Ok Got a week or so to decide, 3032E or B3200HSD?

[srs]

I keep going back and forth on these 2
3032D JD and Kubota B3200HSD Kurt

Did you test drive both tractors? Which one feels the most comfortable for YOU?
Good luck and let us know what you decided.

 

[foggy1111]

I'm not sure anyone really answered your "treadle" question very well.

The JD product(s) typically have two pedals to activate the forward and reverse on the tranny. They are located quite close to one another and the operator rests his heel on the floor and alternates between pedals as needed. Very intuitive to operate and (for me) less fatigue.

The "treadle" (as found on the 'bota) has a sinlgle pedal with a center pivot. Thus, when the heel pushes the pedal you go backward and when the toe pushes the pedal you go forward. Holding your foot in place on a treadle is hard for me. Maybe not a deal breaker......but I prefer the double pedal as in the JD.

Hope this helps.

Also, if you are concerned about "enough" HP....you could go to the next size JD (3038) which would add 6 HP and more CID to the same tractor size. I'm not sure how much this will change the loader specs (if any) and how much this adds to the cost. Given your slippery yard, I would definately get Ag tires (R1's)

 

[jbos333]

I just want to know which 1/2 of the horse it is you have!

 

[drilladvisor]

I just want to know which 1/2 of the horse it is you have!

The side that makes manure or course. He is a Mustang Colt but aspires to be a real horse now.

I was leaning to the bota till I test drove it. That treadle thing is weird, not a deal breaker but too the edge off my lean. I may step up to the 3038 depending o the money involved.

All the input has helped be be more educated about my decision. Soon as I decide ill post pics.

 

[foggy1111]

Hmmm....it appears I was wrong about adding CID (displacement) for the 3038 vs the 3032. The smaller tractor actually has more displacement in the engine. The HP is made from adding a turbo to the smaller CID engine in the 3038. Seems odd they would have two different engines for this tractor.

At this point (if I was looking to buy - which I ain't....but that hydro tranny sure looks appealing ) I would be torn between these two models. And, I believe I would opt for the bigger HP....if the cost isn't too much more. Deere is better supported in my area.....so.......

 

[IslandTractor]

Thanks again for the input and feel free to suggest anything I should look at or keep in mind.

You are already looking at two nice tractors but as a newbie you might want to consider that there are more than just JD and Kubota tractors out there. Kubota and JD are the two biggest manufacturers in the compact utility tractor field but I'd check out the New Holland (formerly Ford), Massey Ferguson, Kioti and Mahindra too. All of these tractors are made in Asia, including the JD.

Brands like Kioti and Mahindra have made inroads recently by offering great value and it wouldn't hurt to see what they offer. Bobcat has recently rebadged the Kioti tractors.

The Kubota you are looking at is the new version of a well proven basic tractor. The price equivalent Kioti/Bobcat however is a "deluxe" tractor with features like suspension seat, telescopic lower link, adjustable steering position which make operation easier and more comfortable. I haven't checked recently but for the Kubota series the B7800 did not have these features (you needed to upgrade to the B3030 to get most of them).

The JD and Kubota offerings are highly capable machines so it is not so much a question of whether something else in that range can do things the JD and Kubota cannot but rather that the JD/Kubota are the highest priced of all the CUT brands and there are very very competent tractors in other colors available. No question that JD/Kubota have the biggest dealer networks and that is something to consider but you should at least check out some of the alternatives before you purchase.

 

[nolefan]

I recently bought a L2800HST but was shown the B3200 first. I had one major concern and that was the weight. It weighed less than my RTV and I was concerned that the horsepower offered by the B3200 would never get to the ground. Also the B3200 doesn't have a treadle pedal. It had a forward peddle and a separate reverse pedal on the same side located back behind the forward pedal towards the operator if that makes sense. You had to lift up off the forward pedal and move your foot back to the reverse pedal. Not as efficient in my opinion. In the end I chose the L2800 because of the added weight and the treadle pedal. Whatever your decision I highly recommend the Ag tires for added traction and being able to utilize the tractors full potential. Good luck on your decision.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

I'd take a close look at the B2630 right now. There are some extra dealer side discounts on them that makes it abnormaly attractive. You don't need 32Hp in this size frame unless your in some pretty specific applications.

 

[Johndeere3720]

As mentioned before, R1s are the best tire for those slick muddy conditions. Either tractor is nice. They both have there pros and cons so get the one that you like best.

 

[drilladvisor]

Hi All, thanks for all the input. Looks like i'm gonna go green after mulling over all the advice. We did look at the 30 horse NH and it seems like a nice tractor, the 110 loader is a bit lighter than the JD but the lift height is nice. It's also 2k higher that the JD so that kinda made me stop looking at it. No offence to NH guys but it just didn't seem like a up to date tractor.
Thanks again for the help and any NH guys wanna set me straight please do.
Of course the NH had a great financing deal hehehe