Buying Advice L3800 or MX4700 or MX5100?

[ravencr]

I just noticed that the rollback angle of the fel on the Mahindra is only 19 degrees and the 724 loader of the grand l series is 41. Am I correct in assuming that the kubota is going to be much easier to get a full bucket load than the Mahindra? And if so, is this a big deal?

Chris

 

[foreman Etexas]

Yeah that's the only one I'd consider I think, but it appears to be a stout tractor from what I can tell from the specs.

Demo the kubota you deside you like,then do the mahindra.if they wonna sell a tractor then they should let you get them to put a box blade or what ever you deside when they bring it out.

 

[kuboman]

If it were me..... and I was considering anything from a B to an MX I would forget the L3800. I looked at them real close before I bought the L3130. They are just not enough bigger than the large B's. I kept my B3200 and went with the L3130 and 723 loader and was very pleased with the size and capabilities of both the loader and tractor. I just was very disappointed with the lack of HP that it had. To make use of the loader I needed a lot of iron and it was just to much around the hills. So came the l5740. And what a pleasure.
I am also glad I kept the 3200 because it is very capable for its size. But it is only a 1700# tractor and can only do so much. If I was limited to one machine only I would get the largest L I felt I could afford.
Confused.....me too.:confused2::confused2::laughing:

 

[gwdixon]

I just noticed that the rollback angle of the fel on the Mahindra is only 19 degrees and the 724 loader of the grand l series is 41. Am I correct in assuming that the kubota is going to be much easier to get a full bucket load than the Mahindra? And if so, is this a big deal?

Chris

The roll back angle is an issue to consider. The bucket should roll back enough so the leading edge and the top edge are parallel to the ground with the bucket on (or near) the ground. It will look like a trough. That is how the L48 works and it has been a big help in moving spoils as well as gravel.

Kubota has a multiple-link/arm arrangement on their FEL that really makes a difference. Most FELs dump fine but the L48 bucket will completely invert.

Also, it is an issue if the FEL has a quick hitch. Other attachments, such as forks, boom, grapple would be much more maneuverable and useful.

BTW, my BX2200 has a bucket with limited range, probably similar to the Mahindra. It leaves a lot to be desired but being able to compare the two styles (BX, L) directly during jobs makes it easier to recognize the disadvantage.

 

[ravencr]

Yeah, I suppose you can't have everything, that's for sure.

Chris

 

[ravencr]

Hey guys,

Here's what I bought:

It's a 2008 with 188 hours for $21K with backhoe, box blade, bushhog and LA724 loader. How'd I do?

Chris

 

[foreman Etexas]

Hey guys,

Here's what I bought:

It's a 2008 with 188 hours for $21K with backhoe, box blade, bushhog and LA724 loader. How'd I do?

Chris

Not seeing the pics!!

 

[ravencr]

I'll have to fix it when I get home. Sorry.

Chris

 

[crazyal]

If it's the 724 loader then you got a GL3240, 3540, or 3940. If you got a BH, brush hog, and a box blade along with the tractor with 188 hours, if it's in good shape then I think you did well. I'll wait for the pictures but I know you will be happy with your tractor.

 

[ravencr]

Here's one of two short videos I made of my wife's first drive on the tractor.

‪Kubota L3240 First Drive‬‏ - YouTube just go to my videos and there should be a second one in there too. Nothing fancy just driving it around.

Chris