3032e or 3038e

[vaskeet]

trying to decide between a 3032e and a 3038e price difference is around a $1000.00 more hp is nice but not having a turbo (3032e) is also a good thing.
How is the torque on both of the tractors what are the real world differances Randy

 

[JDGreenGrass]

trying to decide between a 3032e and a 3038e price difference is around a $1000.00 more hp is nice but not having a turbo (3032e) is also a good thing.
How is the torque on both of the tractors what are the real world differances Randy

According to JD website the engine torque is the same for both tractors...62.7 ft/lb.

Both tractors are relatively light in weight so getting the maximum hp to the ground would require ballast, I assume.

People are happy with them and I would consider the 3032e myself. Good basic tractor.

 

[foggy1111]

The higher HP on a similar sized (weight) tractor is useful IF you need the HP for big-time PTO purposes.....such as larger than normal sized brush hogs, snow blowers, or tillers.

I think you wont get any more work out of them for FEL, Plows or Disking....as these tractors tend to spin out rather than bog down from lack of power.

I think oftentimes the extra HP (while nice to have) goes unused.

That's my story....and I'm sticking to it.

 

[Ray_Fort_White]

I went with the 3038E after test driving the 3032E. My son John is a John Deere factory trained mechanic. He makes the point that, in 12 years at a JD Dealer, he almost never saw a turbo failure.

If you let the turbo cool a few minutes before shut-down it should last the life of the tractor.

I just figured the extra HP might come in handy someday.

 

[jenkinsph]

Tractors are low power low speed machines, that said when you move up to the higher ground speeds or run uphill the higher hp is a real help and is noticeable. At very low ground speeds the difference between the two tractors will seem to diminish and either of the two tractors can suffer from wheel slip easily.

 

[vaskeet]

so since I mainly use a 72 inch rear discharge finish mower woud the 3038e be better I now mow with a kubota l2250 (23 hp pto) Randy

 

[Ray_Fort_White]

How much PTO HP you'll need with that mower will depend on how tough and how tall the grass is. I want to only mow once every 3 weeks in the summer. I have Bahia that can get 3' tall in 3 weeks with lots of rain. I need the extra HP of the 3038E.

Even with the extra PTO HP I need to sharpen the blades every 3 or 4 mowings.

 

[jenkinsph]

Yep, cows grazing Bahia grass tend to wear down their teeth too.
That is a tough grass even though it doesn't appear to be.

 

[Ray_Fort_White]

"Yep, cows grazing Bahia grass tend to wear down their teeth too.
That is a tough grass even though it doesn't appear to be."

I guess you slaughter them before they need dentures.


I have a Arens Home Depot riding mower for the areas too tight for the tractor. Home Depot sends me a new set of blades free each year. Last years set was worn down to an inch wide. There's a local guy that's at the Flea Market every Sat & Sunday selling blades for just about every thing ever made. he does a good business.

 

[mrtfelton]

I have the 3032e and wish it had a turbo once in awhile going up steep hills. The tractor will some times bog down if the throttle is not around 2500 rpms. It still is a good tractor but the turbo would be a bonus.