I am considering buying a compact tractor specifically for operating my LP APS1560 3 point seeder and other rear attachments. I might consider a loader but not really necessary due to owning a John Deere 4066r with cab and also a 2025r open station tractor which both have loaders. A dealer recommended a L3302 or L3902 and suggested the L2502 probably would suffice. I was thinking I might like a little more featured tractor such as the LX line but not sure if that is the right direction to go. I would love to have a Grand L series but that may be out of price range. Not sure on that as I haven’t priced one. Thoughts and ideas are appreciated. I am a Deere guy so Kubota is a little foreign to me but we have owned a few Kubota tractors in my family but that was several decades back. The Deere 3320 tractor in the pictures is no longer owned by me and am looking to replace it with a open station Kubota
Kubota tractor for Land Pride APS1560 seeder
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L2501 TLB , Grappel, Brush Hog, Box Blade, Ballast box, Forks, Tiller, PH digger
My personal suggestion is to get the loader even if you don't have much use for it.
I would think resale for a "Non loader" tractor and one with a loader would be "significantly different" if/when the time comes.
How much of a difference is it with/without one?
I would think resale for a "Non loader" tractor and one with a loader would be "significantly different" if/when the time comes.
How much of a difference is it with/without one?
Land Pride says that implement is 25 - 130 HP abd matched to a M series machine. A larger L might be acceotable but a LX or L2501 would not be a good match.
Dan
I see the seeder is recommended for 25 to 130 hp in a frame weight of an L, MX or M tractor.
So what you ultimately pick is 100% based on your budget, your desire for bells and whistles and your soil type, field conditions, weather conditions, etc...
If seeding in Texas get a cab and A/C if seeding large acreages (if only seeding a couple 100 acres well that is easier to suck up), if seeding into rough ground go for a tractor with a larger frame/tire combo and good (air) seat, if seeding into clay move up the HP range (lower end of range OK for sand), if your ground is hilly move up the hp range, etc....
This is a question your local Ag. rep. can give you independent advice on given your exact conditions vs from a dealer who may want to sell you what they have in their pipeline.
What are you seeding?
what is soil and ground conditions?
how many acres?
is your ground flat or hilly?
do you have to seed into any gullies / wet areas?
do you need / like to use much frame control to get the job done (split braking) to keep tracking correct?
etc...
these simple things will help determine.
IMHO the L33 / L39 is more than capable of managing that seeder in lighter soils that are adequqtely loose on flat and dry ground.
Add hills into the mix, wet spots, need for frame control to keep rows straight and maybe ground thats less than well prepared then I would move up the ladder in both HP, weight, tyre size, and features.
good news is you get to pick whats best for you vs. trying to make due with what you have.
Cheers
So what you ultimately pick is 100% based on your budget, your desire for bells and whistles and your soil type, field conditions, weather conditions, etc...
If seeding in Texas get a cab and A/C if seeding large acreages (if only seeding a couple 100 acres well that is easier to suck up), if seeding into rough ground go for a tractor with a larger frame/tire combo and good (air) seat, if seeding into clay move up the HP range (lower end of range OK for sand), if your ground is hilly move up the hp range, etc....
This is a question your local Ag. rep. can give you independent advice on given your exact conditions vs from a dealer who may want to sell you what they have in their pipeline.
What are you seeding?
what is soil and ground conditions?
how many acres?
is your ground flat or hilly?
do you have to seed into any gullies / wet areas?
do you need / like to use much frame control to get the job done (split braking) to keep tracking correct?
etc...
these simple things will help determine.
IMHO the L33 / L39 is more than capable of managing that seeder in lighter soils that are adequqtely loose on flat and dry ground.
Add hills into the mix, wet spots, need for frame control to keep rows straight and maybe ground thats less than well prepared then I would move up the ladder in both HP, weight, tyre size, and features.
good news is you get to pick whats best for you vs. trying to make due with what you have.
Cheers
Welcome aboard. Being new here, we don't know the lay of your land. For a single use, I would probably be looking for a used tractor. But for a new Kubota, I'll throw the MX5400 in the ring. ~50 hp, 2WD and gear transmission should be ok for the drill. It is, like all of these larger tractors, a little wider than the drill; maybe that's ok. I wouldn't put a loader on a 2wd gear tractor. The MX's are good utility tractors, but they are no-frill.
You'd probably want weights on the front.
I don't know anything about that seeder, it looks like it's dragged on the ground driven by the forward motion pulled by the tractor ... So weight and traction comes to my mind as important for the tow vehicle.
The John Deere 3320 is 2900 Lbs and 32.5 HP ... When you used it, did it feel underpowered? Or that it didn't notice it back there? Any traction problems?
If it was OK, not too big or small, I'd aim for a similar size and HP tractor ... The Kubota L3302 is very similar size and HP being only slightly less weight ...
The John Deere 3320 is 2900 Lbs and 32.5 HP ... When you used it, did it feel underpowered? Or that it didn't notice it back there? Any traction problems?
If it was OK, not too big or small, I'd aim for a similar size and HP tractor ... The Kubota L3302 is very similar size and HP being only slightly less weight ...
I ended up buying a LX3520 at the recommendation of a dealer in my area. Will try it out hopefully next week.
