Kubota L3400 4.70 star(s) (86)

Kubota L 3400 HST
Model Year: 2007

Repair history: After 150 hours it split the suction hydraulic hose ($34 at the Kubota dealer). The hose was a weird shape about 10 inches long to the right of the transmission pedal. That was an easy fix. The only other problem is a stuck fuel gauge (300 hours). I am trying to diagnose it. It could be the fuel sending unit buried inside the fuel tank.

Pros: Well built, very little plastic like a John Deere
Cons: Fuel send unit should have lasted longe

Bro-Tek Wheel Spacers (NOTE: WRONG PRODUCT)
Model Year: 2005

The tractor is great but this review is for the 2" rear wheel spacers I ordered from Bro-Tek so I could use chains. Quick delivery on the kit (beautiful, 5 stars) and they bolted up perfectly to the real axle flanges. But when I went to put the rear wheels back on, I had a problem with my nuts (the tires are liquid filled and really heavy). I contacted Bro-Tek Service Department about this and they fixed me right up, sending the correct nuts plus a goodie to boot!. My tractor and I are fine now and Bro-Tek Service Department also gets 5 stars. These are great people to deal with and I highly recommend them.

Pros: Look great, fit great, work great
Cons: None!

Kubota L3400 Manual Transmission
Model Year: 2007

This is a fantastic unit. It plows snow, puts in fence posts, bushhogs, pulls logs with my Farmi 351P woods winch, and sips diesel fuel It is the most fuel efficient engine on any tractor I have operated. The original battery lasted seve years! My only complaint is that the paint on the loader( LA463, made in Sweden) has faded while the paint on hood and fenders has stood up pretty well, considering that its parked outside most of the time In a nut shell, there has never been any other piece of equipment, including any truck/car that I have owned in my 59 years, that has matched the quality and value of this L3400.

Pros: Excellence in everything!
Cons: Loader paint

Kubota L3400
Model Year: 2005

I have had the tractor since it was new and it has been a great little tractor for the period that I've had it. It is very economical to run. The spare parts, if you are buying them from the dealership, are expensive. I paid $70.75 for just the hydraulic filter, and now I buy from some where else. The gears are the only thing that grinds on the odd occasion even with the clutch in. Very happy with it.

Pros: Reliable and economical to run
Cons: Gears not that smooth

My Kubota L3400 HST
Model Year: 2007

I shopped online and priced many brands of tractors. For the money it's hard to beat Kubota. I purchased it with a front loader and the backhoe attachment, as well as a brush hog and a sickle bar mower and a post hole auger. Had only one small issue the 1st year. I pin holding the front end loader in place worked it way loose. Luckily I saw it before any damage was done. The tractor is a pretty good workhorse. I have 38 acres that had not been very well maintained before I bought it. Lot of it on hillside covered with trees. Bought a rear blade and cut a road up the side of the hill, harvested a lot of firewood. Put in many hundreds of feet drainage ditches with the backhoe. it's 7 years old now, and I have had to work on the hydraulics, replace a couple of hoses. The fuel pump has started to leak, so that's on the get it fixed list. In 7 years I don't consider it abnormal if the equipment is used much at all.

Pros: good economy on fuel, good pulling power
Cons: no area for a toolbox

Kubota L3400
Model Year: 2006

great tractor! only 30 hp but with 4 wheel drive it has done everything a larger machine can do. Front end loader is 5ft wide. It can move some dirt but only a small amount at a time. But hey, if you have the time.... It doesn't have the fancy transmission, so you need to stop to shift gears or it grinds gears, but I don't have to use the fancy [expensive] Hydrolic oil. I am very happy with my little tractor.

Pros: 4wheel drive goes anywhere
Cons: no shade, small front end loader

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Gears Locking
Model Year: 2004

Good tractor, but had problems early on with the seat and shifter safety switches. Now having problems with the range selector locking up. Factory tech rep could not help,and claimed he knew of no problems.

Pros: Good runner.
Cons: Range selector locks up.

New to Me 2005 L3400 with LA463 Loader
Model Year: 2005

I have had this tractor for about a month and am still learning to operate it. So far everything works fine. All the filters were changed 20 hours ago by the previous owner. I assumed that all fluids were too.

Pros: 4WD and loader.
Cons: Cannot dig without tooth bar.

L-3400 Kubota HST
Model Year: 2009

I have owned the tractor for 5 years, and except for a PTO shift cable breaking, have had no problems. Tough little tractor.

