3038e capable?

[jenkinsph]

The 3038E would be a good choice for your application, just be sure you consider carefully what else you will want to do with it in the future. I agree about the bypass switch, I am not going to carry around a sandbag. Realistically there are very few uses for fixed in place pto usage. I wouldn't bother with the switch unless I found the need.

As far as new tractors in the $18,000 range I think thats alot of bang for the buck. You can buy a similarly equipped older tractor for less though.

 

[RoyJackson]

The 3038E would be a good choice for your application, just be sure you consider carefully what else you will want to do with it in the future. I agree about the bypass switch, I am not going to carry around a sandbag. Realistically there are very few uses for fixed in place pto usage. I wouldn't bother with the switch unless I found the need.

As far as new tractors in the $18,000 range I think thats alot of bang for the buck. You can buy a similarly equipped older tractor for less though.

Apparently you don't have a PTO driven chipper, generator or logsplitter...all stationary usages.
Those are just the non-agricultural uses. I'm sure ag use would add a few more applications.

Messing around with a safety device could result in voiding a warranty, so think about that before anyone modifies or bypasses the switch. Just make sure you know what you're doing before you do it.
That said, I think it was an incredibly bad decision on Deere's part to not have off-seat PTO use on these tractors (3032e, 3038e)

 

[JDGreenGrass]

I too think it's a shame Deere doesn't offer the off seat pto.

Considering that most dealers offer attachments such as a log-splitter or chipper...I wouldn't want to be the salesman that has to look the customer in the eye, after he just sold the tractor, and says....oh, you can't operate that chipper with the tractor I just sold you.

 

[msmud]

I agree with Steve; is Bill really going to need a chipper down there in that Texas heat to grind up 10 acres of cedar? Talk about the long way around. When I first read Bill's post, I instinctively reached for my dozer keys.

Bill, I wish I lived next door so I could help you with this. As much as I like my little 3038E, a dozer would seem to be the fastest and cheapest solution to your problem.

 

[jenkinsph]

Apparently you don't have a PTO driven chipper, generator or logsplitter...all stationary usages.
Those are just the non-agricultural uses. I'm sure ag use would add a few more applications.

Messing around with a safety device could result in voiding a warranty, so think about that before anyone modifies or bypasses the switch. Just make sure you know what you're doing before you do it.
That said, I think it was an incredibly bad decision on Deere's part to not have off-seat PTO use on these tractors (3032e, 3038e)

Roy,
Yes I have a 3pt chipper, no I haven't used it much. No I don't have a pto driven generator I have Onan diesel and Honda gas generators, would not consider running my tractor for hours for this purpose. No interest at all in a log splitter on my tractors, I would much prefer a self contained unit.

I agree a person needs to understand what they are doing when they install the bypass switch.

 

[gtobill]

Went to nearest dealer and they will match another dealers quote at $18.8K with tires filled with sealer and water on back and sealer on the fronts. Said he would throw in a 5' box blade for antoher $400(Not Frontier). That would be all I would need for a good while.

 

[kennyd]

Went to nearest dealer and they will match another dealers quote at $18.8K with tires filled with sealer and water on back and sealer on the fronts. Said he would throw in a 5' box blade for antoher $400(Not Frontier). That would be all I would need for a good while.

Sealer?

 

[gtobill]

Have to be water soluble eh? I am trying to find out what the stuff is right now. Don't know if the salesman knows what he is talking about. They have treated me right so far though.

Bill

 

[gtobill]

The price was actually $16.8K then another $400 for the box blade. The loan was approved and I believe we get the tractor Tuesday. Got 0% for 60 months. The sealant is superseal for the tires.

Bill

 

[nunyabinis]

The 3038e will do the job. I love mine. It's a lot of tractor for the money. I just installed a canopy and the two rear hydraulic SCVs and will be ordering a HTL tonight.


Now that I have the two rear SCVs there's no telling how much trouble I can get into!!!


NOTE: I keep reading posts regarding the 3038e and the 3032e not having off-seat PTO capability. All you have to do is lift the seat, pull the connector off the kill switch and plug a piece of 14 gauge solid wire into the connector. Works good. Just be VERY careful around spinning equipment.