L3200 Thoughts please

[TX Ags]

Hello. I'm considering buying a L3200 2WD with 326 hours for $7K. I would use it primarily for shredding grass. My tractor is old so I dont know much about the newer ones. Anything good or bad about this model? Is $7K a fair price?
Thanks!

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Hours and price is reasonable.

Just note: 2wd Kubota's have the lowest resale value of all the models.

 

[TX Ags]

Are there any L3200 owners that can chime in? Good machine? Likes? Dislikes? thanks.

 

[old and tired]

Are there any L3200 owners that can chime in? Good machine? Likes? Dislikes? thanks.

If it helps, I have less HP but basically the same tractor, L2800.

I sometime will disengage the 4x4 to mow so not so far off. I like removing the FEL when I mow, I assume for $7k that you do not have a FEL. If you have pretty flat and dry land, the L3200 might work for you. Does it have AG tires? or turf? What are you trying to cut? Lawn or pasture?

I run a 5 foot shredder and 6 foot finishing mower, both with no problems. I do have hills and need 4x4 on some parts. It really will depend on your property. Also, I take it slow, it's not a race car, it's a tractor....

How tall are you planning to cut? or how often?

 

[TX Ags]

It has ag tires and I'll be shredding 12 acres about 3 times/year with a 6' shredder and its pretty flat. No FEL. I currently do it with a 2WD L2600 but its starting to show its age. I'm really just wondering if the L3200 is good machine or if there are any known issues? Thanks again

 

[Fordtech86]

Are there any L3200 owners that can chime in? Good machine? Likes? Dislikes? thanks.

Ive had my 3200 since it was basically new (12hrs on it when I got it), only around 220 hrs on it now over the three years I have had it, but no issues with it to speak of.

I believe all the 2wd versions are gear drive, so one thing to note with you mowing with it, it does not have a live PTO. Any time you need to shift between forward and reverse for mowing it will disengage the PTO as well. Mine is 4wd but gear shift, I have got used to the PTO and its not a huge deal especially if you don’t need to make a lot of directional changes while mowing.

I take it you are using the 6 ft bush hog on the 2600? I run a 5 ft on mine and use it like a finish mower. I can bog mine down with the 5 ft but I also mow pretty fast with it (usually in high range 1st or 2nd gear, sometimes low range in 4th).

 

[TX Ags]

Yes, I was planning on buying a 6' bush hog. Mine is a 5' and I'd like to go bigger. Thats why im considering the L3200. According to the bush hog website the L2600 has just enough power. Would you agree?

 

[Fordtech86]

Yes, I was planning on buying a 6' bush hog. Mine is a 5' and I'd like to go bigger. Thats why im considering the L3200. According to the bush hog website the L2600 has just enough power. Would you agree?

I would think 6 ft would be pretty slow going if you are only mowing a few times a year.

 

[TX Ags]

I would think 6 ft would be pretty slow going if you are only mowing a few times a year.

Not enough horsepower?

 

[Fordtech86]

Not enough horsepower?

The L3200 has 26 pto hp, which if you stick with the general 5 hp per foot rule would leave you with the 5 ft bush hog. I can only speak from my experience with the 5 ft that I can bog the tractor in thick grass about 8-10 inches tall, but I am also mowing with it set as low as it will go. My suggestion would be if you get the tractor is to use the 5 ft you currently have and see how it performs in your conditions and go from there. Another thing is you will want front weights on the tractor. I usually remove the loader from mine when I mow and the front end gets pretty light, I use the split brakes to help steer it at times.

 

[TX Ags]

The L3200 has 26 pto hp, which if you stick with the general 5 hp per foot rule would leave you with the 5 ft bush hog. I can only speak from my experience with the 5 ft that I can bog the tractor in thick grass about 8-10 inches tall, but I am also mowing with it set as low as it will go. My suggestion would be if you get the tractor is to use the 5 ft you currently have and see how it performs in your conditions and go from there. Another thing is you will want front weights on the tractor. I usually remove the loader from mine when I mow and the front end gets pretty light, I use the split brakes to help steer it at times.

Good advice, thanks. Sounds like I should stick with the 5' shredder.

 

[Fordtech86]

Good advice, thanks. Sounds like I should stick with the 5' shredder.

No problem. And as far as the tractor itself I don’t have any complaints (I got mine unexpectedly and for the right price ). It was bought in 2014 I believe, I got it in 2017 and it had 12 hrs. Only thing I have done to it is change oil every spring, I replace the fuel and air filter to every spring. Ive changed hydraulic fluid and filter on it. Its the last L series in that hp range without the emissions so I would expect it to last a long time given its still a mechanical engine.

 

[SidecarFlip]

No problem. And as far as the tractor itself I don’t have any complaints (I got mine unexpectedly and for the right price ). It was bought in 2014 I believe, I got it in 2017 and it had 12 hrs. Only thing I have done to it is change oil every spring, I replace the fuel and air filter to every spring. Ive changed hydraulic fluid and filter on it. Its the last L series in that hp range without the emissions so I would expect it to last a long time given its still a mechanical engine.

In as much as you deal with emissions junk everyday, you know it will....

 

[Fordtech86]

In as much as you deal with emissions junk everyday, you know it will....

I love emissions , just not necessarily in my driveway.

 

[TX Ags]

No problem. And as far as the tractor itself I don’t have any complaints (I got mine unexpectedly and for the right price ). It was bought in 2014 I believe, I got it in 2017 and it had 12 hrs. Only thing I have done to it is change oil every spring, I replace the fuel and air filter to every spring. Ive changed hydraulic fluid and filter on it. Its the last L series in that hp range without the emissions so I would expect it to last a long time given its still a mechanical engine.

Thanks again for the good info. So the 2013 L3200 doesnt have any emissions? I thought anything over 25 hp had something. Not doubting you, I'd just like to know what Im buying. Thanks!

 

[Fordtech86]

Thanks again for the good info. So the 2013 L3200 doesnt have any emissions? I thought anything over 25 hp had something. Not doubting you, I'd just like to know what Im buying. Thanks!

No emission equipment on it.