L2800 performance

[canuck50]

I am still pondering and having HP creep as now the dealer has convinced me to consider the 3400 as was you guys. Its about $1500 more here mainly because thats what the dealer has in stock and would have to order the 2800 so hes more willing to cut the price of the 3400 since he has at least 4 in stock gitting near year end. Its also $$$ creep though.
Thanks for the input and comments.
I will chew on it for a bit and maybe look at the green guys again to see if they can compete in this HP range.

canuck

 

[simie]

I'm crazy about my L2800 (geared) - I have yet to hit any limit with it that is HP related. I have 40 acres of hills and woods - I lose traction before I lose power. I also had $ and HP creep - I stopped at the 2800. Very happy with it.

 

[Doc_Bob]

I am still pondering and having HP creep as now the dealer has convinced me to consider the 3400 as was you guys. Its about $1500 more
canuck

Go for it! Nice machine, you can get it now, you only live once.
Bob

 

[schole]

Good choices! I ended up buying the L3400DT and have just over 100hrs on it. Love it!

Loaded tires have really made a difference for me w.r.t. stability, traction, and loader performance -- get the dealer to 'throw it in'. Tooth bar and forks are really handy. Chains in the winter are unstoppable. Some sort of additional rear ballast is a must: backhoe, ballast box, concrete, back blade. Get the dealer to throw in the 2 stage air filter and to weld on some bucket hooks.

Most hp for the money, I think. It has kept me happy on my 17 hilly acres.

Shawn

 

[machmeter62]

CANUCK50: Another thing that may become an issue; I opted for a 4 foot Bush Hog, because of the ease of portability without a trailer. It will fit in the back of a standard size pickup; anything bigger requires a flatbed or a trailer. Also the hog requires 5 hp/ft, and the 24 PTO on the L2800 more than satisfies that requirement. I'm sure you will be happy with either tractor, but if you are working between trees clearing brush, too big can be a problem with the 5 footer? Of course, if you are working mostly in large open areas, bigger is better, and so is the hp.!!

 

[canuck50]

Matchmeter and everyone
Thanks for the comments. I will have a loader and backhoe so will need a trailer and that will give me weight and balance. My own trailer means a new (used) truck so on and on it goes.
Been shopping for a truck to tow an 8 to 10,000lb trailer. Its going to be a big Christmas with tractor +trailer and truck.
Like some one said you only live once! I plan to include a tractor in the experience.

Canuck