300x vs 300cx?

[jcmseven]

txhawg,
There is not an assessment currently on the consumer website. I would suggest going by your dealer and having them print out a spec comparison for the various loaders. My dealer was able to print out a comparison sheet directly from the John Deere dealer website.

John M.

 

[rockyridgefarm]

Go to the Configurator choose the 300cx. at the top, click on "features"

300CX Loader
Specifications Per ASAE 301.3
Measured @ Pivot Pin:
Lift Capacity 1598 Lbs. (725 kg)

Lift Height 102 In. (2593 mm)
Boom Breakout 3327 Lbf. (14800 N)
Dump Angle - 41.1 Degrees

Rollback Angle - 31 Degrees
Quick-Tatch Loader
Quick-Tatch Carrier
Mounting Frame
Hood Guard
Bucket Level Indicator
61 In. (1550 mm) Materials Bucket

You can also compare the attachments....

 

[txhawg]

Thanks, Rocky. Looks like the 300CX gives you around 350 LBs more lifting capacity over the 430. I think I want that! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[rockyridgefarm]

300 Series Loaders

Yup, but the coolest feature is the grease zerks.

 

[KASBJS]

Don't forget about the additional attachments available for the CX only: 72" grapple bucket, 72" blade, 84" blade, 72" 4-in-1 bucket, 60" 4-in-1 bucket and hydraulic angle kit for front blades. There is also a skid steer attachment carrier for the CX loaders.

 

[Jim_n_Motown]

I have found that the configurator isn't totally accurate especially regarding things like attachments for the loaders. They might leave things out intentionally to get one to buy the more expensive model.

Before the 300 loaders came out I was comparing the 420 vs the 430 and after double checking with the dealer I found out that some of the attachments that weren't listed for the 420 were actually compatible such as the front blade. The same thing happened with the 300x vs the 300cx.

If one is buying the more expensive model based on a specific attachment it would be a good idea to double check with a dealer first. It might save cash!

 

[keeney]

<font color="green"> RE: I have found that the configurator isn't totally accurate especially regarding things like attachments for the loaders. They might leave things out intentionally to get one to buy the more expensive model. </font>

They may also be leaving things out that are not recommended to be used togtheer even though they can physically be mated up. Many of the larger attachment options mentioned might fit on the loader quick-attach just fine (most of the modern JD bucket attach are all the same), but the lift capacity and sturdiness of the smaller loader frame might not be appropriate for the heavier attachments.

In other words, it might fit fine, but you may not be happy that 50% of the loader gross lift capacity is used up just lifting the largest 4-in-1, HD bucket, for example.

- Rick

 

[KASBJS]

I have not checked the configurator out yet on the 300 series loaders but keep in mind that these are new products like the 3020 and 4020 series tractors, the are not a replacement they are actually new and totally different pieces of equipment. If it is not correct it will be soon. Keeney made an excellent point, just because the 300 series loaders will have the same coupler does not mean that they can carry the same implements. If you want an attachment for a 300X and only shows to be compatible with the CX I encourage you to talk to your local dealer about your specific application for that attachment. You might be ok, for example I have sold loaders with two-wheel drive 790's. Deere does not recommend that but it works for the customer's application.

 

[Jim_n_Motown]

I guess I should have been more clear. When I said compatible I meant I had the dealer look things up in the manuals to make sure it was supported and warranted by Deere even though it wasn't listed in the configurator.