L3830 GST vs, HST

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Mike_Kanzer

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Location
Chester county, PA
Tractor
Kubota L3830 HST, JD Gator 855D
We just purchased a 36 acre horse farm (13-14 acres of pasture) in Landenberg, PA and I plan on buying a tractor for mowing the fields, etc. I am looking at a Kubota L3830 with FEL and rotary cutter. I know the GST model gives you more PTO horsepower - any other differences compared to HST? Is the GST harder to operate than HST as I am new to tractoring.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
 
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I think you picked the wrong <font color="orange"> Orange</font> board. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
 
   / L3830 GST vs, HST #3  
I would say that it will really be just a matter of personal preference. I really doublt that you will actually "feel" the difference in hp in the tractor you are considering. Drive 'em both and buy the one you are most comfortable with operating. I've had both. When I've had the GST, I liked it best. When I've had the HST, I liked it best. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Oh yes, the first reply was meaning that you posted this in the "Kioti" forum and you are looking at a Kubota. No biggie. You aren't the first, and I'm sure you won't be the last.
 
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Are you sure you don't mean a ck30hst.


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   / L3830 GST vs, HST #5  
I like the GST better than the HST....but if you have tight areas or you're using a fel, I would suggest the HST.
 
   / L3830 GST vs, HST
  • Thread Starter
#6  
Sorry about posting to wrong board - I'm new to forum. My apologies.
 
   / L3830 GST vs, HST #7  
Depends upon what feels best to you. For back and forth loader or precision mowing, I prefer hydro any day. For field work, I would choose the gear. My brother-in-law has the GST on hi 4330. Once you are in a gear, you can just keep on shifting. There is also the forward-reverser on the dash so whatever gear you have forward has a recipricol reverse gear.
Go try both at the dealer and then choose. What is the price difference? Like $1500 or so?
 
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Nuthin to apologize for, hope you find the perfect machine for you, lots of help here.
 
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Why the wrong orange board??? He's looking at a Kubota, this is a Kubota forum is it not???? /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
 
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Why the wrong orange board??? He's looking at a Kubota, this is a Kubota forum is it not???? /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif )</font>

Yes it is, but this was originally posted in the Kioti section and moved..
 

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