XR 3037 vs XR 3135

Hdoilcan · Jul 12, 2015

Out of these two models what one would you get and why? I'm mainly asking on the motors as the 3135 is replacing the 3037 and I believe the specs are pretry much the same minus the motors. What advantages on one motor over the other.

George2615 · Jul 12, 2015

Both engines are Tier 4.
The 3135 has a new design LS engine, 3037 has Shibaura engine.
3135 regeneration cycle is supposed to be around once every 40-50 hours compared the the 3037 which regenerates about every 4-5 hours.
3135 engine HP is 35 and PTO HP is 30.1, 3037 HP is 36.2 and PTO HP is 29.6
Loader lift capacity is 4 lb. greater on the 3037 at 2182 lb.
Basically the 3135 is the newer LS version of the 3037. Most all specs are similar.
The LS engine is brand new so don't know if there is an advantage other than a longer space between regeneration times. Being new the 3135 probably costs a little more.
As you know, I have a 3037 and have been very happy with it.

Hdoilcan · Jul 13, 2015

The dealer I talked to said there would only be a couple hu ndred dollars difference between the two. Would you still go with the one you did now that the new one is out and knowing what you know about the two different motors? I don't know to much about how different the two motors are. My concern I guess would be the Shibarau motor going into regen every 4-5 hrs vs 40-50 hrs. Can you still use thr tractor when its in regen?

George2615 · Jul 13, 2015

If I had a choice I'd still have bought my 3037 only because the LS engine is brand new and not sure if they have all the bugs worked out. The Shibaura engine has been around for a while and it's used in LS and New Holland tractors and probably some others.
And yes, you can continue to work / run the tractor while in regen mode. Unless I look at the dash and see the lights lit up saying its in regen mode I wouldn't even know.
I know the LS built engine has been in the works for a few years now and tested at the factory but it is the first year in production. I'm sure its a good engine it's just my way of thinking that I don't like to buy first year production models.

TSO · Jul 15, 2015

Considering LS carries a 5 year powertrain warranty, I'd have no problems going with the new LS engine in the 3135. Having to Regen every 4-5 hours would be a complete deal breaker for me. I like the Shibaura diesel in my Hustler super Z mower, but it's tier 3 so I don't experience the Regen.

Hdoilcan · Jul 15, 2015

Yah the regen every 4-5 hrs is the only think throwing me off. I understand you really don't know without looking at the light but...... just knowing it lol. It something I'm still thinking about and also learning more about as I'm waiting for Kioti's new CK10 models to come out any day now b4 making my final decision.

Hdoilcan · Jul 15, 2015

George2615 do you feel the xr3037 has plenty of power? Does the 37hp move that tractor around nice? Does the loader move at a good speed?

George2615 · Jul 15, 2015

Hdoilcan said:
George2615 do you feel the xr3037 has plenty of power? Does the 37hp move that tractor around nice? Does the loader move at a good speed?

Tractor does move around nicely and has plenty of power for me.
Loader is slower than my last tractor (Mahindra). Raising or lowering is fine but curl, dump function is real slow. Doesn't have a quick dump function.