Tractor Sizing L-series what size

[gordon]

Jim the N. H. dealer thats close to me is-how can I put this in an open forum --a real butt head. Unless your going to buy a trac hoe or a backhoe and spend lots of $$$ he wants nothing to do with you. I'm amazed he is still in business. The same person also owns the same store 30 miles from me as well.
As for green in this area they should be gold--to many tried and true farmers but as far as the dealer very upstanding but won't budge on prices and everyone around here knows that but like I said very honest.

My Kubota dealer is also very honest and has done me right over the years. I will pay more for my tractor to buy from him but it's a two way street. I sure wouldn't get a loaner tractor if I bought off the internet and my money stays local.
Gordon

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Gordon , I went thru the same ordeal about the size of L series to buy. I went with the 4310 after 2 years of looking and trying different machines. The added power of the 4310 over the 3710 might allow you to run a few less rpms and still do the same work thereby makeing the machine last longer??? Like Mark advised the 4 cylinder engine of the 3 top models make them a bit smoother. You are looking at good machines no doubt. Good luck with your choice. Ask Mark which transmission is the Best!

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Gordon; I purchase a L3010 last spring and like it so much that I traded it in on a L4310 last winter. The L4310 does every thing the L3010 does only easier and quicker which is what I was hoping for. You should test ride the Cab model it is really nice.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Gordon let me add to my previous post. You asked how we worked our machines. I use a heavy duty disc, a heavy duty scrape blade , heavy duty rollover box blade. The hardest work I guess is using the box blade to push over trees. It will surprise you how well that works although probably not good to do constantly. You very rapidly learn what size to fool with and what is better left to a real dozer. Hope this helps a little.

 

[gordon]

Greg I think that I might just know the answer to the trans question. No hst it's not for me!!! I have to agree with him my new tractor will have hst without a doubt./w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

The 3710 would be the smallest that I'm looking at right now and the 4610 being the largest. My head spins on
I'm going to talk to the dealer again tomorrow so I guess by tomorrow night I will really be confused or closed a deal time will tell.
Gordon

 

[MChalkley]

There was a time no one would've called me predictable. Times change, it seems.

I have thought of a major reason to own a non-HST transmission. If you plan on doing any grading, tilling or other tractor work of the sort that I do, and you plan on doing it for hire in the Eastern Virginia area, I don't think you should buy an HST. I'm really enjoying getting all the compliments on how much more I get done than the other guys, and how good an operator I am. I'd hate for somebody else with an HST to show up - then they'd find out it's the tractor and not me! So, to any of you guys in my area: "Find 'em or grind 'em, guys. I love gear transmssions!" /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

Mark

HST - Harder-working, Smoother, Tougher

 

[gordon]

Good one Mark
For grade work do you think the 3710 has enough hp?
Oh by the way did I tell you where I'm moving to after I get my new tractor?/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif-----just kiddin

Don't give the operator any credit after all he is the one who makes it go!!! And if they are complementing you---that means your under charging!!/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif
Mark on your hydraulic rear links how do you know that they are level do you have a float on them? Thanks
Gordon

 

[MChalkley]

Gordon - I would think the 3710 would be fine. As I said, I've never found hp to be a limiting factor on the L4310, so I don't see why a little less would be a big problem.

No, I don't have a float position on the the rear links, I just eyeball them.

Mark

 

[gordon]

Well today I was at the dealer talking with the owner way past closing time. The decision is down to two the L-3710 and the L-4310. The numbers he has are very favorable for both models. He has a 4310 on the lot that got the hood dented by a trachoe so if I take that one it would almost be the same price as the 3710. Another good thing is the Kubota rep is coming tomorrow and he's going to try to work him alittle as well. It's finally coming together.

The numbers today were for the 4310 with t-n-t, front end loader of course 4wd and a heavy duty rear blade. So maybe by the end of the week my head will stop spinning, I'm starting to get dizzy.
Gordon

 

[MChalkley]

Gordon - I think a maniac like you should definitely go for the pre-dented one. /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif That way, you won't feel nearly as bad when you put the first one in it.

Besides, for even money, you'll appreciate the extra power, too.

A personal question: Realistically, how much blame does this board get for your buying a new tractor now? Maybe you've thought about it, maybe not, but do you think you'd be replacing your old one now, if you weren't on this board all the time and thinking about it? Just curious...


Mark

 

[W5FL]

Nawww,

Gordon would have bought a new tractor anyway. I haven't seen anything that John Deere or NH has that has made me even think twice about buying another tractor. The only one you really need to watch is JimBinMI. He is just dying to get an L Series Kubota, so you will talk to him.

 

[MChalkley]

I've been talking to him all along. I just haven't been saying what he wanted to hear! /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

Mark

 

[gordon]

Its funny but when my tractor was at the shop getting fixed they had it parked next to a new one and I was really amazed at how much the paint had dulled over the years. Guess I should have waxed it more than once in ten years!!/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

No message on my machine when I got in tonight so I guess the dealer is still crunching the numbers. But I thought the same thing about the first dent, better someone else did it than me.

As far as replacing the tractor--I had planned at doing it at the end of this year (for taxes). No sense in me giving all to uncle sam. When leak happened that really steamed me and then to top things off I get it back and not only does the tach cable go but the oil pressure sending unit starts leaking as well. I can't afford alot of down time with my tractor. I can only do so much on the 8n compared to my Kubota. Now since I've fixed those two items it's run like a champ, and probley will for awhile she just had to show her butt alittle if you know what I mean.

This board has been a great help in many areas for me. The simple things alone that I've learned here and will continue to learn here are great, let alone the complex ones. If I had never been on this board I still would be going through the same process of buying a tractor and it would be a Kubota with out a doubt. Mine has been taxi tested tough and came back for more. At times when I read the posts I do feel that maybe I abuse my tractor alittle compared to other owners, but I bought it to work not to look pretty.
Gordon

 

[MChalkley]

Gordon - Don't kick yourself too hard for not waxing it. I suspect your old Kubota is Kubota Orange and the new one is Kubota Orange II. The new orange is considerably brighter than the old version.

Mark

 

[gordon]

Ok now I have another question about the L series. Here it is which rops should I go with the folding or standard? Doesn't the standard sit up a few inches higher than the folding? Does it make a difference?
Gordon

 

[gordon]

Here is another question that I have should I go with the quick attach bucket system for the front end loader. thanks for any input.
Gordon

 

[MarkV]

Gordon,

You know more about working in wooded areas than I ever will so I wonder why a metal canopy would not be your first choice? The L35's and B21's have a four point ROPS with canopy that sure makes me feel better as I work in the trees on our mountain. Aren't falling limbs a big worry with what you do?

MarkV

 

[gordon]

The top issue is a big one with me I've decided not to go with a cab on this tractor and build my own. Guess I should have worded my question alittle better. The rops height is my concern so far I've found out there are three and maybe even four different rops alone. Each with different heights to consider.
Until I build the top I still need to be safe in the event of a rollover. The height will dictate how the top is built and if there will be enough room for a dash cluster over my head. A radio and cell phone are necessary for me.
The four point rops is a great setup with the metal top how thick is the roof any ideas?

 

[MarkV]

Gordon,

I can't tell you how thick the top metal is off hand. It is mounted on a square tube frame with a couple extra cross members. Seems pretty heavy. The top is mounted with bolts through rubber washers. I think Bird has mentioned that his canopy is made out of diamond plate. If you are building your own, that would seem to be a good choice.

MarkV

 

[Bird]

Nope, MarkV, my canopy is smooth steel painted to match the tractor, although I was given the choice of that or unpainted diamond plate aluminum at the same price.

Bird