Jtschnel
Silver Member
Friends,
I'm contemplating upgrading one of my 1026R's to a John Deere 3 Series. I've looked at the specs for the 3033R, 3039R, and 3046R. Initially I thought the 3033R but specs suggest if I ever wanted to use a flail mower/Bush hog type, I'd need at least the 3039. I also want a cab and with the 46 it'd be installed at the factory versus dealer putting it on for the 39. Initially, I'd get a front mounted snow blower, the quick disconnect loader, and possibly the backhoe.
I'd really appreciate your thoughts on the John Deere 3039R vs the 3046R (cost differential is about $2600). I'd also appreciate suggestions on comparable models of other manufactures to look at. Dealers in the area are Deere, Massey, and Kabota. Those would be my first consideration.
Would appreciate any input you might have.
Thanks,
Jim Schneller
I'm contemplating upgrading one of my 1026R's to a John Deere 3 Series. I've looked at the specs for the 3033R, 3039R, and 3046R. Initially I thought the 3033R but specs suggest if I ever wanted to use a flail mower/Bush hog type, I'd need at least the 3039. I also want a cab and with the 46 it'd be installed at the factory versus dealer putting it on for the 39. Initially, I'd get a front mounted snow blower, the quick disconnect loader, and possibly the backhoe.
I'd really appreciate your thoughts on the John Deere 3039R vs the 3046R (cost differential is about $2600). I'd also appreciate suggestions on comparable models of other manufactures to look at. Dealers in the area are Deere, Massey, and Kabota. Those would be my first consideration.
Would appreciate any input you might have.
Thanks,
Jim Schneller