Strengths this is a great tractor. it always has enough horsepower to get the job done. i have cut out a round pen out of a hills side going through big rocks and the tractor did perfact. also used it to cut a horse arean out of a hill too. use it to mow big pastures at no time at all. it has dug countless postholes and moved yards of dirt, rock, and bark.

Weaknesses the only thing that i can think of is that the loader gets in the way of the head lights so i just put lights on the rops.

Overall this is a great tractor, i had a kubota B7100 before and it compares nothing to the L3130

Strengths Great machine for size and power. For the work I do, mostly field mowing snow removal, the HST is the way to go. I really do not notice that much drop in avail. horse power. I did realize that it was the smallest engine in the midseries tractor (L-series), but I love the bigger frame then the compact tractor, just so much more pleasureable to drive. Independent PTO is a huge plus. Also cruise control is a excellent for field mowing.

Weaknesses Wish I had gotten the quick connect bucket for the front end. Dash is OK, would rather have old school guages.

Overall Great fuel economy, easy to service, do it all myself. Have over 600 hours and no problems to speak of.

Strengths Powerful for its size, yet easy to maneuver into tight spots. This tractor has big tire tracks to fill, after I traded in my old Ford 1900. I've only had it for a week or so, but the L3130 does everything well. Gear drive / shuttle is easy to use. Independent PTO is handy. Quick connect (skid steer) bucket is very simple and fast - I doubt I'll ever have to take the whole loader off (which looks more complicated). It is easy to get at all the dipsticks and maintenance points. Air filter gauge is a great idea. You don't have to take the whole tractor apart to get at the radiator pre-screen (unlike Deere, and smaller Kubota's) Much smaller physically than the New Holland. The display is clear and easy to read (although it is a bit too fancy for a farm tractor - more like a car!) I did have to change the length of my manure spreader PTO shaft (something I had not thought of before). Curtis cab fits well, and has good workmanship - highly recommended for nasty winter snowblowing. Doors come off, front window opens out, and back window velcro's out for summer heat.

Weaknesses None yet. Probably too easy to drive, so my wife may spend too much time with my new toy!

Overall Very high marks for this machine. Looking forward to years and years of fun on the farm with my new Kubota!

Strengths This machine is tough. You just can't kill it. I have 1500+ hours of hard usage on it and have only had it in the shop once in 4+ years. And that was for a minor leak on the front axle. (I don't like leaks) This beast has excelent power. I recommend the GST tranny. I work all day every day in the fields and the HST is too hard on the leg with all the for and aft moements. No loss of HP either.

Weaknesses Just wish I had bought the 50 HP. Love the L3130 but just like MORE POWER.

Overall Best tractor ever built. You just can't go wrong.

Strengths Ease of use, reliability, quality, engineering and strength, good power, versatility, low fuel usage, ease of maintenance, comfort, dealer network

Weaknesses Minor and few. Lights could be more useful, not crazy about the Intellipanel, but it works.

Overall I wish I got rid of my old tractor sooner. This machine does everything I have asked of it. It outspecs everything in the 30 hp range, but I have never reached my hp limit. With the heavier frame I have no worries about hurting anything, but it is engineered to be light enough that I don't need a 3/4 ton PU to tow it around. I looked at red, blue green and a number of orange, but I don't think I could have made a better choice.

Strengths Really Like the ease of use all around, this is the first tractor that I have owned with Hydrostatic transmission. Extremly easy to use,I love it.

Weaknesses Once in a while if I am plowing a large amount of snow, more horse power would be nice. Overall no real weakness and I would buy one again in a minute.

Overall A+++ as a retired teacher I really can say this is an A+ machine.

Strengths This tractor does it all. I have yet to put in a situation where it hasn't come through for me. The 3 point lift capacity is 2650 lbs which I put to good use pulling rocks out of my yard with a plow. Just remember to be careful I folded the plow up like an accordian while pulling rocks. This tractor is great.

Weaknesses The rubber boots on the front axle for the 4-wheel drive are not as protected as I would like them to be.

Overall Overall I don't believe you can find a better tractor out there in this horsepower range. Remember if you buy orange, you never get a lemon.

Strengths This is my first tractor that is used for general ranch service. Have 315 hours on a 2005 L3130 GST. Used to lay road bed, lay miles of fence, cut miles of trails though woods....etc, etc, Have no basis for comparison. However this is an easy tractor to use. Shifts easily and seems to extremely durable. Plan to add backhoe and roto tiller. With 4WD and about 30 hp this diesel machine seems to be perfectly sized for all ranch activities. 36 month interest-free finacing on part of purchase price made it very affordable.

Weaknesses Really cannot think of any..........when clearing trails in thick woods, a few times I have wished I had a larger machine. I really can think of no weakness

Overall A great tractor for the money......and a must for any first time rancher Good Luck, LTF www.tempecreekranch.com

Strengths This is a very comfortable machine to operate and has great lift capacity with the 3 pt and also the loader. I love the GST because the shifting is easy as putting on a blinker. The tractor has great weight for its size and the traction is good in the mud and slop...

Weaknesses Didn't find any yet. Have only 40 hours on it..

Overall I think this is a great tractor for the money and retains its resale value well.

Strengths Name and reputation, 4wd shift, PTO cover, upgraded tires, NO INTEREST for 36 months Easy for a beginner to jump on and go

Weaknesses I wish I would have gotten the "quick connect" for bucket/attachments, lights with loader attached are diminshed

Overall I grew up with my dad's AC WD45 and I love this tractor. My wife said no, and after 1 hour of instruction she now is discing her own garden plot. This beat all the other tractors we looked at.