Comparing MF 1533 to Kubota

[drsatchvet]

I am planning on adding another tractor to the farm and am interested in something with a FEL to load horse manure and clean out some fence rows. I have looked at two Kubotas and read on this site about them, as well as looking at a MF 1533. My question is what model Kubota would compare to the 1533?

Thanks in advance for the advice.

 

[JerryG]

There are so many Kubotas, which one are you wanting compared to? Maybe someone has looked at both models.

 

[swampvol]

I would guess the l3130 or 3430 would be a close match.

 

[CDsdad]

I compared the 3430 and 1533 and bought the 1533. Fit and finish were better to me. Kubota was a little quieter. Massey controls, seat, and overall comfort were better in my opinion. Both operated smoothly. I performed the same tasks at dealer's yard with both machines, no difference. I was just more comfortable on the Massey. My opinion of Kubota is that they are good machines and bulletproof. My father has one, and I borrowed it often until I bought mine. Money was not enough difference to keep me off the Kubota, it was just slightly higher. There wasn't enough difference in specs to sway me either. The only way I would've gotten a different machine would've been to get an ag tractor, and they don't fit where I need to be sometimes.

I only found 1 task too big for the 1533, and I don't think a 3430 could've either. It was a 9' by 2 1/2' in diameter pecan stump. I had to cut 5' off and dig it up and move it.

 

[drsatchvet]

I looked at the b 7800 and the 3430 so far. Saturday I will give them a little closer look.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

FYI - the L3430 is obsolete, the L3540 has replaced it and has many new features.

 

[CDsdad]

Or if you don't need all the bells, whistles, and idiot lights, you can look at the non-obsolete MF 1533.

 

[scott_vt]

Or if you don't need all the bells, whistles, and idiot lights, you can look at the non-obsolete MF 1533.