clueless about kubota's

[canoetrpr]

L3010 is a good tractor for your property and should be compared to a new L3240 - not a L3400 or B series.

The price sounds steep. Check the prices on tractorhouse. Definitely price out a new L3240.

Oh yeah... unless you really reallly want gear, get an HST. Kubota's have cruise control to keep the speed steady. Its really nice for loader work too.

 

[rScotty]

With 20 acres of woods I'd go larger - 45 hp maybe. New tractors - and by that I mean in the past 30 years or so - all tend to have more HP than weight. But on the kind of dirt that tends to come with woodlands, the slightly larger size, clearance, and tire size that comes with more HP is nice.
I'd recommend 4wd, a loader that will take std. QA attachments, and HST. On HST, I've had several shuttle shift tractors and they are very nice compared to gears - but for doing anything that involves a lot of back and forth work the HST is more convenient and at least as reliable or more so. I was difficult to convince of that, but am now a believer.
Speaking of tractors and reliability, you don't need to worry about reliability with Kubota of course - and in my opinion the same could be said just as well of half a dozen of the leading brands. Tractors were always good reliable tools and the newer ones even more so. If there's a dog out there I haven't heard of it.

Some brands do have advantages though. If it's homeowner/landscaping type work you are looking at, you owe yourself a look at Kubota's TLBs. But DO NOT try one out! ...or if you do, don't say I didn't warn you....
rScotty

 

[rutwad]

I apologize for not reading entire post. I used to run a Kubota L series tractor. Traded up to the M series. The L had hydrostat which was nice and my mom loved it! The M has hydro-shuttle and is fine for me. But the ride isn't even close. The larger M rides so much smoother. No regrets.

 

[lutt]

I take care of 16 acres mostly woods and pasture, 4 acres rental property, a 3 acre cementary, and a lot of side work. With a 4200 John Deere in a hydro. There 26 horse, I use mine in the woods for clearing and cutting firewood. I wouldn't get a gear drive for this kind of work. You can out work larger tractors with gear drives and loaders with a hydro. There stout, you just back off the the go pedal when it bogs down. Gear drive you have to make sure you in the proper gear. Don't be scared of hydrostatic machines, there proven. Been around for years. There twice as fast for loader work which is what I do, also great for mowing and bushogging. The only thing I would make sure of was ground clearance and a solid underside for woods work. That is where mine is short. That is where a larger frame tractor will come in. Just don't go to big on size in the woods. You'll have issues with getting around. By the way Kubota is a excellent brand of compact tractor. LUTT

 

[murphy1244]

You old dogs like to reply to old posts???....:laughing:

 

[lutt]

You old dogs like to reply to old posts???....:laughing:

We like bringing them back! LUTT

 

[murphy1244]

Think the guy found one yet?

 

[lutt]

Think the guy found one yet?

I don't know wish they would let us know! LOL LUTT

 

[winniedog]

I have the same tractor you arelooking at.
Mine has the FEL and woods back hoe. I paid 13500 for it and love it.
I have had it for a little over a year now. I drag trees with it with no problem. I also have a post hole digger for it that I bought separate.
The only issue I have with it is getting it into low range.
I can do everything I need in mid range so it's not a problem.
I cut all my own fire wood on the property and use it to move the
Wood to where I stack it
I plow snow with it, drag the riding ring, and more. It hasn't let me down at all.
Hope this helps.

 

[winniedog]

LOL
Never looked at the date.
Maybe I bought mine from him.