Kubota L3400 Reviews
Kubota L 3400 DT
Model Year: 2004
I bought this tractor new after owning a B 5200 for 15 years and 2000 hrs. This was definitely an upgrade in size and workability. I have had the 3400 DT for 7 years and 580 hours and I am ready to trade away for usable features. The 3400 is a great reliable bare bones tractor but designed to be the lower level. There are many shortcomings. 1. 3 point hitch, it takes half a day to change implements using the useless and cumbersome turnbuckles. 2. Try to put a set of chains on an industrial or turf tire. You simply could not do it. 1/4" of space between the fender and the tire. It took Kubota 2 years before a spacer was available for giving enough space to install the chains . 3.Lifting the hood will give you just a few inches of working space, you will also have to remove the lower side shields to do anything. A small point , but still a pita. 4. Fuel cap and hood has very little clearance, you will eventually have to remove the filler cap to lift the hood, otherwise it will catch and bend the hood. The tractor is reliable and it will work hard, however Kubota should have paid a bit more attention to detail on this model. I have since purchased a Grand L, something I should have done in 2004.
Pros: Strong engine, good FEL.
Cons: Many poor design features.
Model Year: 2004
I bought this tractor new after owning a B 5200 for 15 years and 2000 hrs. This was definitely an upgrade in size and workability. I have had the 3400 DT for 7 years and 580 hours and I am ready to trade away for usable features. The 3400 is a great reliable bare bones tractor but designed to be the lower level. There are many shortcomings. 1. 3 point hitch, it takes half a day to change implements using the useless and cumbersome turnbuckles. 2. Try to put a set of chains on an industrial or turf tire. You simply could not do it. 1/4" of space between the fender and the tire. It took Kubota 2 years before a spacer was available for giving enough space to install the chains . 3.Lifting the hood will give you just a few inches of working space, you will also have to remove the lower side shields to do anything. A small point , but still a pita. 4. Fuel cap and hood has very little clearance, you will eventually have to remove the filler cap to lift the hood, otherwise it will catch and bend the hood. The tractor is reliable and it will work hard, however Kubota should have paid a bit more attention to detail on this model. I have since purchased a Grand L, something I should have done in 2004.
Pros: Strong engine, good FEL.
Cons: Many poor design features.
My New Knee and Back Saver
Model Year: 2010
I had a 98L2350 2wd with 400hrs I traded for to help me pick up and move heavy things around my place. I found that I needed a front loader and couldn't put one one my L2350 so with Kubota 0% financing I bought a new L3400DT with loader. I live on 1 1/2 acres with over 150 large trees and I am always needing to cut and haul wood. I have had joint replacement in both knees and they work pretty well but have limitations with lifting hence the tractor. The 3400 is a bit much for my small place but the price was right. With a LA524 loader and industrial style tires I paid $17225.00 plus tax. I shopped a few places and this was the best price in the Houston area. It has performed as well as I expected a Kubota product to. It uses very little fuel and the controls are very user friendly. I also like the large foot platform and the boarding step. I have lived on my place and dealt with trees for 20 years and up till now have man handled the wood with a small trailer behind my ATV. I really think that if I had bought the tractor 20 yrs. ago I would still have my original knees. If you have physical limitations like me a tractor with a loader is money you won't regret spending. I use my tractor much more than my boat!
Pros: Quality; Design; User Friendly; Fuel economy.
Cons: None.
Model Year: 2010
I had a 98L2350 2wd with 400hrs I traded for to help me pick up and move heavy things around my place. I found that I needed a front loader and couldn't put one one my L2350 so with Kubota 0% financing I bought a new L3400DT with loader. I live on 1 1/2 acres with over 150 large trees and I am always needing to cut and haul wood. I have had joint replacement in both knees and they work pretty well but have limitations with lifting hence the tractor. The 3400 is a bit much for my small place but the price was right. With a LA524 loader and industrial style tires I paid $17225.00 plus tax. I shopped a few places and this was the best price in the Houston area. It has performed as well as I expected a Kubota product to. It uses very little fuel and the controls are very user friendly. I also like the large foot platform and the boarding step. I have lived on my place and dealt with trees for 20 years and up till now have man handled the wood with a small trailer behind my ATV. I really think that if I had bought the tractor 20 yrs. ago I would still have my original knees. If you have physical limitations like me a tractor with a loader is money you won't regret spending. I use my tractor much more than my boat!
