Billdog350
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Equipment
Kubota L3710 HST,L2230A QT,forks,Takeuchi TB125, 60" Luck Now pto Snowblower
I obviously need to get my own garage in order but I figured I'd ask my old buddies on the interweb and see if people can throw in some things I haven't thought of for consideration.
Here's the deal. I currently have a HST B9200, loader, loaded tires, good condition, 60" mower deck, and a few other things that I'm selling hopefully this week.
Looking to upgrade. There are a handful of the HST B2910, B3030, etc machines that will give me a similar footprint with more hp and a bit more lifting capacity. I'm currently at ~770lbs and they would be 884ish.
On the other hand, there are a few HST L machines like L3010 and L3130 which are similar years, decent hours, and obviously the larger lifting capacity on both the 3 point and loader for another few $.
Criteria: I do logging in my woods, lift skids of OSB plywood to move them under cover, mow, and plow/blow snow with my current machine and would like similar for the next, knowing I will likely lose the mower for any machine and just get my wife a riding mower which is more nimble and less $ than a Kubota deck.
Concerns: Cash (of course), I'd like to get the best newer bang for my buck. Resale, all machines should be fairly easy to sell regardless of size but B seem to sell in CT easier than L. Capacity: more is better...always...isn't it? Lastly: Impact to lawn and yard...it will be bigger and harder to maneuver and park under cover. I have 3 acres so its not like its a city lot. Driveway is ~800ft and needs to be blown with these crazy winters we're having.
Ok guys, I appreciate anyone who has had this decision before to make and any things I haven't considered.
BTW all machines I'm looking at are in the 300-900hr range, supposedly in decent condition. One is 2300hrs but has a heated cab....but when I can get a cab-less machine with 2000less hours...I think I'll pick hours over cab...I can always add a cab but can't unwind hours.
Here's the deal. I currently have a HST B9200, loader, loaded tires, good condition, 60" mower deck, and a few other things that I'm selling hopefully this week.
Looking to upgrade. There are a handful of the HST B2910, B3030, etc machines that will give me a similar footprint with more hp and a bit more lifting capacity. I'm currently at ~770lbs and they would be 884ish.
On the other hand, there are a few HST L machines like L3010 and L3130 which are similar years, decent hours, and obviously the larger lifting capacity on both the 3 point and loader for another few $.
Criteria: I do logging in my woods, lift skids of OSB plywood to move them under cover, mow, and plow/blow snow with my current machine and would like similar for the next, knowing I will likely lose the mower for any machine and just get my wife a riding mower which is more nimble and less $ than a Kubota deck.
Concerns: Cash (of course), I'd like to get the best newer bang for my buck. Resale, all machines should be fairly easy to sell regardless of size but B seem to sell in CT easier than L. Capacity: more is better...always...isn't it? Lastly: Impact to lawn and yard...it will be bigger and harder to maneuver and park under cover. I have 3 acres so its not like its a city lot. Driveway is ~800ft and needs to be blown with these crazy winters we're having.
Ok guys, I appreciate anyone who has had this decision before to make and any things I haven't considered.
BTW all machines I'm looking at are in the 300-900hr range, supposedly in decent condition. One is 2300hrs but has a heated cab....but when I can get a cab-less machine with 2000less hours...I think I'll pick hours over cab...I can always add a cab but can't unwind hours.
