OK..
L3901 is a new tier 4 machine, but it is much lighter, and slightly smaller machine. It is also a "standard" machine not a Grand L. they are not bad machines, just missing quite a few things as compared to a Grand L. Many people like them, because of the price point, and as for the lower weight, many consider that an advantage when mowing. It is not advantage for any kind of loader/dirt work.
The "bucket thingy out front" is a type of grapple. It is a root rake style. It is a good style for brush, and not as good for logs/rocks. Each style of grapple has plus and minus points. The grapple appears to be operate by a rear remote. Depending on where the control is located, that may or may not be handy to operate.
The rotary cutter appears to be a landpride, this is a good thing, one of the better brands. The photo shows an Armstrong box blade but the description mentions a subsoiler. hmm.. big difference between a subsoiler (about $150) and a boxblade (maybe $700). Pig in poke there. He also mentions throwing in the original pin on bucket, that is worth about $100. It can be converted with some money and work to another SSQA bucket. I did it
here.
So overall not a bad deal price wise, but need some clarification on what you are getting. But the Grand L deal on the
L3940 also needs some clarification on what you are getting. Of course there is no backhoe on the
L3901 deal. Do you really need a backhoe? Maybe make a cash offer on the Grand L as is where is. for about $21,000? These are just some ideas.. Good luck on whatever you choose to do.
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