To much tractor?

[xring100]

TOO MUCH TRACTOR? :laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing:

Ok, composure is back. Go with the largest you think you might need in the next 10 years. You will want more tractor by then anyway. It is better than wanting more tractor in six months.

My first tractor (after a A/C WD45) was an L3650 (sold after 20 years). Then down to a BX. Then up to a M-series, and then back to a L (TLB). OK, maybe I'm not the best guy to respond to the question.

LOL yeah the Title is mildly entertaining.

Mood swings or just playing musical tractors?

 

[RoyJackson]

Is there a downside to having to big a tractor?

Other then a larger tractor needs more room to maneuver...and,the extra weight could be a problem with your lawn, septic tank or drain field.

That said, I used a 35 HP, 3000+ lb Deere 4400 on my one acre of lawn. I also used it for other chores (bush hogging 4-5 acres, chipping, snow removal) more suited to it's size.

I'd go for the L2800...but that might be too small for your 20 acres. R-1 Ag tires would be a problem if you intend to mow your lawn with the tractor. You might want to consider R-3 Turfs rather then the R-4 Industrial tires.

 

[murphy1244]

When I asked my Salesman about the DK-40 being to big for my use. He said" it will seam like that for a week at most' Boy was he right. Tractors seem to shrink a lot after a month. Do make sure you have space for indoor parking as I'm working on a MF 135 that was outside since 1967 and all the fastners are rusted stuck.

 

[TejasMike]

We have a covered shed for it. Not completely enclosed but out of the weather etc.....

What would a set of tires cost for the L?

 

[RoyJackson]

What would a set of tires cost for the L?

Expensive, since you'll most likely need wheels too. If you really want to change the tire type, price that out before you buy the L2800. Once you get the numbers, you may decide to look for another tractor equipped with the tires you want.

 

[dragoneggs]

No one mentioned the operating costs of bigger tractors :confused3: working in tight spaces?

 

[rmorey]

We have a covered shed for it. Not completely enclosed but out of the weather etc.....

What would a set of tires cost for the L?

The new R4s would cost less than the difference between the two you're comparing. I'm for the L vs the B. :thumbsup:

You may also be able to sell the R1s on Ebay/Craigs List, etc.

 

[kuboman]

New tires and rims will run around $2000.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

I've bought 15 Kubotas in 10 years and a couple of days from ordering number 16. I've owned the smallest Kubota a BX1500 MMM, most sizes of BXs and Bs and up to a L3240 HST FEL. I've owned several implements and even used a few of them. I mow/maintain 2 different locations. One is 4 acres flat and has 6 septic tanks (rental property) and the other is 5 acres of hillside (my home).
One of my most favorite ones was the Grand L3240 and it was the one I used the least and was almost the gladest to get rid of. My most favorite and most used was the BX25 because of the back hoe. My most used was a B7800 FEL RFM because I owned it and the BX1500 MMM (just hillside mowing machine) the longest. Followed the B7800 with the L3240 which I traded shortly to a B3200 FEL.
I currently have a B2620 FEL BH for my tractor uses and 2 F3080s for my mowing of the 2 properties. Now ask me if one can go to big or to little. I'll answer your question. Yes, one can do either. If one goes to little then they can sell or trade their to little machine to a bigger one and one can also sell or trade the to big to a smaller one. Tractors trade/sell just like cars and truck but in a bit different way plus tractors may actually bring more, less or the same as one paid for them after a few years of use. Depend on the increase in prices of tractors, financing incentives, brand purchased and maintenance.
Is the L to big for you, no. Is the B to small, no. Can you sell a bigger tractor quicker and easier than a small tractor? Depends on your location/tractoring buying market and the same with the to small one. If your in mostly residential area then the smaller tractor will sell quicker/better and if your in the middle of farm country the bigger one will sell quicker/better. Myself I'd rather try and sell to a more few acres suburban buyer than a farmer who wants/needs to pinch a nickel.
I didn't give you an answer and didn't intend to, just wanted to give you a different view from my own personal experience.
Oh, the reason I got rid of the L3240 so quick and wouldn't use it was because I couldn't use it at all on my rental property and it scared the pa toots out of me on my hillside property being so high off the ground compared to the BXs and Bs.

 

[kiotiken]

When I asked my Salesman about the DK-40 being to big for my use. He said" it will seam like that for a week at most' Boy was he right. Tractors seem to shrink a lot after a month. Do make sure you have space for indoor parking as I'm working on a MF 135 that was outside since 1967 and all the fastners are rusted stuck.

This is bang on. I have 3 acres and a DK 45 (comparable to an L4240 in size). Murph is right, at first it seemed huge, now it seems just right. I bought 3 tractors in 3 years and can tell you it's a lot easier to buy bigger than you think you need the first time.