Pros: Quality; Design; User Friendly; Fuel economy.
Cons: None.
Look Out for After Market Attachments
Model Year: 2009
I purchased new a Kubota with a backhoe and front loader. The front loader attached to the tractor when delivered was a Rhino (not a Kubota as was on the tractor I looked at at the dealer) and has given nothing but trouble. Now I have lost a pivot pin in the bucket on the loader and the dealer says he can't get the part because they no longer put Rhino loaders on the Kubotas they sell! That is just great! I tried to trade this in on a Kubota loader, and guess what, the dealer wont take it on a trade because they no longer put them on the tractors they sell!
Pros: The loader has great sensitivity and reaponds well.
Cons: Can't get parts.
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Model Year: 2009
I purchased new a Kubota with a backhoe and front loader. The front loader attached to the tractor when delivered was a Rhino (not a Kubota as was on the tractor I looked at at the dealer) and has given nothing but trouble. Now I have lost a pivot pin in the bucket on the loader and the dealer says he can't get the part because they no longer put Rhino loaders on the Kubotas they sell! That is just great! I tried to trade this in on a Kubota loader, and guess what, the dealer wont take it on a trade because they no longer put them on the tractors they sell!
Pros: The loader has great sensitivity and reaponds well.
Cons: Can't get parts.
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Strong, dependable, and versitile!
Model Year: 2006
I've used my tractor for all sorts of odd jobs around my property from hauling logs, moving and spreading gravel, to mowing the lawn. It just works great, and no lack of power for the jobs I throw at it!
Pros: Reliable, very strong for the size, easy to operate, infinate number of attachments available.
Cons: Did not come with power beyond hoses in the rear and I got little to no help from my dealer to get set up with a couple quick connect hoses and a spool valve. Should be standard from Kubota on this model!
Model Year: 2006
I've used my tractor for all sorts of odd jobs around my property from hauling logs, moving and spreading gravel, to mowing the lawn. It just works great, and no lack of power for the jobs I throw at it!
Pros: Reliable, very strong for the size, easy to operate, infinate number of attachments available.
Cons: Did not come with power beyond hoses in the rear and I got little to no help from my dealer to get set up with a couple quick connect hoses and a spool valve. Should be standard from Kubota on this model!
Kubota L3400 HST 4X4 with FEL
Model Year: 2008
I bought this tractor used with only 58 hours on it. I purchased 40 acres of wooded land in the northern AZ mountains and wanted something versatile for making a drive (1,000 feet), lifting logs for a cabin, hauling firewood, etc. I really like the HST and my wife does also! I bought it with the LA463 FEL, a 5' back scraper, and a post hole digger. Since then I have purchased the QA attachment, a new QA bucket, and QA pallet forks. Also purchased a 3 point hitch for moving trailers around the ranch. Altitude here is 6200 feet and when it was quite cold in the mornings, it still started immediately. I can't think of anything I don't like about it.
Pros: 4WD gets me through anything so far. Seems to be good on fuel.
Cons: None yet.
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Model Year: 2008
I bought this tractor used with only 58 hours on it. I purchased 40 acres of wooded land in the northern AZ mountains and wanted something versatile for making a drive (1,000 feet), lifting logs for a cabin, hauling firewood, etc. I really like the HST and my wife does also! I bought it with the LA463 FEL, a 5' back scraper, and a post hole digger. Since then I have purchased the QA attachment, a new QA bucket, and QA pallet forks. Also purchased a 3 point hitch for moving trailers around the ranch. Altitude here is 6200 feet and when it was quite cold in the mornings, it still started immediately. I can't think of anything I don't like about it.
Pros: 4WD gets me through anything so far. Seems to be good on fuel.
Cons: None yet.
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Kubota L3400 w/FEL LA463
Model Year: 2007
Excellent tractor! Of course, no matter what you get, it's never big enough but, I'm very happy with this 4 wheel drive unit. It's perfect for my 11 acres. I have fabricated a hay spear attachment for the bucket & you betchya - overload the FEL moving huge round bales (2000 +)! Go slow! The teeter totter can be entertaining. I have added a few things such as a box blade, bush hog, off road lighting front/rear, a metal roof structure, and a few dents on the hood top from wrestling trees down. It's a hard worker so I don't have to be. For pasture work go with the AG tires, those have been impressive. The FEL is great for lifting. A few modifications include a welded hitch ball (2 inch) very handy, welded 2 chain hooks to the top corners (great for lifting anything), and removed the grab handle, and mounted a small tool box that is perfect to stow pins, shear bolts, & tools handy.
