Comparison L3940 vs. L4400

[hhjpg0]

What are the major differences between these two machines? Looks like Engine HP and PTO HP are the biggest differences. Just wondering if there is a big difference in performance and other specs. Maybe loader lift capacity? The dealer quoted me $23,705 for the L4400 and $26,356 for the L3940.
Thanks,

 

[KYDan]

What are the major differences between these two machines? Looks like Engine HP and PTO HP are the biggest differences. Just wondering if there is a big difference in performance and other specs. Maybe loader lift capacity? The dealer quoted me $23,705 for the L4400 and $26,356 for the L3940.
Thanks,

Check them out on the Kubota webiste it has all the specifications.

Kubota Tractor Corporation

 

[dex3361]

The GL3940 has a better FEL with better rollback angle and dump angle. The 3 PH is a little beefier and the lower lift links on the 3PH have the extendable lift links. I would look at the MX5100 for the money it is a lot of tractor. They all can be purchased with HST transmission. I have a L4400HST and it is a good machine.

 

[beppington]

Well this is an easy decision!

(for me anyway :laughing

 

[beppington]

OK, in all seriousness, I don't know all the differences, but I think the L4400 is more of an economy model, whereas the Grand L is a Cadillac/ BMW with all the bells & whistles ... in fact, more bells & whistles than any other compact utility tractor, to the best of my knowledge. No corners cut. Nothing to regret, unless you think you might regret a little extra money being gone from your account.

 

[devildog1]

Heaver everything from FEL to three point hitch on the Grand L. Mater of fact the L3540 has higher lift cap on FEL and three points then the L4400,now nothing wrong with the L4400 just that the Grand L has so much more of everything. ask me how I know?
DevilDog

 

[creekbend]

TractorData.com - information on all makes and models of tractors I have a L4400 gear drive transmission.:tractor:

 

[Verticaltrx]

Just so you know, however, the tractor itself is nearly identical between the smaller grand L's and the L4400. Basically the L4400 is built on the grand L platform, but without as many features. Some folks like all the widgets, I personally don't and would rather have the L4400.

 

[beppington]

Just so you know, however, the tractor itself is nearly identical between the smaller grand L's and the L4400. Basically the L4400 is built on the grand L platform, but without as many features. Some folks like all the widgets, I personally don't and would rather have the L4400.

I do! I do! Ooh-ooh, I do!! :laughing:

The widgets give you more options to be able to do more things in different situations, IMO.

For example, a big one is that the Grand L offers Kubota's H-DS (Hydro Dual Speed) transmission, which involves a lever on the left side of the steering column which lets you switch between high & low speeds for each of the 3 ranges (H M L) without stopping or even letting your foot off the HST pedal - Just bump it either up to go faster or down to go slower. I use it all the time.

Here's all the info on the HST Plus transmission: What's HST Plus?

 

[PHILIP8N]

What are you planning on doing with the tractor? Maybe one will suit your needs and budget better, this will help with the responce from members. Are you thinking FEL work? Are you thinking HST or gear? Any special attachments needed on front? Try a test drive on both at nearest dealer. Good luck! Philip.

 

[Code54]

PHILIP8N is right, this is a really important question. If you are doing to be a LOT of lifting or HP intensive work, you may well want to look t the MX5100. For VERY VERY close to the same money (or maybe even bit less than the 3940) you can have a larger and more powerful machine. The HST+ is a nice feature but personally I don't find I need it. I run in "M" about 80% of the time and just shift to low for slow precession or high power requirements.

 

[General Lee]

Just so you know, however, the tractor itself is nearly identical between the smaller grand L's and the L4400. Basically the L4400 is built on the grand L platform, but without as many features. Some folks like all the widgets, I personally don't and would rather have the L4400.

I agree, all those bells and whistles are nice but for a tractor I'd rather not have them. Tractors are for work and I'd rather not have to worry about all those electronic gadgets failing. I just want a bare bone work machine.

 

[crazyal]

Some people don't like the extra features but those features aren't cup holders and girlie stuff. The HST+ transmission is designed for the operator to be more efficient.

For loader work where you would normally shift into a lower gear while pushing into a pile of dirt (which requires stopping, shifting, then going again only to reverse the process to get back into the higher gear) the HST+ allows you to simply flick a lever and it shifts down without even letting off the HST pedal. Or if doing ground work where you need to go slow with more precision for a few feet then speed back up it also makes life so much better.

When I bought my 4240 I knew of some of the features but it wasn't until I got it home and had some seat time before I realized just how useful they really are. I was getting a front mount snow blower and the center pto isn't an option on the 4400 so it pushed me into the GL series. Now there's no way I would not get a Kubota with the HST+ transmission.

 

[kuboman]

The GL's are great but if you think you might want real loader grunt then the MX5100 is a good deal. It come's with a real manly loader and bigger rubber.:thumbsup:

 

[bigbull338]

all i can say is for that price id step up to the MX5100 HST.