Which Tractor is Best

[Pozzman]

I currently have a 20 hp (17 hp at PTO) Yanmar that has been great. However, I am looking to upgrade and have found a few Kubotas 1) 1998 L3750 - $6500, 2) 2001 L3410 - $8000 and 3) 2004 L3130 - $8500. They are all 2wd as is my current tractor.

The tractor will be used for brush hogging about 14 acres and plowing about 3acres using a double 12" or 14" bottom plow. Eventually, I would also like to get a FEL.

Any thoughts which is the biggest bang for the buck?

 

[Crash101]

Not nearly enough information. 4 things that will determine which is best. Condition, features, useable power, and price. Pick the one that fits your needs.

 

[rbargeron]

........1) 1998 L3750 - $6500, 2) 2001 L3410 - $8000 and 3) 2004 L3130 - $8500. .....Any thoughts which is the biggest bang for the buck?

The L3750 was a lot more tractor than the L3410 or L3130 - the L3750 weighs about 30% more and has about 25% more hp. BUT I don't believe there is any such thing as a 1998 L3750. This tractor was manufactured in the mid '80s and I believe they were all sold by 1988 or 1989 - its possible a dealer kept it himself and it never was sold at retail until 1998, but by then the L4350 model that replaced it was at the end of its run too. They are heavy strong durable machines (do a TBN search on L3750) with very low incidence of repairs. $6500 would be on the high side for a 2wd rig without loader. But with hydraulic shuttle and in very good condition and low hours it might be worth $6500. I'd question the year and see how the seller responds....

The others are Grand L's - need to know which transmissions they have, condition, etc. to guess at value. Either of these newer machines will be easier to find a loader to fit.