Why do I need an L3130???

[Trailblazer]

What did you choose? If you still haven't decided, here's my input:

As an L3130 owner, I have occasionally wanted more power, but only once have I wanted smaller size - when excavating for new stalls inside an existing pole barn. The L3130 was maneuverable enough to handle the job without bringing the barn down on top of my head, but it would have been easier w/ a BX. Now that that job is finished, I'm back to liking the frame size I have, while sometimes wondering what it would be like to have an M-series. You need at least a 3130, trust me.

I see you were also looking at a JD4410. If the dealer's good, that's another good choice, but you can think this thing to death. Just git 'er done.

 

[bugstruck]

You don't. I have a 3130. Anybody who has one needs a 3830. The 3130 is underpowered for that size chassis (frame) and the 3430 is just marginally more powerful. So spend the extra $2,500 and get the power this frame deserves. Yeah, I know the 3830 is just over an inch longer and slightly wider and taller and supposedly larger. But the weight doesn't change much. According to Kubota it goes down. That's not correct in IMO.

No matter. The 3130 will have you wanting for power. Move up! Your're already going to the poor-house.