Kubota B3300SU 4.90 star(s) (43)

I'm Really Glad I Bought the 3300 Instead of One of the Smaller Ones
Model Year: 2013

We mow (60" tow behind),, rip up dirt with an Earthcavator, move dirt with the loader, made a gravel driveway, leveling out a building pad, move gravel. This thing is a work horse. Sips fuel unless running at full power, but we usually don't even need to run it at full power. Lifting a bucket full of gravel at 2000 RPMS doesn't strain it. Never had a tractor with HST, power steering, and a cup holder before. It's a joy to operate, when I can get my wife off it.

Pros: Everything works perfectly.
Cons: My wife wants to use it all the time.

Great Tractor for the Homeowner
Model Year: 2012

Overall, very happy with the tractor. No issues after 18 months of use and 55 hours. Went with the M&S tires, instead of the other types. Glad I did. Easy on the turf, great traction in the snow. Have a little over 3 acres of grass to cut 300 foot driveway to snow plow. For grass cutting and snow plowing it is unstoppable. Have a 6 foot 'land pride' PTO drag behind deck. great match. great cut. Have the bucket that came with it. great bucket. Dealer installed quick detach which is a joy to have. Bought a forks attachment for it; that works out well when needed. Sips gas. Overall, highly recommended tractor for the homeowner with a large lot.

Pros: Everything.
Cons: Nothing.

Perfect Tractor
Model Year: 0

I use this tractor for many different uses and has met and exceeded all my expectations.

Pros: Love everything about.
Cons: Absolutely none.

Awesome Tractor. Couldn't Be Happier!
Model Year: 0

I have had my Kubota 3300SU almost 3 years now and I have 85 hours on it. Maintenance is quick and easy, everything is easy to get to and check. Starts right up every time and it is really economic on fuel. The two best upgrade that I have made are putting on a hydraulic thumb to the loader bucket and extra lights on the ROPS for night work.

Pros: Everything.
Cons: None.

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My B-3300-SU HSD
Model Year: 2012

I am satisfied with the reliability and performance, but lacking in some features. It has done what have expected of it as I mow, and work about 2 acres of produce its performance is great. When I purchased it I was told my 3 point hitch Woods backhoe would work with this unit, but was not told I needed to buy a new 4 point sub frame for it to fit the tractor. Of course I was not told this and it cost 2,000 more dollars, of which I did not want to spend. My only complaint is I should have been told up front the hoe needed a sub frameand I would have bought aunit that the hoe would have fit.

Pros: I had a B2150 that was super strong.
Cons: School is still out on how I really rate the B3300SU HSD.

Great Little Tractor
Model Year: 2012

Bought this to use inside our goat barns and some brush hogging. It has come in handy for a lot more than we expected. We use it to move 1,000 round bales to our elevated feeders. Very nimble in our converted chicken houses. It will get right up next to the walls when we clean out the pens. The wife and kids love it. Easy for them to use.

Pros: User friendly.
Cons: Tires should come filled.

Good Tractor
Model Year: 2010

I have been very happy with my B3300SU tractor. wish it had more aggressive tires, but all is good. I use it around our property and on our gravel (rough, muddy) road.

Pros: Just having a tractor is a joy!
Cons: None really.

Good Tractor
Model Year: 2013

I ran a little JD 650 for 20+ years. Great machine. Nothing would stop it. It was time for something bigger with a FEL, power steering ,etc. Looked at all the comparable JD's but the price was high and the dealers seemed to have an attitude. Settled on the Kubota 3300SU.0% financing. M4WD, FEL, turf tires. I'm very pleased with it. It's got plenty of power for what I do (logging, land clearing, materials handling). Hydraulics seem good. Tractor handles well. I am pleased with it and would go to Kubota again for another tractor.

Pros: Handles well, compact size, good hydraulics and power.
Cons: Overall quality of materials seems a bit cheap. Plastic where metal belongs. Thin metal where thick metal belongs. I suppose this may be true of all new comparable machines these days but it's annoying. I don't think I'll be driving this tractor in 20 years like my old one.

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Kubota B3300SU
Model Year: 2012

This is my first tractor and I am glad I stepped up to the B3300SU instead of getting the smaller one. It has ran well and gets the work done.

Pros: Well built.
Cons: A little costlier.

Excellent All-Around Light Duty Tractor
Model Year: 2012

I am well pleased with this tractor. The hydro-static drive makes operation a pleasure. The loader is very strong with a well built bucket. I had teeth installed at time of purchase and was amazed at what can be done with the loader. I also purchased a tiller, box blade and a rotary cutter. I have been satisfied with their performance also.

Pros: Comfortable to operate for hours at at time.
Cons: Dealer I purchased it from is not well versed in customer service.

My 3300
Model Year: 2013

I like mine but it's taking time to adjust to it's greater length from operator's seat to the front of the bucket.

Pros: Plenty of power. Comfortable seat. Nice, nearly-level deck.
Cons: The PTO lever is very poorly placed necessitating reaching behind you to dis-engage. The bucket control is often "keyed" with my knee when going downhill causing the bucket to drop and the bucket to roll down.

Good Tractor
Model Year: 2012

Tractor smokes quite a bit when starting. A great deal of vibration throughout machine. Must use heater each time you start the machine if sets for over 1hour. Great power and responsiveness. Good tractor for the money.

Pros: Power and responsiveness.
Cons: Vibration, smoking, forward and reverse pedals should be side by side.

