Kubota 2013 L3560 HST..."New" at dealership...9 hours??

[TMR]

I saw an add for 2013 new Kubota L3560 HST with 9 hours at a Kubota dealership. Checked on Tractorhouse and noticed there are quite a few "new" 2013s, 2014s as well as 2015 L3560s still on dealer lots.

Called dealer whose original ad I had seen and he says they are great tractors but the price increase from 2012 model w/o Tier 4 has made them move a bit slower. Says he had two now down to one and want to clear it out.

I have been planning on buying a new B2650/3350 or maybe an L3301/3901...or maybe the smaller size L frame...this spring as the woods drys out I have always loved the "Grand" L but had quit looking at them as 1) may be a bit large for my first tractor and 2) price increase moved them to a large premium over other choices. Size has a number of considerations in terms of my uses...some advantage and some disadvantage (as is always true)...it also would require evaluation of my trailer (probably need to move to a dual axle) and maybe my tow vehicle...2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. Land Cruiser is now at 12 years and I have been beginning the "looking" process...maybe a Chev Canyon diesel would be good answer.

I any case...Price just under $25K w/ "standard loader and 7' bucket...not a cab unit. I sense a bit of negotiating room. I would guess the 9 hours have been people like me coming to the dealers lot and trying the tractor out...for 2-3 years. I trust the dealership in general but not sure if there should be other concerns for this type of use and outside storage for 2-3 years???

The dealer said regeneration not been much of a problem unless tractor operated at lower than recommended RPM...as that causes more carbon build-up??

Your thoughts and/or experience with L3560 HST Rops???

Thanks...Tom R

 

[sea2summit]

Sounds high IMHO.

 

[4570Man]

You don't have nearly enough tow vehicle. The tractor weighs 3500 pounds stock. Add 1200 pounds for a loader. Add at least 1000 pounds for loaded tires. Add 500-1500 pounds for an implement. Add 2000 pounds for a trailer. The land cruiser is very very generously rated to tow 6500 pounds. I love my L3240 Grand. I haven't looked at the price difference, but IMO the Grand is worth every extra penny it cost.

 

[devildog1]

I've had two Previous Kubota's before my now GrandL3540, it took me two to see what I have been missing. As 4570man said they are heaver because they lift more on the fef and three point and have extras that the standard L's don't. I just love my 3540 it does everything I need done. Best of luck to you.
DevilDog

 

[TMR]

Any concerns about "time in lot"?...ie more than 2 years on lot with 9 hours of "demos"?

Also, any comments on regeneration on the 3560s??

I agree the price may be a bit high...with 2015 3560s about $30K MSRP w/fel...maybe $27K Net.

What price would you think were a "good" deal for the 2013??

Any notable changes from 2013 to date?

Thanks...TMR

 

[TMR]

You don't have nearly enough tow vehicle. The tractor weighs 3500 pounds stock. Add 1200 pounds for a loader. Add at least 1000 pounds for loaded tires. Add 500-1500 pounds for an implement. Add 2000 pounds for a trailer. The land cruiser is very very generously rated to tow 6500 pounds. I love my L3240 Grand. I haven't looked at the price difference, but IMO the Grand is worth every extra penny it cost.

Thanks 4750Man...a new trailer and a new tow vehicle would be part of the decision...the tow vehicle is already part of current planning process.* TMR

 

[Farmer495]

Wouldn't worry about a few hours on the lot. 9 isn't a lot over two years by the time it starts and idles a few times even being moved around the lot. Probably better for it to be driven once in a while that to just sit.

 

[4570Man]

I wouldn't worry a bit about 9 hours. When I get a project my tractor gets that kind of use in 3 days. I would be way more concerned with it sitting outside for 2 years.

 

[4570Man]

The Chevy Colorado is rated to tow 7,600 pounds which is still too small for this package.

 

[sea2summit]

I wouldn't worry a bit about 9 hours. When I get a project my tractor gets that kind of use in 3 days. I would be way more concerned with it sitting outside for 2 years.

That^
Dried out hoses/tires and surface rust on hydrolic cylinders would be my concerns.