Price Check New Kubota L3200 Pricing

[The Deerslayer]

Been thinking about upgrading my manual L2250. Just came close to buying a 2010 L2800 HST with 450 hours, but figured the asking price of $14,500 was a tad high and the seller was not willing to come down. He sold it anyway so it is not an option. That being said, there do not seem to be too many of the used L series tractors around these parts and those that are tend to be beat up pretty bad. Like me, I guess people keep em and use em. There are a number of B and BX tractors, but that would be going in the wrong direction for my needs.

That all being said, I have always shied away from considering new. Rationale being the cost factor as well as I would have some level of mental difficulty banging up my brand shiny new tractor...but I guess I would eventually get over that!! :laughing:A comparable new Kubota to my L2250 would most likely be the L3200, but unable to "build" one on the Kubota site due the change over to the tier 4s. From feedback on TBN I realize the pre-tier 4s are desirable. I found a dealer who still has a new L3200 HST with loader. Looks like a cash deal would be about 20K plus tax. This obviously would put me in a whole new level cost wise in comparison to what I was considering.

Interested to hear from folks as to if that is a good price or not. Any additional feedback on my situation is always welcomed and appreciated.

 

[k0ua]

Been thinking about upgrading my manual L2250. Just came close to buying a 2010 L2800 HST with 450 hours, but figured the asking price of $14,500 was a tad high and the seller was not willing to come down. He sold it anyway so it is not an option. That being said, there do not seem to be too many of the used L series tractors around these parts and those that are tend to be beat up pretty bad. Like me, I guess people keep em and use em. There are a number of B and BX tractors, but that would be going in the wrong direction for my needs.

That all being said, I have always shied away from considering new. Rationale being the cost factor as well as I would have some level of mental difficulty banging up my brand shiny new tractor...but I guess I would eventually get over that!! :laughing:A comparable new Kubota to my L2250 would most likely be the L3200, but unable to "build" one on the Kubota site due the change over to the tier 4s. From feedback on TBN I realize the pre-tier 4s are desirable. I found a dealer who still has a new L3200 HST with loader. Looks like a cash deal would be about 20K plus tax. This obviously would put me in a whole new level cost wise in comparison to what I was considering.

Interested to hear from folks as to if that is a good price or not. Any additional feedback on my situation is always welcomed and appreciated.

That would be high here, but in your neck of the woods, I am not sure, I know tractors are quite a bit higher in the Northeast corridor. Did you price a new L3301?

 

[k0ua]

Would you consider a Kioti CK30 or CK35 or perhaps an LS G3033H or G3038H they are worth a look. Don't get hung up on the paint color.

My Kioti DK35se is the best tractor I have ever owned, and I have owned 2 late model Kubotas, a New Holland, and a Long.

 

[s219]

That's about $1K higher than I paid in December.

 

[The Deerslayer]

Would you consider a Kioti CK30 or CK35 or perhaps an LS G3033H or G3038H they are worth a look. Don't get hung up on the paint color.

My Kioti DK35se is the best tractor I have ever owned, and I have owned 2 late model Kubotas, a New Holland, and a Long.

Prefer to stay with the Kubota line because we have had such good luck with them, but would consider checking others out. Thanks for the model references.

 

[The Deerslayer]

That's about $1K higher than I paid in December.

Kinda figured we were a bit higher up here. What do you think of yours so far?

 

[The Deerslayer]

That would be high here, but in your neck of the woods, I am not sure, I know tractors are quite a bit higher in the Northeast corridor. Did you price a new L3301?

Yep....that would be in the neighborhood of 24k......ouch

 

[s219]

Kinda figured we were a bit higher up here. What do you think of yours so far?

It's been fantastic. I did notice a big reduction from the hot rod feeling my old B2920 had (only 3hp less and half the weight) but once I adjusted to that the L3200 has been great. It's a real workhorse.

Be aware that the L3200/3800 have a jerky 3-pt hitch when lifted slow with weight on. It hasn't been an issue for my uses, but some people have problems with it. That has been corrected on the 3301/3901.

 

[peterc38]

Be aware that the L3200/3800 have a jerky 3-pt hitch when lifted slow with weight on.

I know this is a real issue for some, but I must be one of the lucky ones, because mine is not jerky.

 

[s219]

I know this is a real issue for some, but I must be one of the lucky ones, because mine is not jerky.

