L4760 vs L4701.. what's the difference?

[cajunInExile]

I'm considering the purchase of a new L4701 to keep up 30 acres of hilly meadows and woods. Should I consider stepping up to the Grand L series 4760? what would I be missing? The work will probably involve a 6' rotary mower, loader/grapple, finish mower, box blade (pasture leveling).

Yeah I know about the emissions stuff, but L4600s, and L4740s are pretty scarce, and I'd like to have the dealer relationship and warranty.

 

[TripleR]

LOTS of differences often discussed, the Grand L was the clear choice for me though pretty expensive.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-buying-pricing/121167-grand-l-vs-l-series.html

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Imagine purchasing an economical 3/4 ton pick up truck. Then purchase a top of the line 3/4 ton pick up truck. Both do the job, typically the nicer-deluxe unit has a bit higher over all capacity and you are in by far more comfort doing that work as well has having more features to do that work with.

 

[Fallon]

Imagine purchasing an economical 3/4 ton pick up truck. Then purchase a top of the line 3/4 ton pick up truck. Both do the job, typically the nicer-deluxe unit has a bit higher over all capacity and you are in by far more comfort doing that work as well has having more features to do that work with.

That is part of it. The grands are also a lot heavier. More strength from the extra metal, not to mention the extra weight. I think the grands have a higher loader & 3pt lift rating than the comparable economy model.

Fancier transmissions, fancier electronics, optional cabs. Generally a lot of extra bells & whistles, but also a fair bit of extra steel.

Generally the same HP & I would assume same engines though.

 

[s219]

If money is not an issue, I'd jump to a Grand L for sure -- it adds a lot of niceties and usability features, and is heavier. Otherwise, a basic L model is perfectly competent.

 

[Grateful11]

Our son wanted another Grand L just larger than the L3940. After looking and test driving an L4760 and a L6060 and then reading up on DPF's he and his Mom decided a DPF tractor wasn't for them. So I told them I might could find an MX5100, which is EGR only, it took me a while but there's still some out there. It doesn't have the bells and whistles that they've come to enjoy on the L3940 but seems quite solidly built, has a wider stance especially with the front axle and it's a Cat. 2 3 point like the L5460 and the L6060. Not trying to sway you away from the two listed but just throwing another option out there. The MX5100 was about $10K less than the L60 of about the same HP. Biggest compliant so far is the seat.