buying just not sure which JD 3120 and kub L2800

cavesrus · Jun 4, 2006

hello all,

First off would like to say thanks in advance. Also im the worlds worst speller so try and desifer my text. (passes out a missouri dicitary to everyone) that is what i tell all my internet friends lol.

Anyways, im looking at the JD 3120 or 3320 hydro and the kubota L2800. Loader and a 6' brush hog and finsh mower etc. I live on 12 arces with a new home and i havent had my final grade work done hope to do most of it with tractor is possible not sure we will see.

My needs are as fallows:
1. mow grass
2. matian drivewayetc. FEL will take care of that.
3. grade work and dirt work FEL aslo
4. Clean up trash in future i own a roofing company and trash form jobs is usualy piled up and dumpster brought in a bobcat does it but i have to pay to do that witht he FEL i hope to do it myself.
5. small graden, and airate lawn etc since all this was soy bean fields not long ago. back 1/2 is for now still.

just need some info and fead back.

Jd 3?20 i love the 2000 lbs loader this is big in my book.
Kub cheaper like that too.

Hp 28 to 30 is all i think i will ever need. so that is covered 3320 is little bigger than i think i need but not by a lot.

not sure if im forgeting anything if so please fill me in
Thanks Aaron

cavesrus · Jun 4, 2006

hello all,

First off would like to say thanks in advance. Also im the worlds worst speller so try and desifer my text. (passes out a missouri dicitary to everyone) that is what i tell all my internet friends lol.

Anyways, im looking at the JD 3120 or 3320 hydro and the kubota L2800. Loader and a 6' brush hog and finsh mower etc. I live on 12 arces with a new home and i havent had my final grade work done hope to do most of it with tractor is possible not sure we will see.

My needs are as fallows:
1. mow grass
2. matian drivewayetc. FEL will take care of that.
3. grade work and dirt work FEL aslo
4. Clean up trash in future i own a roofing company and trash form jobs is usualy piled up and dumpster brought in a bobcat does it but i have to pay to do that witht he FEL i hope to do it myself.
5. small graden, and airate lawn etc since all this was soy bean fields not long ago. back 1/2 is for now still.

just need some info and fead back.

Jd 3?20 i love the 2000 lbs loader this is big in my book.
Kub cheaper like that too.

Hp 28 to 30 is all i think i will ever need. so that is covered 3320 is little bigger than i think i need but not by a lot.

not sure if im forgeting anything if so please fill me in
Thanks Aaron

browns40 · Jun 4, 2006

Hi Aaron,

Someone may have said "300 CX lifts a ton" but really it's 1598 pounds /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif... either way, yeah it'll lift a lot better than the 2800...

But this is not apples to apples comparison, L2800 has way lower hydraulic capacity built in, as it is a "value" product Kubota has... the B3030 and L3130 are the "bells & whistles" Kubotas around this hp to compared with the b&w 3120...

L 3130 is best comparison machine for size, weight, hydraulics, etc.... there you'll see Kubotas better rated loaders & 3pt hitches... and that quote will get quite a bit higher also...

Neither machine is rated (did salesman recommend?) for a 6 foot cutter, unless it's a real light one... either might turn it... L2800 may have quite a load on the 3 pt with one...

Either machine will do the other tasks you mention, but you'll have to be a wizard with a FEL to grade well with it... I'd think about a rear or box blade... the 3120 will be able to do dirt work better than the 2800 with extra size/traction & lift capability.

Unless you are looking rock-bottom price wise check out the more comparable Kubotas before you decide--they are nice machines (even if the color scheme gives you a migraine /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif) that offer a lot... then get a handle on the 6 foot cutter plan & see what the dealers say...

browns40 · Jun 4, 2006

Hi Aaron,

Someone may have said "300 CX lifts a ton" but really it's 1598 pounds /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif... either way, yeah it'll lift a lot better than the 2800...

But this is not apples to apples comparison, L2800 has way lower hydraulic capacity built in, as it is a "value" product Kubota has... the B3030 and L3130 are the "bells & whistles" Kubotas around this hp to compared with the b&w 3120...

L 3130 is best comparison machine for size, weight, hydraulics, etc.... there you'll see Kubotas better rated loaders & 3pt hitches... and that quote will get quite a bit higher also...