Pros: Ease of use, reliability, great value.
Cons: Needs a few more operator comforts. Expense of buying foreign replacement parts.

Does What It Says On the Box
Model Year: 2008

Don't get me wrong. I love this tractor. Stepping up from a Ferguson TEA20, it's just so much nicer having all the mod cons like breaks and steering. The reason I've being delaying writing this review is I'm not sure what to write. I've had the tractor over 6 months now, and used all my implements with it, and had no issues at all. So I've nothing to complain about, but also nothing to report. I guess I could say that it's completed every task I've thrown at it so far without a sweat. A few notes: - The bonnet grill and side vents have holes that are reasonably large. When you're slashing, or stirring up dust, the grass seeds and crap goes straight through those holes and into the radiator guard screen, which clogs up pretty rapidly. Two hours of slashing in long dry grass and you'll be watching the temperature gauge climb quickly. I think I'll silicone some wire fly screen on the inside of the engine bay there to reduce the effective size of those holes in the longer term - Needs a few extra things.. like a 12V outlet on the back. Synchro on the box would be nice too. In Australia you have to part with big money to get a decent tractor, so I was a bit surprised it doesn't have a synchro box. - The 4WD is fantastic.. I would never buy a 2WD tractor again - Same goes for the power steering and tight turning circle. You need a crazy tight turning circle when you have a loader hanging off the front. - I've used it with a 6' grader blade, 4' slasher, 6" auger, PTO chipper, and a ripper/pipe layer. Always works a charm and runs the slasher really well.

Pros: Great 4WD, always gets the job done.
Cons: Lacks wow factor. Needs accessories.

Kubota L3400 DT HST
Model Year: 0

Good compact tractor. About 35 HP. I'm pretty hard on it and other than getting stuck in mud and snow (operator error) it hasn't let me down. Loaded R4 tires are a blessing and a curse.

Pros: Compact and maneuverable.
Cons: No hydraulic connections.

Good Quality but Several Design Issues
Model Year: 2008

The tractor is very well built but there are several poorly designed/considered things especially when it comes to servicing: - Kubota doesn't seem to own up to design mistakes so no solutions available. - Manuals are not available online. - The light switches get easily knocked by knees. - The 3 point hitch mechanisms need a wrench to adjust. - The front loader protection bars are right in front of the lights. - Changing gears often crunches, even with everything stopped. - Front loader is jerky. - Inadequate wheel spacing for chains. Multiple calls and negative answers before I found Kubota spacers are available but poorly documented and kitted. - Front tie rod boots are easily damaged and difficult to replace. - Engine block cannot be emptied of antifreeze for replacing.Clutch cannot be adjusted per Kubota requirements with front loader installed. All recommended lubricants are Kubota only.

Pros: Manufacturing quality.
Cons: Design considerations.

Kubota L 3400, FEL LA463
Model Year: 2004

I bought this tractor new in 2004 to replace a well used Ford 2000. There is no comparison between the two tractors. The technology has advanced so much since the Ford 2000 was a new tractor. The Kubota is a 4x4, and is used for general maintenance on our fifty acre property. The tractor is excellent in the bush, in my opinion . It has pulled anything I have hooked it to. I use it for clearing snow, and have a 3 pt. hitch rototiller, a Bushog, and a few other attachments. The FEL is well worth the money. My previous "FEL" was a wheelbarrow. I would never buy another tractor without a FEL. I have dubbed mine, "Ivan's wheelbarrow"..LOL Mine is not a farming operation so the tractor has low hours. I maintain it myself according to the schedules set out by Kubota. I would buy a new Kubota in a heartbeat!

Pros: Excellent mid-sized tractor, good on fuel. Handles the FEL very well.
Cons: Haven't found any so far. The tractor was purchased to do the jobs I have for it, and it does them well.

