Which is better for the long run.

[m1garand762]

Im considering an l3901, a worknmaster 40 and a 3039r. The kubota is the only machine that is self powered and naturally aspirated. I haven't heard too much positive on the turbos on the Deere and the New Holland. Dose anyone have any input. It will be used hard not a barn queen

 

[Steppenwolfe]

I have the smaller L3301. Great little tractor with quite a bit of guts. I got the gear drive for the extra HP. Very happy with mine.

 

[rademamj1]

Personally, I like the L3901 of that group and its a tough tractor. Curious, why do you believe that tractor turbos are not reliable?

 

[Roadworthy]

I have no experience with any of the three. I am a firm believer that simpler is better, though.

 

[oosik]

I will take exception to the Op's statement on turbos. I can't remember a thread here on TBN regarding problems with turbo's on any brand tractor.

And one of the MAJOR factors regarding tractor longevity - the quality of the maintenance done on the tractor.

 

[jaydee325]

Just Google "when were turbo chargers first used on diesel engines". You will find that turbos have been used for almost a century. It is not a new or fragile technology.:2cents:

 

[Carl_NH]

JD has a Yanmar engine and Workmaster is the LS - all very good machines, but if you want a true ALL OEM machine, then the Kubota is the choice.

If you own a Kubota now why change, what are your use cases - what do you want to do? Regarding your comment "not a barn queen, it will be used hard" they all will work hard, as long as you in return take care of the machine - it goes both ways - you take care of it and it takes care of you.

 

[MickeyDBC]

Of those three I would go with the Kubota, but turbos are fine if you take care of them. If you have been running the tractor hard, let it idle for a couple of minutes before you shut it down and make sure you keep up with oil changes and use good oil.

 

[m1garand762]

Actuall in the new holland section rhere are some and they all relate to cold weather and failure along with the egr

I will take exception to the Op's statement on turbos. I can't remember a thread here on TBN regarding problems with turbo's on any brand tractor.

And one of the MAJOR factors regarding tractor longevity - the quality of the maintenance done on the tractor.

 

[bullbreaker]

Another vote for the L3901 . If the polling stations still open .