L3301 or L3901?

[jtausch]

going to buy my first tractor and have decided on a Kubota. I have narrowed it to a L3301 or a L3901. is the four horse power difference noticeable? I will be using it for a 5ft brush hog and will have an FEL on it to start. am looking forward to getting the tractor so I can start brush hogging and working my 20 acres of land.

 

[eddiebob]

Basically the same tractor with a difference in HP. Faced with a similar decision last year I chose the one with the greater HP. If you will be working 20 acres I would think you would be glad to have the extra power. Ed B

 

[MikeBo]

It his is always tough, and if the tractor was 60 or 64 horse I would say it doesn't matter, but in this size I think it will ne noticeable especially when using the pto

 

[skeets]

I really don't think I have ever heard anyone complain because they had to much HP, for my money I would go bigger

 

[virginiavenom]

agree, go bigger hp, you will be happier. hell go even bigger if you can.

 

[gsganzer]

Go with the extra horsepower. I just bought a L3800HST and I ran out of HP a few times when ripping with a subsoiler. The price difference between the 3301 and 3901 is minimal and you'll always get the difference back on resale.

 

[mickeyd]

Welcome to OTT J from Alabama. I agree with the others. I went with the lower HP and have wished I had gone with the L4600 several times.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I'm not sure on the newer models, but there use to be something different with the PTO and I'm thinking that there was something else also, just don't remember. What I do remember is that it was beneficial to go with the higher HP unit and not just for the higher HP.

Good luck with your decision.