Here I go again L3400

[Bob_Young]

Dealer nearby means alot, canoe. Go with the L3400. I heavily favor Kubota these days, but if the situation were reversed I'd say go with the Deere. Having someone closeby to help when you're in a jam means you get more utility from your tractor and any headaches go away quickly....it's worth the $2000 extra. In this case you're getting a new tractor to boot; sort of a 'free' bonus.
FWIW
Bob

 

[wushaw]

If you can call the dealer and have him put a box blade or some form of weight on the 3pt before you show up to look at the L3400 you can judge for yourself and if you don't like it have dealer put the better 3pt valve in if you want the L3400.
Don't try to compare any of the Grand L series to the L3400 cause they are different tractors and reflect that in price.

 

[canoetrpr]

DECISION MADE!! L3400HST IT IS.

We went down to the dealer - 45 min away - and played with the L2800HST he had on the lot. Both my wife and I drove it and LOVED it. Dealer was absolutely fabulous. Small family business. We dealt with the owner's son.

I thought it was great that it was a nice and simple machine. I could have gotten more tractor for more money but when the 0% at 36 months was thown in, the L3130 was $3k or so away from the L3400 (a cash deal would have closed the gap to $1.5K).

I found that the L3400 was exactly what I was looking for in a tractor. I didn't need a mid pto and I was perfectly happy with the non digital display. Thought I could always add a bit of weight if I needed it in the future.

I got the L3400HST, L463FEL, Industrial tires, Woods BB60 rotary cutter for CDN $24075 + taxes.
0% for 36 months.

I'm thinking of getting the dealer to price me out a Woods toothbar and a block heater. Anything else that is a must have?

Dealer said that he would look into the valve replacement once I give him the information about it from TBN. He was very accomodating and really wanted to make sure that we were happy with what we were getting.

Thank you for all the help I have gotten from you at TBN.

 

[Goog]

Congratulations. That is what did it for me also. I tested a L2800 HST and it just had that "feel" right away. I could of had that one right away but I waited for the 3400 for the extra horsepower. I am glad I did. I have a Bearcat Chipper and it uses all the horsepower it can generate. I have killed the engine a couple times but that is my fault and now I know the limits of the machine. I also tested the GrandL and they are nice also but to compare apples to apples you need to compare the 3430 to the 3400 not a 3130 and the price gap widens even more. I am not knocking the people who buy the Grands, I just had a certain buget and got extra attachments instead of the fancy stuff. Hope you like your tractor. Good luck, Brian

 

[johan3400]

Great! I am sure you will find the 3400 as much tractor as I have. Now remember pictures are a must and after you run it for a bit do a bunch of bragging.

 

[coolbrze]

Whats the diff. between the Grand L and the L series?

 

[canoetrpr]

The economy L Series is without the bells and whistles of the Grand L. Plain and simple tractors, some with HST and some gear options. No Mid PTO option. They are heavier than the B series and have a little bit more lift capactiy at the FEL and 3pt. Guages etc. are very simple.

Grand L on the other is more of a premium tractor. It has more weight than the economy L. Mid PTO is an option. FEL and 3PT has more lift. Dash is digital and has few more gizmos. I also get the impression that the HST on the economy L is mechanical linkages and the HST on the Grand L is electronic. I never did drive a Grand L to compare. The biggest advantage that the Grand L has over the economy L is FEL and 3pt lift capacity and perhaps weight IMHO.

 

[schole]

Hey neighbour!

Let me know what price you get quoted for the toothbar. I'm in Mount Albert (East of Newmarket).

The L3400DT I bought in the spring has been a dream to own and operate. I'm certain you will be happy with yours.

I plan to hobble together some tire chains in the next few weeks for work in the bush.

shawn

 

[canoetrpr]

Hi Shawn - never thought I'd find someone practically down the road from me

I was quoted $550 for a 60" toothbar installed. I'm debating whether I should go for it or leave it until later.

 

[schole]

Ouch! These are the numbers I have been given, too.

I will let you know if I find a bargain.

Shawn

PS sorry for the delay...been up north in Thunder Bay for a week