B3030 cabs regrets?

[JJZ 109]

Regrets? That I didn't get a cab sooner instead of eating bushels of snow on that open station JD 790 for 4 winters.
But as sunnyside noted below, I'm not impressed with the hydro whine inside the cab of the 3030. I installed a stereo in the cab shortly after buying the tractor. Complete waste of my time. Have to blast it to hear anything and I'd rather not do that. So mostly the stereo sits there idle.

 

[sunnyside360]

Best thing is to go test drive before deciding and buying. Cabs in general are nice but some are more ergonomic/nicer than others. My biggest CON with the B3030 cab was the noise inside the cab compared to others. The newer ones may be better (test drove 2007). The dealer tried to steer me towards another cab model which was a big improvement -- L3240 I think it was. Almost bought the L cab model but couldn't get an acceptable deal (cash with no trade).
I wound up getting a JD 3720 cab tractor with 18% off list plus 3 years zero interest and I kept my cash in the bank and made a little interest on it.

 

[srs]

My biggest CON with the B3030 cab was the noise inside the cab compared to others.

I wound up getting a JD 3720 cab tractor with 18% off list plus 3 years zero interest and I kept my cash in the bank and made a little interest on it.

sunnyside, without a doubt the cabbed 3030 is noisy with the hydro whine. Is the JD3720 much quieter? It is my understanding the Kubota cabbed 3240 is substantially quieter than the 3030.

 

[JJZ 109]

sunnyside, without a doubt the cabbed 3030 is noisy with the hydro whine. Is the JD3720 much quieter? It is my understanding the Kubota cabbed 3240 is substantially quieter than the 3030.

It's been over a year now, but it seems to me that when I was shopping cabbed tractors, the lowest priced JD with cab was substantially more than a B3030, hence the move from green to orange for me.
The hydro whine inside the cab is an annoyance to be sure, but other than that I'm extremely happy with the tractor.

 

[smfcpacfp]

This is my first tractor and I use it in summer and winter. I would never buy a tractor without a cab. It keeps out biting bugs, dust, heat in the summer, and cold and snow in the winter.

If you have the heater/air conditioner set to bring in fresh air rather than recirculate you should not a problem with exhaust fumes as it creates a bit of outward pressure around the little air leaks, although I never had an exhaust problem when recirculating. The cab does reduce the noise of the engine a bit, but I sill wear protection. I really like my little Kubota.

 

[rpraymond]

As many have said, it depends on your needs. I like brush hogging on a nice day, out in the open, because I can pick the day. I would not want to be without the cab in the winter when the driveway has to be cleared and the wind is whipping. If snow removal or working in hot dusty conditions will be your main uses then a cab is more than a luxury. Also, I've never been in a B3030 cab but the L3430 is nice and quiet with no fumes.
Hope this helps.

 

[sunnyside360]

sunnyside, without a doubt the cabbed 3030 is noisy with the hydro whine. Is the JD3720 much quieter? It is my understanding the Kubota cabbed 3240 is substantially quieter than the 3030.

It was 3 yrs ago when I test drove the B3030 cab tractor and I'd be very surprised if Kubota hasn't improved the noise level since then. That's why I recommended test driving tractors prior to deciding/buying -- also for cab ergonomics.
In recent years, the Deere dealers around here are definitely willing to negotiate to get the business versus say 10 years ago --- not the same with Kubota dealers. Hence, there wasn't much difference in the deals between a JD 3320 and Kubota B3030. I moved up to the JD 3720 to get a few more horses. I think Kubota makes a very good tractor and have owned five different ones the past 35 years.

 

[framer]

Thanks for replies.Not one regret as i thought.Just getting a little more advice
and opinions.How about resale value?

 

[tiredguy]

Framer,
I didn't mention the noise level like others did and I certainly should have.It is bothersome to me,couldn't hear the stereo unless it's cranked up to the max too.I've talked to my son that's quite the sound engineer about a set of head phones that would block the whine and also allow me to hear the radio too.I have always worn ear muffs on my other tractors,and anything else that has a gas or diesel engine on it always.I haven't on my B3030 yet only because I need to get the "feel" of it so I'd have a better sense when something might be going amiss.I have thought about adding some sound deadening insulation under the floor mat to see if that helps.
I too close the door with one exception and that is when I reach in to tweak the 3 point lever when hooking something up.If it's going to be moved shut the door always! Mine's a 2007 and seems plenty tight with seals that should last for many years before needing replacement.
The things I don't like in particular:I forget to put the tilt wheel up when exciting,watch the mirrors as they're hard on the head when you run into them,and the fact that the brakes are on the wrong side of the tractor.When using the front mounted snow blower it would help in steering it cause it tends to follow the contoure of the land and being nose heavy it won't turn.I have been studying the hydro pedal and think I can mount a pedal on the left side with a rod going across the floor with an attachment that would hook on and allow dual usage.Then at least I could stab the brakes with my right to swing it one way or the other.
Oh,and I forgot about having to take the trim off the garage door so it would clear it.Mine has 12.4-16 R4's and I'd prefer the 13.6-16 Turf treads which is another inch taller and would fit at all now.I'll be raising my door 4 inches so I can go up in tire size or at least add on chains next with all the way around which should solve the steering problem and get me back out of a couple of inclines that are beside my driveway and easy to go over to far on.Once the nose is down with the blower on it you shift the weight to far forward to have any rear tire traction.
The Deere was ok with the brake pdeals where they should be but I prefer the known durability and longetivity of the Kubota diesel big time period.
Al

 

[framer]

Thanks tiredguy your post was help full.As many are it is good to hear any
negative reviews.