2014 John Deere 3320

[gls1320]

This is the 2014 John Deere 3320......last of the 20 series prior to the 3033R's that are now out. I bought this a couple weeks ago with 3 hours on the meter.
I had originally set my sights on a 2014 JD 3520, but when I finally decided to make the purchase, that tractor had been sold, so I got the only new 3320 left at the dealers. As it was configured on the dealers lot, it had the 300x loader. As part of the deal I got them to switch it out for a 300cx loader.....no cost to me.
Has the R4 tires and single rear hydraulic outlet. Also got the Frontier SB1164 rear snow blower.
At the time I bought this tractor, they had a 2014/15 JD 4066M sitting right next to my 3320. It was tempting to spring for the 4066M, but I would have had to part with another $10K and would have had to add hydraulics to the rear, as none comes shipped from the factory. Not to mention the Tier 4 emissions
But....so far, so good with this unit. The ease of getting on/off the 3320 as compared to the 3520 with cab is night and day. And for me, I'm always hopping on and off,m so this fits the bill perfectly. The forks and the quick detach system are a dream compared to having fixed pins like I did on my JD 790.
Currently shopping around for a 85" snow bucket for the 3320.

 

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This is the 2014 John Deere 3320......last of the 20 series prior to the 3033R's that are now out. I bought this a couple weeks ago with 3 hours on the meter.
I had originally set my sights on a 2014 JD 3520, but when I finally decided to make the purchase, that tractor had been sold, so I got the only new 3320 left at the dealers. As it was configured on the dealers lot, it had the 300x loader. As part of the deal I got them to switch it out for a 300cx loader.....no cost to me.
Has the R4 tires and single rear hydraulic outlet. Also got the Frontier SB1164 rear snow blower.
At the time I bought this tractor, they had a 2014/15 JD 4066M sitting right next to my 3320. It was tempting to spring for the 4066M, but I would have had to part with another $10K and would have had to add hydraulics to the rear, as none comes shipped from the factory. Not to mention the Tier 4 emissions
But....so far, so good with this unit. The ease of getting on/off the 3320 as compared to the 3520 with cab is night and day. And for me, I'm always hopping on and off,m so this fits the bill perfectly. The forks and the quick detach system are a dream compared to having fixed pins like I did on my JD 790.
Currently shopping around for a 85" snow bucket for the 3320.

Nice unit gls. I tried to buy one of these last year but the JD dealer was showing me next to nothing for my trade of a JD 750. I had to go with Mahindra as it was also a 10 grand out of pocket difference between the 2 tractors. Imagine, the Mahindra dealer giving me over 5K more than the JD dealer for my trade. At any rate, have you given any thought to a snow pusher as opposed to a bucket?

 

[gls1320]

I briefly looked at a couple of snow pushers in the Frontier line, but IIRC they were priced more than the 85" light volume bucket. Never used or had a snow pusher before. What would be the advantages of using a snow pusher?

 

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I briefly looked at a couple of snow pushers in the Frontier line, but IIRC they were priced more than the 85" light volume bucket. Never used or had a snow pusher before. What would be the advantages of using a snow pusher?

This company makes a snow pusher for around $1500.Snow Pusher. Pushers are much faster as you do not have to go through a dump cycle. You can still pile snow as high as your tractor is capable of with a pusher. The thing that drives up pricing on a pusher is the the composite or rubber cutting edge. These things are really expensive but come in handy if something is "hit" as there are no springs on a pusher as on a plow.

 

[tomd999]

Hiya,

Something to keep in mind, those 300CX loaders require a lot of ballast on the rear of the 3000 series tractors to operate safely. I have a 3320 cab with loaded R3's, wheel weights, an extended Portland filled ballast box and the rears get light when I pick up heavy pallets. I have had mine on 3 wheels more than once, it's very easy and it happens quick.

My two cents,

Tom

 

[gls1320]

Tomd999, yes for sure about the ballast and 300cx loader. Thanks for heads up.

 

[Eric102]

A new back hoe makes excellent ballast

 

[Steve_in_SEMich]

Please post if you find a non-Deere large bucket for snow. I want a large bucket for snow & mulch, but cannot swallow the new Deere price.

Enjoy your 3320, mines sips fuel and is the handiest tree felling, firewood processing, snow removing, & material moving CUT available.

