B3200 to L3200

[kuboman]

Thanks for all the responses. Well I am still confused but a little less so. It sounds like the standard L size would not be a problem. I will just have to see if the dealer will let me try a L3200/3800 when they get some in. Nothing like hands on experience.

 

[TripleR]

Thanks for all the responses. Well I am still confused but a little less so. It sounds like the standard L size would not be a problem. I will just have to see if the dealer will let me try a L3200/3800 when they get some in. Nothing like hands on experience.

I agree completely, if I had not driven them, I would have wound up with the wrong tractor a couple of times; actually did wind up with the wrong tractor once and never again.

 

[jeepfreak1972]

I'm kicking around offing my B3200 in favor of an L3200 as well. I was just on Kubota site comparing overall dimensions because of my concern for getting to big of a tractor. The L3200 is only around 6 inches longer than my B3200, only 1.3 inches wider and actually has a 2.6 inch shorter wheel base. You would be gaining almost 1000lbs in tractor weight and all cast iron transmission and more loader power as well as larger tires. The L is a bit taller with ROPS up at 91.7inches tall compared to my B's height which I still have to fold down to get in and out of my garage anyway. So after looking and comparing, the L3200 is really not much bigger than a B in foot print but is a much more substantial piece of equipment when comparing actual bulk of the tractors. I'm leaning heavy toward the L3200. Hope this helps.


Steve

Thanks for all the responses. Well I am still confused but a little less so. It sounds like the standard L size would not be a problem. I will just have to see if the dealer will let me try a L3200/3800 when they get some in. Nothing like hands on experience.

 

[kuboman]

I'm kicking around offing my B3200 in favor of an L3200 as well. I was just on Kubota site comparing overall dimensions because of my concern for getting to big of a tractor. The L3200 is only around 6 inches longer than my B3200, only 1.3 inches wider and actually has a 2.6 inch shorter wheel base. You would be gaining almost 1000lbs in tractor weight and all cast iron transmission and more loader power as well as larger tires. The L is a bit taller with ROPS up at 91.7inches tall compared to my B's height which I still have to fold down to get in and out of my garage anyway. So after looking and comparing, the L3200 is really not much bigger than a B in foot print but is a much more substantial piece of equipment when comparing actual bulk of the tractors. I'm leaning heavy toward the L3200. Hope this helps.


Sreve

It seems you have read my mind. I am hoping the dealer will get some in soon. It all seems good on paper but seeing and touching is still the best.:laughing:

 

[jeepfreak1972]

Plus the L3200 has a nice suspension seat.:thumbsup:

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

I had a B7800 for 3 years. Traded it to a L3240HST and kept it for a few months, 35 hours and traded it to a B3200.

 

[jeepfreak1972]

Why the switch back to a B3200?

 

[lzicc]

I went back and forth between the L3800 and the B3030 and chose the L. I sat on both of them and the B seems narrow compared to the L.

My reason why I went with the L were, it is a little heavier, more HP, roomier operators deck, the axle was twice the size in diameter on the L, slightly wider stance, it felt more stable sitting on it. The B had a few more luxuries that weren't important to me like the tilt steering, although I did like the FEL lever closer to the seat on the B.

The L also has a different setup on the tie rods that give it a tighter turn radius.

You really need to see both of them in person to get a real feel for what you are looking for. I would definitely look at the front axles on both. The L was allot larger in diameter. I wouldn't have noticed that until the dealer mentioned it to me.

 

[santa2u]

I'm lovin my L3200. Only had it a couple of weeks now and a lot of that time was rainy and cold, but what little seat time I have had, it beats the heck out of my old B7510. And you're right Jeepfreak, that suspension seat is great! Went by TSC yesterday and bought myself an orange steering wheel knob.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Why the switch back to a B3200?

I have hill side property. Sitting higher in the seat feels less secure than sitting lower and when running over a rock with one wheel or dropping in a hole with one wheel was a bit scarier on the L over the B.
I used a Landpride 6' RFM which could swing the B7800 at the bottom of the hill when turning but I knew it was going to do it so no problem and my land was fairly level there. The L handled it like it wasn't back there weight wise (mower vs tractor).
When nearing the crest of the hill the L (32HP 2700lbs)would start straining/slowing down when running the RFM. The B7800 (31HP 1700lbs) never stuttered or slowed. The difference a thousand pounds makes for the same HP on a hill.
Mainly I felt less secure on the hill side with the L and I was more hesitant to get it out for most of my small jobs where the B was a grab the key and do the job, big or small.
If I had flat land the L would probably still be with me even though it was a bit big for my non farming or non logging needs. I mainly do 5+ acres of residential projects and most of my big ones are done or more done than not done.
I also call Roy with his track loader to do major jobs which usually take him 4 hours to my 4 weeks with a tractor. Hillsides are not a tractors friend if the work has to be done crossways.