2005 Kubota FEL and BH FAIR DEAL ?
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ejkessler
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That BH new alone is a 8 to 9K attachment. I believe with what you want to do as you describe in the owning/operating forum you would be fine with that machine. That machine will be gone Very soon whether you buy it or not. If the machine has only 188 hrs it is barely broken in.
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I don't even need one and I would be tempted to buy it and use it for a year then resell it when I was done with a couple of back hoe projects.
going to look at it next week , if he still has it . L3130 should be enough power for all my 5 and 6 ft stuff . Getting 5 ft Dura grader type road grader , 6 ft bushog , 6 ft atlas box blade . Like I said before I do more driveway/ roads than anything . I'll miss the HST , but the Grand tractor will be nice . No " Jerky " lift arms 
ejkessler
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Plus 1 on that. Do me a favor and don't say where it is.
crbr
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good luck.going to look at it next week , if he still has it . L3130 should be enough power for all my 5 and 6 ft stuff . Getting 5 ft Dura grader type road grader , 6 ft bushog , 6 ft atlas box blade . Like I said before I do more driveway/ roads than anything . I'll miss the HST , but the Grand tractor will be nice . No " Jerky " lift arms
LD1
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Dont worry about the HP so much. The only thing that "may" give you issues is the 6' bushhog. A 5 footer would be a much better fit IMO.
But all of the ground engaging things like the duragrader, FEL work, box blade, etc, HP is not what wins. Traction IS. And the more weight the better. As a BASE tractor, the 3130 has ~ 600lbs on the 3400 and 3700 you are considering. So it will out-pull a 3400/3700 even though they have more HP, provided the tires and attachments remain the same.
But since you are giving up HP, if you decide to stick to the 6' hog, you may have to slow down just a little more in the thick stuff. Even the 3400 is borderline on the 5'-6' debate. I chose the 5 footer because they are a dime a dozen used. 6' hogs are a good bit more, even used.
But all of the ground engaging things like the duragrader, FEL work, box blade, etc, HP is not what wins. Traction IS. And the more weight the better. As a BASE tractor, the 3130 has ~ 600lbs on the 3400 and 3700 you are considering. So it will out-pull a 3400/3700 even though they have more HP, provided the tires and attachments remain the same.
But since you are giving up HP, if you decide to stick to the 6' hog, you may have to slow down just a little more in the thick stuff. Even the 3400 is borderline on the 5'-6' debate. I chose the 5 footer because they are a dime a dozen used. 6' hogs are a good bit more, even used.
bigbull338
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unless you really need an can use the hoe id pass on the deal.an go buy the new tractor your looking at.
You mean the NEW L3700 , R4 s with FEL for $16,650 NEW I could use a Hoe , I have about 3-4 jobs I could do NOW , at my place . But after that , it would sit alot unused . My friends and family are like GET the Back hoe ! But no one is giving me any CASH ! I am just looking for the best deal for me . I think I would love the 3130 with BH , but I also LOVED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the L3400 HST that I missed ( owner backed out ) would not sell
. I drove it for almost 3 hrs ! LOVED the HST !!!!!!!! Cheapest L3400 HST , R4s, FEL around 500 miles is $13,000 with 500 Hrs , I think the new L3700 for $3650.00 MORE than used L3400 is a good deal also . Also if I buy the L3130 with BH , I'll need a bigger trailer . So MORE cost !! I only have a 16 ft heavy duty car hauler ( 3500 lbs axles ) What to do .... What to do ....
New VS used
Used older tractor with BH and withOUT HST and less Hp Vs New Used tractor with HST and more HP .
