New Kubota 3130 Tractor

[Evaluator]

This is my first posting on this site and I appreciate any comments.

I have went full circle in my tractor search. I initially planned on buying a Mahindra 2615 4WD with loader and backhoe. After deciding that it was a good tractor but a little too small, I found a FarmTrac 360DTC (39hp) with a loader and backhoe (package deal at a pretty good price). This is a good tractor also; however, I am concerned about long-term access to parts in both Mahindra and FarmTrac.

As a result of this concern, I began looking at the Kubota L3400 and L3130; however, after driving a L4400 and a L3130 today I have decided on the L3130. The low-reverse shuttle on the L4400 seemed slow without moving to high-range. In addition, I was having problems even finding a L3400. L3130 is a great tractor for just a little more than the L3400.

I received the following quotes and I ask for input as to whether these prices are reasonable:
L3130 - $13900
Kubota 723 Loader - $4630
Kubota BC 4690 Hoe - $7300

I also have quotes on the following for aftermarket loaders and backhoe's:

Bushog
2045 Loader - $3600
BH650 Hoe - $6600

Woods
1009 Loader - $4150
1012 Loader - $4300
BH90 Hoe - $7895

Does anyone have any experience with Woods or Bushog? I have seen some good comments concerning Bushog. Are there any warranty issues if I were to pursue aftermarket implements as opposed to Kubota? Any recommendations?

Thanks,

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[rbarker]

This is my first posting on this site and I appreciate any comments.

Does anyone have any experience with Woods or Bushog?

Welcome to the forum! I don't have the models you are talking about but I do have three Woods attachments, including the Groundbreaker BH6000 back hoe. I found them to be well made and they work well with my tractor. My Kubota dealer sold and installed all of the Woods gear so I guess it can't be that much of a warrantee issue.

 

[Evaluator]

My Kubota dealer would install these as well. Hopefully there will not be any warranty issues. Thanks for the input.

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[RPK]

You will not be sorry with the L3130. I have 60 hours on mine with 723 loader BH90 backhoe 7' landpride rake and Bradco fork attachment. The BH90 can really do some digging. I'm glad I spent the extra on the nine foot hoe. I also got the rear tires loaded. For the most part you can use the loader carefully without any rear counter weight. I will be using the tractor in the woods for fire wood etc. I got the HST transmission after the second time I tried the tractor at the dealer. It is such a pleasure to drive. My contractor buddies talked me into a Kubota. Their reasoning was that there is still a fair amount of old Kubota's (beat to crap) and still running everyday. My dealer has been in business for many years and I should never have any problem finding parts

RPK