B Series vs L Series

[jkruer01]

Are there any advantages/disadvantages when comparing the B Series to the L Series? Does a 30hp L series tractor have any advantages over a 30hp B series tractor?

Thanks!
Jeremy

 

[dex3361]

Ground clearance and weight to name a couple.

 

[jkruer01]

Pardon my ignorance, but what benefit does added weight provide?

Thanks!
Jeremy

 

[TripleR]

Well it's a little more complicated as you have the Bxx20, Bxx00 as well as Bxx30 Series with a wide variety of features, position control 3-point and tilt steering among them.

 

[dex3361]

Pardon my ignorance, but what benefit does added weight provide?

Thanks!
Jeremy

If you are using it as a lawn mower weight may cause more damage to the lawn.

In the tractor world for the most part weight equals traction and traction is good.

 

[bp fick]

When contemplating a new dive into the tractor world, or even the higher end lawn mower/garden tractor world, study the tractor and don't spend much, if any time on the hp rating. That is often merely a distraction.

Tractors, even the lawn/garden versions, tend to come in "series". Think of them as similar to a High School sports conference class or subcompact- compact- intermediate- full sized- luxury full sized sedans.

When you determine what class, what series best suites your needs, then finally, you choose which particular engine, within that series, with its hp rating you really need and are willing to pay for. Does that help?

It is not uncommon for vastly different sized tractors to share a similar engine size.

 

[Thomas]

Little more room for operator.
Weight=traction..can be good thing.
L tad wider which won't allow places you could go w/B.

 

[Tom_H]

Pardon my ignorance, but what benefit does added weight provide?

Thanks!
Jeremy

If you are plowing dense dry clay or hardpan, it gives you pressure on the (preferably ag) tires and prevents the wheels from spinning, thus you get the traction needed. If you are doing backhoe work in difficult soil, a tractor that's too light will be thrown around when the bh is digging in that material, whereas a heavier tractor will not be as affected.

Too much weight is not good for mowing. When you go to "Build My Kubota", mid-mount mowers are listed for BX and B series tractors, but not for L and M series. On some of the L models, there is an option for a mid-PTO, yet I don't see any Kubota or Land Pride Mid-Mount Mowers listed, so that's somewhat confusing. Another possibility is to put put a rear finish mower, flex wing mower, or light duty (this means knife blade instead of hammer blade-not related to the size of the unit) flail mower on the three point hitch of those larger tractors, however.

Edit update: Hmmm, after looking some more on "Build my Kubota" it appears that at least some Grand L models offer an MMM, but I see no L series outside the "Grand" that have the mid-PTO or an MMM. Am I correct in this????

 

[amigauser]

I previously owned a B3030 and now have a L3240. As has been stated, the L series are around 1000 lbs heavier. They are also longer and wider than the B's which can be a plus or minus. In my case I found the L to be much more stable than the B was. It is also a lot less manuverable due to the physically larger size. From a power to weight ratio the B3030 is very hard to beat but I found myself spinning the tires on it due to the relatively light weight were the L just digs in and pulls. For loader work the L series has a much stronger loader which is why I upgraded. If you are primarily mowing then the B series (either 20 or 30 series) are a better way to go. For mostly loader work the L is probably a better choice.

 

[dex3361]

Edit update: Hmmm, after looking some more on "Build my Kubota" it appears that at least some Grand L models offer an MMM, but I see no L series outside the "Grand" that have the mid-PTO or an MMM. Am I correct in this????

The L series L2800,3400,4400 do not have mid PTO and do not offer MMM.