Buying Advice L3200 Dt 4wd question

SandandEight · May 23, 2012

I am thinking of buying a new L3200dt 4wd with front end loader. I was wondering if the 4wd is selectable or all time, also can you lock the differentials?

RRX · May 23, 2012

Selectable and yes you can lock rear diff.

kubotacres · May 23, 2012

RRX said:
Selectable and yes you can lock rear diff.

ditto. :thumbsup:

SandandEight · May 25, 2012

Well I pulled the trigger. Just ordered a L3200 DT 4wd with frontend loader. I never knew I would be this excited about a tractor it should be in next Friday. I am glad that I didnt get suckered into the Green fad.

kubotacres · May 25, 2012

SandandEight said:
Well I pulled the trigger. Just ordered a L3200 DT 4wd with frontend loader. I never knew I would be this excited about a tractor it should be in next Friday. I am glad that I didnt get suckered into the Green fad.

I believe you will be quite happy with it...For the money its a very good tractor. I'd have the dealer fix the 3pt hitch jerkyness before leaving with it.. If you have any questions about it send me a PM.

1savoy · May 25, 2012

SandandEight said:
Well I pulled the trigger. Just ordered a L3200 DT 4wd with frontend loader. I never knew I would be this excited about a tractor it should be in next Friday. I am glad that I didnt get suckered into the Green fad.

Congratulations on the new tractor!!!! I am with you on not doing the Green thing. I have turned the corner and not looking back. Since I have decided to go orange again, I do not even seem to hurt my neck as bad everytime I go by a JD dealer

Bluegill2 · May 25, 2012

SandandEight said:
Well I pulled the trigger. Just ordered a L3200 DT 4wd with frontend loader. I never knew I would be this excited about a tractor it should be in next Friday. I am glad that I didnt get suckered into the Green fad.

Fine tractor! Congrats!

motocephalic · Dec 11, 2012

I'm new to the forum, and was thinking about buying a L3200dt loader as well. I was wondering if I can use the L-- R as a shuttle to go back and forth? In other words, keep it in 2nd and use the forward back for using the loader Thanks for your help.

Bluegill2 · Dec 11, 2012

motocephalic said:
I'm new to the forum, and was thinking about buying a L3200dt loader as well. I was wondering if I can use the L-- R as a shuttle to go back and forth? In other words, keep it in 2nd and use the forward back for using the loader Thanks for your help.

Welcome!

Yes you can, but you have to use the clutch. I do it all the time.

motocephalic · Dec 11, 2012

thanks, I was hoping for that answer.
the dealer said that the clutch worked 1/2 way to shift and all the way to stop the PTO, is that the case with the DT model?

Bluegill2 · Dec 11, 2012

motocephalic said:
thanks, I was hoping for that answer.
the dealer said that the clutch worked 1/2 way to shift and all the way to stop the PTO, is that the case with the DT model?

No, the L3200DT just has a single stage clutch, no halfway stuff. The L3800DT works like your dealer said.

motocephalic · Dec 11, 2012

Bluegill2 said:
No, the L3200DT just has a single stage clutch, no halfway stuff. The L3800DT works like your dealer said.

thanks, that is what I thought. Does the PTO slow down significantly to cause a problem when at the end of a row in the case of tilling/mowing?

Bluegill2 · Dec 11, 2012

motocephalic said:
thanks, that is what I thought. Does the PTO slow down significantly to cause a problem when at the end of a row in the case of tilling/mowing?

No, not too bad on a rotary mower, a finish mower will likely stop as will a tiller though.

I really like the two stage clutch on the 3800!

kubotacres · Dec 12, 2012

When i bought mine I looked at the L3800 and passed because I didn't need the extra hp. However I wish now I would've bought it for the double clutch. It's worth the extra 1k if not for the HP def for the double clutch....

motocephalic · Dec 12, 2012

kubotacres said:
When i bought mine I looked at the L3800 and passed because I didn't need the extra hp. However I wish now I would've bought it for the double clutch. It's worth the extra 1k if not for the HP def for the double clutch....

makes me think once again, as I do not want to be disappointed. I will have to ask for the price difference and see. I also have a width issue, as I have areas of tight woods and trails will limit passage, but looking at it now, they are the same width.

Bluegill2 · Dec 12, 2012

motocephalic said:
makes me think once again, as I do not want to be disappointed. I will have to ask for the price difference and see. I also have a width issue, as I have areas of tight woods and trails will limit passage, but looking at it now, they are the same width.

They are the same size. Like said the 2 stage clutch is worth the difference and the extra HP is nice when needed. Price was pretty close when I was comparing. The L3800dt has surpassed my expectations, no regrets here.

kubotacres · Dec 12, 2012

Each are great tractors.Considering I bought mine mainly for bushogging, i regret not getting the "live" pto. Granted it's a 1K I saved, but honestly i spend more than that each time I buy a new gun.lol. Now you take a L3200 with a "live" pto and actual syncro tranny and you will have a ultimate compact tractor for the money. If Kubota builds that I will never look at another Grand L in the future.

motocephalic · Dec 12, 2012

kubotacres said:
Each are great tractors.Considering I bought mine mainly for bushogging, i regret not getting the "live" pto. Granted it's a 1K I saved, but honestly i spend more than that each time I buy a new gun.lol. Now you take a L3200 with a "live" pto and actual syncro tranny and you will have a ultimate compact tractor for the money. If Kubota builds that I will never look at another Grand L in the future.

I tried the Mahindra syncro tranny and was impressed, but the loader was just too low to the ground for me. I am waiting for the price for the l3800 though.

kubotacres · Dec 12, 2012

motocephalic said:
I tried the Mahindra syncro tranny and was impressed, but the loader was just too low to the ground for me. I am waiting for the price for the l3800 though.

My dealer said it would be around another $1k for the l3800 upgrade and another $1k for the Hst. Just to give you idea.

motocephalic · Dec 12, 2012

kubotacres said:
My dealer said it would be around another $1k for the l3800 upgrade and another $1k for the Hst. Just to give you idea.

hard decision, not sure what I have planned would justify the extra 1K, some tilling, hogging, I have not even been able to try a gear drive here (south fl), since they are crated until a new owner wants it. Hence the multiple schizophrenic hesitations.