Kubota L3240 Reviews

5.00 star(s)
smartdog

L3240 Kubota
Grand L3240 HST
Model Year: 2009

Everything works great. No complaints. Good power from the LA724 front loader, as well as the BH90 Backhoe. The HST is super easy to use. It's like driving your car, and just as comfortable. Three ranges - hi, med, low. Also has a hi/low within each range that activates with a lever left of steering wheel. Super convenient with no clutching. The ATA - auto throttle advance is a great feature, no stalling under pressure. I needed to lower the factory setting. It was way too high. Minor pain is the seat's auto cut off. If you are not over 150lbs, twisting to the side to look back raises the seat + cuts off power to engine. Factory says you can disassemble the seat + place a firm 2"x2" piece of foam in between seat foam + seat switch. Haven't done that yet. Loader + backhoe come off easily. Also, easy to install attachments to the three point hitch. This is a heavy steel, good quality machine.

Pros: Reliable, comfortable, great on fuel, good power.
Cons: Seat cut-off - minor.

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Shooter45

L3240 Kubota
Kubota L3240, 4WD, LA724 Loader
Model Year: 2011

My old MF 220 was on it's last leg so after a good bit of research my decision come down between the L3940 or the L3240. I ended up getting the L3240 and so far I have no regrets. It has done everything I have asked of it with no hassle. Maybe I haven't gotten the feel of the telescopic arms yet but implements seem a little harder to hook than my past tractors were.

Pros: HP, weight, driver comfort.
Cons: Still in the air on the telescopic arms.

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5.00 star(s)
oldgeezer

L3240 Kubota
Couldn't Be Better
Model Year: 2007

I use it for everything from bush hogging to just moving things around in the bucket loader. It will run for hours on little fuel. It has more than enough power at the wheels, at the rear lift & at the loader. It just starts & runs, goes & comes. Everything works. Extra money for the power & comfort of the Grand L package worth it many times over. I have owned larger tractors & smaller tractors, this one is just right. It will do the work of a much larger tractor.

Pros: Power, comfort, reliability, fuel economy, I like it all.
Cons: None.

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5.00 star(s)
quitman1947

L3240 Kubota
L3240
Model Year: 2004

Got this tractor for it's wonderful hydrostatic drive, meaning no gear shifting. I was diagnosed with ALS last year and the old Kubota l245H was just too hard to get up on. I am beginning to see some difficulty even getting up on this tractor but I love being outside and working. I've always dreamed of retiring and working a garden and supplying the best melons and tomatoes to family and friends but that is not going to happen now. Please pray for me and my family as we travel this road.

Pros: Wonderful tractor.
Cons: None.

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5.00 star(s)
wgoodell

L3240 Kubota
Great Machine - Grand L3240 HST
Model Year: 2008

In May 2009 I purchased the Grand L3240 after much research on-line and talking with many friends that own tractors and Kubotas. I had been comparing the L3200 and the Grand L3240. I have been extremely impressed with the quality, performance and reliability of the L3240 tractor. It SIPS fuel and 5 gallons of diesel will last a long time. At the time of purchase I also went with the LA-724 loader, and the BH-90 backhoe with 18" bucket. The loader is a beast, and I have put it through its paces moving boulders and large stones on my property that a small excavator would be proud of. The backhoe has also exceeded my highest expectations, ripping out stumps and "iceberg boulders" from my property. The full frame mount of the backhoe really provides structural strength and stability-no kids toy here. This has been a great package of tractor and implements for the landowner that needs some heavier work done, while not going so big that you lose functionality.

Pros: Reliability/Quality/Performance.
Cons: None found.

5.00 star(s)
lpasekof

L3240 Kubota
Still Learning
Model Year: 2007

Still learning to use our "new to me" Kubota. Tractor has plenty of power, starts easily and does anything we ask. So far that has been mainly road grading. We have a box blade and Grademaster. Have only used the Grademaster. Still need to learn to use the other implements.

Pros: Good size and good power.
Cons: None so far.

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Anonymous Poster

L3240 Kubota
Kubota L3540HST
Model Year: 2008

Purchased L3540HST tractor with LA724 loader from Riverside Tractor East Montpelier, Vt. June 2008 for landscaping and snow removal on 30 acres of property. I have used it primarily for bush hogging 15 acres, finish mowing 5 acres, moving rocks dirt etc. grading 2500ft of driveway and snow removal. Tractor has been excellent and no problems with 226 hours displaying on the meter. At 50 hours I did the following service myself. - Engine oil (Kubota brand 15W-40 and filter). - Replaced HST tranny fluid with Kubota Super UDT along with all Kubota filters. - Cleaned Fuel and air filter using compressed air. At 100 hrs changed oil & filter again using Kubota brand. At 200 hrs changed oil again using Kubota Filter and Mobile #1 Turbo Diesel Truck 5W-40 Full Synthetic. Engine is super quiet using the Full Synthetic oil especially in the cold weather. Very happy camper and would buy same setup again. Needed install Valby Ice Chains over my rear Industrial tires when moving snow on top of ice.

