Grand L 3130 purchase

[L3130]

Here is what mine looks like with a Curtis soft cab, BH90 Backhoe, R4's and L723 loader if your interested.
My L3130

 

[Timmmmah]

ok now i still havent gotten it, what benefit are the Industrial tires over ag? they do look better but tearing up turf isnt a consideration for me since most of my land is horse area...

 

[CT_Tree_Guy]

<font color="blue"> I have had the L3130 GST with the 723 loader for a year now, 10 acres w/ horses in North Georgia ... <font color="red">I wished I would have bought the L3830, just because </font> , not that it really would make much of a difference in what I do. </font>

Rory, could you please expound a little on why you wish you had bought a 3830? That's a lot of money to spend "just because".

While my name is not Ramon, I have often opined that the 3130 is a little light in the HP-to-weight dept. IMHO. The 3130 is considerably heavier than the similarly-powered B7800 for example. I have seen guidelines that say for "field work", a good range is 110-140 lbs/PTO HP. The 5030 is around 111 and the 3130 is around 180. I believe the 3830 is right around 140, which is why I've always thought it would be worth the extra money "in the long run".

I just thought I'd ask you your thoughts, in light of your statement, <font color="blue">"I [wish] I would have bought the L3830." </font> It just seems to me that it's "best" to get the tractor you will be happy with long-term.

Is a lower-cost tractor always the most "cost-effective", all things considered?

 

[Rory_Rhodes]

CT_Tree_Guy - You are right in the HP to weight ratio. I notice a bit of power loss going uphill cutting pasture or bush hogging, but it is workable. I also wish for more "umph" at times when using the FEL. What I learned post purchase was that the big price difference was when you got to the 4330 or above. It seems like the extra 7 HP 3130, would add to and be more then I ever need for what I do. Had I have really investigated more or found TBN, I would have sprung for the difference. Difference in cost versus gain and resale value probably would have been worth it. Am I unhappy with the L3130, absolutely not.. It's just like me to want more..

 

[Rory_Rhodes]

Great looking tractor. Just curious, was the Curtis Cab expensive? Easily (under and hour) removable?

 

[L3130]

Curtis cab was like 2 grand. Doors only come off, But very easy, 10 secs. I got the cab with heat for the winters here in New England. It also came with extra lights for the back hoe and loader. Well worth the money in my oppinion.

 

[rk246]

Ags, give more traction, more dig into the soft stuff, R4's float mroe and tear up the ground less, all depends on what you need. I live where it rains 9 months of the year, I need the traction to get around, a friend of mine has the same tractor with R4's and wishes for the ags, he has been stuck a couple of times.

 

[rk246]

John,
I didn't see the cost difference as that great for the increased power, The 3830 only cost me about 2500.00 more, 8 more hp, no trouble climbing the hills, well worth the money, plus the bigger tires.....

Ryan

 

[CT_Tree_Guy]

<font color="blue"> The 3830 only cost me about 2500.00 more, 8 more hp, no trouble climbing the hills, well worth the money, plus the bigger tires.....</font>

Ryan - OK, OK, geez, don't lay it on quite so thick or they'll get suspicious! All in all though, nicely said. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Your check is in the mail,

John

 

[L3130]

Ahh might as well just get a Grand L5030. I figure this if you get that you will never have to worry about not having enough power then. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif