Kubota L3901- 222 Hours In 1 Year (What I Like & What I Don't) HONEST REVIEW
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- čas přidán 29. 04. 2021
- I feel after you have something for a year you get a pretty good feel for what you like and what you don't. Come along as I get into exactly that in this little powerhouse of a tractor.
I work for a commercial tire company and I change a lot of tractor tires. I like beet juice because it is easier on the rims and environment, and it weighs almost 11 pounds per gallon, but it is touchy to pump because it wants to foam.
Great video, very informative as well. Thanks!
Excellent delivery and content, thanks; you deserve way more subs and views!
Thanks I appreciate that.
Excellent review, thank you.
Great honest review. I have been very pleased with the R-14's on my LX3310. Great in the woods, dirt and snowplowing on my hilly property.
Great review. I have the L2501 and love it. Keep the videos coming!
Will do! It's glad you enjoy them. Nice name!
Very good review of your Kubota. This is very helpful as I continue to research and finalize my decision of what tractor I’m going to purchase. Thanks again for another great video!
It can be a very hard decision! Tomorrow a large Kubota is coming to drive fence posts if everything works out. I'm sure I will want that one!
This was the best review I have seen on a Kubota tractor. No nonsense and straight to the point. I'm glad you didn't fall into complaining about lift capacities or horsepower that other reviewers have. In my opinion they chose poorly for what they wanted to use their tractor for and should have went up a size. Once again, great review.
You really hit the points I wanted to make this video on. Thank you so much for the positive comment. There are tons of those videos comparing x vs y. I wanted to give what I like and don't. Thanks for watching Joel
@@PheasantLaneFarm yeah kubotas are only 1 makes it easy to work on newholland tractor it takes 6 1and a half hours to change the engine oil and for 2 1 liter of 10w30 cost $101.00 for small little bottles of oil wich rediculas and only cost $18.33 at my kubota for 3 1 liter of 10 w 30 wich kubotas makes there stuff cheaper and affordable wich i love kubotas plus thats why im thinking about buying there kubota GL11000 diesel generator wich pretty cheap for $8,600 and cats wants $36,900 wich rediculas
@@michaelmactavish4445 wow that's alot of cash! I know every brand has their pros and cons, but I've been very happy with this machine. Those generators are slick
@@PheasantLaneFarm yeah kubota GL is the best quality plus its its the only smart ones because it has anti theft system in them plus can be used 2 ways is wired up to the house or can use extention cords wich why kubota is smart great have 2 ways to use it and can use the same filters from kubota tractors wich is a smart design other branded generators ya have to go to different places to get different parts and fluids wich kinda waste of time and gas going 100 places looking for parts and fluids wich kubota generators and tractors are all one shop store with same parts and fluids :)
Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge. Excellent video.
My pleasure! Thanks for watching.
Very honest review of your L-Series tractor. You covered everything and your opinions mirror mine almost exactly. Well done.
Thank you, Doug. I appreciate that. I hope my reviews help others make Informed decisions. I'm not a fan when people only tell the positives.
My Grand L has the deluxe 3 point end links which are adjustable. A real back saver when switching implements. Kubota makes quality machines. I love the 🍊 club🚜Thanks for the great information!👍😊
My pleasure. I feel it is a quality machine and I have no regrets. I did buy a quick hitch and it's made all the difference. Thanks for watching Dave!
Just bought a M5400 57 hp glad I did love it
Nice thoroughly objective review! I found this very helpful.
Thank you. I really appreciate the comment.
Thanks for the review. I'm liking my L4701. Only issues are with the front tires. I've been clearing brush and have already had to plug one side and plugged the other front tire twice now. Thorns and small sticks have wreaked havoc on my tires. I just bought a gallon of multiseal to protect those front tires. I also have the R4 tires on mine.
Thanks for the comment. The 4701 was on my radar when we bought this. But I was worried about getting it into some of the horse areas in the barn. Knock on wood....I've been lucky with my tires so far
Looking into getting a tractor for our new 30 acres, this is super helpful, thanks!
