B3350SU vs L3301 vs L3901

[CDN Farm Boy]

Yes, get the QA bucket for exactly the reasons kOua said. I've got their pin on QA as it only added $150 compared to $800 when I purchased but for $500 I'd go with the SSQA

 

[bumperm]

SSQA for sure. I have it on my B3350, and for now all I use it on is bucket, pallet forks (you'll be amazed at how handy they are - there have been whole threads on different uses and it's all true.

I purchased a spare Quick Attach plate to which I welded a couple of 2 X 4 rectangular tubes. It works sort of like pallet forks to pick up a 500 lb man lift to conveniently move it around. The man lift has a platform that goes up to 24' high (working height 30'). Problem with the man lift's built in wheels is it would only roll or handle conveniently on almost level smooth hard surfaces (i.e. concrete). Being able to move it with the tractor is quite useful as it can traverse soft ground.

 

[s219]

I went to the dealer today to drive both tractors, and I liked both of them. The B felt fast and agile, but I really liked the extra weight of the L as well as the wider stance in the front. Neither had loaded tires or any weight on the back. The L felt much more stable handling a bucket full of dirt, and it dug deeper before spinning the wheels as TheWedge mentioned above. The tractors are not dissimilar in overall size or HP, but they handle very differently. The 3 point hitch is also slightly different. I'm going with the L rather than the B based on weight, build, and wider stance; and I've selected the 3301 over the 3901 b/c the only difference appears to be 4 hp for 2000. I'd rather buy some implements with the money.

Speaking of implements, I'm getting a 60' rotary cutter, LA524 loader with bucket, and a box scraper. My question for the community is whether it is worth the extra 550 or so to get a quick attach bucket over the pin on bucket. I do not currently anticipate getting palate forks or a grapple bucket or blades in the future, but one never knows the future, and it may increase the appeal of the tractor to a future buyer if I need to sell at some point. Is it advisable to go ahead and get this feature up front even if I don't anticipate ever taking the bucket off? Is there any functional downside to the quick attach? Can it be easily added down the line if I do end up with other loader attachments?

I skipped the quick attach when I bought my L3200 (previous model) and still haven't really needed the function. However, I have looked into getting it now, and it will definitely cost a lot more *and* I'd have an extra bucket to sell/trade/store/whatever. If you buy it at the time of purchase, you're saving about $500 over doing it later. So maybe the best comparison is to look at it costing $550 now or $1050 later!!

The other option would be to buy the Kubota QA for the FEL and then weld a QA plate on the existing bucket. Due to the way the stock L bucket is reinforced (angle iron across the whole back) that is easier said than done. You would almost need to rig it up with extra pins and plates to make it easily doable, but then it will stick out farther forward.

Anyhow, if you think you might ever want it, get it at the time of purchase. If you really have no foreseeable need, you could skip it, but know that saving $550 now will cost you that $550 and another $500 in the future!

 

[Will_C]

My B2620 does not have a SSQA, but my next tractor will have one. I don't know if it will another B or a L, or even another make-but it will have a SSQA bucket arrangement.

Will

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

I went to the dealer today to drive both tractors, and I liked both of them. The B felt fast and agile, but I really liked the extra weight of the L as well as the wider stance in the front. Neither had loaded tires or any weight on the back. The L felt much more stable handling a bucket full of dirt, and it dug deeper before spinning the wheels as TheWedge mentioned above. The tractors are not dissimilar in overall size or HP, but they handle very differently. The 3 point hitch is also slightly different. I'm going with the L rather than the B based on weight, build, and wider stance; and I've selected the 3301 over the 3901 b/c the only difference appears to be 4 hp for 2000. I'd rather buy some implements with the money.

Speaking of implements, I'm getting a 60' rotary cutter, LA524 loader with bucket, and a box scraper. My question for the community is whether it is worth the extra 550 or so to get a quick attach bucket over the pin on bucket. I do not currently anticipate getting palate forks or a grapple bucket or blades in the future, but one never knows the future, and it may increase the appeal of the tractor to a SSQAfuture buyer if I need to sell at some point. Is it advisable to go ahead and get this feature up front even if I don't anticipate ever taking the bucket off? Is there any functional downside to the quick attach? Can it be easily added down the line if I do end up with other loader attachments?

Yes, yes! Get the SSQA! I just upgraded from a b3300su to a MX4800. Might of lasted a little longer with the B if it had QA.
Also, if there is any chance you want a grapple (extremely useful), get a front 3rd function and finance it. That way it's covered by kubota's finance warranty.

Also, biggest surprise for me was that chains won't fit on most B and smaller L tractors without expensive wheel spacers.
Have fun!

 

[CDN Farm Boy]

Also, biggest surprise for me was that chains won't fit on most B and smaller L tractors without expensive wheel spacers.
Have fun!

That might be a bit too broad of a statement. I know its accurate on the B3300 with the big tire package (have that problem myself) but I'm pretty sure there are many combinations of B or L machines and tires that will accept chains without spacers

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

That might be a bit too broad of a statement. I know its accurate on the B3300 with the big tire package (have that problem myself) but I'm pretty sure there are many combinations of B or L machines and tires that will accept chains without spacers

You may be correct. I only know for sure on the b3300 with R4s. Dealer told me it was problem with other models. Something to check on though. I ended up putting ATV studs in the tires for ice and frozen ground.
Overall I was supper impressed with the tractor. (that goes for the mx4800 too)!

 

[CanuckPT]

You may be correct. I only know for sure on the b3300 with R4s. Dealer told me it was problem with other models. Something to check on though. I ended up putting ATV studs in the tires for ice and frozen ground. Overall I was supper impressed with the tractor. (that goes for the mx4800 too)!

I have some Bro-Tek wheel spacers for my B3300SU & they were a great value!

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[Luke'sScreenName]

I have some Bro-Tek wheel spacers for my B3300SU & they were a great value!

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Nice! The OP probably lives in Florida and is like "ice... Snow... Chains?" Not an option in Northern New Hampshire!

 

[CDN Farm Boy]

I have some Bro-Tek wheel spacers for my B3300SU & they were a great value!

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I'll have to look into that for next winter.

I'd looked at the L also when I was shopping, never did think about chains. I did notice that my B has a much more complete floor which was a consideration for a future cab. Not sure about the newer 01 L series, but on the L3200 and L3800 I really don't like how the tie rod is exposed out in front of the axle. I've managed to pretzel one on the B3300 with its tighter mounting. Pretty sure I'd have taken out more than one on the Ls