L3700 info wanted

[Code54]

I am about to go and buy a new L3700 (Going to get rid of my 7610 that is an awesome machine.) and wanted to know what you all thought of yours. They are telling me 18600 for the tractor loader, r4s, drawbar and the skid steer bucket system. Does this seem reasonable? I was thinking a few 100 less maybe decent.
How is your machines power and loader lift capacity? Are you happy with it? Any reliability issues? I want to run a 4' brush hog (because I have it already I plan on just keeping it even though it is a bit small), 4' box blade, 5' scraper blade and a Walenstein 42 series chipper. My 7610 did a good job with these so I am sure the 3700 will but even better. I was wondering if I could run a 12"post hole digger and a 72" rfm without a problem however.
Any information would be a big help
Thanks

Oh I have 8 acres (3 in grass that I cut) and a 1/2 mile driveway, brush hog about 1 acre at my house and maybe 10 acres for a friend all of which is hilly.

 

[wushaw]

I would hope so on all the implements you posted, if my little 15hp tractor can run a 9" PHD the I would certainly hope a 37hp tractor can run a 12".

 

[Code54]

I guess I should add we have very heavy clay soil that is a challenge to dig, I was concerned without a power down it may not dig real hot. How do you unjam a post hole digger if you catch some rocks or roots. Is the 3pt strong enough normally to pull it out? Never used any accept the handheld type and that was a pain

 

[ritschner]

The L3700 will handle a 4' brushhog and box blade. Even the L2800 is rated for a 6 footer. I run a 5' brushhog, a 6' rake and a 4' box blade with a L2800.

 

[art]

There are different teeth for augers for different types of ground. The biggest reason they might not dig is the fact that they get dull!!!

 

[wushaw]

I guess I should add we have very heavy clay soil that is a challenge to dig, I was concerned without a power down it may not dig real hot. How do you unjam a post hole digger if you catch some rocks or roots. Is the 3pt strong enough normally to pull it out? Never used any accept the handheld type and that was a pain

You un-jamb a PHD with a very large pipe wrench, you have to un-twist it. You don't want to try to un-stick it with the 3pt, you can bend things or lift the ft. of the tractor up.

 

[wykubotaguy]

I have L3400 DT w/ a Leinbach 7200jr phd w/12" auger. Like said previously if your get caught on something, you will either have to turn it back out by hand or you will break shear bolts. I have clay, bentonite, and shale soil and you have to start a hole by hand or have someone help you.

 

[wykubotaguy]

one more pic

 

[Code54]

Thanks for the photos and info. I never heard out using a pipe wrench so that is also very helpful.
Thank you

 

[CJBOTA]

I now have 125 hours on my L3700. Absolutely no complaints, it has exceeded my expectations. I mow a 15 acre orchard with an 84" befco rfm. Also, I run a 60" KK Tiller just fine. I have found the FEL and BH gets the job done. I have dug up some huge stumps and two trenches 42" deep with a total length of about 300' The BH will grab a good size rock and throw it aside like a toy
I started out looking at the B3300 and am glad I went to the L3700. It is a substantial step up from the B2920 that I had for two years.
cj