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L340 Kubota
Model Year: 2010

After reading many items on the internet and talking with owners of small tractors, we finally bought a new L 3400 4x4 Kubota with loader at Cheyenne, Wyoming Kubota. We wanted a tractor that could be moved between Iowa and Colorado as we live in each state about 6 months of the year. Also bought a on Craigslist, a used 20 foot tile bed double axle 14,000 GVW trailer to haul the tractor. After two years and 200 hours of operation, my conclusion are as follows: Don't buy used. For the price, financing, and warranty, new is a much better investment. Buy the biggest tractor you can afford and move around on your property. Warranty and the dealer are very important. Cheyenne Kutoba has given me EXCELLENT service and advice. Plan on spending some money on attachments, if not now then later. Stay away from brands that are not made by a major company, especially if the tractor is made in China. I have neighbors in Colorado with tractors made by Ford, John Deere, and two that are identical by have different brand names from China. The tractors made in China seem to need constant repair and parts are hard get. The John Deere has a plastic hood that cracked after two weeks of use and the dealer refused to do anything about it. The Ford and Kubota work hard and haven't required any repair. The hydro drive is worth the money and allows my wife and granddaughters to drive the tractor with only a few minutes of instruction. Would I buy another Kubota? Yes. Have I had any problems with the tractor? No. We pull logs, move dirt and rocks, and plow lots of snow. The tractor has exceed my expectations and I'm fussy.

Pros: No interest on the purchase price, resale, reliability.
Cons: Needs more weight. Lift capacity on loader.

Couldn't Be More Pleased
Model Year: 2009

Bought this Kubota new after looking at Ford and John Deere. I probably would have bought a Ford, or John Deere, but the customer service at both local dealerships was terrible. I recently sold my Ford tractor which performed well for me but needed more horsepower. My new Kubota has met all of my expectations and has of now, never been back to the dealership. I perform all of the maintenance myself. I would highly recommend a Kubota.I also have a 2004 Kubota RTV900 3 cyl diesel utv & also highly recommend this product.

Pros: Quality product.
Cons: None.

Kubota L3400
Model Year: 2004

I have a Kubota L3400 I use on 20 acres. It has been a great tractor and is just the right size for what I use it for. I've only had one problem over the years and that was a hose that wore out...message boards described exactly the problem and the fix.

Pros: Reliable.
Cons: None.

L3400 (2009)
Model Year: 2009

Bought my L3400 September 2009. It has the front bucket which I find to be as valuable as the 3-point attachment. So far this tractor does most everything I need done to maintain 53 acres of woods, crop fields and pond. It has held up well given the abuse I put it through, and it is easy to maintain. The only regrets are minor. The tool box could have been larger, and I should have gotten a rear remote valve. This I had to add later for a sickle bar mower for using on pond banks. To date I am very pleased with this tractor.

Pros: Rugged, reliable and easy to maintain.
Cons: Hydraulic fluid is expensive and the dealer tells me (after I changed it at 70 hours) that it really is not necessary. Both the fluid and filters looked clean and new. He suggested keeping 70-hr fluid and filters until next change and use it.

I Like It!
Model Year: 2007

Best tractor I've ever owned....only tractor I've ever owned. It's been reliable and works great! I wish it was a little more powerful and they don't have a quick connect conversion for the bucket. I still love it!

Pros: Reliable.
Cons: Light and lower lifting capacity than some others.

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Less Reliable Than Expected but Excellent Factory Support
Model Year: 2009

My Kubota was purchased with about 100 hours on it on Ebay. I think the seller was afraid of it because the FEL will lift enough that the tractor is unstable with the bucket full of sand unless the rear tires are filled, I used sugar beet pulp to fill the rear tires and it made it a different tractor. At about 180 hours a freeze plug rusted through and the anti-freeze seeped out. My dealer made repairs and although the warranty has run out Kubota covered all costs. I looked at the plug and it appears there was just a defect in the metal, a small pin hole developed. I couldn't detect the coolant loss as it was not making a puddle when parked as it would only leak with some pressure in the system. Luckily I caught the temp going up and didn't destroy the engine. My only other issue is the front wheel rims have rusted inside and I had to put tubes in to hold air as the bead would not fully seal.

Pros: Very versatile tractor, just the right size to haul to jobs on a flat trailer, FEL is excellent and the removal of it is a snap. Good factory support.
Cons: Parts and fluids from the dealer are WAY overpriced, HST consistently uses some oil, cheap plastic seat has a short life span.

I Love My Kubota
Model Year: 2009

My 1st and only tractor, had zero experience. HST transmission with a loader and backhoe. Easy to learn and the tractor handled me brutalizing it until I got the swing of things. Have taken out several hundred stumps now. Bent the bucket cylinder rod and replaced it my self as well as a couple of hydraulic lines I snagged on stuff. Easy to work on with plenty of internet information out there to help you.

Pros: Easy to fix, very easy to operate, reliable.
Cons: Hydraulic line to backhoe hung below the chassis. Replace with a slightly shorter one.

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