3032e/3038e questions

[art]

I remember years ago before diff lock and we used to hit the brakes on the wheel that was spinning to try to get power to the other wheel that might have had traction to keep moving.

It always seemed like working backwards to step on the brake to make things go!! I guess jd figured it out boy they do have a way

 

[msmud]

JD 755,
Maybe others feel as you do that this would be inconvenient. I wish some of the 3032e/3038e owners could comment on their experiences with these tractors, about this issue and any others with them.

My test drive impressed me. The salesman even hooked up a 700# 6' bushhog to this little tractor with no weights on the front, and it lifted it fine with no elevation of the wheels, but had some front wheel bounce when he drove it around the yard and parked it. With enough weights I think it could handle a 6 ft hog. I also noted that the tractor spun its R4s in 2wd and even 4wd when he backed one of the 3 pt arms against the hog 3 pt pin in order to move it. These tractors would need a lot of weight on them it seems to me, especially with the engine tunings they seem to have.

What have you 3032/3038 owners experienced?
Tim

 

[AKfish]

I remember years ago before diff lock and we used to hit the brakes on the wheel that was spinning to try to get power to the other wheel that might have had traction to keep moving.

It always seemed like working backwards to step on the brake to make things go!! I guess jd figured it out boy they do have a way

Oh yah, I forgot about doin' that! A quick jam and let up; another jam and let up.

Whew... how old am I??

AKfish

 

[Ray_Fort_White]

My 3038E can very easily spin a wheel if I attempt to accelerate too hard, especially in low range. I have loaded Industrial tires. If I tap the brake pedal the slipping stops, no need to engage 4WD in most cases. I can't feel any change when it unlocks.

I think everyone is missing the point. My guess it that JD wants the rear locked when braking. I'd like to look at a service manual to see if there is only one shared rear brake? Is it possible they did it as a $$$ savings?

The brake pedal is easy to reach and makes locking the differential simple.

BTW, I have 3 close neighbors with 790/3005's equipped with a FEL. All 3 mow with the loader on the tractor. I leave the mower on while using the loader. I'll be the first to admit I'm too lazy to do a lot of attaching and unattaching.

 

[msmud]

Ray,
Since you've lived with one of these economy tractors, what's your judgment on the "E" series? Any particular problems or criticisms? Any qualities that surpassed your expectations? What improvements would you make, if any?
Tim

 

[xochiti]

Just bought a 3038e (already had the 7' garage door...LOL) At 84'' of door height, with R4 tires, the top of the ROPS clears by about a 1/4 of an inch, but I can get it in the workshop. I have loaded R4s and it's gone everywhere I wanted...plus the misses likes it when I have to be on the lawn, doesn't tear grass up at all.
Half way down locks diff anything past that begins to apply brakes.
I love my 3038e, especially with the 5K I kept in my pocket by forgoing the whistles and bells. IMHO its all about what you can live with.

 

[JD755]

I think everyone is missing the point. My guess it that JD wants the rear locked when braking. I'd like to look at a service manual to see if there is only one shared rear brake? Is it possible they did it as a $$$ savings?

.

This recall attachment sorta makes me think that...

PROBLEM: An incorrect differential assembly may have been installed into the
transmission during production. The incorrect differential could cause the
tractor to turn to the left when the brakes are applied.

 

[Ray_Fort_White]

Tim:

I think the E series is aimed at home owners like me, that have some acreage with light farming and mowing chores.

The seat might be in line for an upgrade at some point. Other than that, can't think of anything I'd change, except maybe a fuel tank that is easier to fill.

The power steering is great. The controls are simple and well placed. It's a very easy tractor to use.

 

[123rday]

I have a 3038e and I'd say I lose traction first even with rear filled tires. Winter, I added chains all around. big difference, go practically anywhere. Summer, with loader work, I have a ballest box on back loaded with 480lbs of bagged concrete incase I want to use the ballest box empty. My dealer said they could install a kit for rear hydralics for things like log splitters and so on. At that point I'd see if they couldn't add/reroute lines for joystick to accomodate you by the seat. I usually hear and feel the rear diff lock and unlock if driving slowww. I think most times though instead of engaging rear diff, I engage 4wd. I think the seat is very comfy.

 

[msmud]

I think John Deere has hit a home run with these E series tractors--incredibly simple, cost effective, good-looking, stripped down to the key basics. For a guy like me who's looking to use a bushhog 95% of the time and a boxblade occasionally, it seems like the perfect fit. As best I can determine, the 3032E is the cheapest Deere tractor that could run a 6 foot bushhog, such as the 20HP Woods.

I do worry these things will need a lot of weight on them (front and rear wheel), given the high torque to weight ratio, and R1s for better traction. I also wondered about the convenience of filling the gas tank. Maybe using 2 gallon diesel containers might prevent overfill.

How long can you go on a load of fuel with the 6 gallon tank?
Tim