John Deere4120 vs Kobota3940
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Z-Michigan
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In your other post you mentioned mowing on 20 acres of steep hills as a major use. I would seriously consider R1 (ag) tires with adjustable axle widths for that use.
Both prices look good and both are really nice tractors. I think the JD price is a bigger discount off MSRP than the Kubota price, but I haven't priced that Kubota personally. The JD has a planetary final drive which is a bit more durable and a "big tractor" type feature, but not that I've ever heard of any final drive failures on the botas. Have you driven both? Which one do you like better?
Both prices look good and both are really nice tractors. I think the JD price is a bigger discount off MSRP than the Kubota price, but I haven't priced that Kubota personally. The JD has a planetary final drive which is a bit more durable and a "big tractor" type feature, but not that I've ever heard of any final drive failures on the botas. Have you driven both? Which one do you like better?
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This is a timely post...
I decided about 2 months ago to purchase a tractor, we need one. At first I thought I'd do a little research, ask a few questions locally, maybe use the internet some, and I was sure I would make the selection & purchase within a week.
Well.....2 months later and LOTS of research I just bought one today, 2 weeks away from [frost] freeze-up.... a Kubota 3400. I looked at the Deere, Ford/NH, Kioti, Montana, Myhimdra...or however you spell it?....some other ones not well known, and what they call the grey-market tractors; Yanmars and such.
It seems like a lot of folks on this site put a lot of weight into dealer support. That is great if you have dealer support, but in my case there are not any dealers close so I purchased the tractor over the phone and will have it shipped to me. Ultimatley my choice was based on what is the best tractor for my needs and what "I" think is the "BEST" tractor.
As far as price, I think I got a fair deal, but I'm not a price expert; L3400HST w/ a front loader, BH75 Backhoe, 72" Bush Hog Brand box scraper, 72" Bush Hog cutter w/ the clutch, and a 72" Bush Hog brand rake; total price $27,500.
I belive the 3940 (grand) has more bells & whistles and is priced about $4,300-$4,500 higher
I decided about 2 months ago to purchase a tractor, we need one. At first I thought I'd do a little research, ask a few questions locally, maybe use the internet some, and I was sure I would make the selection & purchase within a week.
Well.....2 months later and LOTS of research I just bought one today, 2 weeks away from [frost] freeze-up.... a Kubota 3400. I looked at the Deere, Ford/NH, Kioti, Montana, Myhimdra...or however you spell it?....some other ones not well known, and what they call the grey-market tractors; Yanmars and such.
It seems like a lot of folks on this site put a lot of weight into dealer support. That is great if you have dealer support, but in my case there are not any dealers close so I purchased the tractor over the phone and will have it shipped to me. Ultimatley my choice was based on what is the best tractor for my needs and what "I" think is the "BEST" tractor.
As far as price, I think I got a fair deal, but I'm not a price expert; L3400HST w/ a front loader, BH75 Backhoe, 72" Bush Hog Brand box scraper, 72" Bush Hog cutter w/ the clutch, and a 72" Bush Hog brand rake; total price $27,500.
I belive the 3940 (grand) has more bells & whistles and is priced about $4,300-$4,500 higher
Both dealers are about 10 miles from my home across the street from one another. But if I buy JD or Kubota I'm hoping I won't be back to the dealer for a long long long time.
About the tires I have Agrs. now but won't Ind. be ok for mowing? What about side hill traction, side hill can be scary. thanks
About the tires I have Agrs. now but won't Ind. be ok for mowing? What about side hill traction, side hill can be scary. thanks
I have had my 4120 powerrev for more than (2) years and have not needed to go back to the dealer for anything but oil filters for the 50 and 150 hr service. It has exceeded my expectations in many areas including power, comfort, traction, and ease of use. I have the R1's and the traction is really amazing. If you will be mowing lawns, then R4's are probably the best choice for you.
Z-Michigan
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If you were mowing flat fields R4s would definitely be a good way to go. But I don't think they'll have as much traction in any direction (forward-back or side) as R1s on grass covered soil. I only have ever used R1s so I don't have the experience to compare - maybe LC or FWJ can chime in. If you consider your hills scary to mow, I would want every traction and stability edge I could get. I don't know specifically about those two tractors, but on many models you only get adjustable axle width with R1 tires - often this is because you're really mounting the wheel to the axle in different ways and only the R1-matched wheels are set up for that flexibility. I would ask both dealers. Any chance you could post a photo of your property to give us an idea?
Double Orange
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Lee, If your near N.C. Carver equipt. has a new L3940 HST R4's no fel 18900.