Comparison Which to buy>>>Old Kubota L3750HDT Vs newer L3200HST

[redman135]

Hello DHwalker,I would go for the 45hp tractor. The extra power and weight mean you can do more. As you gain experience you will find you do more and more. I have never heard anyone complain of to much power. Also the dealer has just done work on the tractor, a plus from my point of view. As an ex farmer, it is a kubota, expect 10,000 hrs before major work. Just do services by the manual
I have cut hundreds of acres over the years, with drum and disc mowers. There are 3 things that dictate how hard the grass is to cut :
1) how sharp are your cutter blades?
2) grass gone to seed is harder cutting than young leafy grass. (with hay you want green seedhead stage or you knock the seed out of the head)
3) has the grass been flattened by wind and rain?

 

[LD1]

Keep looking. Neither of those sound like a good deal at all to me.

I just sold dad my L3400. Granted it was a geat, and an older model with 900hrs. But sold it to him for 11k.

And I just bought a MX5100 (bout the same as the 3750, size wise, but more power and turbo, not sure if the 3750 is). ITs a 2012 model, had 348hrs on it, HST and 4wd. $20k OTD.

 

[DHwalker]

thanks all....it has been interesting. So the service manager told me....he was not sure this was the tractor for me....when I asked why he said that it would require more upkeep then a newer one due to its age. 1989. I replied I could commit to regular maintenance and he gave me a look like....keep looking. So...I talked to sales and said I was having second thoughts....but wondered if with my budget of 16,000 would I find the perfect 40-45 HP tractor in this price range that can do medium to intense harvesting work...and compact enough for fencing.....building...brush hogging etc...FEL work.
I only need another 15 -20 years of good work out out it...so am I dreaming....

 

[TomSeller]

The "50" series has a good reputation.

Yes, it is sometimes said that it is the generation Kubota made its reputation with.

 

[DHwalker]

So...are you thinking I should expect a 1989 which is now 17 years old will be good for another 15-20. I will probably put 150 hours a year

 

[nybirdman]

There are lots of 1940,50 and 60's tractors still working ,I wouldn;t be worried about a 17 year old Kubota.Our L3000 is a 1991 and is still used about every day;just to the point right now where it needs front tires.

 

[DHwalker]

Exactly.....that is what I think....so my profile...I now hay with a 1970 JD swather....or older wood paddles,
332 JD baller, !962 Case tractor, and a 1970 1010 bale New Holland bale wagon and the neighbors L2700 Kubota. An old 1989 Kubota would be young in this old bunch. Oh and I drive a 1992 -Dodge 250- with a 5.9 turbo 6 cylinder

 

[varmint]

Not sure from reading this thread what transmission, or other goodies like a cab, SSQA, rear hydrualics??, for that matter, either tractor has. But, if everything works properly, and the 3750 is an HST, and the tires aren't cracked or checked, then I would guess it will last another 15 years with regular maintenance. Assuming it got proper service, 2000 hours are not an issue. The power and weight, plus the features that a Grand L has, are a plus. Rodents can easily get into barns, too! More details on your potential choices would be helpful, to say the least. Photos, too.

A buddy just sold his Deere 2355, a 1989 with 7500 hours, for $13,000 and it was in fine shape with a newish loader and pallet forks. The things that would need replacement had been replaced, and everything worked just fine. Another 15 years at 150 hours a year should be no problem.

 

[DHwalker]

The info on the L3750 HDT I set of remotes, FEL, 70% tire, serviced recently complete chases service including seals and bearing where needed and replaced clutch. The dealer willing to install a shade top attached to to ROPS. 1900 hours.
L3400DT- FEL, no remotes, 430 hours

 

[DHwalker]

I should note I forgot to mention that I am now comparing this old one L3750 to a newer L3400 DT not the previous L3200HST. This is for those who replied to my first post a couple of days ago.