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Here's the quotes I got in SW Washington for 2 New Machines:

L3240DT-F w/ La724 Loader skid steer quick attach,72"bucket,R4 industrial tires. $17,900

Same with HST = $19,150.00

(Dan's Tractor - 1-877-687-3001)

L3240HST recent prices
Kubota Tractors
Replies 6 Post by thespaugh

I found a good deal on a low hour Deere 3520 with 300cx loader and I'm considering buying it for use on my 4 acres on which I’m about to begin building my house. Heavy equipment will clear and log the fur trees, take the stumps and knock down the blackberry vines. I'll be cleaning the roots/debris, removing smaller 20' alders/furs, grading and doing FEL work for the first year. Afterward I'll have to keep the garden tilled, make flower beds, grade the 700' driveway, do general landscaping and finish mow the remaining yard (~3 acres). <br>
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I have no doubts of the 3520 meeting and exceeding my needs - except when it comes to long term finish mowing. <br>
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I live outside of Seattle and the ground is wet in the spring. Is the 3520 going to trash my lawn if I try to finish mow with it long term? Would switching to turfs solve this? Am I better off with a 2520/2720 given my needs and land size?<br>
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Thanks in advance, <br>
Chris<br>

3520 too heavy to finish mow
John Deere Tractors
Replies 7 Post by thespaugh

We might actually be a little closer than 20 minutes - I'm out near Warm Beach...likely west of you. Has your L3400 torn up your lawn? I understand you have clay, which I have none.<br>
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I actually made it up to Scholtens but the normal sales guy was out and a young kid helped me...he really wasn't any help. I've also been down to Sound tractor in Everett. <br>
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I still haven't made up my mind but I'm thinking Deere 3x20 series, B3030 or a used Grand L (3130, 3430, 3830). Snohomish County permits are taking forever so this has given me more time to vacillate on which tractor to get. Then again, maybe a L3400 is right...I think the size and capabilities are perfect for my 4 acres but I've read about problems with the cable connecting the PTO and it's over-riding clutch. I also, like the bells and whistles of the JD and Kub models I've mentioned above. You 100% happy with your L3400?<br>
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I'm a little concerned to Grand Ls are too big for my lot but I love their capabilities. Maybe if I got one with turfs I'll be okay. Funny thing is on paper the Deere 3x20 aren't that much smaller than the Grand Ls but they sure seem it in person.

Kubota suggestions for my scenario
Kubota Tractors
Replies 35 Post by thespaugh

Hi newbee to the forum. I actually posted my story over in the Kubota forum 1st as I had my eyes on a b3030. I just stumbled across a JD 3120 for sale by a private owner and noticed it’s 1000# heavier than the bota (he also has the rear tires filled with Ca). The HP/PTO power is essentially the same as the b3030. Many people in the Kubota board were steering me away from the L series bota that weighs the same as this JD as they claim it’s too heavy to routinely mow my lawn. Anyone own a 3000 series JD with finish mowing experience in Pacific Northwest? <br>
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Here’s my background: I need a compact tractor for a 4 acre parcel that I’m about to being building my house on. I live about an hour north of Seattle and my land is heavily treed in areas with the remaining untried land being covered with blackberry vines most over 8ft tall. I’m hoping when the road is blasted through the heavy equipment operator can be persuaded to run over much of this blackberry mess and give me a manageable starting point for my compact tractor. They will take down the majority of the trees at the building site. With that being said my plans are to initially remove/tame the remaining weeds/BB vines (brush hog?), lay seed, do landscaping/flowerbeds, maybe some backfill work around the house, sporadic tree clearing (FEL), and eventually have about 3 acres for “finish” mowing (thinking 60” deck off rear PTO or mmm) as well as with a nice large (home-owner size) garden (PTO tiller) and a 600’ gravel drive (box blade). Also, the back of my house will be 60 ft from a 200ft cliff so mowing in this area will have some limitations on turning / space. The lot itself is fairly flat.<br>
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Is a 3000 series too heavy use as my weekly mower? <br>
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Thanks, <br>
Chris<br>

3000 series JD too heavy to use as weekly mower in Seattle
John Deere Tractors
Replies 7 Post by thespaugh