You are very welcome. If you have any questions feel free to leave us a Facebook message or email!
I bought a 2501 and was disappointed in the lifting capacity! Did some research and found a shim kit to add to the hydraulic relief valve .
Bought a gauge as to not add too much….went from 1130 lbs to approx 1350 lbs lifting capacity …..big difference !
I have since sold that tractor and now buying a 3902 ….I will do the same to that relief valve also.
Might I add you’ll need bias to the 3 point!
Great video BTW ….I love hearing honest and constructive opinions!
Good job on your video buddy, well done.
Thank you
Great video, thinking about pulling the trigger on a L3901 myself
Thanks for watching. You won't regret it. If you have any questions feel free to send me a message of Facebook or our email.
Helpful review.
Thank you.
We have the 2501 been a great machine got rid of the turnbuckle system you will love the new ones once you get them also got pats quick hitch system love them great review
Thanks. I hear alot about the pats. The turnbuckle design is a pain. Not sure why they don't upgrade all tractors. I'm sure most would be happy to pay the small upgrade.
I went with pats system because they will work with all attachments a quick hich might not match up with some implements with out fabrication had to get a pto extention pats adds about 4 inches
Informative video sir. Thanks 👍
Thanks for watching and for the comment. Hope you are doing well.
Great review, looked at others but Kubota is much better than others.
Thanks. I feel it's all about positives and negatives, and the Kubota seemed to have the least amount of negatives for what I needed.
Really thorough review of the Kubota. Some of the same thoughts on the bigger M series for future. Currently have an older L series.
New ones seem really appealing, except the price tag. Would like to find a nice used one with low hours someday.
We have a L3301, have had it about 2 years and it has only gone into regen about 3 times. It is run at 2200 rpms or above, cuts way down on regens.
I put Pat's EZ Change on my L3901 and love them. Give them a look.
Great video Robert
Thank you. Almost at 500 hours. Still going strong.
I love it the Kubota I just buy one and I am love it
Enjoy it and keep up on maintenence. You will love it! I'm always finding more and more uses for ours. Be safe and have fun!
Good review
Bought my L3901 Sept 2020, I definitely agree with the majority of this video pro/cons. Overall its been a great tractor. Definitely need the right side handle too, big upgrade. I also added filter protectors made from Specialty Repairs out of Canada. Great parts and easy to put on. Saved my tractor a few times with logs jumping up and unseen holes. I do find my knee hitting the light switch constantly as well, just a bad location for it.
I dont agree that the brake pedal is a con, only because to me, that situation is what the diff lock is for. But same difference.
I will say that, the biggest con for me, is the seat. I find the seat very uncomfortable for long duration sitting. Still on the lookout for a replacement but havent gotten it yet. I also upgraded the 3pt stablizer bars from the turn buckle style to the slide pin ones, very very much nicer.
Weird on the RPM for the regen you talked about, my dealer told me to run it up to full throttle for regen and im pretty sure the manual says that as well. I noticed that if the RPM isnt high enough the regen light will not stop blinking. Have yet to have an issue with regen, light comes one, run the RPM up and continue as you were. I have a HF cat 1 quick hitch. No isses with that at all, it is what it is, treat it as such and youll be fine
Thanks for the comment. I do agree that the seat could be better. I guess I just had it rough when I was younger. I have seen some guys who add the arm rest kit and that looks really comfy!
Love my l3901DT, had it for 3 years now. Great review. Kinda wish i got the hst sometimes
They ate great machines. I almost bought the DT, because I grew up on gear tractors and never thought anything of it. The HST is nice for loader work. Thanks for watching.
@@PheasantLaneFarm You currently have an HST, have you had any problems with it, and is it more maintenance involved? I'm currently thinking of the DT only because I grew up on geared tractors and I'm old fashioned in thinking if it is less complicated it is more reliable.
@@Ringele5574 I have not had any issues with the HST. I too was a little concerned as I grew up on gear tractors. You won't regret it. Some of the new combines are HST, so I'd they can handle it I wouldn't worry about it on a compact tractor. If you will be mowing alot then go gear. If you are doing a little bit of everything you will.wish you had the HST. Just this week we've moved 65 ton of stone with this tractor. Last year moved about 140 ton. I also plow and disc with my 3901. HST has been flawless.