Pros: Very dependable, strong, and at a fantastic value. It even has a holder for your favorite beverage.
Cons: No gun mounts.
Model Year: 2007
Excellent tractor! Of course, no matter what you get, it's never big enough but, I'm very happy with this 4 wheel drive unit. It's perfect for my 11 acres. I have fabricated a hay spear attachment for the bucket & you betchya - overload the FEL moving huge round bales (2000 +)! Go slow! The teeter totter can be entertaining. I have added a few things such as a box blade, bush hog, off road lighting front/rear, a metal roof structure, and a few dents on the hood top from wrestling trees down. It's a hard worker so I don't have to be. For pasture work go with the AG tires, those have been impressive. The FEL is great for lifting. A few modifications include a welded hitch ball (2 inch) very handy, welded 2 chain hooks to the top corners (great for lifting anything), and removed the grab handle, and mounted a small tool box that is perfect to stow pins, shear bolts, & tools handy.
Pros: Very dependable, strong, and at a fantastic value. It even has a holder for your favorite beverage.
Cons: No gun mounts.
Kubota L3400 Manual Transmission w/ std loader and BH80X
Model Year: 2007
I have no real complaints about this tractor. It starts up very easily and does what I ask of it. They could have put a little more generous pump, but there may be other design factors as to why they didn't. I've read other reviewers say they have a problem grinding gears. I've not had any of these problems. Those that have may want to drop the idle speed down to about a thousand and come to a full stop before shifting. This is in the manual, but we all forget a lot of details. For instance they recommend warming up for a full ten minutes in warm weather and 30 in cold. It's amazing how much smoother the engine runs when I do this consistently. My only complaint is that 6 spline drive shafts need to be redesigned. It takes me about a half an hour to put the shaft on the spline. Is this really the best engineering we can do? No wonder people get killed by these drive shafts. With regard to my dealer rating. The salesman didn't remember me when I did my 50 hour maintenance. They put the bolts on backwards for the subframe of the woods backhoe so you couldn't put the stabilizers of the 3-pt hitch. I ordered a brush mower with my original order which they failed to order. They said they would call me when it was in. 3 years later and I'm still waiting. Basically MB has their head where the sun don't shine. I now go Chappelle which handles Kubota, but is much bigger in New Holland. Their service is great though. And I love my New Holland brush mower. It's built like a tank. Blue and Orange is more of a Denver color combination though.
Pros: Reliable and comfortable to drive.
Cons: Low flow on the pump limiting implement usage when weight really isn't an issue.
Model Year: 2007
I have no real complaints about this tractor. It starts up very easily and does what I ask of it. They could have put a little more generous pump, but there may be other design factors as to why they didn't. I've read other reviewers say they have a problem grinding gears. I've not had any of these problems. Those that have may want to drop the idle speed down to about a thousand and come to a full stop before shifting. This is in the manual, but we all forget a lot of details. For instance they recommend warming up for a full ten minutes in warm weather and 30 in cold. It's amazing how much smoother the engine runs when I do this consistently. My only complaint is that 6 spline drive shafts need to be redesigned. It takes me about a half an hour to put the shaft on the spline. Is this really the best engineering we can do? No wonder people get killed by these drive shafts. With regard to my dealer rating. The salesman didn't remember me when I did my 50 hour maintenance. They put the bolts on backwards for the subframe of the woods backhoe so you couldn't put the stabilizers of the 3-pt hitch. I ordered a brush mower with my original order which they failed to order. They said they would call me when it was in. 3 years later and I'm still waiting. Basically MB has their head where the sun don't shine. I now go Chappelle which handles Kubota, but is much bigger in New Holland. Their service is great though. And I love my New Holland brush mower. It's built like a tank. Blue and Orange is more of a Denver color combination though.
Pros: Reliable and comfortable to drive.
Cons: Low flow on the pump limiting implement usage when weight really isn't an issue.
Great Tractor
Model Year: 2006
My L3400 4X4 is a fine piece of equipment for all around use on the farm. It has lots of power for mowing and using the box blade. Starts quickly and is light on fuel.
Pros: Lots of power and I like the all gear drive.
