. Would like to see one in person though.

 

[Bluegill2]

So the jerking is when raising/lowering or after the load is raised and holding and how heavy of a load should I test? I will, for sure want to test this. If I drop $25k on a vehicle, it needs to be right.

Some of the L2800, 3200, 3400, 3800 have the 'jerky hitch'. It's jerky when raised very slowly with a load on it. Some very bad, some not so. My L3800 isn't jerky. Also have not heard of any L4600s' or Grand Ls' with the issue.

 

[creekbend]

Some of the L2800, 3200, 3400, 3800 have the 'jerky hitch'. It's jerky when raised very slowly with a load on it. Some very bad, some not so. My L3800 isn't jerky. Also have not heard of any L4600s' or Grand Ls' with the issue.

I have a Kubota L4400. I bought it new and have had it for a year. I have never experienced any indications of a "Jerky Hitch" either.

 

[k0ua]

So the jerking is when raising/lowering or after the load is raised and holding and how heavy of a load should I test? I will, for sure want to test this. If I drop $25k on a vehicle, it needs to be right.

Kubota L3700SU Jerky 3pt Hitch - YouTube

Here you go, you can see for yourself.. Not all have the problem or there may be different levels of severity.. There is not a problem with lowering, it is only raising the 3pt. and only when raising the 3pt slowly. There are dozens of threads about this on this forum..I finally got a call back a few days ago from Kubota corporate about this, and the lack of help from the Kubota Regional rep, but it is a little late, I traded my L3400HST off in April.. It was not the only or even the main reason I traded tractors, I wanted a heavier, larger and more full featured tractor, but it did factor in my thinking in some way. If your new tractor has the problem, there is very little you can do about it. Some dealers have "repaired" the problem, but we are not sure how, Some think they have put a valve from a Grand L in them. Some of our members have tried to repair themselves, and the consensus it that it is not possible without introducing a more severe problem.
This is probably the definitive thread on this problem:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...ng/233308-l3400-3-point-hitch-adjustment.html

Good Luck

James K0UA

 

[Soundguy]

moving an occasional bale? or moving bales all day.

for the former.. something int he 30hp range is fine. for production work.. I'd go 45hp.. etc..

 

[Bluegill2]

I have a Kubota L4400. I bought it new and have had it for a year. I have never experienced any indications of a "Jerky Hitch" either.

I haven't heard of any L4400 with the 'jerky hitch' issue. My BIL has one and it's smooth.

I don't feel it's a wide spread issue, but it is something to check when buying a basic L series.