Kubota help please!!!

[FamilyFarm]

Glad to hear you got an opportunity to look them over. I am in agreement on the HST. I have used it for 4 years on my BX22 and just can't convince myself to change now that I am shopping for a larger Kubota.
The L3400HST just might be what you are looking for. I think I would choose the extra HP over the L2800 and you are probably looking at roughly $1300 price difference depending on dealer pricing. The L3130HST will probably add another $1300 or so.
Best wishes in your hunt for the right TOY!
Terry

 

[FamilyFarm]

Glad to hear you got an opportunity to look them over. I am in agreement on the HST. I have used it for 4 years on my BX22 and just can't convince myself to change now that I am shopping for a larger Kubota.
The L3400HST just might be what you are looking for. I think I would choose the extra HP over the L2800 and you are probably looking at roughly $1300 price difference depending on dealer pricing. The L3130HST will probably add another $1300 or so.
Best wishes in your hunt for the right TOY!
Terry

 

[billyo]

I really liked the L2800, but I'm considering going with the 3400 for the extra hp. I've read that the HST's eat up some hp, so I thought I should go with the bigger engine to compensate. Do the 2800's perform well with the HST?
What I disliked about the L3130 was the "Intellidash". I work on automotive electrical systems everyday, so it's not the technology that bothers me but the durability (and repairability...) Give me a few regular gauges that I can glance at, and perhaps a few indicator lights to get my attention, and this would be a serious contender for me.

 

[billyo]

I really liked the L2800, but I'm considering going with the 3400 for the extra hp. I've read that the HST's eat up some hp, so I thought I should go with the bigger engine to compensate. Do the 2800's perform well with the HST?
What I disliked about the L3130 was the "Intellidash". I work on automotive electrical systems everyday, so it's not the technology that bothers me but the durability (and repairability...) Give me a few regular gauges that I can glance at, and perhaps a few indicator lights to get my attention, and this would be a serious contender for me.

 

[cheesehead]

Welcome to TBN! You don't have any tractor equipment listed in your profile so I'm assuming that you are new to tractors. If you could tell us more about the applications you have in mind and what the size of land it's done on we could guide the decision process a little. Horsepower may not be the decision point depending on your application. Weight, attachment compatibility, lift capacity and hydraulics play a big role. I was in your chair about 8 months ago and got enough data here to make the informed choice on tractors and pricing. Please give us another shot at this.

 

[cheesehead]

Welcome to TBN! You don't have any tractor equipment listed in your profile so I'm assuming that you are new to tractors. If you could tell us more about the applications you have in mind and what the size of land it's done on we could guide the decision process a little. Horsepower may not be the decision point depending on your application. Weight, attachment compatibility, lift capacity and hydraulics play a big role. I was in your chair about 8 months ago and got enough data here to make the informed choice on tractors and pricing. Please give us another shot at this.

 

[FamilyFarm]

Regarding the electronics, I may have just missed the posts here on the forum, but I do not recall reading about problems with the system. You would think with Kubota's reputation for building a sturdy, reliable product and the fact that these electronics are going to be exposed to weather, jolts, etc., they probably "overbuilt" them to hold up pretty well.
My experience with automobiles seems to mirror the "how much pride does the manufacturer take in building a quality product?" principle (as I like to call it). I have a 1991 Toyota that I've never encountered an electrical problem on! As a side note to the manufacturer's concern for a quality product, after 9 years (in 2000) Toyota recalled the engine and put in a new short block assembly and did an a/c recall, replacing the a/c compressor. Just recently, on a 15 year old vehicle, I received notice of a recall on the steerring system - it might be faulty, so they will replace it for free! I've owned 7 Honda automobiles, and they've all been practically flawless up to 15+ years old and 200+k miles. I own one now, hard to get away from with the kind of success I have had with them. Anyway, to compare, on my 2005 Ford van, it has been in for numerous warranty work issues, including 2 already for the a/c and it still isn't fixed, turbo and some injectors replaced (diesel engine).
Sorry if sound like I'm anti U.S. made products - NOT AT ALL really - I make a point to buy U.S. made when I can. But, for quality and durability on a high dollar item, it's tough in many cases to find it. It's almost impossible to even get something truly U.S. made anymore. I just purchased a playhouse/swingset combo for my children and was proud to see the company is in Siloam Springs, AR - not far from where we live - then I noticed on the boxes, the manufacturing is farmed out to CHINA /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
My apologies for the long ranting - time to get to Church /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Terry

 

[FamilyFarm]

Regarding the electronics, I may have just missed the posts here on the forum, but I do not recall reading about problems with the system. You would think with Kubota's reputation for building a sturdy, reliable product and the fact that these electronics are going to be exposed to weather, jolts, etc., they probably "overbuilt" them to hold up pretty well.
My experience with automobiles seems to mirror the "how much pride does the manufacturer take in building a quality product?" principle (as I like to call it). I have a 1991 Toyota that I've never encountered an electrical problem on! As a side note to the manufacturer's concern for a quality product, after 9 years (in 2000) Toyota recalled the engine and put in a new short block assembly and did an a/c recall, replacing the a/c compressor. Just recently, on a 15 year old vehicle, I received notice of a recall on the steerring system - it might be faulty, so they will replace it for free! I've owned 7 Honda automobiles, and they've all been practically flawless up to 15+ years old and 200+k miles. I own one now, hard to get away from with the kind of success I have had with them. Anyway, to compare, on my 2005 Ford van, it has been in for numerous warranty work issues, including 2 already for the a/c and it still isn't fixed, turbo and some injectors replaced (diesel engine).
Sorry if sound like I'm anti U.S. made products - NOT AT ALL really - I make a point to buy U.S. made when I can. But, for quality and durability on a high dollar item, it's tough in many cases to find it. It's almost impossible to even get something truly U.S. made anymore. I just purchased a playhouse/swingset combo for my children and was proud to see the company is in Siloam Springs, AR - not far from where we live - then I noticed on the boxes, the manufacturing is farmed out to CHINA /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
My apologies for the long ranting - time to get to Church /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Terry

 

[Robertsen]

I went through the same dilemma trying to decide between the L2800 and the L3400, but then decided on the L3130 with the LA723 loader. The L3130 is a lot more tractor than the L2800 or the L3400. It's not only more bells and whistles but a beefier frame (it weighs 3,305lbs compared to the L3400 at 2,600lbs). It's actually heavier than the L4400. I'm very happy with the choice I made.

 

[Robertsen]

I went through the same dilemma trying to decide between the L2800 and the L3400, but then decided on the L3130 with the LA723 loader. The L3130 is a lot more tractor than the L2800 or the L3400. It's not only more bells and whistles but a beefier frame (it weighs 3,305lbs compared to the L3400 at 2,600lbs). It's actually heavier than the L4400. I'm very happy with the choice I made.