Is an L4240 big enough?

[PSDStu]

I gave the go ahead to order it.

New 4240 hydrostatic with quick attach FEL, heavy duty bucket, industrial tires, 3rd function on loader, one rear hydraulic, rear work light, loaded rear tires, hooks welded to bucket.

$30k

Did you go with the Kubota 3rd function?

 

[bigbull338]

enjoy your new tractor when it gets delivered.

 

[tpetty]

I did order the Kubota 3rd function. I'm aware some on these forums have had problems, and some haven't. I asked the dealer specifically about this, and he said he hasn't had anyone complain about this locally, but that if it's a problem, they will take care of it. Sounds reasonable to me, and I like that it's a "factory" setup.

 

[R_Walter]

Had a quote on a 4240 with loader, third function, etc. was ready to give the ok.

However, this morning was the high bidder at a land auction, and now have 77 acres. Only 25 is tillable, rest is wooded ravines.

I plan on buying a grapple to help clear some land for a house and trails. The tillable land will be rented, or ultimately become pasture, so I'm not worried about that.

The 4240 should be fine for blading a lane, bush hog, etc.

Is it enough for grapple work, or do I need more hp?

I've got pretty much the exact same tractor. Works great with a grapple. As others have said, most times the loader capacity isn't the rate limiter for doing grapple work.

Bought mine in Jun 2007 for $27K