Neither machine is rated (did salesman recommend?) for a 6 foot cutter, unless it's a real light one... either might turn it... L2800 may have quite a load on the 3 pt with one...

Either machine will do the other tasks you mention, but you'll have to be a wizard with a FEL to grade well with it... I'd think about a rear or box blade... the 3120 will be able to do dirt work better than the 2800 with extra size/traction & lift capability.

Unless you are looking rock-bottom price wise check out the more comparable Kubotas before you decide--they are nice machines (even if the color scheme gives you a migraine /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif) that offer a lot... then get a handle on the 6 foot cutter plan & see what the dealers say...

billyo · Jun 4, 2006

Hi Cavesrus...

I'm by no means a tractor expert, but I just went through about what you're going through and can share what I found.

My package was a little different - I went with a FEL and a backhoe instead of the mower & brushhog.

For a L-3400 HST w/ loader & hoe, R4 tires - $22000.
For the JD 3320 equipped the same, $25150.
(best prices I found...)

The price difference between the 3320 & 3120 was just over $800. To upgrade to JD's 300CX loader was $400.

I'm pretty sure the price difference between the L2800 and L3400 Kubotas was about the same as the Deeres.

The Deere guy told me that the 3203 was what JD had intended to compete with the L2800/L3400. I never really considered it because no backhoe option was available. He feels that Kubota's Grand L series is more similar to the 3*20's. I found the Grands to physically be a bigger machine.
(The final price on my 3320 ended up being almost exactly the price I was quoted for a Grand L3130)

I spent a little over 3 grand more than the Kubota to go with the 3320, and also upgraded to the 300CX loader over the 300X. This was not necessarily because I thought the Deere was a better machine, but because I found it to be far more comfortable for me to operate and I think it is a more modern-looking machine. The Kubota's may "fit" you better, and I'm sure they're a fine machine.

The guys on here were a great help in my decision. I'm sure you will get plenty of good advice.

billyo · Jun 4, 2006

Hi Cavesrus...

I'm by no means a tractor expert, but I just went through about what you're going through and can share what I found.

My package was a little different - I went with a FEL and a backhoe instead of the mower & brushhog.

For a L-3400 HST w/ loader & hoe, R4 tires - $22000.
For the JD 3320 equipped the same, $25150.
(best prices I found...)

The price difference between the 3320 & 3120 was just over $800. To upgrade to JD's 300CX loader was $400.

I'm pretty sure the price difference between the L2800 and L3400 Kubotas was about the same as the Deeres.

The Deere guy told me that the 3203 was what JD had intended to compete with the L2800/L3400. I never really considered it because no backhoe option was available. He feels that Kubota's Grand L series is more similar to the 3*20's. I found the Grands to physically be a bigger machine.
(The final price on my 3320 ended up being almost exactly the price I was quoted for a Grand L3130)

I spent a little over 3 grand more than the Kubota to go with the 3320, and also upgraded to the 300CX loader over the 300X. This was not necessarily because I thought the Deere was a better machine, but because I found it to be far more comfortable for me to operate and I think it is a more modern-looking machine. The Kubota's may "fit" you better, and I'm sure they're a fine machine.

The guys on here were a great help in my decision. I'm sure you will get plenty of good advice.

cavesrus · Jun 5, 2006

Thanks for the info guys please keep it coming i need some more input before buying this new toy as my wife calls it.

i will go look at the l3400 and the b 3030/7800 the kub dealer said i may be to big for the b tractors but he didnt show it to me either.

Thanks Aaron

cavesrus · Jun 5, 2006

Thanks for the info guys please keep it coming i need some more input before buying this new toy as my wife calls it.

i will go look at the l3400 and the b 3030/7800 the kub dealer said i may be to big for the b tractors but he didnt show it to me either.

Thanks Aaron

wushaw · Jun 5, 2006

( Thanks for the info guys please keep it coming i need some more input before buying this new toy as my wife calls it.

Thanks Aaron )

Don't ever let her see you enjoying it as a toy tell her it's a tool for work honey /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

wushaw · Jun 5, 2006

( Thanks for the info guys please keep it coming i need some more input before buying this new toy as my wife calls it.

Thanks Aaron )

Don't ever let her see you enjoying it as a toy tell her it's a tool for work honey /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif