KUBOTA L3800HD 4WD HST VERSES L4600 & BH
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How much more? It's most likely worth it. Much more horse power. Is this to complement your MX5100 in your profile?
my MX5100 was stolen a few weeks ago and while hoping the impossible to get it back i need to replace the loss and hence me asking all these questions. The MX5100 was a beauty and did everything I wanted to do with 4 IN 1 FEL and the Slasher did the rest. there is a 5-6 month waiting time to get in stock with orders so im frantically trying to find a replacement with suitable implements at a lower cost so i can get other work done on the property. the dealer is offering the L3800 with a mechanical thumb so looking for advice on which is the next range up for a hydraulic thumb. Thank you
Is this for personal or business use?
You said you’re “frantically trying to find a replacement”. That might cause you to make a bad purchase, overpaying, bad condition of machine, etc.
Personal use try to rent and or hire out work until a new in stock order arrives.
You said you’re “frantically trying to find a replacement”. That might cause you to make a bad purchase, overpaying, bad condition of machine, etc.
Personal use try to rent and or hire out work until a new in stock order arrives.
Thank you for your honest comment. I agree with you totally however the insurance won't pay the difference in the increase over the last 10 years and given that about 50% of the 15 acres is mainly 40 degrees angle in some areas I thought id try getting a lower-height tractor. Are you saying it's such a big difference in performance?
A 40 degree slope or 40 percent slope? My MX feels more planted, secure, than my L. Both with loaded R1’s and front end loaders. I have the L rear tires set to the widest position, the MX could move out more but haven’t felt the need to. They are close to the same height, MX being slightly taller, but the MX weighs more.
You have experience with the MX, test drive the L and decide if it will work for you.
You have experience with the MX, test drive the L and decide if it will work for you.
Good morning. If never used an HST much and especially in hills, I’d caution to be aware of dramatic loss of power with an HST (HST soaks it up like a sponge) running up hills….they will absolutely do it, but you will likely need to reduce your speed (and keep in lowest gear). IMO an HST feels like a 20ish-30% % (belly rub not a fact) loss in power compared to a geared machine going up a hill or under a load going up hills described. I’d try to demo one before decideing. Maybe also consider to travel or buy and have shipped f not much selection locally for what you want/need. Good luck.
Was looking for KUBOTA and came across KIOTA ...Does anyone know what KIOTA is really like in performance compared to Kubota
it was adequate but no BH which would have been very handy. I may end up going with BX23SLD which is far cheaper at about $40,000 Australian than $69,500 Australian. anything higher starts at $51,000 Australian. Ill be using the back hoe more often and a Cosmo Bully Flail mulcher