montelatici
Platinum Member
For Kubota, this is probably the most tractor for the money. I suspect they brought this model out to compete against the new guys on the block like Kioti, who are making quality tractors that are quite inexpensive relative to their size, performance and features. Before this model became available I was seriously considering a Kioti 40/45 HP DK series.
I have had a B series and currently own a BX24 TLB for general construction/landscaping and a BX1850 (for mower duties). What neither of these were good at was mowing rough fields and quick clearing of overgrowing fields. I can clear almost anything with the BX24, but it is a slow process. The FEL is not powerful enough to quickly uproot saplings or small trees. The BX1850 with the MMM has difficulty in high grass in fields that are mowed 1 or 2 times a year. That's why I bought this L.
The L3700SU is pretty basic, no bells and whistles. It has a quick detach FEL bucket, which will allow me to attach a variety of implements in the future. The PTO is 30 HP (that's a lot) so it could handle a 72" brush hog, but I decided that a 60" would be more practical. A 72" would tend to drive an L size/weight tractor in certain situations, I believe. Besides, a 60" is almost exactly the width of the tractor wheels which makes it safer going through tight places.
So, I mowed a 2 acre field of very high grass and new bushes and cleared a riding ring that was very overgrown (5-6 years) over the past two days.
Firstly, it is a much bigger tractor than a BX, so it is important (if you have been using a smaller tractor) to be very careful maneuvering.
With the Woods 60" "Brush Bull" the tractor cuts through high grass and saplings quickly in the medium HST setting. Compared to the BX with the 54" MMM it is a different and much more powerful beast.
With the tooth bar, the FEL on the 3700SU can lift small trees out of the ground after a few "digs and lifts" at the roots.
With the much higher height capability, the 3700's FEL can clear the top of high brush along a fence line and with the tooth bar it can grab the brush or vines as you lower the bucket, and reversing the tractor pulls everything out. This would stop my BX24 as it is too light to perform in the same manner.
Seat is comfortable, access is easy for me but I am only 5' 9" and under 200lbs. so I can't vouch for bigger people, but I think the seating area would be comfortable for a much bigger person.
You don't have to open the hood to check oil level and there is a sight glass for the hydraulic fluid so that's easy to check too.
There is an adjustable positive setting for the 3 point hitch height so you don't have to guess with respect to the height for a particular implement.
It has the dual brake pedals that my old B had and that BXs don't have that is really useful for making tight turns especially for getting the brush hog under overhanging brush.
The engine is quieter than a BX engine probably because of its lower RPM at max HP.
It is probably a little too big for my property but I suspect I will get better at maneuvering the thing with more seat time.
In conclusion, I think any of you with under 20 acres will probably find this tractor quite cost effective.
BTW, today's clearing really made it clear that for me, a cab would not be appropriate regardless of the comfort. I would have certainly broken a few windows on a cab today.
I have had a B series and currently own a BX24 TLB for general construction/landscaping and a BX1850 (for mower duties). What neither of these were good at was mowing rough fields and quick clearing of overgrowing fields. I can clear almost anything with the BX24, but it is a slow process. The FEL is not powerful enough to quickly uproot saplings or small trees. The BX1850 with the MMM has difficulty in high grass in fields that are mowed 1 or 2 times a year. That's why I bought this L.
The L3700SU is pretty basic, no bells and whistles. It has a quick detach FEL bucket, which will allow me to attach a variety of implements in the future. The PTO is 30 HP (that's a lot) so it could handle a 72" brush hog, but I decided that a 60" would be more practical. A 72" would tend to drive an L size/weight tractor in certain situations, I believe. Besides, a 60" is almost exactly the width of the tractor wheels which makes it safer going through tight places.
So, I mowed a 2 acre field of very high grass and new bushes and cleared a riding ring that was very overgrown (5-6 years) over the past two days.
Firstly, it is a much bigger tractor than a BX, so it is important (if you have been using a smaller tractor) to be very careful maneuvering.
With the Woods 60" "Brush Bull" the tractor cuts through high grass and saplings quickly in the medium HST setting. Compared to the BX with the 54" MMM it is a different and much more powerful beast.
With the tooth bar, the FEL on the 3700SU can lift small trees out of the ground after a few "digs and lifts" at the roots.
With the much higher height capability, the 3700's FEL can clear the top of high brush along a fence line and with the tooth bar it can grab the brush or vines as you lower the bucket, and reversing the tractor pulls everything out. This would stop my BX24 as it is too light to perform in the same manner.
Seat is comfortable, access is easy for me but I am only 5' 9" and under 200lbs. so I can't vouch for bigger people, but I think the seating area would be comfortable for a much bigger person.
You don't have to open the hood to check oil level and there is a sight glass for the hydraulic fluid so that's easy to check too.
There is an adjustable positive setting for the 3 point hitch height so you don't have to guess with respect to the height for a particular implement.
It has the dual brake pedals that my old B had and that BXs don't have that is really useful for making tight turns especially for getting the brush hog under overhanging brush.
The engine is quieter than a BX engine probably because of its lower RPM at max HP.
It is probably a little too big for my property but I suspect I will get better at maneuvering the thing with more seat time.
In conclusion, I think any of you with under 20 acres will probably find this tractor quite cost effective.
BTW, today's clearing really made it clear that for me, a cab would not be appropriate regardless of the comfort. I would have certainly broken a few windows on a cab today.
