GST in the 3130 vs. Gear trans in the 3400

[LSUalum]

Thanks for all the replies.............I have narrowed down my decisions quite a bit now. I have the best possible price I can find on the L3130 2wd ($10,100), but now I wondering if I should just bite the bullet and go with the 4wd. I am confident I can do all my work with a 2wd, but future loader, resale, and loss of traction during large jobs while building our house are concerning me.
Haven't even gotten a price on a 4wd, I guess I will call and see how much of a jump in price it will be.

 

[art]

It always baffles me when I can find other dealers selling for less then I can buy them for?

 

[BillG_in_TX]

I just got back from driving them both and the L3130 is going to be a lot versatile than the L3400, due to the shuttle shift (GST).

The L3130 2WD does not have a GST (Glide Shift) transmission, it has an FST (Fully Synchronized Shuttle) transmission. They are totally different. Click on the Transmission button on this page http://kubota.com/f/products/L30.cfm## for more information.

 

[Ben3130]

I would definitely recommend getting 4WD with your tractor. It wasn't even an option when I purchased my 3130 last year. Of course I did get it with the FEL, but I also got a rear blade for grading/smoothing my long gravel driveway. I can tell you first hand that on flat surfaces with loaded rear tires, I can get away with dragging the blade in 2WD no problem. But as soon as I start uphill with a blade full of gravel, I start spinning and losing traction... until I engage 4WD. It's a night and day difference.

In general, I think everyone who has 4WD will attest to it's importance. I'm sure once you start using your tractor, you'll find lots of reasons why it is well worth the investment.

 

[LSUalum]

Sorry for the typo, BillG. I meant the FST, but after looking at so many tractors, I had mistakenly typed in the GST.
Thanks for catching my mistake. I wouldn't want to confuse anyone about what I was asking.