Should we upgrade for 5 HP? Same model same options ... Hmmmm....

[DonaldP]

If you own a good tractor, then 5HP doesn't seem to offer an incentive to "upgrade."

I own 27HP Yanmar tractors and recently went through looking for a Kubota 37+ HP tractor and eliminated the L3560 and L4060 models because owners frequently mentioned the lack of power in both models on hills. It's up to you, but with all the stories about power issues relating to the L3560 and L4060 models, Kubota makes better options for tractor models.

The L4760 and L5060 models seem to offer more power. Good luck in your decision.

Thanks so much for your comments. Overall, issues with power have only been experienced while using the mower at the recommended 1500 Pto RPM. When doing anything else she does fine just by downshifting and giving up a little speed for more power. But again, those comments are based on the way I use the 3560, not how others may, or based on others viewpoints, simply my own.
Don

 

[jyoutz]

If you own a good tractor, then 5HP doesn't seem to offer an incentive to "upgrade."

I own 27HP Yanmar tractors and recently went through looking for a Kubota 37+ HP tractor and eliminated the L3560 and L4060 models because owners frequently mentioned the lack of power in both models on hills. It's up to you, but with all the stories about power issues relating to the L3560 and L4060 models, Kubota makes better options for tractor models.

The L4760 and L5060 models seem to offer more power. Good luck in your decision.

For reference, the L3560 and 4060 models are of similar weights as my MX6000. But my MX has 63hp. It’s not hard to visualize the L models being underpowered.