Saying Goodbye to my trusty Kubota. LX3310 to LX4020

As Neil prepares to sell his Kubota LX3310 he finds some features he will miss from it, and some that he is ready to try something new.

Roll-Bar Knobs

Messick's Brush Guards

Kubota OEM Brush Guard for LA545 Loaders

Third Function Valve Selector Tool

Hydraulic Accumulator Kits

SawHaul

Toothbars

Worklights

Artillian Work Light

[jeremygladd]

I love the free tractor remark in the comments. Their dealership still had to buy it from Kubota. I don’t care how he got it, what I care about is the info Neil gives you about the product they sell.

[jimstruve]

I like to use a front mounted snowblower with a rear box blade. My previous tractor had R4 tires and was nearly useless without tire chains. My new tractor has the same implements but with R14 tires. In 3 years of moving snow, I have yet to need to install the tire chains!

[danandfaith]

We traded in our LX2610 for an LX3520. What an amazing difference. We had the Quick-tatch on the old one, opted to skip that this time. Never used that feature, as we never removed the loader. We run a WoodMaxx MX8800 chipper, which works better with the added horsepower. That’ll also be useful for winter use with the rear 60” blower we run.

The auto-throttle at first seems problematic in 540E with a mower (we have an FDR1660 we use). The key is to use the B throttle preset with the 540E, and the A preset with 540. Those A and B are factory default to get you 540RPM at the 540 and 540E PTO settings. That wasn’t obvious at first, especially for the 540E, but once we understood it, it’s fabulous.

Like you, we run wheel spacers, and did so again on the new tractor. They make a big difference on our steep hills. The wider front axle does as well.

At this point, all of our rear attachments are quick-hitch compatible. We’re running a Speeco quick hitch at this point, but considering whether to get a QH05 or QH16 at some point for somewhat better quality. The FDR1660 works great with the floating top link kit we ordered online from Messicks. Our local dealer could have gotten it, but you had it in stock and got it to us in a couple days.

The Land Pride third function works nicely, but seems to take more power away from the loader than the Kubota 3rd function did on our LX2610.

We have two issues that our dealer needs to address when the tractor goes in for it’s 50 hour: the brake pedal vs. parking brake need readjustment. We have some zip ties at present preventing the metal blade that engages the parking brake from rotating too far forward, precluding pushing down the parking brake lever. Our temporary fix with some loose zip ties ensures the mechanism doesn’t extend that far. The cruise control cancel cable that attaches to the brake pedal mechanism was not adjusted properly, and it’d pop out of whatever setting it was in and the tractor would stop. Some adjustment to that helped, but I’ll have the dealer do a proper setup on that too.

All told, we love the LX3520. It’s SO VERY much quieter and all around a better performer.

[richardpedersen]

THANKS, Neil - Really like your videos and the information you share! Glad Mike Morgan 'introduced' us 😉

[joeyw]

Excellent info! Nice improvements. Kubota is doing a great job with advancements. Thanks for the video.

[ericmacmillan]

Neil, I bought the LX4020 from Messicks. Could not be happier with your teams expertise, all the implements (the right size for my LX4020) as well as with the Kubota products itself. I waited almost 4 years to make this purchase. A very pleasurable experience and your sales team is top notch! Looking forward to seeing how you continue with your 4020.

[paulashworth]

Just traded in my cab LX3310 and picked up my LX4020 yesterday. Neil spent time with me and took me on a shop tour. Great experience.

[RobertBrothersJr-dcnr]

Very nice video explaining the upgrades to the Lx series tractors. Thanks Neil

[mikerequa]

Congratulations on your new tractor young man that is sweet. Thanks for sharing be safe have fun

[michaeldaniels]

Nice to see the upgrades Neil, and you can afford the change up... Large difference in price, from my LX3310 to LX4020 in my CDN market. Have fun with it.

[Huntersprojects]

I’ve always wanted a fancy new kubota I can’t justify one… yet I’m happy with my little ford 1100 it’s not high tech but it’s got some serious pulling power for its size

[bartonmd]

We've got a 3046R, and REALLY like the extra power and capacity in that size of tractor! It allows it to use our Shaver SC50 stump grinder, without having to take the 5-series tractor (which we also have) on the trailer! It's also nice to be able to use the 7' bush hog with a hydrostat in the woods trails! We maintain 13+ miles of trails, so that's a common thing!

[hbracerx]

Congrats on the upgrade! Look forward to the comparisons.

[bb-georgia]

Congrats on the new tractor Neil. No matter how many tractors you own or are around daily it is still super exciting to get a new piece of iron at the hose or homestead. I was a little surprised to see the choice not to get the adjustable lift arm option. My Case 75C has them I while I don't use that function a lot because I use a QuickHitch for most attachments, I am glad the tractor has it. I had two smaller Green tractors w/o that feature and the kicking got old real quick. Like you, I like quality lights on my tractor so I'm curious to see if you do any lighting install DIY projects on the new LX. Thanks for the consistently high quality content!

[jamesmockler]

Both are great machines. That new model is really awesome. Looking forward to seeing it in action in future videos. I have a BX2670 that I have been hoping to swap for a B2601 or B2650, but I think that dream is fading. Thanks for sharing!

[MannistoCay]

Hey Neil I've got the oversized tires on my 2610. I wouldn't do that again. Things don't fit quite as well when it comes to 3pt hitch. Working on a video about that now actually. Stay well, nice new tractor. 🇨🇦🇺🇸🍻🌴

[MannistoCay]

⁠ yes exactly, ground engagement implements, stump grinder etc loose about 2”.

[HawaiiSustainable]

For pulling a NT drill the weight of the standard L or grand L seem better as bigger but the LX seems like a great lighter option, lighter on land and trailer. Great review.

[JB-gghl]

Awesome video, as always .
Thank you

[scratchypants]

I'm on number 3. Started with a 2001 B7500, then a BX23s, and now a B2601. The BX was a mistake - no separate brake controls, no float on the 3pt, and excruciatingly slow bucket curl. I only had it for a year. Compared to the B2601, there are 2 things I miss from the B7500: 1) You could slide/reposition the rear wheels on the axle - no spacers necessary and it took about 5 minutes; and 2) the PTO had 2 speeds - 540 and 960, so e-pto before that was a thing. I don't miss the 1/4 inching 3-point.