Your thoughts

[ole dummy]

I am looking at a new 3301 Kubota and a 2006 3130 Grande L Kubota, trying to decide on which tractor would be best for me. Just don't know about this regen stuff on the new one. The 3130 is at a dealership and has 605 hrs showing on it. Everything works on it, only negative I can see is faded paint on the wheels. No rust or dents on it one new rear tire and all other tires are 75% tread also has a canopy on it. They have priced me the 3301 for $19,405 and the 3130 for $14,000. I am going to use it on 6 acres for mostly gardening and some light bushhogging so I think either tractor will do what I want to do. Also both are 4 wheel drive with FEL. I am leaning toward the Grande L but am not sure which way to go, your opinions please.

 

[jeff9366]

The L3130 weighs around 3,200 pounds, tractor only.

The new L3301 weighs around 2,700 pounds, tractor only. Your earlier posts indicate you owned an L2900, 2,600 pounds, tractor only. The new L3301 is an updated L2900.

My experience with Grand L models is limited to xx40 and xx60 series but I expect the flat floor, generous spaced operating station and plethora of nice features standard on the later Grand L's were also part of the xx30 series. The Grand Ls chassis, engine, etc are manufactured and assembled in Japan, then shipped intact to the USA, where optional loaders and backhoes may be added. Many would opine the Grand Ls are slightly higher quality.

If the Grand L was inside stored, go with it. If Grand L was outside stored since 2006, I would consider the L3301 more closely.

Odd tires are 75% at 605 hours. In my conditions I do not think tires would be 75% until 1,200 hours or later. Maybe it was habitually driven on pavement with 4-WD engaged, scuffing the tires.

Both tractors are well matched to the uses you have expressed.

 

[k0ua]

I am looking at a new 3301 Kubota and a 2006 3130 Grande L Kubota, trying to decide on which tractor would be best for me. Just don't know about this regen stuff on the new one. The 3130 is at a dealership and has 605 hrs showing on it. Everything works on it, only negative I can see is faded paint on the wheels. No rust or dents on it one new rear tire and all other tires are 75% tread also has a canopy on it. They have priced me the 3301 for $19,405 and the 3130 for $14,000. I am going to use it on 6 acres for mostly gardening and some light bushhogging so I think either tractor will do what I want to do. Also both are 4 wheel drive with FEL. I am leaning toward the Grande L but am not sure which way to go, your opinions please.

You didn't mention how the 3130 or 3301 were equipped. Does the 3130 have SSQA? does it have any remotes? What transmissions for each, does the 3130 have telescoping lower links and stabilizers? Which loader on the 3130? La723? or La513? Of course the La723 would be the most desireable. The 3130 has more weight which means it can "push more pull more, do more" just like a Mahindra. Do the tires selections suit you? Was the 3130 well maintained? 605 hours is not very many, so I would not be too scared of that. $5405 would sure buy a lot of implements or diesel fuel. Lots of questions.

 

[varmint]

My L3130 had about 1200 hours, but everything worked more like it was 120 hours. The 3 point does have extendable lower links and stabilizers. It doesn't have a lot of power, but enough, and the weight is well matched. I had the LA723, with SSQA, and I miss its capacity- our L3400 has a bit more HP, but otherwise is less tractor- the Grand L3130 is a nice tractor. You probably want loaded rear tires with it, to really get all its capabilities- if not now, try to make that part of the deal.
The wheels may have been USA sourced, with different paint: I see a lot of Kubotas where the wheel paint is more faded than the tractor itself. kOua's questions are relevant... tires, tranny, loader, etc., and could make our "opinions" vary accordingly. We sold our L3130 for over $14,000, in early 2015, but it was clean, serviced, and I had added some good lighting and so forth. (note the faded wheels in photo! I had forgotten about that.)

 

[k0ua]

Some masking tape and a rattle can could fix the looks of those wheels pretty quick.

 

[ole dummy]

Neither tractor has the quick attach bucket, both has one remote. The 3130 has a shuttle shift and the 3301 has what he called a shuttle shift but it was different from the 3130. 3130 has telescoping lower links, 3301 did not. 3130 has the La 723 bucket 3301 had a smaller bucket but I can't remember the numbers. Ag tires on both which is what I want. 3130 looked well maintained no leaks, no dents, normal wear and tear. Small tear in the seat.

 

[jeff9366]

If the Grand L was inside stored, go with it. If Grand L was outside stored since 2006, I would consider the L3301 more closely.

If you are fifty years of age or older, the convenience features on the Grand L will mean a lot as years pass.

 

[ole dummy]

Pics of 3130

 

[murphy1244]

Whats with the rear tires?

 

[k0ua]

Neither tractor has the quick attach bucket, both has one remote. The 3130 has a shuttle shift and the 3301 has what he called a shuttle shift but it was different from the 3130. 3130 has telescoping lower links, 3301 did not. 3130 has the La 723 bucket 3301 had a smaller bucket but I can't remember the numbers. Ag tires on both which is what I want. 3130 looked well maintained no leaks, no dents, normal wear and tear. Small tear in the seat.

Sorry to hear that there is no SSQA. on the 3130 there were 3 transmissions, 8x8 shuttle 12x8 Glide shift and of course Hydrostatic. You will really like the telescoping lower links and stabilizers. Good that it has the La723 loader, quite a bit more loader than the La525 on the L3301. The SSQA can be added to the La723, but it will cost some bux. it is worth it though in my mind.

It is up to you, but I would be inclined to buy the 3130. Quite a bit more tractor. Yes it is older and no warranty, but more features and more weight. and much more lift capacity on the loader and 3pt both.