Price Check Kubota L3301

[Adamisred]

I just received a quote for a L3301 4x4 HST with R4s, LA525 loader and RCR 1260 for $23,900. I'm completely new to tractors and even I know that sounds high. I've been reading that 10-15% off MSRP is what to aim for and i figured my quote is only 7% off. The only pricing threads I've found for this tractor are a bit dated now and I'm sure it changes constantly. Should I be asking for more implements or maybe even a trailer thrown in, or is it better to just negotiate the amount down? Or is it completely a dealer by dealer basis?

 

[Steppenwolfe]

Shop around a few different Kubota dealers, you will be surprised. Also, consider the gear drive if you want to save a few bucks, just as easy as the hst to drive. I love my l3301. Good choice, btw. View attachment 509495

 

[Oldpath05]

$23,900!!!!! WoW have prices gone up that much in ten years, I paid $20,000 for my L3400 with, AG tires, FEL, pto winch, at the time HST was $1,000 more.

 

[teg]

...Or is it completely a dealer by dealer basis?

It is based on just the dealer... almost always they give a very high first price. Makes sense to catch an uninformed buyer off guard. The dealer might contact you again... I would say that I'm shopping around other companies.

IF you tell them you are shopping around for other kubota dealers for a better price - you might piss them off.

Bottom line... do you like and want to support the local dealer? or are you looking for the best price? IF the latter... talk to Barlow's in Ky. Figure what you want to spend first.

 

[TheMadOne]

That's not terribly far off what one would expect to pay here for that. I paid all but 26k for L3301HST, Rimguard in all tires(I was one of the first, if not first, customer to get rimguard from this dealer), 525 loader, 3 Remotes(I remember that being salty), and BB1272 box blade.

I don't regret anything other than not getting more implements with the tractor. See if they have mulit-implement deals.

A quick bit of math shows that you're being given roughly a 10% discount off of MSRP(tractor+loader+66 inch QA bucket=25125+1500 for the cutter). Not spectacular, but not a rip-off either.

 

[Adamisred]

A quick bit of math shows that you're being given roughly a 10% discount off of MSRP(tractor+loader+66 inch QA bucket=25125+1500 for the cutter). Not spectacular, but not a rip-off either.

I roughly calculated around 7.5% because it's not the QA, but pin on 60" bucket.

 

[Garrett Wiggins]

Kubota having tie rods in front of axles for stumps to hit them in tall grass would put me off with Kubota plus that aggravating treble pedal. You could have a JohnDeere for that kind of money.

 

[quotejso]

Couldn't you just drive with the bucket right below axel level?

 

[Garrett Wiggins]

yeah you could but why would you want too for the same money? Most people would forget. What would happen if you were cutting down a hill or up a hill? That logic would only work on level ground. Both tractors are good don't get me wrong. Also a Kubota doesn't have a priority valve in the steering so you lose power steering when you get a loaded bucket.

 

[TheMadOne]

Kubota having tie rods in front of axles for stumps to hit them in tall grass would put me off with Kubota plus that aggravating treble pedal. You could have a JohnDeere for that kind of money.

I've run my L3301 for about a year now, and can honestly say the tie-rod location has never been an issue. And I primarily work in the woods. The Treadle pedal is a matter of preference, and you "could have a JohnDeere" for that much, it would either be smaller, or be their eco line, which is objectively a lesser tractor for the money.

 

[Garrett Wiggins]

I've run my L3301 for about a year now, and can honestly say the tie-rod location has never been an issue. And I primarily work in the woods. The Treadle pedal is a matter of preference, and you "could have a JohnDeere" for that much, it would either be smaller, or be their eco line, which is objectively a lesser tractor for the money.

You have probably been very lucky my friend. Kubota don't make a "bad" product. I am willing to bet though if you lined 100 people up that you would have that the vast majority would prefer the side x side pedal on there Deere vs the toe down and heel down pedal of the Kubota. Does Johndeere offer a eco line in that horsepower that is a hydro?

 

[TheMadOne]

You have probably been very lucky my friend. Kubota don't make a "bad" product. I am will to bet though if you lined 100 people up that you would have that the vast majority would prefer the side x side pedal on there Deere vs the toe down and heel down pedal of the Kubota.

I think it would be closer than you think, and it's clearly not a deal breaker, otherwise Kubota wouldn't be the segment leader it is in the US today.

And I haven't been "lucky", if you're about to ram your front axle into a stump or other obstruction, you should be aware of your surroundings and navigate around the obstacle. Considering the small space between frame and tire you'd almost have to try to hit something. There are other tractors, including some JDs, that are more problematic, because, while the tie rods are behind the axle, they're also below it, making them the low point of the front end. Bit harder to judge if you're going to clear, IMO.

 

[Garrett Wiggins]

I think it would be closer than you think, and it's clearly not a deal breaker, otherwise Kubota wouldn't be the segment leader it is in the US today.



I think that would depend on where you are located who the leader is in "your" area. I think we have both made some good points that could be used to help others in their decision making process. The comparable tractor with deere is a 3032e with a d160 loader.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

My father in law bought an L3301 a few months back and has really enjoyed it. His main reason for getting is was to move brush and logs as well as rip up Kudzu vines, which it excels at!
Well...thanks to the strong, lightweight Wicked Grapple of course!
Travis

 

[Garrett Wiggins]

Its all in the grapple hahaha. Its always nice when you pair the right equipment for the job no matter what color it is.

 

[Garandman]

yeah you could but why would you want too for the same money? Most people would forget. What would happen if you were cutting down a hill or up a hill? That logic would only work on level ground. Both tractors are good don't get me wrong. Also a Kubota doesn't have a priority valve in the steering so you lose power steering when you get a loaded bucket.

And most Deere's don't seem to be able to lift and curl the bucket at the same time, which for me is 10X more important.

 

[Garrett Wiggins]

And most Deere's don't seem to be able to lift and curl the bucket at the same time, which for me is 10X more important.

Could you be more specific as to which model can't curl and lift at the same?

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Its all in the grapple hahaha. Its always nice when you pair the right equipment for the job no matter what color it is.

Yes to both! :thumbsup:

We're actually colorblind, but those LXX01 series Kubota tractors are VERY popular tractors. We also make comparable Deere models great!
Travis

 

[Oldpath05]

Could you be more specific as to which model can't curl and lift at the same?

I think he's talking about this one>>> New John Deere ride on battery Tractor toy - YouTube

 

[Adamisred]

To update my original post and in case anyone is interested, I was able to eventually land on $22k for the L3301HST, FEL, RCR1860 and a BB1260. Not terrible. For reference, I'm located in eastern VA.