Cons: Sometimes it is difficult to get out of 4 wheel drive.
Model Year: 2006
My L3400 4X4 is a fine piece of equipment for all around use on the farm. It has lots of power for mowing and using the box blade. Starts quickly and is light on fuel.
Pros: Lots of power and I like the all gear drive.
Cons: Sometimes it is difficult to get out of 4 wheel drive.
Kubota L3400
Model Year: 2004
I bought the tractor to be used on our 50 acres for maintenance work. We have approx. 44 acres of managed woodlot, with trails.The tractor has a LA463 FEL. It is gear driven rather than HST. I felt I would have better control in the woodlot with a geared transmission. The tractor is used in the woodlot, for harvesting firewood, and trail maintenance. I have a SQ480 Bush Hog, a 5' scraper blade and a TL 125 Pegararo tiller, and the necessary equipment for cutting firewood. This unit is well suited for what I do, and I wouldn't trade it for anything.
Pros: Excellent in the bush. With 4WD it will pull anything I hook it to, but you have to be sensible.
Cons: None yet. I do my own service, according to the manual, with the proper parts and fluids.
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Model Year: 2004
I bought the tractor to be used on our 50 acres for maintenance work. We have approx. 44 acres of managed woodlot, with trails.The tractor has a LA463 FEL. It is gear driven rather than HST. I felt I would have better control in the woodlot with a geared transmission. The tractor is used in the woodlot, for harvesting firewood, and trail maintenance. I have a SQ480 Bush Hog, a 5' scraper blade and a TL 125 Pegararo tiller, and the necessary equipment for cutting firewood. This unit is well suited for what I do, and I wouldn't trade it for anything.
Pros: Excellent in the bush. With 4WD it will pull anything I hook it to, but you have to be sensible.
Cons: None yet. I do my own service, according to the manual, with the proper parts and fluids.
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4 Wheel Drive Disingages
Model Year: 2006
I love the L3400 for my use. The horsepower, 4x4, bucket, etc. They all are just right for my use is some light farming, and misc. use. Perfect performance so far except something is amiss with the 4x4. It works fine, but disengages every few minutes.
Pros: hp, size, etc.
Cons: None.
Model Year: 2006
I love the L3400 for my use. The horsepower, 4x4, bucket, etc. They all are just right for my use is some light farming, and misc. use. Perfect performance so far except something is amiss with the 4x4. It works fine, but disengages every few minutes.
Pros: hp, size, etc.
Cons: None.
Perfect all around tractor!
Model Year: 2006
I recently purchased this tractor to be used on my 300 acre land. I have used it to mow the fields as well as taken it deep in the woods on ATV trails to plant food plots. If is compact enough to take anywhere, yet powerful enough to move loads of gravel or dirt with ease. The hydraulics have tons of power. My only issue is the styling, not that it needs to be a BMW of the field, but very outdated column design, which they have since updated. Other than that I love this tractor!
Pros: Power, Reliability, Value
Cons: Styling
Model Year: 2006
I recently purchased this tractor to be used on my 300 acre land. I have used it to mow the fields as well as taken it deep in the woods on ATV trails to plant food plots. If is compact enough to take anywhere, yet powerful enough to move loads of gravel or dirt with ease. The hydraulics have tons of power. My only issue is the styling, not that it needs to be a BMW of the field, but very outdated column design, which they have since updated. Other than that I love this tractor!
Pros: Power, Reliability, Value
Cons: Styling
Kubota L3400 4x4 Gear Drive LA463 loader Bradco 408 backhoe
Model Year: 2008
Lots of power runs 6ft Brushhog in 3rd gear and will cut anything the tractor will run over, Loader will lift as much dirt or manure as you can fit in the bucket, Backhoe is as strong or stronger than needed for a tractor of this size. Will drag the tractor around and pick it up with jacks or bucket even with 2000 lbs of foam fill in the tires. Loader and hoe are quick and easy to remove and install ag tires are a must gear drive much stronger and almost as fast as hydrostatic.
Pros: strong good on fuel tough as nails
Cons: no tool box
Model Year: 2008
Lots of power runs 6ft Brushhog in 3rd gear and will cut anything the tractor will run over, Loader will lift as much dirt or manure as you can fit in the bucket, Backhoe is as strong or stronger than needed for a tractor of this size. Will drag the tractor around and pick it up with jacks or bucket even with 2000 lbs of foam fill in the tires. Loader and hoe are quick and easy to remove and install ag tires are a must gear drive much stronger and almost as fast as hydrostatic.
