Finally got to drive the L3130 today (been shopping since April) at two different dealerships, both of whom seemed okay. A third Kubota dealer I visited a few weeks ago didn't have the L3130 on the lot and he did not leave a good impression on me.
As for the L3130, it ran smooth as silk and quietly, and I loved the lever cruise control. Had been leaning towards the JD4310 or saving money by going the Kioti CK25 route if I didn't jump on the used NH TC45 I wrote about elsewhere on this forum. Having visited MF, Kioti, Branson, Farmtrac, NH, JD, Case, Agco and Cub Cadet dealerships and driving many models, the Kubota impressed the most, and I am tired of shopping and need to get working. The responses to my "used tractor" inquiry leaves me thinking "new" is the only one I'll be comfortable with.
Anyone know if there are any incentives/discounts that would make these prices seem good or bad in KY area:
$18,125 L3130hst with 723 loader, ag tires loaded with antifreeze, no free service at 50 hours (which I asked for as almost all other dealers offered this).
$19,100 L3130hst with 723 loader, heavy duty bucket, r4 tires not loaded, no free service at 50 hours (Kubota dealers must not think they need to do this).
I think if I subtracted industrial tires and heavy duty bucket from the second, these appear to be almost the same price. The second one said Kubota recommends calcium cloride if I did load the tires and that antifreeze will eventually react with the rubber and shouldn't be used. Anyone know about that, as I keep hearing and reading different stories. Beet juice sounds best if I can get it around here.
Now, if only I drove the Kubota first I might already be an owner instead of a shopper. The brake position being awkwardly too close to the hydro pedal was the only thing I could find to fault. Loader was not on either one, so I just hope I'll like it.
As for the L3130, it ran smooth as silk and quietly, and I loved the lever cruise control. Had been leaning towards the JD4310 or saving money by going the Kioti CK25 route if I didn't jump on the used NH TC45 I wrote about elsewhere on this forum. Having visited MF, Kioti, Branson, Farmtrac, NH, JD, Case, Agco and Cub Cadet dealerships and driving many models, the Kubota impressed the most, and I am tired of shopping and need to get working. The responses to my "used tractor" inquiry leaves me thinking "new" is the only one I'll be comfortable with.
Anyone know if there are any incentives/discounts that would make these prices seem good or bad in KY area:
$18,125 L3130hst with 723 loader, ag tires loaded with antifreeze, no free service at 50 hours (which I asked for as almost all other dealers offered this).
$19,100 L3130hst with 723 loader, heavy duty bucket, r4 tires not loaded, no free service at 50 hours (Kubota dealers must not think they need to do this).
I think if I subtracted industrial tires and heavy duty bucket from the second, these appear to be almost the same price. The second one said Kubota recommends calcium cloride if I did load the tires and that antifreeze will eventually react with the rubber and shouldn't be used. Anyone know about that, as I keep hearing and reading different stories. Beet juice sounds best if I can get it around here.
Now, if only I drove the Kubota first I might already be an owner instead of a shopper. The brake position being awkwardly too close to the hydro pedal was the only thing I could find to fault. Loader was not on either one, so I just hope I'll like it.
