Would you buy the same tractor again or a different one?

pgmrdan

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BX2380, L3902HST, Massey Harris Pony, Ford 3000, Bobcat 751 skid steer
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If something happened to my BX2380 I'd replace it in a heartbeat with a current equivalent.

I just added an L3902HST about 11 days ago and don't have much seat time yet. I think I'd replace it with another L02 at this point. It should do all of the bigger stuff I need to do just fine.
 
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ctfjr

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L3800HST
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This L3800 is my 3rd Kubota. There are times I wish it had more lifting ability. It's essentially the same machine as my previous L3400 sans backhoe.
Would I buy the same tractor again? Well, I pretty much did. Today I'd buy 2, one a little bigger (probably MX) and one smaller (BX??).
 
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papajoe

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L3901DT Shuttle (2017), B6100E (1978), B6100E (1979), B6100HST-E (1985), RTV500
Dec 26, 2017
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I bought a used 2017 model L3901DT in Nov. 2017. It had 42 hours on it when I got it, now it has nearly 1200 hours. I have been very happy with it, so last month I bought a 2018 model with 200 hours on it. Only difference is the tires. Older one has industrial tires, newer one has ag tires. Both types of tires have their advantages, so I'm glad that I have both. I grow about 5 acres of produce on 46 inch rows, so a wider tractor wouldn't "fit" my operation. I also have a L3200HST, but do not care for the hydrostat for ground engaging work.
 
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curious

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Living at Australia's East Coast - I sold my 50 ha property, and in the sale I had to include my L3800, slasher and post hole digger. Then I went and bought a 6.5 ha property, which luckily ;) needed a small tractor to maintain it. Now I am the proud owner of my second brand new L3800, with 4-1 bucket and slasher. I could not be happier. An older woman's pride and joy - certainly a boring lifestyle would do nothing for me. (y)
 
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WFM

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L3800
Apr 5, 2013
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This L3800 is my 3rd Kubota. There are times I wish it had more lifting ability. It's essentially the same machine as my previous L3400 sans backhoe.
Would I buy the same tractor again? Well, I pretty much did. Today I'd buy 2, one a little bigger (probably MX) and one smaller (BX??).
There is that hydrolic company that offers the four lift cylinders for $1500. Bucks. Garentees at least 30% more lift. You should try a set and tell me how great they are. I piss away alot of money and am right on the edge of buying a set.
 

Dchemphill1

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L3901HST, brush hog, L525 loader, rear blade, forks and bail spike
Jun 9, 2016
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I would buy my L3901HST again. Love it and it has been great. Pushed it hard in some cases. Love the Kubota brand so much went and got a Z422 zero turn with Kawasaki engine and 60" deck this Fall.
 

PHPaul

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B2650, Pronovost snow blower, Landpride rotary mower, Howard tiller, box blade
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Downeast Maine
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A HUGE factor in my decision to go with a B2650 was the minimal electronics and emission crapola.

Only thing I'd have done differently is order it with the second rear remote and a 3rd function on the loader instead of cheaping out and fighting with it later.
 

Workerbee

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Zd21
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Lucky kid your son is! I have been searching heavily for a late 70's F series 4x4 truck for a while now. Most you find are butchered up disasters.
C’mon over. I have a 78 F-150 in nice shape. Its probably a little dusty, been parked in the shed for about 4-5 years.