I have the HF quick hitch on my MX6000 for a 100 acre ranch and I run a 750 pound LP RCR1872 rotary cutter and a 78" EA severe extreme box blade, over 700 lbs, and have used it to pull large logs and it's still going strong. I had to buy an extended hook, HF riembursesed holf the cost, and still had to grind the bottom of the hook with a die grinder. I'm into it $100 not the including the Makita die grinder which is good to have anyways. If the HF quick hitch ever breaks, I will by an orange Speedco or a LP QH15 quick hitch. That being said, I will never be without a quick hitch again.
I just received a speeco. Only used it one time so far but it was worth it. Hopefully a video on that soon! My HF did not have one in stock and didn't know when It would be. Thanks for the comment!
Great video
Thank you!
Awesome video. I'm getting a Branson but you gave me lots to consider. Hope your arm gets better. I know the frustration. One thing I'm not sure of is HST or Shuttle Shift. You ever wish you had a shuttle shift, for any reason? Thanks and take care.
great review...
Thank you!
I have the quick hitch, it makes it hard to hook to the pto, I wish I'd gotten the deluxe system you referred to. But I did buy an adapter to extend the pto, female to male.
I got the speeco e hitch for mine. Works great. It's a true cat 1 hitch so no sleeves necessary on the implements.
I will look Into that. Thanks!
@@PheasantLaneFarm i have nerve damage in my arms and hooking up implements is hard. the quick hitch helps a ton. get a good one with an adjustable hook
@@ohiofarmer254 thanks for that. I'll be sure to check into that.
A good honest review, but then again, I wouldn't expect anything less from you. With your work tunes hanging on the loader control lever, it looks just like the way I have my L2501 set up. I was going to suggest that you upgrade your 3 pt., but I didn't know that you had it on order. How long have you guys been finding mushrooms? My neighbor find a cap full just the other day. A clean cap full, that is.
Amber has been finding them for about 3 weeks. She found 40 yesterday. I have found 2 all year lol. I think she's over 200 so far.
Great video. Looking for a kubota upgrade now...for my 100arc maple syrup operation , in the forest maneuvering between trees and narrow trails is key... and a 4500 pounds tractor might sink in mud. Was thinking about the mx5400 but your comment on hp vs weight makes me reconsider for the 3901. For a bush tractor...what would you suggest?
I went from a L3301 to a MX5400 just so there was never any doubt. These L series will pick up a lot with the right amount of ballast but the front hardware of the tractor will wear much quicker. Also I stayed with R1 tires. My tractor will never see pavement and I want to make sure I have plenty of grip to get out of wet or mud situations.
The r1 seemed like the right choice for your situation. If I ever buy another or upgrade I will got with at least a small M series. When I bought our 3901 I didn't see hay farming in our future, which may be a possibility in the next few years.
I have shoulder issues and only one leg. My Kubota dealer rigged a hand clutch for me. And I use my 3901 on a 40+ acre farm with some rough and step (for a tractor) terrain. I love the tractor, my only real complaints are the 4 wheel drive selector, I am bad to bump it out of 4 wheel drive when I get bounced around, with my prosthetic leg. A simple locking lever would have solved this issue.
And I wish I had known about the deluxe hitch bars, hooking up an implement is a chore to say the least when you have to climb on and off the tractor over and over trying to get the implement that last 2 inches so the pins will align. I have spent over an hour trying to connect a bush hog several times.
As to minor complaints the tool box is small, as stated. You will want to put something larger and that locks more soundly on the tractor. With a standard 3 point system you will need a hammer, an adjustable, and small tire iron or massive screwdriver to turn the adjustment links. On top of the normal pins, rags, etc. you always need on every tractor.
They are very nice tractors
Yes they are. I'm proud to own one. We would.be lost without it.
Good works tractor sells a speeco quick hitch it requires no bushings I have personally never used one but I believe the no bushing deal is nice ..
