John Deere 3032e vs Massey Ferguson 1734e

[Tractorable]

Think I have decided against both. The Kubota L3901 has got my attention and I'm now trying to decide between the L3901 and a Kioti CK4010.

The new Kioti DK10SE series tractors are really nice, might want to cross shop those as well.

 

[GuidoSarducci]

We ran a 3038E then went to a 5065E. The 3038 was a great mowing tractor and was light enough you could use it on your lawn.

Ground engagement was a big let down. It was real light in the *** end and even a full load of dirt required the bush hog to be on for ballast.

We still run the 5065E in one location but have moved into running Kubota at our other.

I think going forward Kubota will be our equipment supplier due to the quality of their smaller machines.

 

[MiserableOldFart]

I looked seriously at the L3901 and decided against it because the loader specs seemed a little on the light side to me. It's a nice tractor, from what I can see, but leaning more toward something like the Boomer 40 in the future because the dealer is closer, and I like him. Boomer 40 seems to have stronger loader and be a little heavier. It's also more expensive, I believe.

 

[chryon]

I decided against the JD as soon as I climbed on it. It just had a cheap look and feel to it. I didn't think it would hold up.

The Massey seemed pretty good but I figured might as well climb on a Kubota before I did anything.

Feel in love instantly with the Kubota. The only thing left to decided was which model, L3301 or L3901. They are the same tractor just different horsepower. I went with the more horsepower.

I've got about 10hrs on it so far, mostly with a bush hog. I'm still in the honeymoon phase but loving this tractor.

Where has hydrostat been all my life??????

 

[kcflhrc]

5 years on my 3032E without a single issue. It's a fine tractor and does everything I need it to do and more. I'm sure the Kubota is a fine machine also.

 

[GuidoSarducci]

5 years on my 3032E without a single issue. It's a fine tractor and does everything I need it to do and more. I'm sure the Kubota is a fine machine also.

Just to be clear, I had zero mechanical issues with my 3038E as well (same engine and frame). It was a very well put together machine.

From my previous posts you can see I just needed more tractor.

 

[Jchonline]

I decided against the JD as soon as I climbed on it. It just had a cheap look and feel to it. I didn't think it would hold up.

The Massey seemed pretty good but I figured might as well climb on a Kubota before I did anything.

Feel in love instantly with the Kubota. The only thing left to decided was which model, L3301 or L3901. They are the same tractor just different horsepower. I went with the more horsepower.

I've got about 10hrs on it so far, mostly with a bush hog. I'm still in the honeymoon phase but loving this tractor.

Where has hydrostat been all my life??????

Man that was fast. Isn't it amazing how when you demo these machines one just stands out to you? I had the same experience. Congrats on the L3901! I am sure you will enjoy it for years to come. Have your father give it a spin if he can to check out the HST!