Grand L 30 Series HP question - Need Help

[etgjr]

Thanks all for your replies.

Clarified with the dealer the transmission.

$16000 gets me:
L3130DT (FST trans) w/513 FEL
+$300 for 723 FEL
+$700 for R4's
+$1500 for GST
+$3000 for HST

I think the dealer is a little confused on the trans price, list is $1650 to go from FST to HST!

I have used "manual" transmissions for many years. Am I nuts to get a FST and put the extra bucks to more HP as opposed to getting the GST or HST in the 3130?

Also considering the R4's, what do you folks think?

Thanks, Ed

 

[icat]

Having just bought a similar setup on Saturday, I think your dealer is a bit high. I got the L3130 HST, R4's, LA723 FEL, Bush Hog SQ600 Cutter with slip clutch, and a Bush Hog 6' Box Blade for $19,200. The HST is awesome by the way - if you drive it you'll want it. Now, having said that - I've got just over 18 acres and I think the tractor is perfect for that. If I had the acreage you have I think I would have opted for more HP. At least the L3830. The L3130 is only rated at 24 PTO HP, and that's only enough to power a 5' Bush Hog (at least by mfg ratings - several have said it will pull a 6'). My thought is that you'll want more PTO power to pull larger impliments to cut down on the "time in the saddle".

 

[icat]

Just checked my quotes. I could have got the L3830 GST for $15,495 or the L4330 GST for $17,095. Either with HST would have been $500 more - and these prices are from the more expensive dealer I had quotes from!

 

[MDSteve]

I have the 3710 and run a 6' bushhog, finish mower, boxblade and scraperblade. I think I could run much larger blade if needed. For doing loader work and bushhogging steep hills the HST has been great. I would get each one for a weekend and see what kind of work it can do. I would vote for the 3830 or larger if I were in your shoes.

Steve