How many hours on your L3400

[ccsial]

Just wondering how many hours and what problems you have had on your L3400.

Mine is a 2005 bought new. It has 360 hours on it. It is used with a Woods RD7200 finish mower and a snow blower. I have no end loader on it. Almost all the hours are with the PTO running.

My dealer replaced the 3PH jerky valve right away.

It has been a great tractor with few problems.

The HST pedal mounting bracket became loose at 350 hours. I found one bolt had been stripped. That was an easy fix.

There was one stripped bolt on the floorboard, also an easy fix.

At 360 hours The PTO cable broke. I replaced the cable. That was an easy job and took just over an hour and a $20 cable. I found my tractor had the latest bracket.

 

[Chilly807]

I've got about the same hours as you do, maybe a few less. Mine's an 09, DT model.

Problems? Well, it's been split by the dealer to repair a rusted and sticking clutch spline, both front tires were replaced under warranty for sidewall bulges, and I had a seal replaced on the right side loader boom cylinder, and that's about it.. other than me adjusting the 3-point lift valve trying to get it to be as smooth as I think it should be.

All the repairs were covered by the warranty.

Sean

 

[k0ua]

Mine has 128 on it when I traded it,.. No problems.. Unless you want to talk about that hitch thing..

 

[J35]

401 hrs, 2009 HST, replaced the battery in 2010, that's it. I haven't even found a loose bolt yet, I check it often.( Finger's crossed)

---J

 

[ccsial]

401 hrs, 2009 HST, replaced the battery in 2010, that's it. I haven't even found a loose bolt yet, I check it often.( Finger's crossed)

---J

I forgot to mention changing the battery. Mine died after 3 years.

 

[LD1]

OVer 400 hrs on mine. And some hard use too.

Only real warranty issue was the tach cable twisted off @ 0.3hrs. They sent me a new one and havent had any issues since that were not my fault.

I have blown two front hoses for curl cylinders (my fault indeed)
Broked rear light/flasher housing running over brush
Bent step to get on with brush

A few other odds and ends. Just part of tractoring.

Still on the original suction hose though, And battery

 

[k0ua]

Still on the original suction hose though, And battery

I have a nice new suction hose still in the package. If you need it.

 

[Gem99ultra]

Mine's an '09 also. 88 hrs. New battery in 2012. Casual use and no problems.

 

[LD1]

I have a nice new suction hose still in the package. If you need it.

She hasn't failed me yet. But does show some signs of surface cracking.

One of these days, I'm gonna have to buy that hose from you:thumbsup:

 

[bullbreaker]

250 + hrs on mine. Mines also DT model (gear direct /trans). 2007 model still on same battery. Just done maintance to it. No problems so far. I did bump up some loader cap/specs : http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/128908-bump-up-lift-capacity-l3400.html .
Used mostly bushogging , loading equipment on trucks/trailers. Paid $ 15,300 OTD for it , been a dang good tractor !

Boone

Bought an extra site glass 4 it have never had use it yet .

 

[LD1]

Are all those pictures from the first week that you got it??

I find it hard to believe that @ 250hrs, your loader bucket still has paint, and she overall looks that good:laughing:

 

[k0ua]

Are all those pictures from the first week that you got it??

I find it hard to believe that @ 250hrs, your loader bucket still has paint, and she overall looks that good:laughing:

I noticed that too, I am thinking it was pretty new when those were taken.!

 

[JAE 3400]

Got mine new in 09 have 200hrs on it. Other than the jerky hitch have had no problems. Used for mowing, tilling the garden and some pretty heavy log handling for firewood. Still have the original battery. All in all its been a good machine so far.

 

[Wayne Moquin]

I have l2800Hst the l 3300 s twin.Got it in may 2005 it has 1359 hrs on it snoblowing, mowing,logging, brushhogging, and tonns of loader work.Problems, suction hose last year,2 hyd hoses on loader,took calcium out and tubes went tubless with rimguard .On warranty pto cable and a new seat first one came apart.Mine has a jerky 3 point hich not bad but hard to fine toon.Might try to address the problem someday but not high on my list.

It overall is the perfect size tractor for me. Would have a mid pto option and like to see the roll bar widend for more backhoe comfort,i and of course fix the hitch , then it would be my dream machine .
Have thought of trading to grand l 3240 but would also have to get a new trailer. I have operated one and it doesnt turn as sharp and feels a little more clumsy.Also with the bigger bucket on 3240 it feels like u could twist the loader easier if u hooked a corner if u werent careful.

Overall i would buy it again and recomend it .

 

[bullbreaker]

Are all those pictures from the first week that you got it??

I find it hard to believe that @ 250hrs, your loader bucket still has paint, and she overall looks that good:laughing:

:laughing: Naw just been babying mine, hopeing to retire it for parade tractor one day. Never been leant nor had another operator on it and sleeps inside with quilts and comforters on it I kid You not.

Boone

 

[bullbreaker]

I noticed that too, I am thinking it was pretty new when those were taken.!

Thanks James ! Good to hear from You also. Right now just my buckets a bit scrachted up. :thumbsup:
My buddy owns Bota dealership and I picked mine out from a heep of -em. (New) . Really besides my FEL bucket only foot platform scratched up. Didn't even want to mention original battery thing cause B4 you know it I'll need one.
Boone

 

[ccsial]

I have a nice new suction hose still in the package. If you need it.

I should have known that Yesterday. You sound like me for stocking stuff. I bought a spare PTO cable and a suction hose for stock yesterday.

 

[ccsial]

:laughing: Naw just been babying mine, hopeing to retire it for parade tractor one day. Never been leant nor had another operator on it and sleeps inside with quilts and comforters on it I kid You not.

Boone

Mine has never been operated by anyone either. It stays in the garage when not in use. In winter I dry if off in a heated garage after snow blowing. I have not waxed it though.

I see you leave the ROPS the same as I do on my flat land.

 

[bullbreaker]

I see you leave the ROPS the same as I do on my flat land.

Yeah really shouldn't not a wise safety practice. If not can't get in/out garage . Think I'll start getting into practice of putting up ROPS once getting out of garage. :thumbsup:

Boone

 

[ccsial]

Yeah really shouldn't not a wise safety practice. If not can't get in/out garage . Think I'll start getting into practice of putting up ROPS once getting out of garage. :thumbsup:

Boone

I am not going to do that. I'm going on 69 and am getting forgetful. If I put the ROPS up that would be a guaranteed crash. I can't mow that way either because of my many trees. In 40 years here I have never came close to tipping. My Ford 1910 has the end loader and it does not even have a ROPS. That’s the one I’d need it on most.