New 3520 or used Kubota l3540

[DrScarecrow]

If you are going into the woods a lot the cab may not be such a benefit unless you've made good trails.

I will be in and out in a lot of wooded areas... Hmmm

Dealers offering 14,400. For trade on my 2520. Descisions.

 

[jenkinsph]

I would go for the Kubota with cab. I would also take my time and clear trails enough not to worry about the cab. Mowing, snowblowing, pollen, wasps and inclement weather would make the cab the better choice. My 4520 and 110tlb both have cabs and seldom does having these cabs cause me to pause out of concern. I don't drive my tractors through a bunch of saplings and low hanging branches anymore, as I have learned better. If I haven't learned anything else I have learned to work my way into the woods clearing a decent path for my equipment without damaging it.

Trading up with a tractor as new as yours is tough, just make sure you get something big enough this time. If it were me I would prefer the 4520 cab or 5740 cab as both of these have more clearance and enough size to get things done. Both the Deere and Kubota tractors have nice hydro transmissions which are great for getting around obstacles.

 

[94BULLITT]

I would go with the 3540 since it has a cab. Cab tractors are usually shorter than ROPS tractors. I go in the woods with my cab tractor. I don't see why everyone thinks it is a big deal to go in the woods with a cab tractor. It is not really any different than a open station tractor. When I had the Bobcat tractor which was a open station tractor I still watched were I was gong because I don't like my stuff all beat up. If you are worried about a Cab get yourself a good pole saw Like a Stihl HT131 to trim branches. STIHL HT 131 Telescoping Pole Pruner - Extended Reach Tree Pruners | STIHL USA Mobile

You could keep the 2520 and get the L3540 also