Wesdor
Gold Member
I began looking for a tractor more than 3 years ago. Started with the Chinese tractors in the $8,000 area and if I recall correctly about 20 hp. I didn't want a FEL and only wanted something to do light work around the farm (87 acres). I soon realized this would be too small and began looking at Kubota and John Deere. But still no loader.
Then my brother bought a Kubota 3400 with a loader and I used it one day. After using the loader, I realized I needed that as well. When I went to the dealers, I found that I could purchase a Deere 4310 cheaper than the Kubota L3400 my brother had purchased.
One of the reasons for the 4310 was that it was the biggest I could purchase without having a big price jump. I've run the tractor for more than 450 hours and still feel very happy with it.
But, I did spend a lot of time looking before I bought and also drove different models. Give yourself some time to enjoy the buying process and you will probably make a better choice.
Then my brother bought a Kubota 3400 with a loader and I used it one day. After using the loader, I realized I needed that as well. When I went to the dealers, I found that I could purchase a Deere 4310 cheaper than the Kubota L3400 my brother had purchased.
One of the reasons for the 4310 was that it was the biggest I could purchase without having a big price jump. I've run the tractor for more than 450 hours and still feel very happy with it.
But, I did spend a lot of time looking before I bought and also drove different models. Give yourself some time to enjoy the buying process and you will probably make a better choice.