As a recent owner of a L3800 DT and dedicated weekend warrior I urge caution in your choice. I mow, disk, and plant about 12-13 acs of food plots on a hunt club, some minor road maintenance, and brush clearing. In May I traded for a L4600 HST beacaue I needed more HP and several friends and relatives assured me I'd "love" the HST. I DONT. The HST is noisier, less fuel efficient, and costly. It IS great if you do a lot of loader work and back-n-forth, but if you are mowing and plowing plots I and my sons prefer the DT. Also, check the price of UDT and filters and how much is needed for scheduled maintenance for the HST. I only averaged 50 hrs/yr on the L3800, so it sat locked in a garage most of the time. I personally fear condensation too much and will change all oil and fluids each year, needed or not (grease all joints every use also) as I planned to own it for awhile. That adds almost 2 extra monthly payments a year when you add the costs of super UDT and filters based on what my dealer charges. I tried to trade my HST for a DT before I discovered the Woods PSS72 Seeder and decided I just had to have it, which caused all sorts of problems. The L4600 can't handle the seeder and the loss I'd take on a trade for a heavier tractor locks me into where I am for a couple years. But to answer your question, try to arrange a demo of each unit doing what you plan to do. Driving the HST around the lot was nice and easy but pulling the disk and everyday chores in real life makes me wish I had stuck with the DT. Good luck and take your time, it will cost you if you don't "choose wisely"
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