Buying Advice 3520 JD prices

[pwallace]

Thanks Steve, I can never seem to find these videos when I look for them. This is what I'm looking for. I don't have a large flat concrete or paved, or for that matter just plain solid surface of any kind on which rolling that large a deck would be practical, for me anyway. I have places that I could use to unhook but not then leave the deck there after it's removed. I do think that a separate mower (ZT etc.) probably makes better sense but I have some side hill that I don't think ZT would work well on and I wonder how rough they ride as far as compared to a larger tractor with a suspension seat. There aren't any dealers where I live that will demo (70 to 100 miles away) and they won't go that far so I don't have any way to compare or test any.
Where on the JD site did you find the info about the BH being compatible with the MMM deck? Could you point me at a link as I am not finding it myself. I don't think I will be able to afford the Deere 485 hoe as it was priced at $9200 by the dealer. I found a Woods 90 for around $5200 on ebay but I would have to travel to get it and also spring for the mounts but its much cheaper.
THANKS
Pete

 

[soulasphil]

I have a 3520 and the 60D Autoconnect. I don't use a backhoe so cannot answer that question. For the rest, the MMM is perfectly compatible with the FEL (you lose the tilt function to use the line to lift the mower deck) and any 3pt implement. Putting it on and taking it off are not quite the piece of cake Deere make it sound to be but if you are careful you soon learn how to do it first time without forgetting one little pin or another and it requires no physical exertion.

 

[jenkinsph]

Pete did the link on the first page work for you? If so read the opening page as it states the backhoe is compatible.

I like zero turn mowers but with back and neck trouble you may want to consider the conventional riding mowers instead.

 

[pwallace]

Steve, I see where it says that the front and rear attachments can remain on when using the mower. I wouldn't want to mow with a backhoe attached but I guess that answers the question. Wonder if they mean subframe type? I guess if thats all they sell that's what they mean. I sent JD a request for an answer to the question so maybe they will answer back. Don't want to purchase without finding out 100% that it will work! I have no desire to remove any more parts than I have too to use either attachment.
Glad I found out about this because I was seriously looking at Kubota because of the backhoe mount but they don't really offer a machine the size of the 3x20 JD that accepts a MMM at least as far as I can tell from their web site they don't. The L series is size close but no MMM according to web page. I know that Kubota makes a great machine also but the way the pedals for the hydro are placed kind of bother me.
THANKS
Pete

 

[jenkinsph]

Check out this page for the 485 backhoe, notice the sub frame mounting and the "more" which shows a picture of it.




The link opens the attachments select the digging section on the left of the page and then the 485 which opens in another window

JohnDeere Utility Tractor Attachments

 

[CinderSchnauzer]

Steve, I see where it says that the front and rear attachments can remain on when using the mower. I wouldn't want to mow with a backhoe attached but I guess that answers the question. Wonder if they mean subframe type? I guess if thats all they sell that's what they mean. I sent JD a request for an answer to the question so maybe they will answer back. Don't want to purchase without finding out 100% that it will work! I have no desire to remove any more parts than I have too to use either attachment.
Glad I found out about this because I was seriously looking at Kubota because of the backhoe mount but they don't really offer a machine the size of the 3x20 JD that accepts a MMM at least as far as I can tell from their web site they don't. The L series is size close but no MMM according to web page. I know that Kubota makes a great machine also but the way the pedals for the hydro are placed kind of bother me.
THANKS
Pete

I've probably lost track of what question you are actually asking. Here is a pic of a 2008 JD 3320 with FEL, 7 Iron MMM and 447 BH all attached at the same time and I usually mow with everything on because every time I remove one of the pieces I need it the next day. I have no idea what type of frame the 448 / 485 BH uses but the 447 (and probably the 375) do not use a "sub-frame." The only thing that has to be removed to mount the BH are the 3PTH arms etc.

 

[pwallace]

It's all on there isn't it! I emailed Deere and they replied to ask a dealer! This is where I got confused in the first place! Every dealer I ask tells me something different. THANKS, this answers the question better than any dealer now if I could just figure out how to pay for it all.

Pete

 

[GreenWannabe]

Next time you talk to a dealer about specific pieces of equipment, you might ask them to let you see the sale manual sections that cover each piece. There is a wealth of material in JD's sales manual, and it is all online at the dealer now. Not only would the sales manual answer your questions, but it will also tell you if any extra parts are needed to mount two implemnts at the same time, such as the kit needed to mount the mid-mount loader and the front hitch for a snowblower/sweeper/front blade. Much of the material in JD's website and the build your own section come from the sales manual, but it was useful to me to be able to read the whole document.

 

[pwallace]

A lot of the stuff on the deere site went over my head. I guess this to be expected as a newbie.
If you buy new everything should be included shouldn't it? I was confused about what you needed for some things to work with others MMM FEL BH etc.. I know you need the hyd. outlets for the loader and on the rear for the hoe but what about any others for the deck? Does it raise and lower by Hydraulics? If so wouldn't you need valves and outlets for that also?

 

[WV John Deere]

On March 30th, I ordered a 3520 w/ cab, 300CX loader, 72" MMM, and a couple little extra features. I first spec'd it out on JD's website, then contacted 4 different dealers w/ the same spec's. I received price quotes ranging from 11% to 18+% under retail.

Oh, I'm finally taking delivery on Monday. They were apparently in no rush to build and sell the tractor. First time I've ever ordered one.....and the last. Next one will be on the lot and available......this has not been an enjoyable wait.:confused2: