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 | jerryb1973
Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 16 Texas 
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2005-04-28 110459
I am debating which to buy and need some input. Seems the price difference is so small, but also seems the L3130 is much more tractor. How do I decide??
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 | shortmagnum
Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 848 Wisconsin 
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2005-04-28 110461
Jerry, the biggest differences I see are the comparisons of weight and hydraulic output. The 3030 is listed at about 1800 lbs and the 3130 weighs 3300 lbs. I think the B series are primarily aluminum and the L series cast iron. Also the hydraulic output is 9.8 vs. 13.2 gal/min for the two. The specs for the 3030 do not separate steering hydraulics from implement hydraulics. Maybe it only has one pump?
The weight could make a big difference if you plan on using it around lawns or other weight sensitive areas. I use my L3130 for logging, BH and loader work where more weight is better.
Have fun shopping!
Dave ....
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| DK35vince
Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 689 Western,Pa. 
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2005-04-28 110484
Your profile is showing 68 acres. What are you planning to do with your tractor.You likely will want the bigger/stronger machine for that acreage.
I much prefer the L-30 series machine over the B's myself...My opinion
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| jerryb1973
Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 16 Texas
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2005-04-28 110488
Trying to decide may send me to a shrink. My house is on 4 acres with lots of trees, shrubs etc. to mow around. The bulk of the property is wide open pasture, pens.. Looks like I need two completely different rigs to take care of the whole property. ....
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 | Art White
Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 6898 Waterville New York 
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2005-04-29 110501
Jerry for the four acres if you wanted to mow with a compact I'd recommend the B-series because of it's lightness over the L-series which could use the weight as an advantage for the undeveloped land. I'd look at a Zero turn mower to get the lawn done fast and then I'd look at one of the L-series with a loader for the back forty! You might want to look at the L-2800 or larger for the back. The price you may want to pay would dictate which models to look for. ....
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