35-40 HP tractor

[milkie62]

I have been looking at cabbed tractors in the 35-40 HP range. My main jobs will be a 6 foot finish mower (preferably a 7 foot if possible) and a snowblower to do a roughly 1500' driveway and parking area. I will have a backblade on the back during winter also. I do not need or want a loader on this tractor since I have a Kubota M6800 with loader so this tractor will be my gentleman tractor to have my coffee in while plowing and a cold pepsi while mowing 12 acres of clover. I stopped at my dealer today and seen a L3560 111 ci and a L4060 148 ci which seem to be in the ideal range of motor size since I heed the actual HP ratings. A nice used 500 hr model would be really nice since some new price depreciation would be gone. But when I start looking at earlier models of the above model types, it gets crazy how many are out there that may be up to 15 yrs old but still have pretty low hrs. Any help in suggestions on what I should look at with my actual needs ? Also any models to stay away from ?

 

[pokey1416]

I have the L4060 with cab and am extremely satisfied with it. I bought it for commercial use and the BH92 is exactly what I needed for the jobs I’m doing, it’s a beast for a tractor mounted BH. I don’t mow just move materials, excavate and snow removal with pusher box (all asphalt or concrete surfaces). The cab is wonderful. My previous skid steer had heat but no A/C and now that I’m a senior citizen I really appreciate the comfort during high heat and humidity. The HST+ is sweet and I like auto throttle advance. Toggling through menu’s is a PITA.

 

[big bubba]

you might also look at the MX series w/hst, something slightly larger than what you're looking at for unseen future needs. good luck, hope you make the right choice the 1st time through

 

[sea2summit]

you might also look at the MX series w/hst, something slightly larger than what you're looking at for unseen future needs. good luck, hope you make the right choice the 1st time through

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It's an economy tractor with a lot of HP/capabilities that are great for tasks like brush hogging etc. At the very least price one out, you'll probably be surprised.

 

[buck12]

The Kubota Grand L cabs are nice. I looked used but prices were high so I went new with zero percent and kept my money. The other thing by buying new I was able to add the accessories I wanted.

 

[TxMN]

We have MX5400 ROPS with HST, love it plenty of power, nice weight, very stable. My 3rd Kubota and like best of all.

 

[big bubba]

another way of looking @ choosing the right model: you are going to pay a premium for a cab regardless of model. i can't imagine paying for one for the smaller units you originally looked at. imho would be more cost effective to step up to a larger model to accommodate future needs & justify a big price tag
an MX hst in the 50hp range w/cab would be a dandy one for you. we like to spend your money

 

[milkie62]

Like I have said this tractor will be a 2 job specific tractor since my other 2 tractors fit my bill nicely. I also am acquiring a Ford 1520 with 5' mid mount mower and rear Peco container type bagger with 8 hp independent motor. I also have a Ferris Z3100 for the rest of my mower needs around the house. Too big a tractor believe or not may be too big since my wife, daughter, daughter-in-law may be doing mowing also. Having those 2 tractors at the dealer to compare is nice. The L4060 with cab & 74" front blower is $48k & the L3560 with cab & loader is $38k. I do not need the loader on the one so that would help offset the cost of the snowblower. A rear blower is completely out of the question.

 

[airbiscuit]

What kind of snowfalls are you looking at?

 

[milkie62]

What kind of snowfalls are you looking at?

Anywhere from 3" to 24". And the 24" may have drifting if it is a blizzard. I live on a hill and my driveway will drift in when the banks get high. By springtime my driveway could be 8-10' over. Too much work for a snowplow which I did a lot with my truck. A blower,coffee,heated cab with tunes is the way I'd like to go. LOL