Kubota L3400

[Branded]

If you talk to your JD dealer, you may find that the 3203 is not really made by John Deere, or Yanmar.

Dealer did tell me that they are built in the USA, is he hidding something from me.

 

[crazyal]

Just asking but have you set a budget yet or are you trying to hold yourself to a price range? I started off looking at the B7800 and I've (with no help from this fine board) moved up to at least the GL3240 (really leaning towards the 4240 for the larger FEL). My point is I'm almost twice what I was planning on spending.

Like you I really didn't think I needed HST until I really thought about what I wanted to do. Boxblade, being able to drive at any speed (including stopping) while looking backwards just seams like a 'must have' for someone who's just learning. I plan on getting a snow blower for it, again HST to inch into deep snow without loosing PTO speed. Anyway it's better to get a little too much tractor in most cases than too little and have to upgrade.

I would suggest trying each one out. For me the Kubota just feels better than green or blue. For you it could be the JD location for controls, seat, etc. feels better than the Kubota. Just don't try the Grand Ls out, that was my downfall, lol.

 

[davitk]

Dealer did tell me that they are built in the USA, is he hidding something from me.

I believe what your dealer MEANT to say is "we make the money in the USA"

 

[Branded]

What I understand is the 3203 is built in Georgia, the rest are japannesse built

 

[canoetrpr]

Can you tell me the advantages of a 3400 over a 3203 other tan 2 hp?
The Deere loader seems to be alot simpler to remove.

The 2 hp is a non issue IMHO - which is why I recommended comparing to the JD 790 or JD 3120.

When I was comparing for my L3400 purchase the following gave the advantage to the Kubota. Maybe some of these have been addressed

- Inability to operate PTO without being in the seat on JD 3203 - rules out uses like a generator or a pto driven hay elevator.
- No backhoe capability. I didn't need one back then and didn't quite contemplate getting one but I am now.
- Loader specs were better by 20-25% on the L3400.

I'll bear testimony to the fact that as a new buyer you have NO CLUE how much more you will be doing with your tractor than you originally anticipated. I never thought I'd be thinking about a backhoe (heck TBNers had to talk me into getting a loader!). Now I'm contemplating a backhoe. The inability to have had one would have given me less options right now.


Just MHO.

You are most likely correct that the loader probably comes off easier. I have no clue. I've never removed the loader on my L3400 in the year and a half I've had it.

Personally I think that JD should have just gotten Yanmar to add a unsynchronized mechanical hydrostat to the 790 (like the L3400 has). The 790 is a nice workhorse.

 

[wushaw]

You put a water bottle in the cup holder? Mine is porportioned for an adult beverage.

I agree whoever engineered the cup holder had a cold 12oz beverage in mind

 

[wushaw]

Can you tell me the advantages of a 3400 over a 3203 other tan 2 hp?
The Deere loader seems to be alot simpler to remove.

I don't see how JD could make it any easier, the only thing required to remove the loader is a flat surface, no tools required.

It is easier to remove/install the loader than most 3pt attachments.

 

[machmeter62]

I'm kind of leaning towards the L3400 with the manual trans. $14,700.00 with loader sounds to me like a pretty good price.

Once you get some hours on the L3400 semi-shuttle shift (manual) it becomes easier to use than a straight manual transmission. I have a L2800.