Kubota L3901 vs New Holland Workmaster 40

[hks003]

The LS XG series is equivalent to the NH workmaster series, and the LS XR series is equivalent to the NH Boomer series. I have a G3038 (pre tier IV emissions, so no X) that I love.

 

[tradosaurus]

If you are utilizing FEL lift ratings as a factor just be careful to compare at the same distance from lift point.

Messicks has an informative video titled "Let's Talk: Loader LIES! How specifications can be manipulated."

 

[Fallon]

They have the WM40 listed at 3067lbs.

The 3560 seems cool but also underpowered for its weight. I’ve seen some complaints about that on here. Maybe it isn’t. I’m am interested in them though.

Those numbers seem high for an economy L. I dont think my L3200 broke 3k with the loader & loaded tires. My L4060hstc is about 5k with loaded tires & a loader.

With the 20% power loss at 7k' here in Colorado my L4060 is basically a L3560. I want more power for mowing & roading up hills. But it's a good match for traction related work. The Grand is a LOT more machine despite a worse power to weight ratio & only 8 more HP for double the weight.

 

[RonSwanson]

Those numbers seem high for an economy L. I dont think my L3200 broke 3k with the loader & loaded tires. My L4060hstc is about 5k with loaded tires & a loader.

With the 20% power loss at 7k' here in Colorado my L4060 is basically a L3560. I want more power for mowing & roading up hills. But it's a good match for traction related work. The Grand is a LOT more machine despite a worse power to weight ratio & only 8 more HP for double the weight.

Yea I know. I kind of started looking at L4060s and Deere 4044Ms and Rs. I love the price point of the standard Ls, Deere 3Es, Workmasters, etc but if you step up to a grand L or something similar you are getting so much more.

 

[Jchonline]

Workmasters are made by LS. You dont want to pay more just for the NH decal. What does it say about a tractor manufacturer that doesnt actually manufacture their own tractors? No thanks in my opinion.

Have you considered dealer characteristics? How long have they been in business, do they have a dedicated full time service department? How large is their parts department? How many machines do they sell a year? What sizes do they specialize in? If they have 2 tractors on the lot, I would pass by. They either cant order enough or cant assemble them fast enough...both are issues.

Other than that I am not partial to a brand. Kubota has 50% of the compact tractor market in the US. I believe Deere is about 20%. Lots of good comments on these forums about LS, Kioti, Branson, RK, among a few others.

 

[Tennsawdust]

Workmasters are made by LS. You dont want to pay more just for the NH decal. What does it say about a tractor manufacturer that doesnt actually manufacture their own tractors? No thanks in my opinion.

Have you considered dealer characteristics? How long have they been in business, do they have a dedicated full time service department? How large is their parts department? How many machines do they sell a year? What sizes do they specialize in? If they have 2 tractors on the lot, I would pass by. They either cant order enough or cant assemble them fast enough...both are issues.

Other than that I am not partial to a brand. Kubota has 50% of the compact tractor market in the US. I believe Deere is about 20%. Lots of good comments on these forums about LS, Kioti, Branson, RK, among a few others.

New Holland does manufacture most of their tractors, just not the compact and subcompact models. Some of the Workmaster tractors are LS and some are CNH. They overlap at about 50 HP. The Utility tractors on up are CNH.

 

[Steppenwolfe]

Kubota's are made by Kubota... :thumbsup:

 

[MGMAN45]

Get the NH.

 

[gsganzer]

I'm not sure what your chores are with your tractor, but don't overlook hydraulic flow, if you plan to run an auger, post pounder or splitter. For a PHD, a hydraulic FEL mounted auger or driver is hard to beat.

I have a L3800 (precedes the L3901) and it meets my needs. But it's anemic hydraulic flow limits its use for any hydraulic drive equipment.

 

[STx]

I've used several Kubota and own a NH with a couple thousand hours on it. I like my NH better than any Kubota I've run, it's had no issues that weren't my fault.