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I am getting a new Kubota L3010 GST 4wd w/loader and backhoe. I am planting a winegrape vineyard and need to build an 8' high deer fence. I have some 4

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Replies 5 Post by Steve LeBard

I've been looking at pricing on a Kubota L3010 4WD for a couple of weeks now. From what I have found, so far, I can buy a new Kubota from North Carolina, and have it shipped to California, cheaper that I can buy a rental return in California. I will not have to pay sales tax so that just about takes care of the shipping costs. California dealer tried to tell me warranty would be no good (bullshit). Why does the same tractor cost $2,000.00 more in California. I don't mind paying a little more but I hate to get ripped off.

Go Figure Kubota L3010 Pricing
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Replies 6 Post by Steve LeBard

I had a similar situation. I ended up hiring a dozer to do the bigger jobs quicker and easier and not worry about break downs. Dozer parts are very expensive. The only thing more expensive are older dozer parts. I also have two 1950's era Oliver Super 55 two wheel drive tractors. Although I have been able to do some work with these, I had to put alot of labor into them, and again parts are very expensive. At that time, I had more time than money. Now I'm looking into a 25-30 hp compact 4wd. I will be able to get into more places and do more work, also I feel it will be safer in those akward situations. Another plus is that on some models (Kubota L2500) the warranty in 3 years parts and labor. Nothing to work on for three years, sounds good.

Compact vs Used Ag Tractor
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Replies 8 Post by Steve LeBard

I am looking at a Kubota L2500DT 4WD to be used farming 10-15 acres of grapes on hilly terrain. I will mow the middles, spray, and use the tractor for putting in fence posts. I got a price of $11,900.00 plus tax for a rental return with about 40 hours on the meter. This price was at a dealer in Santa Maria, California. How reliable of a tractor is this and will it have a fair resale value? Is this tractor stable on hilly terrain?<br>Thanks<br>Steve

Kubota L2500DT Price Check Performance
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Replies 3 Post by Steve LeBard