Comparison kubota B vs L vs BX25

[sdd1986]

I just boight 27 acres and im thinking of a bigger tractor I have a bx 25 and was thinking of a b or L series with a backhoe does anyone have a b or L searies with a backhoe. I know the b is not much bigger than the bx. I plan on digging and a little brushhoging and thats about it thanks

 

[mguitas]

I would get L3200 over a B3200. Just because the L is heavier. And very close to the same price.

 

[devildog1]

Go for the L , much heaver rear gears, and tractor weight. I started with a BX23 TLB then a B3200TLB and finally now a Grand L3540, all great tractors but I just love the 3540. Best of luck to you.
DevilDog

 

[jeff9366]

The BX series basically have 9" ground clearance. Not enough for rough ground nor woods work.

Most B's have 12"-13" of ground clearance. B3300SU/B3300 have 14+" of ground clearance. Fine for woods work.

An "L" is a more capable tractor. Buy an "L" if it is in your budget. If you buy an "L" with an FEL consider a Bucket Spade or Ratchet Rake "Rip & Dig" in lieu of a backhoe. (Pictures show Bucket Spade on my former B3300SU)

Bucket Solutions' Bucket Spade LINK:

Tractor and Skidsteer bucket spade shovel


Here is a relevant thread, "B" Series Vs. "L" Series, from the T-B-N archive:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-buying-pricing/172079-b-series-vs-l-series.html

 

[tractchores]

I have a B with a BH, it can do a heck of a lot of work. Here is a thread where I posted some BH pictures around a project I did with my B: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/projects/291945-electrical-trenching.html I think its a lot more capable than a BX because its quite a bit bigger and the ground clearance is huge. I like it better than going bigger because it's a bit lighter (better in the lawn and not compacting the woods), a bit more stable on hills and there's a couple very tight places I need to fit in (driving through the woods and under a deck to stack wood). If you do a lot of ground engaging tasks the bigger and heavier tractor will help, for mowing and PTO then the cheaper and smaller B would be better.

 

[alia176]

I have a B with a BH, it can do a heck of a lot of work. Here is a thread where I posted some BH pictures around a project I did with my B: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/projects/291945-electrical-trenching.html I think its a lot more capable than a BX because its quite a bit bigger and the ground clearance is huge. I like it better than going bigger because it's a bit lighter (better in the lawn and not compacting the woods), a bit more stable on hills and there's a couple very tight places I need to fit in (driving through the woods and under a deck to stack wood). If you do a lot of ground engaging tasks the bigger and heavier tractor will help, for mowing and PTO then the cheaper and smaller B would be better.

I have a hilly terrain so the B2920 is appealing to me. I may end up adding wheel spacers to increase the track width a tad just for decreasing the pucker factor!

 

[dragoneggs]

I have a hilly terrain so the B2920 is appealing to me. I may end up adding wheel spacers to increase the track width a tad just for decreasing the pucker factor!

I highly endorse the wheel spacers but it won't reduce your pucker factor as much as it will allow you expand your operating envelope until you hit your pucker point!

 

[walker450]

If your budget allows, I would go for a Grand L 40 or new 60 series. The on-the-move high/low HST has me sold, but I haven't actually ran one myself.

 

[mike69440]

L3200 is not too bad of a choice, if the land is in good shape to start, go bigger if possible. Warning L3400 is very light for size. B 3200 is well matched of its size but for smaller property.

 

[mike69440]

I have an L39 , an excavator, and an old B7200.
Definitely the Grand L, even if used. You need it for the size of the property. Sone homeowner will pay good money for the BX