I went to kubota dealer the other day. thay had a B-26 . I did not drive it. i just sat on it. as i was there to drive a
L39 , the 26 is a heavy built little tractor. i dont think any AG tractor is built as tuff.
I went to test out a
L39. and was beyond impressed.
i been considering stepping up to heavier machine. and this thing is strong
hydralics are unreal. i been compairing it to the JD 110. and right now the 39 is winning. and any of you that know me. has to know i am telling it like it is. cause i Bleed green. but after testing. and seeing everything. i am really impressed. i here the arguments about the
L39 and the 110 . i have both original sale papers in my hand. that i just got from both dealers. and the
L39 beats the 110 in everything. except weight and HP , and there is a explaination for that. bota has 39 , 110 has 43. JD dealer said hydro eats up 2 or 3 HP , gear eats none. so wala no real power difference.
L39 is 7000 pounds
110 is 7600 pounds. i am told you fill the rears with rim gaurd. witch is about 400 a side , now you are at 7800 on the bota. so now the playing field is equal. the biggest argument is lifting. this is right from the JD specs in the book. on the 110 , Lift capacity to max height at bucket bottom 2042 pounds
Lift capacity to max height at pivot pins 2727.
now for
L39
Lift capacity to max height at bucket bottom 2200
Lift capacity to max height at pivot pins 2767
Bota Wins....
and all numbers own the hoe are a little more on the
L39 as well.
and thats straght from the factory sale brochures from kubota and JD.
So like i say. for me to be saying this being a JD guy , you know i am telling it like it is. i ant put a 110 through its paces yet. my dealer did not have one.
i did drive one about a year ago all of 10 mins. not enough to tell to much.
the loader arms on the 110 are very well made. better than the
L39 , but the 39 's loader is plenty strong enough to hold what thay can pick up.
both are very durable. but the
L39 has much nicer fetures. like the swivel set
and auto level , tilt steering. i always used HST. i did not think i would like the shuttle. but after a few min. it was very nice. and smooth.
I know its built tuff. after seeing what Mike put his through moveing all them rocks.
if it can take that. it can take anything. he should be the poster child for Kubota...
the machine impressed me quite a bit. and i am giveing it serious consideration.
Like i said , I bleed green. but after driveing and playing in the dirt
with it. and seeing all the fetures of the
L39
My blood color may change...
I may wait til spring to make a decition. i heard a rumor.
the new teir 3 motor for the
L39 may have a few more ponies in 2008.
but just a rumor. nothing confirmed.
anyone thinking about it. all i can say is go Drive one.
Chris....
If i got a
L39 , I would haft to change my nic. to ChrisL39
hay that ant so bad...
