Comparison L3540 VS NH3040

[blueone]

I'm in the market for a new tractor. These are the 2 I'm looking at L3540 w724 and NH3040 w/250TL.

Am I comparing apples to apples here in respect to the dimensions and capability of these 2 machines baring the extras?

Here are the prices I've got so far [mid-atlantic area].

#1- NEW L3540 w/724 QA Bucket and 48" pallet forks @24900.00 - 9000 trade [00 TC25gear w/FEL] = 15900.00
#2- June 09 NH3040 w/250TL QA bucket and 42" Bradco forks @24300 - 8500 trade [00 TC25gear w/FEL] = 15800.00

By the way the NH has a lot of faded items from being out in the sun for 8 months.

I'm ready to pull the trigger on the 3540 but need some advice.

 

[TripleR]

You have my sympathy as my wife and I just went through this. We really liked the 3540, but then realized we needed more HP, they are really nice tractors; can't say anything about the NH, but according to my dealer who sells both the NH is built a little heavier and costs more so it seems you can't go wrong either way.

 

[bschopf2280]

Do they have the same transmissions?