That's the one I ended getting. It's really nice
Robert - call your parts guy and order the 3 pt links then when you pick them up, remind them that they were part of the deal. Took my dealer less than a week to get them in March. The sales guy is blowing smoke. Good luck!
Thanks Jim
Robert - check this out as, like me, you have some older implements. I went with the Pat’s device and have not been disappointed.
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@@Jeo3-4142 those seem like a great product, not sure why they catch so much hate online.
Robert. The key is to mark the distance on the spreader bar appropriately. I did, and outside of getting the tractor lined up same as a quick hitch, there’s no issues. I actually think it’s easier because you can adjust it once the bottom is connected to hook up the top link.
Try a Pat's quick hitch ----Pat's quick hitch very popular good luck !!!!
I went with a 1975 Sears Craftsman 7HP pull start.
Kubota needs to use these tractors in order to know that you can’t push the gas and brake at the same time?
I returned my L2501 for a L2502 because they fixed the problem by removing the clutch and shifting the brake pedals to the other side. I need to use gas and brake to take tight turns at the ends of the rows in my garden. The left arm rest/grab is standard (on the 2502) being left handed, I use it. Cruise control is an option, but if you mow a large field, your foot will get tired of being in the treadle pedal all the time (non-ergonomic), it is more of a necessity than an option for me.
Thank you for the review. I am currently debating between the l3901 Gear Drive and the hydrostatic. We are looking to do some land clearing with the tractor, and I didn’t know if you felt like your tractor handled the work well, or if you would have rather had the extra power of a gear drive.
Thanks for watching. Never did I feel I didn't have the power. Personally, I doubt anyone in a real word comparison would notice the difference side by side. We have some larger older gear drives and they have their place. Anything 60hp and lower I would buy the hst hands down. Especially if you are doing land clearing or loader work. If I had a field I needed to mow that would take a day or more of going at a constant speed, without a loader, then maybe I would consider a gear drive.
I have one and after a year wish it had more feet room. But I do love the girl.
I agree on that
I started out with a quick hitch and then got one implement that wasn't QH compatible. Then all the time I (potentially) save disappears when I have to remove and reinstall the QH. Ended going with Pat's Quick Easy Change system. Wished I had gone that direction in the first place.
I have impliments that are both. I've been looking into the pats. Seems they both have their ups and downs. Thanks for watching
You should call the salesmen about your swaybars
GREAT video, very good review. i have the L3200 with the 524 loader. What I have never been able to ID its purpose and or use is the u shaped gate with the black knobed pin on the top of the bucket controls base just above the rubber boot. Can you tell me what this is, a free float, lockout? Haven't touched it due to lack of knowledge. Thank you.
I believe that is the lockout for the loader valve. I will have to study up on it more but I've never used it either. I was hoping to take thr loader off my tractor soon and clean the tractor up a but this winter. It needs some wax and getting close to the 400 hour service. Thanks for watching, Chris.
Great review. Do you have a link for the filter guard? Thanks
You can find them at Zookswelding.com. I'm testing out some new products for him right now. I'm pretty excited for what's coming out of his shop in the future.
I used a l2501 for a day and thinking on the l3901 tractor package for $30k. My 71 International just keeps breaking down and been thinking of just buying a new one.
I feel you on that. I love old tractors, but having to always worry about breakdowns gets old. You can't go wrong with either tractor you mentioned.
Do you have a video on installing those lights that is attached to your ROPS?
New Zook's Welding ROPS light mounts / Pheasant Lane Farm
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What are the negatives you’ve heard about rimguard? I have a new tractor coming soon and have to decide if I want it done or not before delivery!
After some time in the tire it can turn into a foamy sludge that has to be shoveled away if you ever take it out of the tire. Some have told me if you ever need a tire patched the Rimguard can make that process more difficult, as the rubber seems to become softer.
Can you say more about why you filled tires with windshield fluid as opposed to beet juice? I am buying a new L3560 and dealer says they fill rear tires with a methanol solution. I was leaning toward RimGuard, but curious about your comment that you were swayed by friends of yours in that industry.
