Kubota L3400 vs JD 3520 vs NH TC34DA

NYBOB · Feb 13, 2007

I have 10 acres of land, need to plow my 100 foot driveway, mow lawn and field and repair my stone driveway amongst other usage.

I am looking at the three tractors above. Will need HST, R4s, Front End Loader, mid mount mower or rear (undecided), QA on FEL so I can mate with a curtis snow plow.

I would love to hear the opinions on the three tractors.

Thanks

Croomrider · Feb 13, 2007

I can't give you a recommendation but it seems like the Kubota L3430 or new L3540 would be a better comparison with the other two tractors you are looking at. I believe the L3400 is a more basic machine, although it may be plenty for what you need.

art · Feb 14, 2007

That is so true! The 3400 won't take a mid mower or front power attachments. The L-3400 is a work tractor, no bells and whistles just a good basic performer.

The Grand L' series by Kubota would be the match for the other makes.

NYBOB · Feb 14, 2007

Your right...I picked up some literature on them from the local Kubota guy.

art · Feb 14, 2007

There aren't to many of the old models of the Grand L and those that are there have some good discounts. The new models hydro is steps ahead with the fuel efficiency of the auto throttle and the three extra ranges.

NewHollandDLR · Feb 15, 2007

I have some Grand L 30's left on my lot. We got a ton of em when we took on the Orange line. I am in California if you are anywhere close I would be happy to quote you.

On comparison to the L3400...if you want a straight across comparison to a JD model look at the 3203 tractor with a 300X loader. This will give you a no frills 32hp hydro tractor with a 1368lb lift capacity. This tractor if needed will also accept the 447 backhoe if you went that way in the future. On a 3203/300X combo you can expect around $18,000 or so.

Just my .02

JD Dlr

SOS · Feb 15, 2007

I just bought a NH and one of the items I really liked was the easy to view loader.... I could see exactly where it was due to the hood design.

Now mine also has 4 cylinders so it runs pretty smooth but I'm not sure about the 35 hp models. I would recommend posting on the individual forms too.