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02-07-2009, 05:43 PM #1
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- Deere 3032e
new John Deere 3038e
Hi, this is my first post. I am been reading on here for some time and have found a lot of useful information.
I currently have a 1970s White (oliver) 1365 tractor. It is about 55hp. I bought it to brush hog some land I bought. I now have 4 acres, but will be purchasing an additional 4 (and maybe more later if it becomes available) that is adjoining what I have now. I would like to have something newer and lighter to mow when we do build our house (hopefully in 2010), so I plan to sell the White and buy a newer tractor. Also, I want the added safety of the ROPS.
The new JD 3038e seems like a lot of tractor for the money. I was quoted just over $16k for the tractor and loader. It has a turbocharged 37.1 hp Yanmar (same engine as the 3520), 4 wheel drive, and 2 range HST.
Is there a lot I will be missing by getting the basic tractor as opposed to a 20 series? My primary use will be mowing and cutting (I have a 6' brush hog, would like a 7' ft finish mower), but I will also want to use a post hole digger, the loader, a rear blade for snow removal, and possibly a tiller. Will this be a good choice? The 3520 is at least $5k more. When we build, the driveway will be about 350' to the house and another couple hundred to the pole barn.
Thanks,
Nick
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02-07-2009, 06:56 PM #2
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- JD 5203, JD 3720, JD 4110, JD 445, IH 1586, IH 886, IH 404......
Re: new John Deere 3038e
I doubt you would miss much. Many people on here would rather have the solid non quick tach loader from the E series... But you will not be removing the loader to do finish mowing.. You could quick tach the bucket.... Not a big deal... The only thing I would miss is cruise control, but the E might have that? I have only used the 4XXX (dunno) E series one.... It was nice...
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02-07-2009, 07:12 PM #3
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- Deere 3032e
Re: new John Deere 3038e
Thanks. The online brochure says that cruise control is an option, but when I build my own, it isn't there (but I don't think that means anything because the 305 loader isn't there either).
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02-07-2009, 09:50 PM #4
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- Innisfil, Ontario, Canada
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- MF 1635 12x12 Powershuttle
Re: new John Deere 3038e
Thanks,
Will
2017 Ram SXT 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 5.7 Hemi 6 speed auto.
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02-08-2009, 12:20 AM #5
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- Maine
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- '09 JD 5105M Cab & '05 JD 4720 Cab
Re: new John Deere 3038e
I have all the cruise control options one can order and never use them. I found that with the state of our roads a vehicle that has no real suspension cannot sustain a stable speed for more than 10 seconds without having to slow down to avoid potholes and such so I have no use for this option.
I suppose however that if one wants to maintain an extremely slow speed (as one would working a bumpy field I guess) then maybe the cruise is useful.JD 5105M & JD 4720 Cabbies w. Shoule reversible snow blade/Shoule rear snowblower; Pronovost blower; backhoe and some attachments I have no idea what they are for.
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02-08-2009, 05:12 AM #6
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02-08-2009, 11:14 AM #9
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- Deere 3032e
Re: new John Deere 3038e
Mowing is what I thought it would be nice for. Otherwise, I would have to hold the pedal at a somewhat constant speed all the time, and after 2-3 hours, that might get old.
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02-08-2009, 12:40 PM #10