Just bought an L3400HST

[Wayne64SS]

I'd have bought that all day long!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[My Hoe]

Wow--I think you did GREAT!

And it's making me RE-think what I was about to buy, this Friday--a 2008 L3400HST with BH75 hoe and LA463 FEL, with sub-200 hours on it, for like $22,000.

I think you did great!

One other thing: I'm not familiar with the "BL4690B backoe". Who makes that and what size is it?

One thing--do you have the "slip-and-slide" seat (possibly with no armrests) that many folks hate? (I think it was in the pre-2007 models, but that is just a GUESS). It has a sloping angle, and none of the molded-in "sweat/rain channels" that the later seats have.

The (fairly-severely) sloping angle apparently makes it difficult to stay in place on. I ask because even though the 2008 I am looking at does not have the seat, the seat it does have looks "sacked," and I want to get a new seat. I wondered if you'd priced that out, or if any other members have? If it's like the $400.+ price I've been told, I'd consider going to a used air-ride seat, IF you can fab up any adapters you need--or buy them from 4shorts, our Newfoundland (?) Kubota-fabrication-guru. Just curious.

But overall, your deal sounds better than most!

My Hoe

 

[AaronS]

My Hoe, I'll jump in, in case the original poster doesn't get back for awhile. He mentions in an earlier post that the 4690 hoe is a 3 pt model. The BH75 is a subframe model. The subframe model will be sturdier, should have higher specs, and will cost more. For reference for the machine you're looking at, I bought my 3400 in August of 2012 with under 220 hours on it. It came with the BH75 plus a 60" King Kutter tiller. I drove 3 hours to pick it up and got it for 18k. I found it on ebay and felt that I got a good deal. There are times that I wish I had more lifting capacity with the fel (can't budge a 5 ft round hay bale) but it does 99 percent of what I need it to.

 

[My Hoe]

My Hoe, I'll jump in, in case the original poster doesn't get back for awhile. He mentions in an earlier post that the 4690 hoe is a 3 pt model. The BH75 is a subframe model. The subframe model will be sturdier, should have higher specs, and will cost more. For reference for the machine you're looking at, I bought my 3400 in August of 2012 with under 220 hours on it. It came with the BH75 plus a 60" King Kutter tiller. I drove 3 hours to pick it up and got it for 18k. I found it on ebay and felt that I got a good deal. There are times that I wish I had more lifting capacity with the fel (can't budge a 5 ft round hay bale) but it does 99 percent of what I need it to.

AraronS,

Wow! Very helpful info, in a very short time--thank you!

One question: what year was your tractor put into service? (Because, as you know, there are not "model years" for Kubotas--they go by the year of the first sale).

And thank you for clarifying about the OP's backhoe being a TPH model--that helps me in my decision-making process. I too willl be driving 3 hours to view it, but I'm "fresh out" of pickup truck, and don't yet have a trailer (although a generous TBN's has offered me the use of their trailer). I think I can get cheap transport out of this dealer, however.

Thank again, for your immediate response!

My Hoe

 

[AaronS]

My L3400 is a 2008 model. It runs great, even after laying down to take a nap.

 

[k0ua]

Did you check the torque of those pesky loader frame and back-hoe subframe bolts while you had easy access to them?

it would be a good time to grease that backside front axle pivot too!

 

[jel1988]

Where were these kinds of deals when I was looking for a tractor. I looked at a couple similar units at the same price, all had over 3300 hrs!

 

[vulcancowboy]

Thanks again for all the encouraging feedback. I haven't taken delivery yet, should pick it up this Saturday. I would have preferred the sub frame mounted backhoe, but since I'm not planning on using the hoe on a daily basis, I'm hoping the 3pt model will suit me.

I've been looking for over a year now, and as soon as I saw this unit for sale, I jumped on it. I anticipate that it will do pretty much everything my 464 IH utility tractor does, I am a little concerned that the 3400 may not be as stable on a couple of the banks I mow. May have to come up with an alternate plan, don't want to post any pictures of my tractor "napping"!

James, I will be sure to look at those bolts and the grease fitting, thanks for the tip.

My Hoe, I found this unit on machinerytrader.com. A very good resource. And I think my 3400 does have the "slip & slide" seat you spoke of, may have to use the seatbelt!