L3130 vs 3430 or 3830

   / L3130 vs 3430 or 3830 #11  
If you can afford it get the one with more HP, it is better to have too much than to be mad at youself for an underpowered, or at least what you think is an underpowered tractor.

steve
 
   / L3130 vs 3430 or 3830 #12  
Samaras: where those prices with a FEL? /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif
 
   / L3130 vs 3430 or 3830 #13  
I agree with others that say buy as powerful as you can afford to now. However, consider what your needs are also.

In my case I did not need a 34hp tractor but felt uneasy on the smaller frame tractors due to my rolling hills. A good deal came along so I jumped on the 3430 after shopping for over a year.

As to needs, if you dream of clearing a horse barn out with the tractor (or something else with limited space), be sure to do the measurements. I had to give up easy access to my barn with the 3430. However, we had planned to change the doors this summer and that will fix that issue.

I love my 3430HST. I am sure you will be happy with which ever of those three tractors you decide on.

Don't just shop the size, shop the tranny also. As a neubie, the HST is worth it's cost to me!
 

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