They all are -- you just need to recreate the right circumstances to notice it. Some people never notice it. I remember trading PMs with a member here who claimed his was fine, and when I told him how to recreate the problem he was shocked.

 

[k0ua]

They all are -- you just need to recreate the right circumstances to notice it. Some people never notice it. I remember trading PMs with a member here who claimed his was fine, and when I told him how to recreate the problem he was shocked.

I am of the same opinion, I have never seen one that wasnt.. If all you ever do is yank the position control handle up or down, the 3pt rises and of course falls as smooth as silk.. Now with an implement on the back, the longer and heavier the better, try to SLOWLY raise the 3pt by slowly moving your hand to pull the position control lever up and back.. Your 3pt will rise with a series of jerks, it will not rise slowly. Imagine you had a box blade with a load of dirt in the box, and now you want to "feather" out the dirt at the end of your run without making a mound of dirt at one spot. You want to raise the lift slowly to "feather" the dirt out smoothly until it is all gone from the box. You will leave a series of ripples of dirt. Of course the lift will always fall smoothly.

Now by telling you this, think of the thousands of loyal, Kubota L2800, L3400, L3700, L3800, L3200 owners we have just PO.

 

[The Deerslayer]

It's been fantastic. I did notice a big reduction from the hot rod feeling my old B2920 had (only 3hp less and half the weight) but once I adjusted to that the L3200 has been great. It's a real workhorse.

Be aware that the L3200/3800 have a jerky 3-pt hitch when lifted slow with weight on. It hasn't been an issue for my uses, but some people have problems with it. That has been corrected on the 3301/3901.

I have that issue with my L2250, so I am used to it and believe I could continue to live with it to save 4k if I was to end up buying new.

 

[Fallon]

My L3200 I got a year ago is a bit rough, but I kind if knew what I was getting into. Older ones are a lot worse I hear. The L3301 I saw at a show was smooth when I tried it out (with a ballast box hitched up).

 

[kubotacres]

Jerky or not don't let that keep you from buying a extraordinary tractor. If it does bother you it can be fixed under warranty, contrary to what some think.

 

[mguitas]

I could not agree more.

Jerky or not don't let that keep you from buying a extraordinary tractor. If it does bother you it can be fixed under warranty, contrary than some think.

 

[Fallon]

Jerky or not don't let that keep you from buying a extraordinary tractor. If it does bother you it can be fixed under warranty, contrary to what some think.

Actually, no it can't. Previous models would bounce violently. The L3200 & 3800 are just a little rough. All the fixes I've seen posted here haven't end up being recommended by their creators from what I've seen. Kubota's stance has been "Its an economy tractor, if you want a better 3pt, get a Grand".

Generally its not that big of an issue though. Get the dealer or seller to put an implement on & try some small adjustments. If it will work for your needs, great. If not, look elsewhere. Some are smoother than others, or look at a different model/brand.

Mine isn't that smooth & irritates me when trying to do fine grading, but is otherwise fine. I knew what I was getting into when I bought it. Forewarned is forearmed.

 

[The Deerslayer]

So has anyone else had experience buying this model and can let me know if the pricing is on target?

 

[kubotacres]

Actually, no it can't. Previous models would bounce violently. The L3200 & 3800 are just a little rough. All the fixes I've seen posted here haven't end up being recommended by their creators from what I've seen. Kubota's stance has been "Its an economy tractor, if you want a better 3pt, get a Grand".

Generally its not that big of an issue though. Get the dealer or seller to put an implement on & try some small adjustments. If it will work for your needs, great. If not, look elsewhere. Some are smoother than others, or look at a different model/brand.

Mine isn't that smooth & irritates me when trying to do fine grading, but is otherwise fine. I knew what I was getting into when I bought it. Forewarned is forearmed.

Notice i said warranty.Speak for yourself or get yourself a decent dealer. Because it can and it was fixed on mine.

 

[kubotacres]

So has anyone else had experience buying this model and can let me know if the pricing is on target?

Around 17500 without tax for a l3200 with fel and hst..... This was during the time I bought mine.Of course I didn't get Hst.

 

[Mike from MI]

So has anyone else had experience buying this model and can let me know if the pricing is on target?

L3200 hst, Q.A loader w/66" Q.A bucket,loaded R-4 tires, bucket level indicator. $21,293 out the door with tax. Bought 04/2014