Thinking about a new L39

[Chris2520]

I been thinking about tradeing up to a New L39.
I just like the fetures it has. I been talking to the dealer
about tradeing my JD 2520 in for one. i have not got to serious yet ,
cause i heard a rumor. the 08 L39 might have a few more HP.
Has anyone heard this? or about any changes. also , any idea when the 08's will hit the floor.

Chris.....

 

[GreatWhitehunter]

Chris, I think your in the wrong forum. And an L39 surly you meant a 110 tlb?
Folks turn green with envy not orange. All joking aside the L39 is a serious machine. Best of luck in the hunt.

Matt T.

 

[art]

Chris, there is nothing new as far as horsepower for the L-39 for 2008 as they remain unchanged for this coming year. I think it will take a couple more years for the competition to catch up to it's abilities so why wait? I know from running the industrial units compared to an adapted compact is amazing as to the difference in performance.

 

[Chris2520]

Well , Mr Messick has put me on the right path.
he said there will be no changes to the L39 for 2008.
So now just need to decide what i want to do.
or should i say ready to turn loose of that money...

Chris....

 

[Chris2520]

Chris, there is nothing new as far as horsepower for the L-39 for 2008 as they remain unchanged for this coming year. I think it will take a couple more years for the competition to catch up to it's abilities so why wait? I know from running the industrial units compared to an adapted compact is amazing as to the difference in performance.

Thanks Art....

 

[son69]

The L39 will be receiving a new Interim Tier IV compliant
engine for 2008. There will not be a change in the power output, and other specs will also be unchanged. I will be buying mine come spring. Good luck

 

[otus_branch]

I love my L-39! I have mostly used it for excavation and road-grading so far, but it can do most any task that one would expect of a tractor that size and HP. Happy shopping...

-otus

 

[Builder]

I owned an L-35 for 5 years then traded up to an L-39 which I kept a little over a year. The L-39 was a nice machine, but was way undersized for my needs (my mistake).

It's a stocky, tight, hard working machine.

One thing I'd strongly suggest is checking the used L-39 market. Better yet, check out an L-48. It can do more, it's got a hydrostatic, thicker steel on the hood, better lift/dig specs and there's a ton of barely used L-48's out there.

 

[Chris2520]

Builder , I understand what your saying. i sat on a L48.
and though its nice. its a little dated for me. and the new M59 will just
be to big for my perpose. i am funny about used stuff. if i buy , it will be new.
i realize i can almost buy a use machine your size for what it will cost.
but it fits my needs. i only have a few acers and the monster machines like yours dont have a 3 point. and are extreamly heavy. and i cant tow it.
my JD has hydro and i like it. but after playing with the L39, i am starting to like the shuttle shift. so far i am likeing it better than the JD 110.
i like the fetures it has. and i think from all my readings its just as strong.
with a little weight added.
its for personal use. if i was like you. i would get one of the big boys...
if it lives through what Mike puts his through. i know it will work for me.

Chris....

 

[Builder]

Builder , I understand what your saying. i sat on a L48.
and though its nice. its a little dated for me. and the new M59 will just
be to big for my perpose. i am funny about used stuff. if i buy , it will be new.
i realize i can almost buy a use machine your size for what it will cost.
but it fits my needs. i only have a few acers and the monster machines like yours dont have a 3 point. and are extreamly heavy. and i cant tow it.
my JD has hydro and i like it. but after playing with the L39, i am starting to like the shuttle shift. so far i am likeing it better than the JD 110.
i like the fetures it has. and i think from all my readings its just as strong.
with a little weight added.
its for personal use. if i was like you. i would get one of the big boys...
if it lives through what Mike puts his through. i know it will work for me.

Chris....

Chris, I wasn't suggesting to buy a used full size, I was suggesting buying a used L39/L48. When you say the L48 is "dated", did you know they actually have a more "advanced" transmission? I'm pretty sure they also relocated part of the instrument cluster to the right fender like the L-39. Oh well, just making a suggestion. The L-39 is a serious, albeit small, construction machine with 3 pt. I think you'll find it'll easily do anything for you.

I understand if you want a new machine, I can't blame you. It's just that so many companies are selling off b/c of the poor construction enviroment, that there's a lot of great deals on equipment right now!