JD 3203 vs L2800HST

[pax_tractor]

Newbie here looking to buy! JD and Kubota are my local dealers. Trying to decide btwn which model. Was leaning torwards the L2800 until I saw and drove the 3203. L2800 is less expensive and has smaller loader but the layout seems nicer and the dealer is really close. Useage: front end work manure composting, small cover crop, post holes for fencing and pulling out dead fall trees.

Appreciate the feedback.
Thank you!
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[pax_tractor]

Newbie here looking to buy! JD and Kubota are my local dealers. Trying to decide btwn which model. Was leaning torwards the L2800 until I saw and drove the 3203. L2800 is less expensive and has smaller loader but the layout seems nicer and the dealer is really close. Useage: front end work manure composting, small cover crop, post holes for fencing and pulling out dead fall trees.

Appreciate the feedback.
Thank you!
dap

 

[jcmseven]

I am a JD fan, and own and have owned much of their equipment, but I am not a fan of the 3203. To me, if you are looking green, price the 3120 instead. Has many more features for a similar price. It is a nicer machine than either that you mention, but if these choices are the two you are comparing, go Kubota in this instance.

John M

 

[jcmseven]

I'm sorry. I forgot I was not supposed to use "nicer" in context here. I mean to say the 3120 has "more features" than do the two you mention. Nicer, of course, is personal preference.

John M

 

[billyo]

According to my dealer, the 3203 is JD's answer to the L2800 / 3400 Kubotas. I drove one, but moved on after finding out that for whatever reason, a backhoe option is not available. I ended up going with the 3320 instead. I agree with jcmseven - If you decide to go green, look at the 3120 over the 3203. The 3120, 3320, etc. have the 3 range e-hydro with "loadmatch", while I believe the 3203 has a regular 2-range hydro. I don't know about the rest of the folks here, but I was really impressed with the loadmatch system.