Pros: Powerful, reliable, fun to use, great on fuel.
Cons: None.

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RedNeckGeek

L3240 Kubota
Kubota L3240D Grand Review
Model Year: 2005

I purchased this tractor, my first ever, last year, with approximately 1200 hours on it. The previous owner had really beat the heck out of it. Busted hydraulic mounts on the LA724 loader, broken and bent body panels, broken and repaired loader mounts, leaking transmission and steering seals; the list goes on. I've been doing the repairs myself and have been pleased with the availability of parts (tractorsmart.com especially!) and documentation. The tractorbynet forums have been especially helpful! I have almost 200 hours on the tractor now and have gotten a lot of use out of it. The bucket is very handy for moving large items (even moved a small shed with it) and the 4-in-1 bucket is perfect for ripping out big poison oak plants by the roots. The HST is very easy to use, especially the hi/lo feature on the steering column when doing loader work. And the 4WD is essential on the steep hillsides around here. That said, it's a bit underpowered for the main task for which it was purchased: clearing a 13 acre partially forested lot on steep terrain. That's mostly my fault, as I had no idea what it would take to rip out a tree with a ten inch trunk, or even a small sapling for that matter. Both require the use of the backhoe (a Nardi 220) to break the roots before the tree can be pushed over, and even then it's a struggle to lift/drag the tree out of the resulting hole. The loader is equipped with an L2245 4-in-one bucket which weighs considerably more than the non-articulated 72" bucket it replaced, and that reduces lifting capacity to the point where large stumps must be dragged, not lifted, out of the hole. The water loaded R4 tires don't provide as much traction as standard ag tires, especially on slopes, and that limits the weight that can be dragged. It's like a neighbor said: "compact tractors are good for maintaining stuff, but not for building stuff". I have gotten good service from a Bush Hog RZ60 60" rotary mower, which the tractor pulls and powers with no strain at all. It'll take down small saplings and brush without complaint, and has been a real time saver. I've also used the box blade, a Woods GB72, to scrape a 50' x 75' area for parking, and to spread gravel. Again, the tractor manages it with no problems, unless one of the rippers hits a root, which will stop the tractor dead in its tracks. It's also easy to stop the tractor when pushing dirt in reverse when the scraper digs in more than a couple of inches, and it's difficult to keep that from happening with just the controls on the 3 pt. hitch. Overall I've been pleased with the tractor, and even though the local dealer is sometimes clueless about accessories and repairs, they'll dig in and eventually help figure it out. If I had it to do over again, though, I'd purchase a full sized John Deere or Case backhoe/loader for the greater power and deeper digging depth.

Pros: Very easy to learn and use (even the wife has no problems driving and running the loader). Good parts availability, easy to maintain. Kubota hydraulic fluid is very expensive so I've switched to Tractor Supply brand with no issues.
Cons: Differential lock hard to keep engaged without removing enough weight off the seat to activate the engine kill switch.

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Mulefan1

L3240 Kubota
Quality Machine
Model Year: 2011

I just bought my L 3200 two days ago and only have 1 hour on it because of the weather but compared to the JD of equal horsepower there just wasn't any comparing. The Kubota is of much higher quality and no plastic hood or fenders like the JD.

Pros: Quality built.
Cons: None yet.

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5.00 star(s)
plewis1956

L3240 Kubota
Excellent Tractor
Model Year: 2007

I have had the tractor for 3 years and have 560 hours on it, so I would say I have used it heavily. I have had no issues with the tractor except for a bit of hard starting in cold weather. Routine maintenance is easy to perform and seems to keep the unit in top shape. If you want a reliable, powerful unit I don't think you could do better than this unit.

Pros: Powerful, fuel efficient, reliable, lots of available accessories, & the HST trnsmission extremely easy to use.
Cons: Somewhat hard to start in cold weather.

5.00 star(s)
ruralNearDallas

L3240 Kubota
Kubota 3240
Model Year: 2008

I like everything about my tractor, except the price, It was a good deal, but of course free would be better. The only feature I wish it had was a back light to illuminate behind the tractor. I am really glad we got 4WD, and HST, and front loader.

Pros: 4WD, front loader, & HST.
Cons: Better indicator that the brake is on.

5.00 star(s)
Agrantina

L3240 Kubota
Kubota L3240
Model Year: 2009

Excellent tractor- Use it mostly for leased hunting land- bush hogging- food plots. Pulls the heck out of a 6ft disc! Easy to operate (GST) around smaller food plots, only draw back is that I want more implements!

Pros: Smooth operation.
Cons: I am spoiled after using a 1984 Ford 1710.

