Grand L3240

[First one]

When I went to look for a tractor I have to say I wished I'd done more research on the tractor I was looking at (L3240 HTC ) I fell for the low hours, and all the extras it had. The cab really made my mind up . I had the chance to get a open station L4240 with a backhoe for the same price with more hours on it . I love the cab ,but now that I've had the 3240 and have found out just what it can do I think I should have gone with the L4240 . I wanted a backhoe but can't justify 9-10 grand for what I'd have use for it. Don't get me wrong I love what I have and there's times I want that extra power but there would be times If I'd gotton the 4240 I would have wanted the cab so ...... NEXT TIME I'll know better what I want in a tractor its just getting the wife over the NEXT TIME thing
Do any of you find that while going along like down the road you seem to slow down with the pedal all the way down?

 

[DavidVT]

On my 3430HST I can stall it if I stay in high gear and come to even a small hill with my foot to the floor.

The horses are gone so the tractor is doing little more than snow clearing in the winter and one round of mowing the empty pastures to keep the weeds in check.
I would love to upgrade to the newer HST and a few more HP with a stronger FEL but simply can not justify it. I don't care for the diesel exhaust when I am plowing snow.

We have talked about downsizing but I know I will not be happy on a smaller tractor due to our hills. We went with the GrandL originally after borrowing a friends smaller Kub and moving some dirt around the property. (tippy bucket work pushed me up out of those B's)

We are talking about building a garage so I hope to use the Kub to start the clearing process. The old 3pt backhoe has been a fun addition!

My wife has clocked more than half of the 600 hours on the tractor. I travel and she had to clear the winter driveways.