Comparison L3940 vs. L4400

Code54 · Dec 28, 2011

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 · Dec 28, 2011

Verticaltrx said:
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 · Dec 28, 2011

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 · Dec 28, 2011

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: