Carter Bamboo
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I currently have a Ford 2600 1981 model. I need to get a FEL but wonder how happy I would be with one on this 2wd machine. These are rather large and heavy and I have liquid in the tires. I have been out looking at new CUTs w/4wd. I have compared the green 3005 and 4005 along with the orange L3400 and L4400. I like the orange for the best fit and price. I believe the little 4wd L3400 will out perform the old 2wd 2600 for FEL work. Has anyone actually used these side by side for comparison?
FYI, the 3pt on the L3400 still moves in 1/4" increments when rasied slowly. For the fun of it I inquired thru the orange web site and asked if they had any plans on addressing this. They stated they have never heard of the issue before. The ergo issue that I noticed the most was the 3pt lever rides against my right leg when in the lower position. None of this is a show stopper here. I am more concerned that I don't trade down in size too much. I would rather go with the L4400 if I have to, but beleive the little machine will do the trick. I maintain appr 15 acres at the homestead and 5 acres at the bamboo farm.
L-4400DT
Loader w/qd
Foldable ROPS
R4 tires
$20,800.00
$22,467.00 hydro
L-3400DT
Loader w/qd
Foldable ROPS
R4 tires
$16,654.00
$17,644.00 hydro
FYI, the 3pt on the L3400 still moves in 1/4" increments when rasied slowly. For the fun of it I inquired thru the orange web site and asked if they had any plans on addressing this. They stated they have never heard of the issue before. The ergo issue that I noticed the most was the 3pt lever rides against my right leg when in the lower position. None of this is a show stopper here. I am more concerned that I don't trade down in size too much. I would rather go with the L4400 if I have to, but beleive the little machine will do the trick. I maintain appr 15 acres at the homestead and 5 acres at the bamboo farm.
L-4400DT
Loader w/qd
Foldable ROPS
R4 tires
$20,800.00
$22,467.00 hydro
L-3400DT
Loader w/qd
Foldable ROPS
R4 tires
$16,654.00
$17,644.00 hydro
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