I would like to find a tractor to do everything I need which I know is almost impossible. I have 21 acres half pasture and half woods. I have found a 2004 M6800 4x4 fel rops non quick detatch kubota loader 400 hrs for 20000 and a 2005 L4330 4x4 cab no loader 50 hrs 18000. I will mainly bushhog and deal with downed trees but would like to be able to operate a small square baler like a new holland 273 or jd 336. Also I would like to be able to haul the tractor fairly easily behind my F-250 4x4. The L4330 looks brand new and seems to be 5000 less than a new one and you cant tell its used. It is a HST is this a problem, I heard they create a lot of heat in cab.
Which tractor m6800 or L4330
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Captain: 2 questions here. One of size/HP, and cab or no cab. Project your needs in the summer & winter....is the cab a real advantage? The difference in size and HP between the 4330 and 6800 is big. I started out with a L4400 and ended up with a 7040 (same size/hp as 6800). The M series is awesome and a dream to handle. The question is cab assuming the condition of either tractor is comparable. You'll for one be able to do a lot more with the FEL and haying equip on the 6800. But many like to housed in a cab, to each his own...good luck! bb
kbotaman
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I was curious what the loader model number is if it's a Kubota the loader should be quick attach, however the bucket mounting may not be.
Z-Michigan
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Question is really how much hp you need and whether cab will get in the way. A cab would be REALLY nice for mowing in hot weather or removing snow in cold. But if you go into the forest and trees whack it, it could be broken. The small baler will probably run just OK with an L4330 and should run very easily behind an M6800. Also depends what size mower you're using - a 6' would run easily behind an L4330, go much bigger or heavier duty and the extra hp would be very useful.
HST shouldn't be an issue unless doing lots and lots of plowing or working much more than 21 acres. It would be very convenient to have for mowing and to some extent even for hay work.
HST shouldn't be an issue unless doing lots and lots of plowing or working much more than 21 acres. It would be very convenient to have for mowing and to some extent even for hay work.
art
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For long term I'd invest in the Quick attach! I'd recommend to just trade your bucket in for a QA bucket.
It comes down to the desire for the comfort of the cab VS the power and capability from the larger tractor. If you look objectively, the 6800 is easily 2x the tractor the 4330 is. Is the cab that important? Also, the HST does run hotter than a gear tractor or power shift, but not that hot. It's a great and very reliable transmission. Only you can answer ...
It's not a huge deal to pull the pins and swap bucket for forks. Probably in the 10 - 15 min range. Obviously, longer the first couple times and probably shorter once you get it all set up. Swapping over to a QA requires modifications to the bucket (welding) and the adaptor on the loader. Not cheap, but not horrible either. $5-700 if you have it done would be my guess.
It's not a huge deal to pull the pins and swap bucket for forks. Probably in the 10 - 15 min range. Obviously, longer the first couple times and probably shorter once you get it all set up. Swapping over to a QA requires modifications to the bucket (welding) and the adaptor on the loader. Not cheap, but not horrible either. $5-700 if you have it done would be my guess.
tydp
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We had an M6800 2WD with Bush Hog loader for 3+ years. It had great power but handled like a much smaller tractor. We used it HARD. Never did anything to it except change oil, fill with diesel and fixed one flat. Traded it in on an M9540 4WD because we needed something bigger. You won't be disappointed. Oh yea, got a great trade in allowance on it.....Good luck.
I am just worried that other than the 5-10 acres of hay that i might mess with I am going to wish I had the smaller tractor for ease of hauling and so it will be easier on my yard when I am working around the house. You can get the L series up to a 57 hp. now so I am torn.