Buying Advice Considering new Kubota L3901 or used New Holland TC40 DA, which should I choose?

[Dillier23]

Keep in mind that you can run a grapple off the rear remotes it you have them. May save you some money.

 

[Fallon]

Just got her home. Went ahead and got a Modern Ag 6' box blade since the most pressing job is dirt work, next I need a 6' shredder, a disc and a 2 bottom plow. Then add the 3rd function and get a grapple. I have a PTO post hole digger but after I get the 3rd function, I might get a front end PHD instead.

Be careful if you use a diverter instead of another spool for the 3rd function. Not sure if your loader valve has regent on the dump spool. That won't play nicely with a hydraulic motor.

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

The tractor looks great. Sounds like you got a really good deal on a nice tractor. Well done!

By the way, I run my grapple off one set of rear remotes, and it works fine. If I was using it all day every day, I'd get a 3rd function for it. But for my use, the rear remote is plenty satisfactory.

 

[Code54]

The tractor looks great. Sounds like you got a really good deal on a nice tractor. Well done!

By the way, I run my grapple off one set of rear remotes, and it works fine. If I was using it all day every day, I'd get a 3rd function for it. But for my use, the rear remote is plenty satisfactory.

X2 - exactly what we said! (well done Pappy)

 

[WM75Guy]

Nice tractor. I am sure you will like it. Remotes were not standard equipment. I got a quote for a W.R. Long third function installed of $1000. The NH #1 remote kit is $985 just for the kit. I will use the third function more than a remote so I am leaning that way. Currently I don't have anything that has to have a remote.

 

[STx]

Thanks for all the positive comments.

At the risk of seeming retarded, what are remotes and how do I know if I have them?

The dealer quoted me $985 for the 3rd function installed, the buttons are already on the joystick so I believe it's a fairly easy install. I dropped $6500 on the down payment today though, and didn't want to finance any more than I already was, so it's going to have to wait.

In case anyone is looking at financing used, New Holland gave me 6.8% for 36 months. I was really hopping for 6% but Kubota Credit was at 8.17% for 36 months so I'm happy with the 6.8%, plus the insurance through NH was about $200 less so it saved me about $100 over the life of the loan.

Oh, and after hooking up the box blade on the 3 point, I know I definitely made the right choice. The NH is so much better thought out in this area than anything I've used before, it made the hookup a breeze. I can't wait to get it in the dirt.

 

[WM75Guy]

Thanks for all the positive comments.

At the risk of seeming retarded, what are remotes and how do I know if I have them?

The dealer quoted me $985 for the 3rd function installed, the buttons are already on the joystick so I believe it's a fairly easy install. I dropped $6500 on the down payment today though, and didn't want to finance any more than I already was, so it's going to have to wait.

In case anyone is looking at financing used, New Holland gave me 6.8% for 36 months. I was really hopping for 6% but Kubota Credit was at 8.17% for 36 months so I'm happy with the 6.8%, plus the insurance through NH was about $200 less so it saved me about $100 over the life of the loan.

Oh, and after hooking up the box blade on the 3 point, I know I definitely made the right choice. The NH is so much better thought out in this area than anything I've used before, it made the hookup a breeze. I can't wait to get it in the dirt.

Not a dumb question. Remotes are hydraulic hookups on the back above the PTO to operate equipment. There are two connectors for each remote and there was a max of 3 remotes. On the right fender there are slots where the levers are located. If the only lever on the right fender is the 3PT lever you don't have any remotes. They were options.

 

[TomSeller]

800 hours is nothing on a quality name brand tractor like this. Yours looks to be well cared for and you saved some money to boot. Nice choice.

 

[sd455dan]

Congats on the TC-40 DA

It's a beauty, Well Done :thumbsup:

 

[STx]

Not a dumb question. Remotes are hydraulic hookups on the back above the PTO to operate equipment. There are two connectors for each remote and there was a max of 3 remotes. On the right fender there are slots where the levers are located. If the only lever on the right fender is the 3PT lever you don't have any remotes. They were options.

Thanks, I don't have remotes, only the implement height lever. I guess those would be used for stuff like rototillers?

What about the rear mounted backhoes, are those generally powered by the PTO or remotes? That's something I'd like to add at some point as well. Not because I have any specific need for it but because I want a backhoe...