Pros: strong good on fuel tough as nails
Cons: no tool box
My L3400 4x4 HST with loader
Model Year: 2009
The main reason I wanted a tractor was to till my garden and expand it. I bought a Kuhn 54" tiller. The combination does an amazing job. It will easily turn yard into ready to plant soil in 2-3 passes. Previously worked soil is 1 pass 6" deep and ready to plant. I have expanded my garden to 1/2 an acre now. I also but in a 1/4 acre food plot in just a couple of days. Using power service fuel treatment (white bottle) I have had no problems starting the tractor in temps only a few degrees about 0. I really love having the Hydrostatic transmission. It makes snow removal and loader work fast and efficient. The fuel gauge seems to only measure the top half of the tank. It is a 9 gallon tank but when the gauge is at 1/4, 5 gallons of fuel will bring it past full. I was truly amazed at the amount of traction I have pushing/pulling a foot of heavy snow on a ice with agricultural tires with no chains. So far the tractor has exceeded my expectations every time I have asked it to do something. The implements I have so far are: Bush Hog 60" box blade Kuhn 54" tiller I am still planning on getting: Pallet Forks Brush hog or flail mower
Pros: Power, uses very little disiel per hour, very reliable so far
Cons: Weight of the tractor is a little hard on the lawn, step is a little flimsy, tool box is a little to small
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Model Year: 2009
The main reason I wanted a tractor was to till my garden and expand it. I bought a Kuhn 54" tiller. The combination does an amazing job. It will easily turn yard into ready to plant soil in 2-3 passes. Previously worked soil is 1 pass 6" deep and ready to plant. I have expanded my garden to 1/2 an acre now. I also but in a 1/4 acre food plot in just a couple of days. Using power service fuel treatment (white bottle) I have had no problems starting the tractor in temps only a few degrees about 0. I really love having the Hydrostatic transmission. It makes snow removal and loader work fast and efficient. The fuel gauge seems to only measure the top half of the tank. It is a 9 gallon tank but when the gauge is at 1/4, 5 gallons of fuel will bring it past full. I was truly amazed at the amount of traction I have pushing/pulling a foot of heavy snow on a ice with agricultural tires with no chains. So far the tractor has exceeded my expectations every time I have asked it to do something. The implements I have so far are: Bush Hog 60" box blade Kuhn 54" tiller I am still planning on getting: Pallet Forks Brush hog or flail mower
Pros: Power, uses very little disiel per hour, very reliable so far
Cons: Weight of the tractor is a little hard on the lawn, step is a little flimsy, tool box is a little to small
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Great tractor for small garden
Model Year: 2008
Hasn't failed me yet, but I think Kubota could have done a better on protecting the tie rods from short tree stumps and a little more paint on the floor panel.
Pros: Right size for first tractor (with bucket) purchase.
Cons: Paint and small tool box.
Model Year: 2008
Hasn't failed me yet, but I think Kubota could have done a better on protecting the tie rods from short tree stumps and a little more paint on the floor panel.
Pros: Right size for first tractor (with bucket) purchase.
Cons: Paint and small tool box.
L3400DT w/463 FEL (AG tires)
Model Year: 2009
My first owned tractor, so far a good experience. We maintain about 6 acres of pasture of our own, and about 40 belonging to a friend nearby. 5 foot rotary cutter is a good match for overgrown fields, I built a snow screen and bucket skids for snow removal this winter, plus added studded ice chains for the rear. No problems. We hauled out a few cords of firewood this winter, again no troubles. Built a log hauling frame for the 3ph. Speaking of 3ph, it IS a bit rough raising, but not to the point of being unacceptable. I knew that going in. Build quality isn't what Kubota used to be, but still excellent compared to other brands. Great driving tractor, comfortable enough for a full day in the field if necessary. Decent fuel economy, expect about a gallon per hour if you're working it. Fuel gauge isn't the most accurate, but is consistent at least. It's probably a price point, but it should come standard with at least one rear remote. Even as an option it would be attractive. As it is, Kubota doesn't offer a remote kit for this tractor, so you're either going to pay the dealer to piece one together for you, or build it yourself from parts. FEL joystick is too long, I shortened it by about 5 inches, now I can get on from either side. Wider rear tires would be nice, if you use it on soft ground. Glad we got the gear tranny, two friends of mine have the HST version, and both sometimes wish they had the DT. The two-stage clutch works very well, nice to engage the PTO before the drive wheels. Another reviewer mentioned the difference between low and reverse gear ratios, and they are correct, it's not perfect. I'd prefer to see a simple shuttle shift between forward and reverse, with a high and low range selection separately. Not a showstopper, but a little thing. Overall, a very capable basic tractor, and one I'd buy again if the need arose. If you need mid-size power, simple mechanically and electrically, and don't need all the extra bells and whistles, the L3400 is definitely worth a good hard look and certainly a test drive. It'll sell itself from that point.
