Underpowered 3130 back from dealer....

[ramon49]

dyno tuned and as expected it's in spec at 24 hp at the pto. I sure do hate this tractor, stuck with it for a few years.

 

[MoBota]

If you hate, sell it. In my area used tractors are extremely hard to come by, especially CUT's. Put the thing in the paper, price it right and it will get sold. A bit of advice for your next machinery purchase; there is a wealth of info to be had here and other places, take the time to do your homework next time and avoid disappointment. I spent months researching my purchase, drove numerous models and most important, located the right dealer. Good luck.

 

[frank_f15]

do u mind sharing what you hate about it? is it just the tractor is too small for your needs? or is there something in particular you don't like about it.

 

[DUMBDOG]

On your 28.5 quickie review you stated that the power was adequate after learning how to properly operate the HST. Since that time all of your posts have degraded the tractor. Is this a case of major buyers remorse, the price you paid for the tractor or the dealer? I am sure that the tractor has many positive attributes, but with the attitude that you have towards the unit, I do not think that you will ever be satisfied with it. Sell or trade it, everyone will be happier. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

 

[JerryG]

From reading all of your posts, the best thing to do, if you aren't going to get rid of it is to learn how to operate it correctly.

 

[Theowegian]

If you dont like your L3130, then sell it and maybe tell us about how great your new tractor is. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

I have a L3130 and love it. I understand its capabilities and it performs perfectly for me. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

dwight

 

[bugstruck]

Ramon. I see you're fairly new here. Fill out your user profile and you may get some better help or assistance. Otherwise, you could be taken for someone with other than sincere intentions. I don't suggest that's the case but that's the just simply reality, more information get's you taken more seriously, particularily if you're complaining.

OK, I think my 3130 is underpowered too. Additionally, it's new and has an issue or two for the dealer to address which I'm confident will be resolved. However, I genuinely like mine and have no remorse over the purchase. If someone who is in purchasing mode asks my opinion on the 3130 power, I tell them to move up in power (knowing what I do now) but I don't wring my hands over mine being perhaps a little short there . I can't help but feeling I/we are missing something here???

 

[frank_f15]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( OK, I think my 3130 is underpowered too )</font>
i sometimes feel my B2400 is underpowerd also, but you what? is has just enough power to do do what that size tractor was designed to do. i sometimes think we expect more from our machines than they are capable of doing. this of course is just MHO /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[ramon49]

Trust was misplaced at the dealership. I shoulda, woulda, coulda, I didn't do my homework and I am on the wrong end of a hot poker!

 

[ramon49]

OK! here goes: tractor will not go up an incline at various times, mainly during turns when the newly designed power steering is pulling on HST. Babying the tractor in low gear and creeping along at a dismal .1 mph is pathetic. The exhaust pipe blows black fumes and soot all over the FEL and gets inside the cab. The backhoe 4690 should be recalled "boomlocking PIN" falls out with the slightest of load. Someone could get hurt if the hydraulic hose breaks. Kubota Reps are in denial and remind me of the Dan Rather/Bush episode. Other than these items the tractor is similar to a b2400 ONLY THE B2400 is stronger.