I am looking at an L3400 also, but got a little concerned about all the talk about jerky hitch. Talked to my local dealer today, and he said Kubota has a service bulletin out about this. Apparently there is a different control valve that makes the movement less rapid/ jerky, and if a customer complains, they will change it out under warranty. He says I can try it with the original valve, and if I don't like it, he will bring it back in and replace it - no charge. I'm curious why other dealers didn't respond this same way?
L3130 or L3400?....
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TractorFred
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I spoke to my Kubota dealer today and he went right to the Kubota website and didn't see any service bulletins regarding the jerky hitch. Do you think your dealer was correct about that or just trying to tell you what you wanted to hear?
Bingham in Tucson is my dealer and they are a good honest group of guys and I was standing at his computer when he browsed the Kubota sight looking for the service bulletin....my tractor won't be delivered for another couple weeks (I'm going to be out of town), but if there is a service bulletin I would like to have them take care of it before delivery. Any thoughts?
Bingham in Tucson is my dealer and they are a good honest group of guys and I was standing at his computer when he browsed the Kubota sight looking for the service bulletin....my tractor won't be delivered for another couple weeks (I'm going to be out of town), but if there is a service bulletin I would like to have them take care of it before delivery. Any thoughts?
grwoolf
Bronze Member
I am also looking at the L3130 and L3400, and asked my dealer about this issue. he acknowledged that the 3400 is jerky and said they have talked with Kubota on this and it is just not as nice/smooth a system as on the 3130 per Kubota, but nothing is wrong with it. He offered to hook the 3400 up to something and try it, but I didn't have the time. I would certainly ask the dealer to do that with a box blade or something prior to making a purchase.
familyman
Platinum Member
There is nothing wrong with the 3pt. hydro! Look at the number next to the lever, pull back the lever all the way, then push it foreward to the number you desire. Or, pull it back all the way and gradually lower it to where you want it. Either way is quick and smooth, and does away with jerking it up in small increments. I for one don't find the "jerking" that abrupt or disruptive, but good technique avoids it altogether. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
schole
Silver Member
Excellent post, familyman!
Couldn't agree more on the 3ph. My sentiments exactly with my L3400DT. Very fast...you get used to it.
BTW, I like your username!
Shawn
Couldn't agree more on the 3ph. My sentiments exactly with my L3400DT. Very fast...you get used to it.
BTW, I like your username!
Shawn
smittyd3
Silver Member
I have a L3130 GST with a LA513 FEL. The L3400 will have less electronics to give problems later and the roll back on the bucket is stronger than the L3130 with the LA513. I tried an L3400 before I ended up with the L3130 and the L3400 is a great value.
More horsepower, less electronics, no tilt steering wheel and no fancy seat.
Smitty
More horsepower, less electronics, no tilt steering wheel and no fancy seat.
Smitty
familyman
Platinum Member
Flattery will get you everywhere! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
buckeyefarmer
Epic Contributor
I bought the L3130HST last yr and love it. Only issue would be it's a little weak in power for the size of tractor if you are doing a lot of FEL work.