 

[hoddykubody]

Gls 1320 , wondering what model of pallet forks you have there and are they fixed position on the bottom but yet slide on the top or do the forks separate at the bottom when let down ? Thanks Hoddykubody

 

[gls1320]

The pallet forks are a Frontier make, model, AP12F, 42"...and they are attached at the bottom and slide along the top rail. Used them many times, wonderful thing, those pallet forks. How did I ever get along without them in the past.
And in regards to previous comments about snow pushers, I did end up also purchasing a Frontier AS10H snow pusher. Should be able to clear the drive in 2 passes with this unit. And the way the weather is headed up here in the northland, it won't be long till I get to try the snow pusher out.

 

[hoddykubody]

Thanks gls

 

[CinderSchnauzer]

Time has passed since your comments regarding an 85" snow bucket. I thought an 84" Horst Materials Handling Bucket would be a huge improvement over the standard 60" bucket. Perhaps with chains the results would be different, however, I find in "float" position and with a bit of snow, it is very difficult to steer with the 84" bucket. My bucket has a capacity of (I think) 31 cu ft and it very easy to load the bucket to the extent the FEL either cannot handle the load or if slightly uneven, put the tractor on three wheels. I rarely use the 84" bucket anymore.

I have found the combination of 60" rear Blower and standard 60" front bucket to be far superior for the majority of snow jobs.

 

[CinderSchnauzer]

Those two holes in the top of the FEL masts are a great place to mount a couple of Rear View Mirrors.

 

[gls1320]

Well....everyone runs with a different set of circumstances regarding snow removal, ...flat,hilly, gravel, concrete etc etc.. time will tell how well the snow pusher works for my drive....which is flat as a pancake and arrow straight.....the key for me, will be to get er done quick and back into the warmth....
I had a 60" bucket on my old JD 790, and that didn't work real well either, soon as it filled with snow(after 20 feet)..it became a snow pusher making windrows, what good is that?
We shall see, what we shall see. .

 

[pmsmechanic]

I can see by this picture that there is something drastically wrong with your shop. There's this grey thing with a bunch of plants on it right in front of the door!! How can you use the shop? This is a catastrophe. All kidding aside congratulations on your new tractor.

 

[yooper68]

The pallet forks are a Frontier make, model, AP12F, 42"...and they are attached at the bottom and slide along the top rail. Used them many times, wonderful thing, those pallet forks. How did I ever get along without them in the past.
And in regards to previous comments about snow pushers, I did end up also purchasing a Frontier AS10H snow pusher. Should be able to clear the drive in 2 passes with this unit. And the way the weather is headed up here in the northland, it won't be long till I get to try the snow pusher out.

Regarding the snow pusher: It looks like 7' or 8' (can't tell for sure from the photos). I would like to hear how you like it. I have a 3520 cab tractor; have been using 6' bucket on loader and 6' back-blade for my snow removal for about 7 years and am pretty satisfied but am about ready to purchase a 6' snow pusher to carry more snow and eliminate the dump function. We get our fair share of snow here in UP Mich & I keep almost 1 acre clear of snow.

I found a pretty reasonable deal on 6' snow pusher; just wondering if should go to a 7'?

 

[gls1320]

The Frontier AS10H is an 8' or 96" width. I haven't really had an opportunity to use it yet, as we have not had enough snow to push, and as we have gravel underneath, I need a good base of snow underneath before I can start scraping. Wish I could tell you more, but on the other hand, I am not looking forward to more snow. We have lots of cold here now...was -20C last night and with windchill was -28C. Bloody end of December weather. Oh well, and so it goes.

 

[toolbox5]

Do you plan on chains ? we have a pusher like that for our 4520 at work and run out of traction pretty fast and that's with loaded r4s and a ballast box full of concrete . They are handy for pushing back piles . Ours has a trip cutting edge to help with grass removal . I too have a last year model 2008 3120 .

 

[yooper68]

I did put chains on front tires for the 1st fews winters but have not for the last few. Turf tires have pretty good traction for snow removal. Plus my yard is flat. The only ballast is 6' back blade. I like the snow - cross country skiing & snowmobiling almost every day!

 

[cartod]

Great machine for everything around here.