B3030 vs JD What?

[MadisonK]

Greetings from Essex, MA. I own 3 properties that each are an acre approximately. Two of them in Essex, MA have lots of work that needs to be done including, stone wall work (lots of it), snow removal after plowing, grading and fixing of driveways, footings and foundations dug for several outbuildings, gardens to be constructed etc... The 3rd property is in Maine and will eventually become a ski house, it needs to be cleared, stumped etc..

I am therefore in the market for a small tractor with FEL and backhoe. I have a small JD tractor mower that is adequate for grass cutting.

I have been researching the Kubota line. I like the B2630 but the dealers all stock the B3030 because of the cloesness in price and added horsepower. Which John Deere should I be comparing the B3030 to?

If anyone has any other brand AND models to look at or thinks I should be looking at a different size or style of tractor by all means let me know.

PS - these forums are hands down the best thing about the internet! Thanks in advance.

Ken

 

[johan3400]

I would start by looking up the dealers in your area. Have a fun day traveling around checking out the other tractors. Sit on them, check out the controls and comfort. Get to know the salesman and ask to meet the service manager. There are a lot of good tractors out there and to me the difference is the dealer. Have fun

 

[ronjhall]

I would look at the 3120 or 3320. They have similar HP but weigh more. Here is a link to a thread where a TBNer bought a 3320. Click Here

 

[JimMorrissey]

3030 is a sweet machine. I'd take one for a spin when you have a chance.

 

[cart99]

This thread is the summation of all the comparisons (including JD 3120/3320) I did before I finally chose the B3030. Although I did not get a backhoe, it should still be helpful.

 

[MadisonK]

Excellent info. Thanks again.

I thought I had read that JD was coming out with a new line of machines that might be worth looking at. I think the model may be the 2320. Should I wait until these are available to make my comparisons?

 

[strokerduster]

jd compares the 2520 to the b2630 and the 3120 to the b3030.the 2520/b2630 is a good comparison. the 3120 is a much larger tractor than the b3030 and isn't a good comparison. i don't feel that jd has anything comparable to the 3030. just my opinion though. b3030 is nice.

 

[mace17]

I just wanted to comment that I just purchased a B3030 and have a similar take. I may have buyers remorse but I almost feel I should have purchased the JD 3120 rather than the Kubota 3030. My friend has the JD and it just seems like a lot more tractor for ~ $3000 more dollars. The 3030 is certainly nice and I think it is more refined (engine tuning, as well as overall feel) but the JD is obviously more capable of bigger jobs and things like the instument cluster and loader controls are much more pleasing. For me, this unit will be primarily used for mowing/maintaining 4 acres so the 3030 is plenty of tractor. My internal battle is over the fact that I could have purchased 1000 more pounds of tractor for 3000.

 

[MadisonK]

I can't find any info on the 3120 on the John Deere website. Any idea how much this machine would run with FEL and backhoe.

Thanks

 

[ronjhall]

I just went to <font color="green"> JD</font>'s site. I clicked on Compact Utility Tractors, The clicked on TWENTY series. 3120 was there. Click Here