B3030 question

Jethro · Nov 2, 2006

A buddy of mine is thinking a bout buying a B3030 HSD with a 4-1 loader. I know there have been fender issues with the BX series. Are there any gripes out there about the B3030? I have read some complaints about the seat.

MessickFarmEqu · Nov 2, 2006

the seat is not the most comfortable, but other than that... not really. The cracking fender is a chronic problem (that has been fixed, there is a new fender and they are all being fixed under warrenty). There are no real chronic issues like this with the B's.

Sully2 · Nov 2, 2006

Jethro said:
A buddy of mine is thinking a bout buying a B3030 HSD with a 4-1 loader. I know there have been fender issues with the BX series. Are there any gripes out there about the B3030? I have read some complaints about the seat.

Only things Ive see written is the seat situation..as noted..and that SOME....SOME FEL's arent on "square" ( meaning properly) so that one side of the bucket doesnt touch the ground when the other side at front does.?? Not many it seems...but still??

I have had NO problems with my own.

Wally01 · Nov 2, 2006

I've only put on about 10 hours on my B3030 but am loving it. When I first sat on the seat at the dealer the forward tilt was quite noticable but I decided I'd modify the mount. I didn't get around to doing it yet but it has not been an issue with comfort so far - I only weigh 175 lbs. The seat arms are flimsy though when used for getting into the seat. The extendable 3 pt hitch arms are nice - easier to change implements than on the 1954 Ford NAA. I guess the Ford should be considered a "premium tractor" as the 3 pt hitch has position control. Who ever purchased the Ford in 1954 sure could have saved a lot of money if the tractor could have come with a 1/4 inching valve - sorry but that's the cynic in me. I'm a big believer in knowing as much as you can about the product before actually buying it, which makes TBN an invaluable resource. I too had read the post about the unequal lifting arms on the 403 loader but made sure that my dealer verified that this problem was not present on my tractor prior to delivery. I think the more you care, the more they care. If the B3030 is the right size for you, I think you'll enjoy it.

cart99 · Nov 2, 2006

80 hours on mine and absolutely no complaints and no regrets!

lawn_king · Nov 2, 2006

B3030 HSDC here, 1 year old, 150 hours all serious work hours (business) the seat sux, other than that its a great machine, lots to like about the B3030.

lil_country · Nov 2, 2006

I'm lovin it!

alchemysa · Nov 2, 2006

The main problem will be that you're going to hate the fact that he's got a 4in1 and you haven't.

Jethro · Nov 3, 2006

alchemysa said:
The main problem will be that you're going to hate the fact that he's got a 4in1 and you haven't.

You know me too well. I am still strugling with buying a fel for the B1550. You got the hot set up buying it already set up. At this point it is hard for me to justify spending $3500-4k on a fel with 4-1 on an 18 hp tractor that I will likley upgrade some day.

Anyway, getting back on topic, thanks for all of the feedback. I realyed all of your feedback to him this AM and he was very grateful. I think he will go ahead with the purchase. He seems to be the only person who doesn't know that yet. Everyone else that knows him is just waiting for him to pull the trigger.

Jethro · Nov 3, 2006

Jees... I feel like I'm making excuses to a counsellor..."um...I have this friend who has this problem. It isn't me...it's a friend of mine. Anyway he was wondering..."