New LS Mt125 or Used Kubota L3240

[beranimus]

I'm new to the Tractor world but I've been doing a lot of research online. I have the opportunity to buy a brand new LS MT125 TLB or a used Kubota l3240 with 400 hours and a brush hog. I have about 4 and 1/2 acres of property that needs to be maintained but two acres of it is overgrown with blackberries and needs to be leveled. I know the back hoe would be extremely helpful but so would having the bigger Kubota. I would also get a smaller brush hog for the MT125 but obviously the Kubota would be able to handle the brush better. Which would work better for me?
Thanks for the help.

 

[jeff9366]

The L3240 is a previous generation Kubota 'Grand L' compact tractor produced before Tier IV emission requirements.
3,200 pounds bare tractor weight.

LS MT125 is a subcompact tractor.
1,444 pounds bare tractor weight.

Five reasons owner/operators trade up from Subcompact Tractors:
More tractor weight.
~~Heavier tractor weight provides greater tractive power pulling ground contact implements and logs, pushing a loader bucket into dirt and pushing snow.
More FEL lift capacity.
More ground clearance.
Three-range (3) HST (Lower LOW, Higher, HIGH) ~~ rather than two-range (2) HST.
Larger wheels and tires permit heavier tractors to bridge holes, ruts and tree debris with less operator perturbation.


Kubota more weight, more power, three (3) range HST, bigger wheels and tires.


Kubota L3240
2007 - 2013 L40 Series
Compact Utility tractor
Previous model: Kubota L3130
Series next: Kubota L3540

Manufacturer: Kubota
Original price (USD)
$17,000 (2011 )

Variants:
L3240F: 2WD
L3240DT: 4WD
L3240GST: 4WD, 12 speed
L3240HST: hydro
L3240HSTC: hydro cab

Kubota L3240 Engine:
Kubota 1.6L 3-cyl diesel
Kubota L3240 Power:
Engine (gross): 34 hp [25.4 kW]
Engine (net): 32 hp [23.9 kW]
Gear PTO (claimed): 26.5 hp [19.8 kW]
Hydro PTO (claimed): 25 hp [18.6 kW]

Capacity:
Fuel: 11.6 gal [43.9 L]
Hydraulic system: 11.1 gal [42.0 L]
Front axle: 6.9 qts [6.5 L]

3-Point Hitch:
Rear Type: I
Rear lift (at ends): 3,750 lbs [1701 kg]
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm): 2,650 lbs [1202 kg]

Power Take-off (PTO):
Rear PTO: independent
Rear RPM: 540
Engine RPM: 540@2550
Mid PTO: semi-independent*
Mid RPM: 2000
The "semi-independent" mid PTO is linked with the rear PTO. Whenever the mid PTO is engaged, the rear PTO will also be engaged. The rear PTO can be run without the mid PTO.

Dimensions & Tires:
4WD Wheelbase: 71.1 inches [180 cm]
2WD Wheelbase: 71.3 inches [181 cm]
Weight: 3153 to 3748 pounds
2WD ROPS Weight: 3153 lbs [1430 kg]
4WD ROPS Weight: 3395 lbs [1539 kg]
4WD Cab Weight: 3748 lbs [1700 kg]
4WD Wheelbase: 71.1 inches [180 cm]
2WD Wheelbase: 71.3 inches [181 cm]
4WD Length: 114.8 inches [291 cm]
2WD Length: 119.3 inches [303 cm]
Width: 59.8 inches [151 cm]
Height: 90.7 inches [230 cm]
Ground clearance: 14 inches [35 cm]
2WD turn radius: 8.5 feet [2.6 m] (with brakes)
4WD turn radius: 8.9 feet [2.7 m] (with brakes)

Kubota L3240 attachments:
mowing deck
snowblower
blade
front-end loader
backhoe

Mechanical:
Chassis: 4x2 2WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Steering: hydrostatic power steering
Brakes: wet disc
Cab: Two-post ROPS. Grand cab on L3240HSTC. Optional radio/CD player.

Hydraulics:
Type: open center
Capacity: 11.1 gal [42.0 L]
Valves: 2 to 3
Pump flow: 8.3 gpm [31.4 lpm]
Total flow: 13.2 gpm [50.0 lpm]
Steering flow: 4.9 gpm [18.5 lpm]

Page information:
Last update: March 8, 2015
Copyright: Copyright 2016 TractorData LLC
Contact: Peter@TractorData.com

 

[jeff9366]

I have about 4 and 1/2 acres of property that needs to be maintained. Two acres are overgrown with blackberries and needs to be leveled. I know the back hoe would be extremely helpful but so would having the bigger Kubota.

As your location is not yet part of your T-B-N PROFILE I will guess you are in the Pacific NW dealing with Himalayan Blackberries.

A Ratchet Rake bucket attachment is ideal for leveling Blackberries.
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VIDEOS: Ratchet Rake blackberries - YouTube

Then use a Rotary Cutter to mulch the bushes lying on the ground.

You may wish utilize Ratchet Rake to pile BB debris and burn.

Some would mow sprouts repeatedly. I would spray sprouts with Crossbow, Rural King's Crossroad or Gordon's Brush Killer (at TSC) each of which contain root killing Triclopyr.

 

[beranimus]

As of now everyone is leaning towards the Kubota being the better buy i assume. So is 400 hours on a 2015 a lot? I'm in the car world so I'm not sure how that would translate into mileage.
Also I forgot to add that I will need to do some trenching to put in some drains for a few places with standing water. Which is why the back hoe would be nice. Still the Kubota?

 

[jeff9366]

A well maintained Kubota Grand L should go 10,000 engine hours without wear related driveline repairs other than routine maintenance.
Most tractor repairs come from bending/breaking bits and pieces on tractors and implements and tractor fluid contamination, which relates to operator experience and operator prudence. Start to research the best welding shops in your (??) area.

You can use a $350.00 Middlebuster and a trenching shovel for trenching on an acre or two.
VIDEO: tractor middle buster trenching - YouTube

Your location would give us an idea of your soil condition and soil moisture.

 

[Diggin It]

Jeffy has a personal fixation on knowing where people live even though he's been told time and time again that it doesn't matter.

I have 150 hours on my 125 in one year of ownership. I've cleared an acre or more of blackberries and honeysuckle with a walk behind brush mower.

 

[atsah]

If it was me I would opt for the bigger tractor.. 400 hours is nothing if it has been taken care of properly..

 

[atsah]

Jeffy has a personal fixation on knowing where people live even though he's been told time and time again that it doesn't matter.

You just can't stop can you, like a 2 year old..

 

[Diggin It]

Jeffy first.

 

[jeff9366]

As of now everyone is leaning towards the Kubota being the better buy.

Does the L3240 have a Loader?

Does the L3240 have 4-WD?

Which transmission?