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5.00 star(s)
Anonymous Poster

L3240 Kubota
Grand L 3240
Model Year: 2010

This is my second tractor after trading in my 09 BX 25 for the 3240.I find this tractor to be able to do so much more and a lot faster.I got it with loaded R4's ,LA724 loader and BH90 backhoe. I got the hydro transmission and really like the Hydro Dual Speed feature. I find it very useful especially when doing FEL work. The tractor has quite a bit of weight to it, which I think is useful for a tractor. I find the motor has enough power for what I do with it but could see a need for more power if I was driving it on the side of the road a lot, especially on hills. I only use the PTO to run a Wallenstein BX42 wood chipper.There is lots of power for this but larger implements may require more PTO power.The driver area is very comfortable with a flat floor and lots of legroom.The tilt steering is very helpful in getting on and off the tractor. Overall I am very happy with the tractor and find it fits my needs very well.

Pros: Lots of weight for the size. Very well engineered. High quality fit and finish.
Cons: Could use a bit more power for some applications.

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Elcid76

L3240 Kubota
What a step up
Model Year: 2009

I had an AC D17 from the early 60's with snap couplers. I STILL cannot believe what I can do with the Kubota. The only "odd" thing that happened so far was about two weeks ago when the HST would not return to neutral (it was "creeping" forward). It was on a Saturday afternoon, so I reviewed the manual (nothing there) then checked THIS website. I found references to HST pivot lube. Bought some dry film lube and it has worked fine since. I am real happy with the 0.8 gal/hr fuel use, and I am getting my money's worth making LARGE messes in my pasture! Bought a KK HD rear blade (750 lb) on sale for 300 (about the ONLY good deal I have EVER made)!! Could not be happier with the performance and versatility. I got the HST for the wife, but find that I really like it over a gearshift. Now I have to repair my 6' BMB rotary cutter that I finally tore up in the last year of my AC use. I do not know why I waited this long!

Pros: Dealer is 5 miles from me, and I knew the salesman for years. I probably paid more than I could have, but I was happy to support the local dealer and keep the money close to home.
Cons: none

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Varved Clay

L3240 Kubota
L3240 - versatile work horse
Model Year: 2007

Use tractor to: 1)Brush hog 2 ac field. 2)Subsoil, potato plow & rototill large garden. 3)Subsoil, potato plow, rear blade & FEL drainage. 4)Snow removal with rear blade & FEL. 5)Skid firewood & haul brush. With R1s and adequate ballast this machine has enough traction to pull well. Good fuel economy. GST trans & PTO HP.

Pros: Good balance of useful power to size and weight. Good hydraulic capacity. L724 FEL option.
Cons: Sometimes jerky 3ph.

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5.00 star(s)
reprosser

L3240 Kubota
My first tractor
Model Year: 2009

This is my first tractor, bought on a recommendation, and I have been very happy with all aspects. It does a great job.

Pros: HST is easy to break in new drivers
Cons: Bigger is always better

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5.00 star(s)
Anonymous Poster

L3240 Kubota
Grand L 3240, 724 loader
Model Year: 2007

I bought this Kubota after several years of agonizing over physical size, horsepower, features and a ton of other items. This Kubota has continually amazed me with it's capabilities and for the most part, I have been completely satisfied. I said for the most part... The only thing I have ever wished the tractor had was more brute horsepower. I am planning to trade at the first (financial) opportunity for a 5740. I occasionally need a bit more hydraulic capacity and I pull a 2 bottom 14 inch plow every once in a while that I wish I could pull a bit faster. I also run a 6 foot tiller that works the 3240 a bit more than I would like. I do not plan to go to larger equipment so I think a 5740 would fulfill my every need and then some. If I never get to trade up, my 3240 still gets it done.

Pros: Sweet to operate;almost everything else
Cons: I wish the loader was self levelling

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oldgeezer

L3240 Kubota
Great Tractor
Model Year: 2007

This tractor is the handiest thing around here except my wife & if she stops cooking, it may move into 1st place. Everything it does, it does well. I had a much larger Case/ International before this & if the Kubota had the weight for traction, it would out work the Case. It actually handles a bush hog better than the case & the lift on both ends is comparable. I have the 8 sp. shuttle & it is ideal. I like it better than hydro. I would buy it again & again & recommend it to any one in the 30hp to 35 hp range. It works more like a 40hp t0 45 hp. I use it with 9 tooth cultivator, middle buster, angle blade, box blade, f.e.l, Woods brush bull cutter. & anything else I can borrow. It does it all.

Pros: Everything, lift, loader, 3 pt. hook up style, controls, ride, starting, seat, flat floor, & on & on !!
Cons: Absolutely none found !!

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CUTiger

L3240 Kubota
Great Tractor!
Model Year: 0

I don't have anything to compare this tractor to, as it is my first one, but I really love it. It is very well built and has had no trouble doing anything I've asked of it.

Pros: Quality, features, HST, controls, weight capacity
Cons: More lights, higher on the tractor and at the rear. I'll put those on. This is really minor.

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5.00 star(s)
Baldy99114

L3240 Kubota
L3240
Model Year: 2009

Great tractor. I have no complaints.

Pros: Grand L goodies.
Cons: Not enough money for more stuff.

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