L3400 ?

[gastrodoc]

Hi Guys! new to the forum

I have appx 300 acres divided amonst two locations and currently am using a Deere 770 for food plot work. I have been thinking of upgrading to a larger tractor. The dealer near me has a 2007 L3400 4x4, geared tranny, with 700 hrs in really great shape, stored inside and basically just used for mowing by an older gentleman, for $8000. It does not have a FEL. It has R1 tires with great tread though do have some mild cracking. Do you feel this is a reasonable price.

Also, do you think this machine will be too light for discing and other ground work?

Thanks a lot

 

[nybirdman]

We have two very similar;L3000DT and a L3300 both gear tractors.Great for five foot implements.We use two bottom plows,5ft.roto-tiller and bush hogs,no problem.Worth the money and you should be able to find a FEL for it if needed.After-market or used.

 

[crashz]

In my opinion, its not a very big jump. The L3400 is nearly the same size as your 770. I've parked my Kubota L2501 (same chassis as the L3400) and 770 next to each other and the only things that stand out are the front axles and loaders.

If you are going to trade your 770, I'd look for a bigger and newer machine. If its an option, think about keeping the 770 as a chore tractor and add a larger utility or farm tractor. With 300 acres you have a lot of land to take care of. Two machines might be a a big help.

 

[Fallon]

A new L2501 with a loader is under $20k I believe. I'm sure it's a good machine, but I'd be looking for a better deal on something without a loader.

 

[k0ua]

A new L2501 with a loader is under $20k I believe. I'm sure it's a good machine, but I'd be looking for a better deal on something without a loader.

Same here. I don't thing the L3400 without a loader is worth $8000. A tractor without a loader is a day without sunshine. A compact tractor without a loader is not much. Also it sounds like it may not be big enough for what you want to do. Not sure how big a disc you want to pull, but discing can take some weight in the tractor and some HP.

 

[TheMadOne]

We need more information about your ambitions. 300 acres could lend itself to small food plots or serious tillage. You could need a 40hp tractor or a 140hp one based on your future dreams.

I will say that for 8K, open station, no loader you could probably get a nice piece of old iron.

Where are you located? Your rough location can help us narrow things down a lot, and allows us to do basic research on what machines are selling for in your area.

For instance you can get a IH 674 with loader from Messicks in PA for 5,400$. That's a full sized utility tractor. People in some areas would be hard pressed to find the same model for twice the price.

 

[Thomas]

Some L3400 around that year had jerky 3pt hitch also front loader problem.

 

[jeff9366]

In my opinion, its not a very big jump. The L3400 is nearly the same size as your 770. I've parked my Kubota L2501 (same chassis as the L3400) and 770 next to each other and the only things that stand out are the front axles and loaders.

If you are going to trade your 770, I'd look for a bigger and newer machine.

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[AndyMA]

300 acres My choice would be more like an MX

Andy

 

[jeff9366]

Do you think L3400 will be too light for discing and other ground work?

L3400 will power a 6' PTO-powered Roto-tiller easily. Too light to pull a Disc Harrow effective for primary tillage.

Roto-tillers and Disc Harrows both mix soil. Go with a forward rotation Roto-tiller.