I guess my question would be why would the L be that much better on dirt work? Larger tires, bigger heavier frame? The B will have more engine hp and only .5 less pto hp. I would assume that they will mow close to the same with the same cutter. I will be working on some pretty good hills and have a large area that will be wet most of the year. I thought that smaller, lighter tractor would be better in that area. I like the idea of having more loader capacity with the L but not as much difference there as I thought.
B3200 or L2800
- Thread starter cdcj
- Start date
- Views: 5160
-
- Tags
- kubota b3200
lawn_king
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Jun 17, 2006
- Messages
- 1,622
- Location
- Hanover massachusetts
- Tractor
- kubota L 3540 hsdc,B 2320 hsdc & lots of other stuff!
You get the dealer to drop off both machines for demo, you will see for yourself.
art
Super Member
I always like to look at the amount of different types of use that you will have and put the operations into the time for each. When mowing is taken into consideration as being the main criteria of ownership then the lighter chassis will prevail.
I can understand that heavy equipment when setup properly will normally give a better ride although with safety in mind to high of a ground speed while mowing can be dangerous!
The B-series does allow for mid mount as well as front mount attachments which the L-2800 and 3400 do not!
I often try to attach attachments to the tractors to keep the need of high speed for mowing lower. With L-3400's I often attach the bush hog SQ 84T mower so you can slow down and see what you are mowing.
I can understand that heavy equipment when setup properly will normally give a better ride although with safety in mind to high of a ground speed while mowing can be dangerous!
The B-series does allow for mid mount as well as front mount attachments which the L-2800 and 3400 do not!
I often try to attach attachments to the tractors to keep the need of high speed for mowing lower. With L-3400's I often attach the bush hog SQ 84T mower so you can slow down and see what you are mowing.
dodge man
Super Star Member
As you step up in size in the Kubota line of tractors, say the BX series up to the largest M series, what you are doing is going from something that is more like a large garden tractor (BX series) up to a pretty serious farm tractor (M series). The B is going to be lighter and better for finish mowing your lawn. Most of the time, it is just going to feel handier. If it wasn't for mowing the 40 acres, I'd say go with the B. The power may be about the same, but I would say the L would be better for brush hogging the 40 acres, just due to the size of the tires and the weight. If it is really smooth, the B might work just as well. The L is also going to be better for serious work such as moving dirt and gravel logs etc.
Take a hard look at both of them again, and imagine the tasks you will be doing and the number of hours performing each task, and that may help you decide. I bought a Bx about a year ago, mainly as a lawn mower, but I have found that half of my time has been FEL work, and I only own about 3 acres. I'd say get an L and buy another mower for finish mowing around your house when the current one dies. If you don't want to buy a seperate mower in the future, get the B.
Take a hard look at both of them again, and imagine the tasks you will be doing and the number of hours performing each task, and that may help you decide. I bought a Bx about a year ago, mainly as a lawn mower, but I have found that half of my time has been FEL work, and I only own about 3 acres. I'd say get an L and buy another mower for finish mowing around your house when the current one dies. If you don't want to buy a seperate mower in the future, get the B.
