NH TC35/40/45 vs. Kubota L & Grand-L30?

notafarmer · Dec 11, 2005

I too live in Rock Hill.

I have not purchased yet but think I'm going with the Kubota MX5000, more tractor for the buck and 3 year 0% financing to boot.

Just talking to my wife today and said what a small world it is!

N80 · Dec 11, 2005

Go by the Kubota dealer, ask for Andy McCullen, tell them I sent you. (I've already sent them one buyer!.) He's a young fellow, but he'll help you out. If you're buying a serious Ag tractor you probably know what you're doing, but he answers his calls and follows up questions.

Sorry for the hijack. I'm done now.

SWB · Dec 12, 2005

My choice came down to a Case DX35 ( the red equivilent of the NH TC35DA) and the L3830, both in hydro. Both are excellent machines. Both were at the same dealer so I could try them both out. For many reasons given in the other posts, I went with the Case. Mainly for the ergonomics, which I think can't be beat. The seat was the most comfortable I have sat on in a while, the curved loader arm and sloping hood give excellent visibility and I really like the joystick right on the fender where my hand naturally lands. Kubota seats, for me and others, make you feel like you are sliding forward and are just not that comfortable for me. If you spend any time on a tractor, the comfort of the seat becomes very important and should not be overlooked as a big part of your decision. The Case is my fourth tractor I have owned over a 30 year period and the most comfortable and ergonomically well designed.

CT_Tree_Guy · Dec 12, 2005

If you spend any time on a tractor, [570 hours in a year and a half in my case] the comfort of the seat becomes very important and should not be overlooked as a big part of your decision. 

I love my seat. The tractor (Kubota L5030HST) feels like it's a part of me, and the ergonomics seem smack-on.

I have very little "seat time" on any other tractors, so maybe I'm missing out on something, but I tend to doubt that I'm missing out on much. This reminds me of a little joke of my Mom's: "You're not happy, you just think you are". In my case, maybe I'm not comfortable, I just think I am. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Attached is an overhead shot of the "operator's station" on my tractor. Everything sure seems to be right where I want it, and I haven't slid out of the seat once, but maybe that's just because I always wear my seatbelt. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

slowzuki · Dec 12, 2005

I have an L5030 hstc and really enjoy the loader control on the fender and I can easily sneak by to use that door.

I would like the boomers sightlines but without a decent cab the decision was already made. The kubota loader is superb as well.

I don't understand the seat issue, I've heard it once before too but I've never had the sliding feeling. The pivoting seat on the boomer would be very nice for baling though!

Most tractors do have the seat pretty close to the pedals though, the old Ford 3000 and 5000 I used to run while baling almost had you standing on the pedals and your knees in the dash.

The newer big new hollands have very nice large cabs with jumpseats and room to sleep in lol.

rk246 · Dec 12, 2005

I have the 3830 and have found no problem with sliding off the seat, well maybe only when I forget the seat belt and hit a stump too fast.....

BruceNorthEast · Dec 15, 2005

Just wanted to let you all know I'm grateful for your comments.

IH3444, I appreciated the intro to metalurgy & re-affirmation in the boomers qualities...

ronjhall: I appreciate the correction on metal type used in the Kubota rear ends.

om21braz: Uderscoring ronjhalls' point, and pointing out how it'll probably come down to personal comfort.

George, for reminding me not to forget about the L4400 - this biggest bang for the money in it's class.

rk246: for chiming in about his love for his 'bota...

CT_Tree_Guy: For stressing the excellence of the Kubota machines, as well as their superior hydro & resale value.

tjkadar: For pointing out that each has his own taste - reminding me to buyu the best machine for me.

tractorman: for pointing out that the quality is so good on these machines that we can remove it "from our comparison to simplify things!"

wolc123: for pointing out a few previously unconsidered points & reminding me not to forget about Deere.

aesanders: for pointing out the economy models need to be compared to each other, not to the machines loaded up with all the gizmos.

TwinWillows, you're making me really want a TC40DA for Christmas!

bushpilot, underscoring the importance of comfort...

Dargo - with all those creature comforts & cab, I'm wondering if you've got a TV in that thing.

rk246, still chuckling over your only having trouble sliding off the seat when you forgot the belt & hit that stump.

Honerable mention to tjkadar, mike69440, notafarmer, and everyone else who posted.

Personally, I like different aspects of each of the machines you've mentioned & would certainly have a multi-colored machine if I could take the parts I liked best...

Thanks guys!
Bruce.

rk246 · Dec 16, 2005

Glad I could give a laugh, always happy about that.... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

tjkadar · Dec 16, 2005

( Personally, I like different aspects of each of the machines you've mentioned & would certainly have a multi-colored machine if I could take the parts I liked best...)

Ain't that the truth!

CT_Tree_Guy · Dec 16, 2005

Personally, I like different aspects of each of the machines you've mentioned & would certainly have a multi-colored machine if I could take the parts I liked best... .... but since I can't do that, I'm going to buy a ............. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif