CentralNC
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I would like to ask for input on a tractor comparison. I am considering two different used tractors for use on 14 acres that I recently purchased. The land has 11 acres of field (with 10 years growth) and 3 acres of woods. I want to clear the growth and get the land ready to build a house. The initial primary use for the tractor will bush hogging the growth and then maintaining a very long driveway.
I have found a couple of used tractors that I am considering. Would you mind providing any insight on which tractor you would choose and why?
Kubota L3130 4x4 (DT w/FEL) also has quick attach bucket:
- 247 hours on the L3130. A dealer is getting the tractor on trade-in in a few weeks. The tractor + FEL + used bush hog + tax = $13,800.
- It was previously used on a small farm in conjunction with some larger equipment. Very well maintained.
- 25 PTO HP. Has quick attach links on the 3PH
John Deere 4500 4x4 (12x12 Quick Reverse transmission w/FEL). 2001 model year
- 497 hours on the JD 4500. Owned by an individual who used it when clearing land to build his house. Tractor + FEL = ~$14,400 (no taxes).
- Very clean. Looks almost new.
- 33 PTO HP. Does not have quick attach links on the 3PH
The JD weighs about 400 lbs more and seems to be a slightly larger tractor. It does have 2x more hours than the Kubota.
I have a neighbor who has the L3130 and just loves his tractor. It is one tough, strong little power plant.
The JD is located 2 hours away and the Kubota is almost 4 hrs away.
Which would you choose and why? I guess they would both work, but I wonder if I am missing something. Thanks in advance for your advice.
I have found a couple of used tractors that I am considering. Would you mind providing any insight on which tractor you would choose and why?
Kubota L3130 4x4 (DT w/FEL) also has quick attach bucket:
- 247 hours on the L3130. A dealer is getting the tractor on trade-in in a few weeks. The tractor + FEL + used bush hog + tax = $13,800.
- It was previously used on a small farm in conjunction with some larger equipment. Very well maintained.
- 25 PTO HP. Has quick attach links on the 3PH
John Deere 4500 4x4 (12x12 Quick Reverse transmission w/FEL). 2001 model year
- 497 hours on the JD 4500. Owned by an individual who used it when clearing land to build his house. Tractor + FEL = ~$14,400 (no taxes).
- Very clean. Looks almost new.
- 33 PTO HP. Does not have quick attach links on the 3PH
The JD weighs about 400 lbs more and seems to be a slightly larger tractor. It does have 2x more hours than the Kubota.
I have a neighbor who has the L3130 and just loves his tractor. It is one tough, strong little power plant.
The JD is located 2 hours away and the Kubota is almost 4 hrs away.
Which would you choose and why? I guess they would both work, but I wonder if I am missing something. Thanks in advance for your advice.