B7800 or L3400?

newtattoobob · Apr 10, 2004

I am in the market for a new tractor for doing general work around my place such as brush hogging, hauling fire wood, plowing a small garden, etc. I am either thinking about a B7800 with a FEL or a L3400 with a FEL. What are the major differences between the two? Also what is the going price for these tractors, I want to have an idea before I go to the dealer. Any pros and cons to the two tractors? Any input would be appreciated! Thanks Bob

rosey · Apr 10, 2004

How much land will you be maintaining???? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif....it would be helpful to fill out your profile so that other members can get an idea of your particular situation. I don't have that much experience with the particular models that you asked about but if you do a "search" in this forum...(just type in the model #s) you may get past discussions on this topic.

theboman · Apr 12, 2004

Seems to be a few other models between those listed too, but you need a Kubota : ) We are kinda fond of the orange critters.

gunman35 · Apr 12, 2004

I just recently purchased an L3400 but didn't get the FEL. I know, big mistake! I didn't feel like pushing my luck with the wife. Anyway, I really like my 3400. I prefer gear drive to hydro but that is my opinion. I use mine mainly for mowing during the summer months and garden and other chores when needed. Like I said, I like the 3400 after many years on an old bolens g152. I have no problems mowing as I have very few trees in my yard. It handles well for it's size. I've had mine for about a month now. Have ran up several hours and I'm still smiling when I get to use it. I paid 10,900 with folding ROPS and tires filled. And they delivered it to my house which is about 35-40 miles from dealer. I have 6 acres and use it on my in-laws 3.5 acres just down the road from me. Hope this helps you with your hard choice. Gunman

Theowegian · Apr 12, 2004

Welcome to the forum.
You might check out this website for info on the B series. I dont know about the cost of the 3400, but I just negotiated an L3130 and I think I bought it for about 86% of retail.

Good luck and keep us informed of your decisions.
dwight
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soarkrebel1 · Apr 12, 2004

I am a little bias cause i have a L3000dt so i say the L3400.
i saw one and was kind of impressed with the new look. can't trade /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif wife might divorce me .

Metlergy · Apr 13, 2004

The L3400 is a very nice and very simple tractor. Awesome power and stability for it's size and good FEL capacity. (LA463 vs LA402). Unfortunately it's not available with HST or MMM. I may have gotten this tractor if only they offered a MMM. I don't mind shifting.

If you are inclined to use a RFM, and don't mind shifting, the L3400 is more tractor for the $$$.

BigMike · Apr 13, 2004

Well, I am new at this, just bought a B7800 and have not even taken delivery yet, but I went with the B7800 over the the L3400 because of the HST. I will be doing a lot of FEL work and that transmission will save me time and effort. Also, the wife can drive it more easily and safely (trust me, if they can drive it, they will be much more agreeable). Once I had decided on the HST, the choice boiled down to the B7800 and the L3130. Price and workload were the factors here. My workload did not justify the extra cost of the L3130, so I opted for the smaller frame and a smaller FEL (figured I had more time than money). I think most people who go with the HST do not regret the choice. Hope I was some help, good luck.

snmhanson · Apr 14, 2004

I've got about ten hours on my B7800 now and I am very happy with it. It is my first tractor and really has it's work cut out for it. So far though it has done everything I've thrown at it (FEL work, popping rocks out of the ground, moving relatively large rocks, box blade work) with a smile on it's face. I went with the 7800 because it was the biggest most powerful tractor I could get that still will be a decent mower with a 60" mmm and turfs, although some think it's a little large for mowing. We'll find out. I really like the hydro tranny and for that matter everything else about the tractor. I can't give any input on the 7800 versus the L series because I was only looking at the B series, but the 7800 to me seems like a very capable and versitile tractor, especially compared to the B7510 that I was demoing before it. (Although the 7510 would probably be better for some jobs such as mowing) Just wanted to let you know what my experience has been so far. I paid $17,700 for the tractor, FEL, 60" mmm and a used rear fork. The box blade (Bush Hog SBX-650) cost me $575 more.

Matt

Muleskinner · Apr 15, 2004

I have 60 hours on my new B7800. I use it to maintain my 20 acre horse ranch. I absolutly love the HST tranmission for FEL and scrapper work. The quality of the unit is impecable. I guess if you are going to maintain a large piece of property like plowing fields and such, you would be better off with a larger tractor. I would be okay with a standard gear box for plowing and mowing, but for the type of work I do, the HST is the only way to go. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif