Please help--Kubota L3300, John Deere 790, Kubota L5030, or Massey? detail inside

[JGPierce]

Okay Jeff, I'll consider that. Is there a big difference from the 790 to the L3300? Is 3hp really noticeable?
Sorry for these silly questions. As you said, it is my money and that's why I'm on here. So I can get the most out of it with the correct tractor.

 

[jeff9366]

No. In moving up from one tractor to another, it take a 50% power increase before you really notice it. I went from 20-hp on the JD 750, to 33-hp on the Kubota B3300SU and, Bingo, I could do lots of tasks impossible before.

The Deere 750 is on same light frame in the Deere lineup as my Kubota 'B' is in the Kubota lineup. I believe Deere 790 is the same frame.

The L-series Kubotas are on the Kubota medium frame, about 600 pounds heavier than the B-frame. The extra weight, as inertia, allows tractor to accomplish more work than tractor with same horsepower, but lighter. Everything, especially axles, are a little more robust. Giant difference? No. Significant difference? Yes. With a loader on the tractor you will appreciate the extra frame weight. I wish I had a little more weight pulling my 6'6" Disc Harrow, I have to pull in MED with some throttle, bog down in HIGH.

In short, it is the heavier frame, not the horsepower, which is desirable.

At some point trying to pin down a decision like this on T-B-N becomes 'How many angels can dance on the head of a pin?' Pre-owned tractor condition, which you can see, and results of fluid analysis is more important.

Often I comment on benefits of having your tractor brand distributor close....but I expect every brand of tractor is sold in/around Orlando.

I'm glad I am 100 miles north of Orlando. If closer Disney would probably have me arrested for my earlier disparaging comment about rodents.

I really want a 38-hp to 45-hp tractor for you.

Where are the MASSEY-FERGUSON owners??

 

[Grandad4]

Insightful comments, Jeff. My first thought was that JGPierce would benefit from something heavier such as that L5030 to contend with what seemed to be fairly extensive land clearing work. But the second post says there's not going to be quite so much of that, and one of the smaller units should be enough to do the basic "upkeep" type chores. Recommending larger equipment is often sound advice, though, since having more angels to dance on the proverbial pin allows for the unexpected. RRR probably has the right idea about continuing the search.

 

[RoyJackson]

The Deere 750 is on same light frame in the Deere lineup as my Kubota 'B' is in the Kubota lineup. I believe Deere 790 is the same frame.

The 790 is considerably bigger then the B series Kubs. The weight is about 2200 lbs with no loader or filled tires. That's right around 500-600 lbs more then the B series Kubotas.
However...and again, as much as I like the 790, I still wouldn't recommend it to the OP. If that was 5-6 acres of improved land...yep, the 790 would be great. But 5-6 acres of wooded land requires (IMHO) more weight and loader capacity.