3520 arrived...first impressions.

tuolumne · May 23, 2007

Roy - Thanks, and yes, we've invested plenty in this rig. I can't say enough about the transmission. If I'm running 100 feet to a pile I can jump from first to fourth on the fly. Loader work feels better than hydro becuase I can coast a bit. With hydro, pulling off of a pedal is like hitting the brakes. I spent a good bit of time on a 4310 hydro which is the same size as this tractor. Chippers are scary, no two ways about it.
PPG - Can't take it out of gear and inch up to the forks at the same time. I can see some safety in a PTO cutout based on operator presence, but the engine cut out in gear seems strange to me. I'm used to older tractors.

I am going through strange withdrawal symptoms today being 150 miles from the tractor.

papafoxtrot · May 23, 2007

I just love that one picture of all the implements sitting in the woods. Like tractor Nirvana! Very Sweet. I love my 3520 and you sound like a happy camper with yours already.

buckeyebrad · May 23, 2007

The 3520 is a sweet machine. I wasn't sure about the turbocharger in the long run so I whimped out and got the 3320 ehydro. Actually the "braking" effect you mentioned about when letting off the pedal on the ehydro can be adjusted. I haven't done it yet but you can set it to "coast" more than what they set at the factory. I've had the tractor for a few months now and only just noticed it in the ops manual about adjusting it. I agree it's a little harsh. I'll be changing it soon. I hope I didn't read the manual incorrectly. My only beef with the machine so far is the loader seems a little slow when trying to tilt and lower the bucket at the same time. Maybe I'm just being fussy. Has anyone else noticed this in comparison with other brands?

GreenMtns · May 25, 2007

Takes the sting out of moving to a new state doesn't it?
Great looking machine and it will really work. It is an awesome tractor for it's size.

Welcome to your new home.

Al

tuolumne · May 25, 2007

GreenMtns said:
Welcome to your new home.

Al

Thanks, and I have nothing but good to speak of Hendy Bros. We hope to rent a home in Clarendon while we're building. This sure is beautiful country!

JDGREEN4ME · May 25, 2007

Now that is one sweet set-up! Congratulations...

Nuru · May 26, 2007

Cool pics, that brush guard is very good looking. Yep, yo uare gonna get a lot done with that unit.

AKfish · May 27, 2007

Yee Haa! You done good! Got all the tools to have more fun than what's legal in Nevada...

A great lookin' part of the world to be workin', er playin' in the woods, too!

AKfish

Loogie · May 27, 2007

Ok, In the category of Initial Tractor and Implement Aquisition" I have to give you a "Best Seen To Date". Outstanding job. Please keep this thread going with photo's of your progress. I'd love to see how you end up using all your implements. I'm green (and yellow) with envy!