Pros: Simple reliable tractor, rugged and well designed for the most part. Typical Japanese quality.
Cons: Rough 3PH, long loader joystick, no rear remotes.
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Model Year: 2009
My first owned tractor, so far a good experience. We maintain about 6 acres of pasture of our own, and about 40 belonging to a friend nearby. 5 foot rotary cutter is a good match for overgrown fields, I built a snow screen and bucket skids for snow removal this winter, plus added studded ice chains for the rear. No problems. We hauled out a few cords of firewood this winter, again no troubles. Built a log hauling frame for the 3ph. Speaking of 3ph, it IS a bit rough raising, but not to the point of being unacceptable. I knew that going in. Build quality isn't what Kubota used to be, but still excellent compared to other brands. Great driving tractor, comfortable enough for a full day in the field if necessary. Decent fuel economy, expect about a gallon per hour if you're working it. Fuel gauge isn't the most accurate, but is consistent at least. It's probably a price point, but it should come standard with at least one rear remote. Even as an option it would be attractive. As it is, Kubota doesn't offer a remote kit for this tractor, so you're either going to pay the dealer to piece one together for you, or build it yourself from parts. FEL joystick is too long, I shortened it by about 5 inches, now I can get on from either side. Wider rear tires would be nice, if you use it on soft ground. Glad we got the gear tranny, two friends of mine have the HST version, and both sometimes wish they had the DT. The two-stage clutch works very well, nice to engage the PTO before the drive wheels. Another reviewer mentioned the difference between low and reverse gear ratios, and they are correct, it's not perfect. I'd prefer to see a simple shuttle shift between forward and reverse, with a high and low range selection separately. Not a showstopper, but a little thing. Overall, a very capable basic tractor, and one I'd buy again if the need arose. If you need mid-size power, simple mechanically and electrically, and don't need all the extra bells and whistles, the L3400 is definitely worth a good hard look and certainly a test drive. It'll sell itself from that point.
Pros: Simple reliable tractor, rugged and well designed for the most part. Typical Japanese quality.
Cons: Rough 3PH, long loader joystick, no rear remotes.
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Kubota 340 HST
Model Year: 2005
Three point lift erratic and very difficult to mount attachments, jumps unpredictably, no load of full load. PTO cable and leaver poorly designed. Cable breaks. 50 hour service very expensive and then when lubricants price went through roof they changed their mind and dropped most expensive transmission fluid change. Not many operators are convinced SUDT is required for proper operation. My 3400 HST seems to operate better with UDT equivalent from Tractor Supply. Site glass for transmission fluid level hard to see and depends on tractor being very level to check and after three years very difficult to tell if fluid level OK or not due to sight glass cloudy. Three point lift handle to long and vibrates excessively at normal operating RPM. Seat plastic cover detaching from foam base after only one year. User manual very weak.
Pros: Hard working machine
Cons: Poor factory support for known defects
Model Year: 2005
Three point lift erratic and very difficult to mount attachments, jumps unpredictably, no load of full load. PTO cable and leaver poorly designed. Cable breaks. 50 hour service very expensive and then when lubricants price went through roof they changed their mind and dropped most expensive transmission fluid change. Not many operators are convinced SUDT is required for proper operation. My 3400 HST seems to operate better with UDT equivalent from Tractor Supply. Site glass for transmission fluid level hard to see and depends on tractor being very level to check and after three years very difficult to tell if fluid level OK or not due to sight glass cloudy. Three point lift handle to long and vibrates excessively at normal operating RPM. Seat plastic cover detaching from foam base after only one year. User manual very weak.
Pros: Hard working machine
Cons: Poor factory support for known defects