All Is Well That Ends Well....
Model Year: 2012

I am quite pleased with my tractor and the FEL and BH which came with it. I did think that the manufacturer had made an engineering error on the design but after posting on the forum was corrected in this notion. It was a dealer error. The blogs have been great and so very informative with an incredible number of helpful and informed folks who seem more than ready to share their knowledge... I am simply amazed with this site.

Pros: Reliable and powerful with a FEL and BH that are very function-able.
Cons: Nothing is cheaarts or work on tractor.

Mighty Fine Tractor
Model Year: 2012

Had a smaller JD before but wanted a tractor with backhoe and 3 point hitch and a FEL. Very pleased so far. A smooth running machine.

Pros: Everything seems to be well thought out, except for 1 thing.
Cons: Switching from backhoe to 3 pt. hitch is not good.

My First Tractor
Model Year: 2013

Okay, so I'm not a seasoned tractor veteran with many hours of butt time. However, I can reflect on our experience using this tractor for mowing our 8.5 acres, and for preparing a 1/4 acre garden. We are pulling a LandPride FDR1772 grooming mower. My son-in-law is a fanatic about having a well groomed lawn. This tractor easily runs this mower. We also run a 52" zero-turn mower, and are very pleased with the turn radius of this tractor. Also starting a new garden area using the Kubota LA505 front loader and a KingKuter II 60" tiller. Soil doesn't offer the greatest challenge since it is sandy loam. Nevertheless,I have cut down a knoll that is in the garden area with the tiller and moved the dirt to other areas with the front loader - and am very satisfied. Planning on pulling a 60" garden bedder once garden area is ready.

Pros: Power, ease of use.
Cons: None.

Tractor Newbie
Model Year: 2013

No experience with other tractors, and have only put 20 hours on our new Kubota. However, we have worked it hard pulling a 72" grooming mower on our 8.5 acres (grass grows quickly here in south Louisiana). Also, starting a new 1/2 acre garden from scratch using a KingKutterII tiller and FEL to level and till the new area. Couldn't be more pleased. As an aside, dealer very helpful and accommodating.

Pros: Ease of use, features.
Cons: None so far.

Great Tractor
Model Year: 2013

I bought this tractor with a loader and B77 backhoe and it is handier than an extra arm. I have 60 hours on it already I have dug out multiple stumps and dug several hundred feet of trench for projects around my small farm. I also bought a 4' brush bull and it works good. I picked up a 5' scraper but have not used it yet. I am happy I did not get a smaller model.

Pros: Great reliability and quality.
Cons: Cost it was a large investment.

Newly Bought Tractor
Model Year: 2010

I have been looking for a used machine in Ct. Very little available. I finally bought one in Indiana. First time I did this on the web. It went well, only hitch was finding party to deliver it. The company owner stepped in and got someone to do it ASAP it was at my home the next day. What a great machine...like new and works great.

Pros: Just what I wanted size-wise.
Cons: None yet.

Compact + Maneuverable In The Woods + Ample Power
Model Year: 2011

B3300SU was my first tractor purchase, although prior I had 200 hours on a smaller John Deere 750 without FEL. Kubota dealer, Suwannee River Kubota, was very helpful, but not pushy, in decision process. I liked idea of package when making my first tractor/loader purchase. They recommended R-4 Industrial Tires and I have been glad I have them as I do quite a bit of work around a large burn pile with all the junk usual to burn piles---zero flats. Sometimes I wish the FEL was a little heavier and more powerful for tree/stump/root work in the woods. But to get a more powerful FEL I would need to get a heavier frame 'L' model and would lose the excellent maneuverability I prize. Only sometimes. I optioned for the quick-attach bucket. I wish I had not. Contrary to pre-purchase expectation, I have never wanted to remove the bucket in my first year. The lynch pins on the QA bucket can be flipped off in thick brush. I had this experience, leading to a pivot pin working out and bending some of the FEL frame. Fortunately, $1200 repair covered by Kubota insurance so cost me $250 deductible. Now have bolts/lock washers/nuts replacing lynch pins so the bucket is no longer quick attach! I took off one star for reliability. I have had some aggravation over treadle and PTO cutoff switches. The treadle switch gives owners fits on several models. Working in thick brush, as I do, the treadle pivot mechanism can collect twigs which "open" the switch. Also it is important to grease the treadle pivot zerk regularly. Pivot collects dust/friction which fresh grease forces out. The PTO cutoff switch interacts with the treadle switch somehow. I have used velcro tape to permanently close the PTO cutoff switch under the seat. If either switch is "open" tractor will not crank. I use a 630 pound rollover box blade regularly. Good match to the tractor going forward, both using rippers and pulling dirt. In reverse, pushing dirt, I had some concern about bending lift arms, which, after all, are designed to pull not push. Replaced Kubota 4-pound check chains (actually turnbuckles) with 14-pound aftermarket rigid sterilizers from STABILWORKS which reinforce the lift arms considerably and now push dirt with ROBB with confidence. Also easier to mount/dismount implements on 3-Pt. I am very happy with my B3300SU package. Every once in awhile I lust for a Grand L but that subsides. The B3300SU has never failed to do the jobs asked. I would buy this model again if I could replay my decision.

Pros: Compact, maneuverable, ample power, fuel efficient.
Cons: HST treadle switch + PTO switch need TLC or no start.

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Great Machine
Model Year: 2012

Great little machine, powerful fast hydros, user friendly. Dealer at Union Farm was great. Tossed in chains, and Rimgaurd. Can't really say anything bad other then it does smoke a little more then it should on cold start but these do have a known pump timing issue. Mine will be going back for that.

Pros: Powerful for size, fast hydro.
Cons: Should have bought it a lot sooner.