clueless about kubota's

Uncle Shmed · Mar 22, 2009

I am just starting to look for a tractor again. I own 20 acres of woods which I am planning on parking out and building on. I used to own a Case 570 with a gannon box and a scoop? Then I sold it after clearing my job sight and clearing out a lake view. Now I am looking for a smaller tractor to push brush, plow my drive and pull some logs around. I am looking at an ad in the paper for a 2000kubota l3010 4WD, one owner, excellent codition, 772 hours. Hydrostatic transmition, rear ptp hosesand handle for rear directional implements, engine heater,AG tires with ballast, front loader with weld on hooks and brush teeth, power steering and tilt wheel. 3 point pto , freedom hitch system plus a brush hog and a black blade. Price....16,000. what do you guys think? I would appreciate a bit of help. Thanks aton in adavance.
Uncle Shmed

mcd176 · Mar 22, 2009

Hello,

This is just my .02 worth of advice, If you have 20 acres I would first of all stick with gears vs Hydro and I would look into the L Series Kubota's, They are larger machines and with 20 acres you will be glad you went up in size, Good Luck

Nik · Mar 22, 2009

The above is a Grand L series tractor but is the lowest horsepower of the grand L. My brother has a L3710 with FEL, HST, and freedom hitch. This is an excellent tractor and the HST has been great for FEL use. The freedom hitch makes hooking the medium duty brushhog very easy. I recall some people complaining of the weight of the L3010 relative to its HP size and it seeming sluggish on hills. Your price seems okay but I would think 14,000 would be a better deal.

Nik · Mar 22, 2009

You could call your local Kubota dealer and get a price on a new Grand L with similar or slightly higher HP and the same attachments for comparison purposes. You may only have to pay slightly more and would get a new warranty and opportunity to finance it.

whistlepig · Mar 22, 2009

Uncle Shmed said:
I am just starting to look for a tractor again. I own 20 acres of woods which I am planning on parking out and building on. I used to own a Case 570 with a gannon box and a scoop? Then I sold it after clearing my job sight and clearing out a lake view. Now I am looking for a smaller tractor to push brush, plow my drive and pull some logs around. I am looking at an ad in the paper for a 2000kubota l3010 4WD, one owner, excellent codition, 772 hours. Hydrostatic transmition, rear ptp hosesand handle for rear directional implements, engine heater,AG tires with ballast, front loader with weld on hooks and brush teeth, power steering and tilt wheel. 3 point pto , freedom hitch system plus a brush hog and a black blade. Price....16,000. what do you guys think? I would appreciate a bit of help. Thanks aton in adavance.
Uncle Shmed

I take care of 20 acres with a B7800 with no problem. About the same size as a 3010. For $16,000 you can almost buy new in this size Kubota.

MDM · Mar 22, 2009

The L3010 is much larger than the 7800, similar HP, but about 1,200 lbs more machine plus the bells and whistles of the Grand series. Something new and close in price might be the L3400, or for a few grand more the L3240. Like the above guy said, $14,000 sounds better, but $15,000 would still be reasonable I would think.

Uncle Shmed · Mar 23, 2009

thanks a lot for the advice everyone. I think I will go to the local kubota dealer and see what they can do for me.

MessickFarmEqu · Mar 23, 2009

over priced for sure. We've had one just like that for 12k for awhile. Recently sold one with a GST transmission for 10k.

Dawgfan3 · Mar 23, 2009

You can get a good idea on used prices here;
Used Tractors at TractorHouse.com: John Deere Tractors, used farm tractors and farm equipment, Case IH, New Holland, Agco, Caterpillar.

Also Kubota and others offer 0% financing on new tractor right now.

chh · Mar 23, 2009

Another place I use to compare prices along with Tractorhouse.

Used Tractors and Farm Machinery from Fastline

canoetrpr · Mar 23, 2009

L3010 is a good tractor for your property and should be compared to a new L3240 - not a L3400 or B series.

The price sounds steep. Check the prices on tractorhouse. Definitely price out a new L3240.

Oh yeah... unless you really reallly want gear, get an HST. Kubota's have cruise control to keep the speed steady. Its really nice for loader work too.

rScotty · Nov 10, 2014

With 20 acres of woods I'd go larger - 45 hp maybe. New tractors - and by that I mean in the past 30 years or so - all tend to have more HP than weight. But on the kind of dirt that tends to come with woodlands, the slightly larger size, clearance, and tire size that comes with more HP is nice.
I'd recommend 4wd, a loader that will take std. QA attachments, and HST. On HST, I've had several shuttle shift tractors and they are very nice compared to gears - but for doing anything that involves a lot of back and forth work the HST is more convenient and at least as reliable or more so. I was difficult to convince of that, but am now a believer.
Speaking of tractors and reliability, you don't need to worry about reliability with Kubota of course - and in my opinion the same could be said just as well of half a dozen of the leading brands. Tractors were always good reliable tools and the newer ones even more so. If there's a dog out there I haven't heard of it.

Some brands do have advantages though. If it's homeowner/landscaping type work you are looking at, you owe yourself a look at Kubota's TLBs. But DO NOT try one out! ...or if you do, don't say I didn't warn you....

rScotty

rutwad · Nov 16, 2014

I apologize for not reading entire post. I used to run a Kubota L series tractor. Traded up to the M series. The L had hydrostat which was nice and my mom loved it! The M has hydro-shuttle and is fine for me. But the ride isn't even close. The larger M rides so much smoother. No regrets.

lutt · Nov 16, 2014

I take care of 16 acres mostly woods and pasture, 4 acres rental property, a 3 acre cementary, and a lot of side work. With a 4200 John Deere in a hydro. There 26 horse, I use mine in the woods for clearing and cutting firewood. I wouldn't get a gear drive for this kind of work. You can out work larger tractors with gear drives and loaders with a hydro. There stout, you just back off the the go pedal when it bogs down. Gear drive you have to make sure you in the proper gear. Don't be scared of hydrostatic machines, there proven. Been around for years. There twice as fast for loader work which is what I do, also great for mowing and bushogging. The only thing I would make sure of was ground clearance and a solid underside for woods work. That is where mine is short. That is where a larger frame tractor will come in. Just don't go to big on size in the woods. You'll have issues with getting around. By the way Kubota is a excellent brand of compact tractor. LUTT

murphy1244 · Nov 16, 2014

You old dogs like to reply to old posts???....:laughing:

lutt · Nov 16, 2014

murphy1244 said:
You old dogs like to reply to old posts???....:laughing:

We like bringing them back! LUTT

murphy1244 · Nov 16, 2014

Think the guy found one yet?

lutt · Nov 16, 2014

murphy1244 said:
Think the guy found one yet?

I don't know wish they would let us know! LOL LUTT

winniedog · Dec 2, 2014

I have the same tractor you arelooking at.
Mine has the FEL and woods back hoe. I paid 13500 for it and love it.
I have had it for a little over a year now. I drag trees with it with no problem. I also have a post hole digger for it that I bought separate.
The only issue I have with it is getting it into low range.
I can do everything I need in mid range so it's not a problem.
I cut all my own fire wood on the property and use it to move the
Wood to where I stack it
I plow snow with it, drag the riding ring, and more. It hasn't let me down at all.
Hope this helps.