Jumping from an L2900 to an L3560?

[srr5008]

I was curious to see what people's thought would be on this. I have a 97 L2900 (GST) with 1,400 hours on it. Has the LA480 loader, and it is in great shape. It has a Sims cab, but I dont have doors for it.

I love the GST system (have no interest in HST) and the tractor overall, but sometimes I find myself looking for a little more oomph. It does well with plowing my driveway in the winter, and has been good to me for food plots. But the loaders lift capacity has been a sad disappointment.

We are considering getting goats, so my tractor would be pressed into additional farming service - primarily clearing land and hauling hay from my barn to the new goat enclosure.

I found a 2015 L3560 (GST!) with a LA 805 loader and 1,200 hours on the meter for $19,500. It was just posted yesterday (Facebook marketplace) so I figure I'll watch it to see if it drops a bit. This tractor doesn't have a cab, but I can park it in my pole barn until I get my lean-to addition built.

I'm wondering what peoples' thoughts are on this potential upgrade? I only have 14 acres, that are predominately wooded. So I think the HP range is good (I'd love to go bigger, but can't justify it). Any pitfalls to look out for with the 3560s? So far I haven't read anything bad.

It does have R1 tires, which I might swap out for R4s to avoid tearing up my yard. If I am reading correctly, that would require swapping out rims too, correct?

Also, does anyone have any tentative recommendations as to what I should ask for my L2900 if I pull the trigger? I can't really find many (any) listed locally, or even on Tractor House, to get an idea. It had 1,000 hours when I bought it back in 2016, and has been used fairly gently since.

 

[number two]

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[Grandad4]

To point out the obvious, the 3560 is about half again larger, heavier and more capable than the 2900. That extends to the loader and available engine power (although not such a significant increase under the hood). It will be a more "deluxe" tractor in terms of features and it is an emission controlled tractor that does a periodic regeneration.

The emission matter might force a change in your operating habits. Since diesels run cleaner at high rpm, the emission system does not need to regenerate as often if the tractor operates at or near pto rpm most of the time. But if you are used to running for lengthy periods at lower rpm, you can expect more frequent regens, and over time perhaps more maintenance/repair issues.

Otherwise, the 3560 seems like a pretty good upgrade for 14 acres but you'll need to check it out in person to evaluate its condition and operation.