JD or Kubota

[Rod Wood]

I am looking to buy and upgrade from my current tractor. Around here there are Lease returns available that give discounts as a slight alternative to full pricing from the dealers, I have a couple of quotes 1 from Kubota L3800 " they say they can fix the jerk in the 3 point" Comes with a LA 524 loader $18,000.00, A quote from JD for a 3520 300X loader at almost $27,000.00 there are some things I like and dislike about each, Kubota possibily the 3 point jerk may come back and will I be subject to future repairs? JD no jerk, Kubota it has a bit less visibility when doing loader work , JD has slanted hood giving a few inches more visibility, Kubota Metal fenders and Hood "I defiantly like", JD high density plastic. I'm sure there are other differences that I have missed,, is the Deere worth the extra money?? any thoughts would help.

 

[Jesse masterson]

Guess I can only give an opinion, for what it's worth I think green is very overpriced, it all boils down to getting the job done . Of a cheaper tractor can do the same job and do it cheaper and last as long or longer, why not save money.i personally have a dk45 kioti and have never felt underpowered for any task I've asked of it to perform, and there cheaper than kubota. Just my opinion though, and I'm sure green owners will disagree.

 

[Bluegill2]

I looked at both and bought the orange one almost two years ago. Love it!!!

Buy the one you like best. They are both good tractors!!!

 

[Bluegill2]

Also, my L3800 doesn't have 'the jerky 3 pt hitch'...

That 18K price looks pretty good to. I paid 15k for mine with 14 hrs on it, but that was a couple years ago.

 

[DK35vince]

I am looking to buy and upgrade from my current tractor. Around here there are Lease returns available that give discounts as a slight alternative to full pricing from the dealers, I have a couple of quotes 1 from Kubota L3800 " they say they can fix the jerk in the 3 point" Comes with a LA 524 loader $18,000.00, A quote from JD for a 3520 300X loader at almost $27,000.00 there are some things I like and dislike about each, Kubota possibily the 3 point jerk may come back and will I be subject to future repairs? JD no jerk, Kubota it has a bit less visibility when doing loader work , JD has slanted hood giving a few inches more visibility, Kubota Metal fenders and Hood "I defiantly like", JD high density plastic. I'm sure there are other differences that I have missed,, is the Deere worth the extra money?? any thoughts would help.

Are these prices for new or for lease return used.
If used how many hours.

 

[vtsnowedin]

I don't know about the $27K price on the 3520. Seems you could get a 5000 series with loader for that. But as usual it is hard to get an apples to apples comparison. The JD weighs at least 420 lbs more then the Kubota and when you are trying to pull something the weight to horsepower ratio does matter. Also the 3PH of the JD will lift 500 lbs more then the Kubota’s and the loader also will lift 230 lbs more then the orange one. So it comes down to what work you have for the tractor to do. Do you need to lift round 1000 lb bales onto a trailer or into a feeding ring? What do you want to hook onto, pick up and pull?
I'd let the work you want or need to do help you decide.

 

[Buppies]

Having owned a 3520 with cab the narrow width was a major problem for me, very unstable on hill sides almost turned over several times. In time it got to where its usage fell off to almost nil so traded for something bigger. Just a thought

 

[DieselnHooters]

They both sound pricey to me especially the 3520. New are usually more expensive up here , maybe different out west. Price for used are similar though, they level off slower the further south you go sounds like.

You could get a fine low hours Kub MX or JD 5003 series for that price tag I think.

 

[vtsnowedin]

Having owned a 3520 with cab the narrow width was a major problem for me, very unstable on hill sides almost turned over several times. In time it got to where its usage fell off to almost nil so traded for something bigger. Just a thought

Did yours have the two position wheels or the eight position wheels that come standard with R1 tires and did you have it set to the widest position for what you had?

 

[Buppies]

Did yours have the two position wheels or the eight position wheels that come standard with R1 tires and did you have it set to the widest position for what you had?

Dealer set wheels as wide as they would go, also wheel weights in addition to fluid that was added at time of purchase. Still not enough for me, but then do have lots of hills. Driveway to storage barn is 12.5 percent grade. This tippy feeling was real to me but others maybe not so much. The tractor was purchased new in 2006 and had R4 tires

 

[vtsnowedin]

Dealer set wheels as wide as they would go, also wheel weights in addition to fluid that was added at time of purchase. Still not enough for me, but then do have lots of hills. Driveway to storage barn is 12.5 percent grade. This tippy feeling was real to me but others maybe not so much. The tractor was purchased new in 2006 and had R4 tires

I know how you feel. That is why I went with position eight (H) plus 4.1 inch spacers each side. I don't know as the Kubota L3800 can be set any wider then the JD. might even be less?

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

Isn't the 3520 more comparable to something like the Kubota Grand L3540 or L3940 rather than the standard L3800? Seems to me the 3520 has more bells and whistles than the L3800. Not that that's good or bad; depends on your needs, wants and budget.

I'd be wary of an L3800 with a jerky 3 point hitch. Apparently, there are some that jerk and some that don't. I'd look for one that doesn't. My understanding is that you need to hook up a mower or something heavy to the 3 point to test it, as testing it with nothing attached won't reveal whether it really jerks or not.

 

[Observer]

I also am beginning to look for a similiar tractor. I live within 3 miles of both dealers which makes parts availability good. Dad has always been a JD man and a Chevrolet man but I drive a Ford. .... So.. it's whatever I want I guess.

 

[art]

Go to the grand L for a more comparable match.

 

[Rod Wood]

Today I found a Grand L 3540 with l724 Loader. "They are quickly becoming scarce" It was a lease return with 400 hours, drove it around the lot up and down some piles of dirt checking everything I could, I realized what I would be missing very quickly if I went with the L3800, anyway I couldn't leave without making the purchase. The dealer was motivated and as it was a lease return it comes a 2 year warranty. Going to have the dealer plum in the top and side tilts for the 3 point, R 4 industrial tires and heave duty loader bucket were part of the purchase price. The best thing is I did not spend any more than my best quote found on a lease return for a l3800 with 130 hours with the LA 524 Loader, The top and side tilts were extra of coarse. I cant wait for pickup day.

 

[murphy1244]

Congrats on the new machine. TBN law states we need photo's

 

[Green Power]

Congrats! Yes photos would be great.

 

[94BULLITT]

Today I found a Grand L 3540 with l724 Loader. "They are quickly becoming scarce" It was a lease return with 400 hours, drove it around the lot up and down some piles of dirt checking everything I could, I realized what I would be missing very quickly if I went with the L3800, anyway I couldn't leave without making the purchase. The dealer was motivated and as it was a lease return it comes a 2 year warranty. Going to have the dealer plum in the top and side tilts for the 3 point, R 4 industrial tires and heave duty loader bucket were part of the purchase price. The best thing is I did not spend any more than my best quote found on a lease return for a l3800 with 130 hours with the LA 524 Loader, The top and side tilts were extra of coarse. I cant wait for pickup day.

Enjoy your new tractor.

 

[TomSeller]

You will enjoy the Kubota Grand L. I hereby join the peanut gallery asking for pictures.

 

[Rod Wood]

Sorry Guys, to break rules, laws or regulation is not my style lol but I luckily did take a couple pics while I was at the Dealer. I Dont take actual delivery for a few weeks.,