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
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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
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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.
Double Orange
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Per Kubota's manualgilliganfarmer said:
Lower link end max. hyd. lifting capacity...3860 lbs
DraftHorse
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Going through this exercise myself. Based on Kubota MSRP prices posted on TBN earlier this year, the difference between a cabbed 3940 and 4240 w/R4's is only $1740.00 and difference between a 724 and 854 loaders c/w QA, 72" HD bucket and cutting edge is $184.00. All other options for the tractor are the same price, so no difference there. Therefore, if you can afford an additional $1924.00, you get a higher HP tractor with a larger capable loader.
my 2 cents worth
Peter
my 2 cents worth
Peter
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Your biggest bang for the buck in any lineup is the tractor with the least HP in that frame size.
So the jump in value from the economy L series to the L3240 (with the LA723 loader) is big, but the jump in value from the L3240 to the L3540 or a L3950 isn't as big for the vast majority of applications. You still have basically the same loader and lift capacities and hydraulic capacity etc.
Similarly the jump from L3940 to L4240 is lots of added value as you get the lift in capacities of the L4x40 series AND a heftier loader.
All of that said, if I were getting a cab, I would consider not getting the least hp available in any series. So in the L3x40 series, I would be tempted to look at the L3540 with a cab as a min and in the L4x40 series I'd be tempted to look one past the L4240. This is probably my own paranoia but I figure the few more ponies are worth it for things like the a/c etc.
Does not mean that I absolutely wouldn't get the lowest hp in a given series with a cab.... just means that I would spend more time making sure it had the power I needed - with the a/c on, going uphill etc.
I'd recommend spending some time with the L4240 with the cab. For the price difference, it will be worth it IMHO.
So the jump in value from the economy L series to the L3240 (with the LA723 loader) is big, but the jump in value from the L3240 to the L3540 or a L3950 isn't as big for the vast majority of applications. You still have basically the same loader and lift capacities and hydraulic capacity etc.
Similarly the jump from L3940 to L4240 is lots of added value as you get the lift in capacities of the L4x40 series AND a heftier loader.
All of that said, if I were getting a cab, I would consider not getting the least hp available in any series. So in the L3x40 series, I would be tempted to look at the L3540 with a cab as a min and in the L4x40 series I'd be tempted to look one past the L4240. This is probably my own paranoia but I figure the few more ponies are worth it for things like the a/c etc.
Does not mean that I absolutely wouldn't get the lowest hp in a given series with a cab.... just means that I would spend more time making sure it had the power I needed - with the a/c on, going uphill etc.
I'd recommend spending some time with the L4240 with the cab. For the price difference, it will be worth it IMHO.
I want to thank all of you for your help and information.I think I have made a decision,I would love to have a higher HP tractor but it"s not in the budget so I think I have settled on the GL 3940, it should do most of what I want . I guess I will find out soon.: Thanks again. Terry
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tdev - I am sure that you will be more than happy with it.
Hope all goes well. Post some pictures when you have it.
Hope all goes well. Post some pictures when you have it.
Ranger Rick
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I am sure you will love the 3940 HSTC I sure like mine.
Rick
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I do it all the time with mine. Caveat: It's best to move round bales with it when you have your heaviest implement on the back. If you do it without any implement at all, it starts feeling very unstable when you pick up a decent-sized round bale.
Chop
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Good luck on your purchase. I just got my L3940 GST it is more then I expected . Funds didn't allow me to get the HST sure would have been nice, But I am getting used to the GST. The Loader (woods 108) is very powerful so far anything I have asked it to lift or move it has done it with no problem. Post pics when you get it.
. Funds didn't allow me to get the HST sure would have been nice, But I am getting used to the GST. The Loader (woods 108) is very powerful so far anything I have asked it to lift or move it has done it with no problem. Post pics when you get it.skipperbrown
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I just bought a 3940 and it was $4000 cheaper than the 4940. I think they go up in about $2000 increments. The 3240 was $2300 cheaper than the 3940.
Re: the remotes now or later, if you are going to need remotes in the future, get them now and finance them for 0% for 54 mo. They won't add much to your monthly payment. I didn't, thinking I will add them at the 50 hr maintenance, but wish I had gone ahead and got it done.
A 3940 cab will be awesome.
Re: the remotes now or later, if you are going to need remotes in the future, get them now and finance them for 0% for 54 mo. They won't add much to your monthly payment. I didn't, thinking I will add them at the 50 hr maintenance, but wish I had gone ahead and got it done.
A 3940 cab will be awesome.
