3032e or 3038e

nikdfish · Nov 23, 2010

When we were originally looking at the 3000E series I was initially planning on the 3032E to save a few bucks. While talking things over with the wife, she rather pointedly asked "If you were buying a new car and there was a turbo option offered, what would you buy?" .... needless to say, we got the 3038E... (she knows me too well

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Having said that, I'll follow up by opining that having the extra power at the PTO is always a plus.

Nick

TGF · Nov 24, 2010

get the turbo, it gives you more options on attachments, I have a 3038e and its got nuts for its size and weight.

USNative · Dec 30, 2010

nikdfish said:
When we were originally looking at the 3000E series I was initially planning on the 3032E to save a few bucks. While talking things over with the wife, she rather pointedly asked "If you were buying a new car and there was a turbo option offered, what would you buy?" .... needless to say, we got the 3038E... (she knows me too well )

Having said that, I'll follow up by opining that having the extra power at the PTO is always a plus.

Nick

I think you made a good choice and you should be very happy with the 3038e. I am very happy with mine as I am utilizing both the FEL and PTO on mine and it has plenty of power for all my uses so far. Your story is similar to when me and my wife decided on our 3038e. It made me smile!

There is nothing wrong with the 3032e either but I think it is worth the extra money to get the extra HP and turbo. The 3038e is nothing more than an enhanced 3032e. I like the looks of them too, they have a little of the old style boxy look to them but with a little modern style mixed in. The 3038e is a bit more capable than the 3032e and will handle a few bigger PTO driven and 3PH implements than the 3032e because of it's turbo & extra HP. A simple and very good entry level little workhorse and well designed for it's intended uses. I love my 3038e but with only 35+ hours it still has a ways to go to proove itself as to how dependable it is. Time will tell.

But so far it has met my needs and then some and I am very pleased with mine and I think you and your wife will be glad you went for the turbo.

Buster57 · Mar 13, 2011

I think I may have finally found a replacement for the JD 955? The 3038e seems about right.

I will be tilling with a HD LandPride 64" up a very steep hill. The Kubota B7800 is a terrific machine but I could really use the extra HP.

Any thoughts? I will give my JD dealer a call very soon!

Thanks!

Hey Nick-that sure looks like dangerous animal you have there! I have 4 or 5 chasing me all the time!!