Another Newbie

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Davem47

New member
Joined
Jun 3, 2018
Messages
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Location
Helena MT
Tractor
John Deere 3033R
Hi everyone,
I’m considering trading my 2014 3033r for a new 2018 2032r or 2038r, many reasons but one being I just moved from Western NY that had 28 acres and an elevation of 800 feet to a 5 acre property that sits on a mountain here in Montana with a 5400 foot elevation.
I presently have a large back yard for mowing and a very long 1000 ft. dirt driveway that goes up a fairly steep driveway to the house. Lots of snow here this past year and gets pretty icy.

All I will be doing is some loader work, box blade work repairing long driveway in the spring, mowing and probably pushing lots of snow, hate the thought of attached snow blower because I think I’m to old to be attaching and Unattaching to put the loader back on. I’ll probably just get the manual 5 foot blade that attaches to the loader arms so I can pile the snow high.
I have the 6 foot hydraulic blade on my 3033r which works well but I think it may be to heavy for the 2000 series, the 3033 goes sideways sometimes pushing snow with this blade so I’m thinking a smaller blade may be better- thoughts?
This may not be appropriate here but I could sure use your opinions regarding should I get the 2038 that's turbocharged or will the 2032 which is about the same hp as my 3033 will be fine.
Should I consider the snow blower or am I correct that it’s a pain to switch to the loader?
Anyway hello to all, I’m excited about joining this group and can’t wait To start learning from your experience.
Davem47
 
   / Another Newbie #2  
Welcome aboard.
 
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Thanks
 
   / Another Newbie #4  
:welcome: Welcome to the forum!

:tractor: I'm going to move this thread over to our John Deere section.
 
   / Another Newbie #5  
Your dealer will advise the decline in performance in relation to elevation. No personal experience but some have been critical of the Aluminum rear axle housing, Durability issues?

If you miss the property tax structure on NY, let me know, happy to share my costs w/ you.

If it were my, if I incurred the expense to relocate the tractor, I'd keep what I have, save the depreciation loss.
 
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Lol oh I was paying 2.5 times the property and school taxes in NY. A big reason to leave.
 
   / Another Newbie #7  
:welcome: to TBN...kick back and enjoy.
 
   / Another Newbie #8  
I think the frame size of your 3033r is going to help you in all you wish to do. Dragging a blade or pushing snow I would be more concerned with frame size and weight than a few perceived forced induction (turbo) hp.

Diesel engines are not as effected by altitude as gas (naturally aspirated or turbo charged).
 
   / Another Newbie #9  
G'day Mate and welcome to TBN from Downunder.

Can't help on the snowblower question... The worst we get here is a heavy frost. :)

Enjoy the site.
 
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Thank you, I really appreciate your honesty and thank you for your service. I know your probably correct but I really want several new attachments which I can’t swing unless I buy them with a new zero percent John Deere loan. My property and garage are much smaller now, my biggest challenge each year will be the long dirt hillside driveway, snow and spring repair. I also want a flail mower for my back lot and around a pond.
 
   / Another Newbie #11  
No worries, best of luck whatever you decide.

I understand the money issue, I just don’t want to see you shed 1000lbs of tractor then realize your new machine has a very hard time with the tasks you wish to perform. I’ve always found frame size and weight more important than horsepower for pushing and grading.
 
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What part of western NY were you from?
 
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I was from Batavia NY

Well after all the research and questions I signed a purchase agreement to order the following:

I was debating between the 2038R and this 3039R--after seeing proposals the price was within $2000 to get a heavier tractor

3039R with 15-19.5 R4 and 25-8.50-14 R4==== My thinking is this may lower the center of gravity some.
3 inch wheel spacers and loaded rear tires--hopefully this makes me feel better on these hills.

320 Loader with heavy duty bucket
25A Flail mower
BB2060 Box Blade
RB2172 Rear Blade
I can use my existing AF11E push blade
LED light kit
e hydro
and a few other items.

The dealer said they hope it will come in by December-------OMG Really
 
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TOM B

Looking to replace 1994 JD Kawasacki 20 hp with same had a mechanic wok on it and he burnt engine.
Where can I buy a new 20 HP
Thank you
 

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