tsimmons
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I recently posted in another area about searching for the right compact tractor for me. After going around to the local (and not so local in some cases) dealers to check out all the different models I've decided that the John Deere 3000 20 series is my favorite lineup and I'd really like to own one. The Deere's aren't cheap and the 3320 is the only one in my price range, but 32 horse is what I was looking for anyway so I'm ok with that. In doing a little more research though on the entire package and the implements I'd need I came up with one observation and question. The 3320 has a width of 68", most tractors in its class are 59 or 60 inches. This would mean that 5' (60") implements would not be as wide as the tractors footprint, which seems like it would be an annoyance not being able to brush hog or roto-till up to an edge or wherever you need to get to, same with box blade. The easy solution would be to jump up to a 6' implement but that would be pushing the limitations of the tractor just a little bit. The rule is 5HP per ft for brush hog, so the 25 PTO is just right. For maintaining I'm sure its fine, but cutting new paths in thick or hilly terrain I wonder how it would work. Same with box blade, we have a lot of clay, maintaining an existing road I'm sure would be fine with 6', doing tough work with all tines sunk in may be a bit much? Or maybe not, I don't know. Wonder if I should look at a gently used 3520 or 3720 with 100 or so hours on it and a little more HP or if the 3320 would handle the tasks I'd throw at it just fine. Anyone have experience with this and could give me some advice? Thanks in advance.