G3038 vs R3039

[jnicewan]

Hello,

I am new here and a new land owner and I will be needing a tractor soon. I feel LS tractors are about the best bang for the buck but so far I am trying to decide which one I want. As far as prices go, if I can prove to myself that the R3039 is worth the extra $$$ I will go that route. The prices I got from the dealers around me are putting the R3039 around $2k higher than the G3038, (does that sound right?) Both machines have respectable stats on paper and obviously the R3039 has slightly better stats on most of the important stuff. I can form my own opinions on comparison and selection but I would like to hear why you would pick one over the other.

I am not needing any particular option on either of these tractors and will probably go with the hydro trans. FEL work will be mild and the ground is mostly flat and soft unless I dig down a few feet to red clay. I will be mowing around 6ac with a 5-6 ft rotary or finish mower and don't plan to let it grow up high. Other typical work might be some small tree/brush clearing, basic box blading, plowing, raking etc, nothing extensive or difficult.

So what do you guys think, I know both tractors are enough but which one do you like and why?

 

[rocknrod]

My limited experience tells me - Always get the newest and the largest model you can. In my case I won't look back and remorse over not doing so.

 

[mangus580]

Major differences.... the R3039 has the following the G series does not:

• Suspesion Seat
• Rubber Floor Mat
• Rear Remote (dual) hydraulics
• 4 cylinder Mitsubishi engine (vs the 3 cyl LS brand)
• Ergonomic Loader controls
• Higher Loader Capacity
• Synchronized 4 speed transmission (high-medium-low still is not)
• Draft Control
• Rear Work Light
• Trailer plug
• Telescoping 3pt links

I might have missed something, but those are key.

The loader control is a HUGE one, as on the R series its out of the way, so you can get on/off the tractor on both sides. Its also VERY comfortable to run, where as the G its kind of hanging out in space at a strange location/angle.

The remote hydraulics are another major point. It would probably cost you close to the $2k difference just to add those to the G tractor. You may not have a need for them now... but be sure its likely you will!

The suspension seat has its ups and downs (no pun intended!!... well maybe!) While its a much nicer ride.... it doesnt flip up to dump water off!! This caused me to make room in my 'garage-in-a-box' for the tractor... so I am not sure its a 'bad' thing.

It was these points that jumped me from the G3033 to the R3039. It wasnt a HP thing for me, as much as this list. The loader capacity was probably close to the top for me too. As it is, I feel my loader is a little under powered....


Hope this helps,
Mike

 

[murphy1244]

Major differences.... the R3039 has the following the G series does not:

• Suspesion Seat
• Rubber Floor Mat
• Rear Remote (dual) hydraulics
• 4 cylinder Mitsubishi engine (vs the 3 cyl LS brand)
• Ergonomic Loader controls
• Higher Loader Capacity
• Synchronized 4 speed transmission (high-medium-low still is not)

I might have missed something, but those are key.

The loader control is a HUGE one, as on the R series its out of the way, so you can get on/off the tractor on both sides. Its also VERY comfortable to run, where as the G its kind of hanging out in space at a strange location/angle.

The remote hydraulics are another major point. It would probably cost you close to the $2k difference just to add those to the G tractor. You may not have a need for them now... but be sure its likely you will!

The suspension seat has its ups and downs (no pun intended!!... well maybe!) While its a much nicer ride.... it doesnt flip up to dump water off!! This caused me to make room in my 'garage-in-a-box' for the tractor... so I am not sure its a 'bad' thing.

It was these points that jumped me from the G3033 to the R3039. It wasnt a HP thing for me, as much as this list. The loader capacity was probably close to the top for me too. As it is, I feel my loader is a little under powered....


Hope this helps,
Mike

What was the price difference.

 

[mangus580]

From the g3033 to the R3039. Was $3000

 

[murphy1244]

From the g3033 to the R3039. Was $3000

Oh Yes its worth the upgrade.

 

[mangus580]

Oh Yes its worth the upgrade.

Without a doubt.... I wish I had made the jump higher yet...

 

[Bob77064]

The R3039 also has a draft control for the 3 point hitch.

 

[TSO]

Does the G series come with telescoping 3pt arms? I know the R3039 does, and they are well worth the upgrade.

Also, I'm pretty sure the 4cyl engine in the 3039 is (like the R4041/4047) LS built under Mitsubishi license. That was straight from the LS rep.

With the G3038 or R3039, you should be able to handle a 6ft mower just fine, FYI.

Happy hunting!

 

[mangus580]

The R3039 also has a draft control for the 3 point hitch.

I had thought so, but wasnt sure.... I will update my post to indicate that as well.