I've heard from multiple ag tire guys that the beat juice/rimguard turns to a foamy sludge, and it seems to make the tire compound softer. This is really only an issue if the tire needs a repair or patch. We are in norther ohio if yhay makes a difference.
Why do you prefer the windshield washer fluid for Tire Ballast?
For one if I blow a tire I don't have to worry about it like you would with the old calcium. Second it's very cost effective and easy to install yourself. Lastly, it doesn't turn to sludge or cause the tire to soften like beet juice.
Considering upgrading from my B2602 to an L3301 or L3901. Agh I don’t know. Loader capacity and tippyness is gettting old.
You can't go wrong with either. Depending on how much pto work you will be doing would be the deciding factor for me.
Have 3301..lots of mowing,but also knocking down, clearing out trees , brush. Think the 4701 would be better with extra HP, than 3301, or 3901.
Any thoughts on HP.
Front loader fine, but need more HP to take out big cedars, etc. and would help bush hog?
Personally I don't think the 4701 is worth the price difference. You are gaining hp, but you don't have the weight to get the hp to the ground. Even with loaded tires it is intentionally built to be a lighter tractor. The pto horse power isn't a while lot different either. You may want to look at a small M series. Not as fancy as the MX, but way more tractor for the money weight and power wise.
Thx, will do still checking.
Does anyone's 2021 L3901 make a louder than normal humming noise with a load on it? I was running a 6 foot tiller on it and it was making an awful loud humming noise. Did it with the harrow on the back also so its not the tiller. Sounds like it was coming from the transmission area.
That is normal unfortunately. The HST does get a little loaded when there is a load. It also depends what range you are running it in. If you drop it to low some of the whine will go alway. I usually run in M range.
@@PheasantLaneFarm thanks. mine is deafening. you have to put earplugs in it's so loud. And mine is manual transmission, not HST.
Hello Robert. Appreciate the video. Question: If you don't mind, what is it that you don't like about Rimguard? I haven't used it, but it seems like shud b a great product from what I've read.
My friends who do ag tires said it turned to a foamy sludge after time. It can also cause some tire compounds to soften causing them to be harder to repair.
@@PheasantLaneFarm So what do you use and excuse my ignorance as I am brand new but how is it put in the tires???
@NoMoreInfo4You you can use different things, usually depends on your climate. Where we are it gets pretty cold, so we used -20 ° windshield washer fluid. I rigged up a garden sprayer to pump it in. I did a video on the process. I hope it helps you. I'll try to link it for you.
@NoMoreInfo4You search tractor ballast made easy, and it will come up. Thanks for watching.
He said 220, 221. What movie is that from?
I have a Kubota and a John Deere the Kubota is a beast! But the Deere is very comfortable to operate! Let's go Brandon!It reminds me of a guy who buys a F250 then trades it in for a F350 then ends up with a F550 !!! Always buy a little more than you need!
It’s a tractor not a dozer. For normal tractor use the filter location isn’t an issue.
I wasn't trying to use it as a dozer. Things just happen.
For hay you will need at the very least a 100 HP. Or look at a Ibex tx 31 small baler, the 39 will do it all.
That's what my dealer said. A 70hp will work but a 100 hp tractor would move alot less with the baler.
Is that tractor l3901 4x4.
Yes it is. 400 hour video coming soon.
I put over 700 hrs on mine in a year.
That's impressive.
If you are interested I can send you a quick hitch in exchange for a review. The product comes with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and a Lifetime Warranty. Let me know if you are interested.
Must spend your time waxing it 🤣 One year on mine 400 hours
Haha. I wish that was the problem. Had an injury that left the tractor sitting for quite a while.
@@PheasantLaneFarm sorry to hear that
@@thegreatnorthwoodswithbb2863 things happen. Spent 18 minutes th in physical therapy. Now I need to upgrade to a cab because the cold kills my arm. But the wife isn't buying it lol
@@PheasantLaneFarm just tell her the cab is for her too because the cold weather is going to make you grumpy and she don't want that LOL
@@thegreatnorthwoodswithbb2863 hahaha