New 2014 ZD326 coming... Details?

[PapaPerk]

Hello,

Saw on Kubota website that a new 2014 ZD326 is coming out. Anyone have any details on this new machine? I'm in the market for a ZD326 in the next few months.

Thanks!

 

[evetsmd]

Anyone find details about this??? I'm also interested about what is new for 2014

 

[PapaPerk]

Now there's two of us. Maybe we will get some answers.

 

[Oiltech]

I've heard the ZD331 is being phased out due to emissions

 

[Scooby074]

I dont know what changes are coming, other than the 72" deck being offered.

I have a ZD326, and I will say this.. Its a TANK! My brother uses them commercial, and even he cant kill them. Arguably they are overbuilt (not a bad thing for a commercial operator's perspective)

 

[evetsmd]

I also heard the same that the 31hp can't cost effectively meet emission standards.
What I have heard will happen is the 26hp will be a larger displacement version which if I understand right will
offer more power and torque even though hp stay's the same.....26hp will handle the 72" deck

does this make sense? everything else will seem to stay the same....

I'm looking to buy a new zd326 so I'm interested in what's happening to cost for 2014

 

[PapaPerk]

I also heard the same that the 31hp can't cost effectively meet emission standards.
What I have heard will happen is the 26hp will be a larger displacement version which if I understand right will
offer more power and torque even though hp stay's the same.....26hp will handle the 72" deck

does this make sense? everything else will seem to stay the same....

I'm looking to buy a new zd326 so I'm interested in what's happening to cost for 2014

I'm very interested as well! I plan to talk with Kubota at the National Farm Machinery Show. I'll post any Info I learn.

 

[evetsmd]

Anyone have a average fuel burn rate for the ZD326
gallons/hour

 

[PapaPerk]

Anyone have a average fuel burn rate for the ZD326
gallons/hour

I thought it was around .8 gallons an hour. But not sure.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

Yup. ZD331 is done due to Tier 4. The new 326 is a high displacement \ high torque version ment to stay under tier 4 and run a 72" deck as effectively as possible. There are still ZD331/72" floating around dealer stock yet. I have 8 of them, when they are gone, they are gone.

 

[PapaPerk]

Yup. ZD331 is done due to Tier 4. The new 326 is a high displacement \ high torque version ment to stay under tier 4 and run a 72" deck as effectively as possible. There are still ZD331/72" floating around dealer stock yet. I have 8 of them, when they are gone, they are gone.

Any changes to appearance? Thanks for the info!

 

[evetsmd]

Anyone have an idea about price difference of new 2014 ZD326 versus the ZD331 that still seems to be in stock?....

 

[PapaPerk]

Anyone have an idea about price difference of new 2014 ZD326 versus the ZD331 that still seems to be in stock?....

Great question. New vs old 326 as well.

 

[Oiltech]

I paid $14,600.00 after discounts and before taxes for a ZD331LP-72

 

[evetsmd]

Stopped at the dealer yesterday and he had a spec sheet on the new ZD326H.....see attached
no idea on pricing yet.
looks like 26hp with larger by 8cc displacement but also I think I'm reading they may have come up with
a more efficient or lighter version of the 72" deck to work with this new machine.
no mention that you could buy it with a 60" deck

OH well.....just more info.......looked at a 2013 326 but haven't pulled the trigger.....am I the only one or
do u feel the same...all this money and the machines have been sitting all winter out on the driveway
covered with snow and rain.....I'm buying a new machine.....I don't store outside and guess I'd like to get
a new machine right out of the box! Guess storage is a big issue so no other choice...

hope the info helps!

 

[PapaPerk]

Stopped at the dealer yesterday and he had a spec sheet on the new ZD326H.....see attached
no idea on pricing yet.
looks like 26hp with larger by 8cc displacement but also I think I'm reading they may have come up with
a more efficient or lighter version of the 72" deck to work with this new machine.
no mention that you could buy it with a 60" deck

OH well.....just more info.......looked at a 2013 326 but haven't pulled the trigger.....am I the only one or
do u feel the same...all this money and the machines have been sitting all winter out on the driveway
covered with snow and rain.....I'm buying a new machine.....I don't store outside and guess I'd like to get
a new machine right out of the box! Guess storage is a big issue so no other choice...

hope the info helps!

I fully agree! I won't pay new price for a machine that sits outside all winter.

I sure hope you can get a 60" deck. Because I don't want 72".

Thanks for the info!

 

[PapaPerk]

Stopped at the dealer yesterday and he had a spec sheet on the new ZD326H.....see attached
no idea on pricing yet.
looks like 26hp with larger by 8cc displacement but also I think I'm reading they may have come up with
a more efficient or lighter version of the 72" deck to work with this new machine.
no mention that you could buy it with a 60" deck

OH well.....just more info.......looked at a 2013 326 but haven't pulled the trigger.....am I the only one or
do u feel the same...all this money and the machines have been sitting all winter out on the driveway
covered with snow and rain.....I'm buying a new machine.....I don't store outside and guess I'd like to get
a new machine right out of the box! Guess storage is a big issue so no other choice...

hope the info helps!

I don't see attachment...

 

[evetsmd]

I don't see attachment...

Papa Perk....attachment shows on my post....if u don't see it send me ur email address and I'll post it in an email...

got an appointmrnt this afternoon to look at a new Hustler Super Z Diesel (Shibarua engine) should be interesting.

 

[sunnyside360]

Two years ago I paid $13,300.00 after discounts and before taxes for a ZD331LP-72. Can't believe they are being discontinued. This is a superb zero turn mowing machine for mowing the six acres here.

 

[PapaPerk]

Just talked to Kubota at the National Farm Machinery Show. The ZD326H will have the 72" mower. The ZD326 will have the 60" mower.

Saw the new RTV's, pretty sharp. Here's one with accessories.