Recent content by zerodog

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    wearing/rubbing sound

    Thanks for the feedback, Bearbait. I'll give that a try! Much appreciated:)
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    wearing/rubbing sound

    Just got a new L3800HST, warm it up properly, and in any gear H, M, or L, in two wheel drive or 4 wheel drive, low RPMs and higher RPMs; when I go forward or backward (basically just driving the tractor), it makes a constant screeching/rubbing type of sound and it feels like it's laboring to...
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    L3800HST ergonomics for smaller statured & price

    Thanks for all the great feedback everyone. I've been quoted $19K out the door in California. Hopefully that's a good price.
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    L3800HST ergonomics for smaller statured & price

    Thanks for the help, Bluegill. How tall are you that you felt cramped in the seat before you moved it back? I appreciate the input, as this is my first tractor purchase. I drove a JD 990 for a while and had to have a pillow behind me in the seat. Thanks for the pricing advice as well. I'm trying...
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    L3800HST ergonomics for smaller statured & price

    Thanks David. The dealerships are quite far from me, but I'll look into the New Holland. Thanks for your time and advice.
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    L3800HST ergonomics for smaller statured & price

    Being 5'1", will I be able to operate the L3800 comfortably, or will I need a pillow behind the seat?! :confused: I need this size tractor for my property and the work I'll be doing, so if anyone has any info if smaller statured people can operate it, please let me know. I'm trying to buy one...