New L3800 vs. 2008 L4240

[deadmoose]

I would suggest looking at m5640. Stepping up from a CUT to a genuine utility tractor.

 

[Notforhire]

I don't know if you intend on doing much 3PH work. If you intend on using a box blade, PH auger, or even a boompole, you need to check out the 3PH.
I looked at L3800, L4400, and L4600. All of them had jerky hitches. I suggest you do a search on this forum so you can see what I'm talking about. Members have even posted videos. Untill you get into the Grand L series they all seem to have the same design valve.
They are all nice tractors, it's just whether you can live with the jerky hitch, or not.
For me it's a big deal, for others it's not.

Good luck, Bill

 

[case245]

the L3800 IS A GD TRACTOR I GOT ONE NEW I PUT 3.7 HRS ON IT MOSTLY FEL WORK SO FAR THE ONLY PROB IS NO LOADED TIRES IF U CANT AFFORD A BIGGRT TRACTOR GET THE L3800 i like mine so far i move over fill buckets of dirt with 5' foot rake on back its so heavy starts to lift back end off the groung i almost let the bucket drag on ground im backing up the hill i havent mowed with the l 38 yet si i cant tell u anything bout that and bahbah bout the jerky 3pt mine dont do it

 

[Bluegill2]

I would suggest looking at m5640. Stepping up from a CUT to a genuine utility tractor.

Good tractor, but way larger than the OP asked about. And probably too much $$$.

I don't know if you intend on doing much 3PH work. If you intend on using a box blade, PH auger, or even a boompole, you need to check out the 3PH.
I looked at L3800, L4400, and L4600. All of them had jerky hitches. I suggest you do a search on this forum so you can see what I'm talking about. Members have even posted videos. Untill you get into the Grand L series they all seem to have the same design valve.
They are all nice tractors, it's just whether you can live with the jerky hitch, or not.
For me it's a big deal, for others it's not.

Good luck, Bill

Jerky 3 pt hitch is not a problem with my L3800.

the L3800 IS A GD TRACTOR I GOT ONE NEW I PUT 3.7 HRS ON IT MOSTLY FEL WORK SO FAR THE ONLY PROB IS NO LOADED TIRES IF U CANT AFFORD A BIGGRT TRACTOR GET THE L3800 i like mine so far i move over fill buckets of dirt with 5' foot rake on back its so heavy starts to lift back end off the groung i almost let the bucket drag on ground im backing up the hill i havent mowed with the l 38 yet si i cant tell u anything bout that and bahbah bout the jerky 3pt mine dont do it

Good to hear you're gettin along better with yours. Fill those rear tires and you'll Really Like It!

 

[Maibox]

Thank you for the continued advice. I sent an email to Barlows for prices on the L3800 and L3940HST. We'll see where they come in. Right now I'm leaning toward a GL--I like the size and the mid-PTO. The question is used vs new - mostly for the flexibility of the financing (although warranty would be nice). Of course if the used L4240 is gone, that question is moot.

One thing I'm still not sure about are the rear remotes or the need for a third function loader valve? Regarding rear, implements would be rotary cutter, chipper (manual feed) and post hole digger. Regarding front, would I need 3rd FL valve for front snow-blower?

Thanks again.

 

[PHILIP8N]

One thing I'm still not sure about are the rear remotes or the need for a third function loader valve? Regarding rear, implements would be rotary cutter, chipper (manual feed) and post hole digger. Regarding front, would I need 3rd FL valve for front snow-blower?

I would get at least 1 rear remote for hydraulic top link. You do not need 3rd function for front mount snow blower. The standard FEL joystick has a float in the full down position. Someone else on forum has front mount snow blower, they can give you more details. Philip.

 

[TripleR]

Like PHILIP8N, I would recommend at least one rear remote for HTL; one of the best things I ever bought. Personally if I ever buy a new one I will get a minimum of two and strongly consider a top and tilt.

I don't know about the 3rd function, as we don't have one on any of our tractors.

 

[crazyal]

The 3rd function valve would be for an attachment like a grapple. The front mount snow blower uses the two loader control valves. Rear remotes are nice but you need to try and plan out what attachments you will be buying, not just now but down the road.

A top and tilt set up is nice for a rear blade and it requires a remote for each function. If you have lots of road maintenance to do and think you will be getting a box blade then it's handy. However lots of people don't have a TnT set up and use box blades. Some farm attachments will use a remote. A 3pt log splitter will require a remote with a detent valve to hold the valve open to keep fluid flowing. I'm looking at a use 3pt cement mixer that has a cylinder that tilts the drum to empty it.