Kubota L3710 ?

[Lucky Dog]

Any thoughts on a Kubota L3710?

I'm thinking about going to look at one, it is a 2003 and has 4100 hours.

Anything I should look for? Any problems? What do y'all think of that number of hours?

 

[jeff9366]

What do y'all think of that number of hours?

If inside stored, well maintained AND owner operated only.....early middle-age.


Will not have the complication of Tier IV emission paraphernalia.

In most cases will pull 60" wide implements. Not enough power to pull many 72" implements, which you may have.

A bit lighter, narrower and less powerful than your MF65, but much more 'modern' and user friendly.

 

[5030]

Had one years ago, a Grand L 3710. Never had an issue with mine.

 

[Lucky Dog]

If inside stored, well maintained AND owner operated only.....early middle-age.


Will not have the complication of Tier IV emission paraphernalia.

In most cases will pull 60" wide implements. Not enough power to pull many 72" implements, which you may have.

A bit lighter, narrower and less powerful than your MF65, but much more 'modern' and user friendly.

Most L3710s were 4-WD. A few were 2-WD.

Thanks.
Interesting comment on the power, that is one of my concerns. Although, my 65 is getting very tired and I'm sure lacks the power that it once had.
I do have 6' and 7' implements. I'd rather not replace them, bit It really would not be a huge issue if I had to.

I'm really looking for something "newer" that my 1959, 4 wheel drive, and preferably a cab.

 

[jeff9366]

I'm really looking for a tractor with a cab.

A cab weighs 400 - 650 pounds more than the same compact tractor in open station configuration.

You need ~5 additional horsepower for that weight and 5 more horsepower to power the AC when it is hot. ~10 additional horsepower, total.

Cab weight sits mainly on the rear wheels. Few 'load' the rear tires of cab equipped compact tractors.





I'm thinking about a Kubota L3710. It is a 2003 and has 4100 hours.

4100 hours / 19 years = 216 engine hours per year.

Pretty consistent with hobby farm use.





Interesting comment on the power, that is one of my concerns.

Kubota L3710​

Kubota L3710 Power
Engine (gross):	38.5 hp 28.7 kW
Engine (net):	36.6 hp 27.3 kW
Gear PTO (claimed):	31.5 hp 23.5 kW
Hydro PTO (claimed):	30 hp 22.4 kW

 

[JJT]

I've had an L3710 for 25 years, all my implements are 72" or bigger, with no issues. It is HST with a 72" FEL. I use a 72" tiller in heavy clay, a 78" snow blower in up to 4' of snow, I also have a 72" brush hog and 72" box scraper. All work fine with the L3710. The only thing I wish I had is a cab. I have 1500+ hours on the tractor, with absolutely no issues other than regular maintenance.

If the one you are considering has been well maintained, it has thousands of hours of life left.

 

[MHarryE]

I had a L3710 I traded for a L5740 when I retired, to get a cab. I didn’t replace implements I had specific for the L3710. The L3710 was much more reliable than my L5740, about on par with the L6060 that replaced the L5740.