Kubota L3940
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Double Orange
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tdev, Nice Tractor!!
Tell us a little more about your planned uses, you property size. And we can give a better response!
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Frank
Tell us a little more about your planned uses, you property size. And we can give a better response!
Welcome to TBN
Let us know!
Frank
Thank you for the response. We have 20 ac. in Manila Ut. very cold in the winter (thats why the cab model) I will be maintaning 1000 feet of road,also building new ones. I will be fencing property off. We have 1500 pound bolders to move and landscape. I am also mulling around the Idea of a rock bucket ,for the ground seems to be like a gravel pit. I will be using the rocks to cover the roads. I will also be building a barn so in the future I will need the fork attachment.What do you think,will this be enough tractor? thanks ,Terry
N80
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Looking at the specs that looks like a great tractor. I have an L4400 (which does not come with a cab) and it has comparable specs. I don't remember for sure but I'd guess the 3940 probably has better loader and 3 pt hitch specs. But, I've been able to do a lot with my 4400 and it is the perfect size for me.
However, you mention things like 1500 pound rocks, etc and that makes me wonder if a larger tractor would better for you. That may depend on your budget limitations. But, if I were buying right now and if I had the money, I'd be seriously considering the M5040. You can get it with a cab and it is more of a true utility tractor than a CUT. It does not come with HST (which I don't care for anyway).
If you have to have HST then you might want to look at an L4x40 series tractor.
Believe me, I'm not trying to talk you into a bigger tractor. The 3940 will probably be more than enough and my 4400 has been perfect for me. 'Just right' is better than too big or too small. But if you have the money and can get more muscle in a tractor with similar dimensions, then I recommend going for it. You don't want a tractor that is too big to get around in your work environment (I think a 5040 would be absolute max for me) but you don't want a tractor that is too weak either.
You'll get more advice here and also talk to your dealer about other folks in your area are using for similar jobs.
The only absolute advice I'd give you is to get 4wd. No question.
However, you mention things like 1500 pound rocks, etc and that makes me wonder if a larger tractor would better for you. That may depend on your budget limitations. But, if I were buying right now and if I had the money, I'd be seriously considering the M5040. You can get it with a cab and it is more of a true utility tractor than a CUT. It does not come with HST (which I don't care for anyway).
If you have to have HST then you might want to look at an L4x40 series tractor.
Believe me, I'm not trying to talk you into a bigger tractor. The 3940 will probably be more than enough and my 4400 has been perfect for me. 'Just right' is better than too big or too small. But if you have the money and can get more muscle in a tractor with similar dimensions, then I recommend going for it. You don't want a tractor that is too big to get around in your work environment (I think a 5040 would be absolute max for me) but you don't want a tractor that is too weak either.
You'll get more advice here and also talk to your dealer about other folks in your area are using for similar jobs.
The only absolute advice I'd give you is to get 4wd. No question.
Double Orange
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Hi Guys, I think I"m maxed out on the tractor size because of the old story, limit of funds. I will get a friend to move the bolders that the L3940 won"t handle with his backhoe. The question I have is would you put a remote on it now or is there a real need for one? I don"t have any attatchments now that require one. Would it be money well spent now for future use? Thanks, Terry
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I've moved at least a dozen 3/4 ton (1,500 lb) "landscape rocks" with my L3240 and LA 724 FEL. But 3/4 ton is close to the limit of the LA 724.tdev said:
FWIW I've found that with limestone (95 lbs / CuFt), if I can get roughly 1/2 of the rock into my 66" HD bucket, the LA724 will lift it
And even a mere L3240 will get it to where I want it.Talon Dancer
gilliganfarmer
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If you're thinking of a rear mount snowblower then one remote would be good for moving the chute. Also, if you're ordering it new one remote wouldn't change the overall price that much and it would be there for any future implements you might buy. Rear work lights are nice too! Hope this helps.
