B3200 or B2920/2620 recommendation

[bstrom]

Yes, you might want to check out the B2630, it seems very nice and may be a good deal.

As Chuck indicated , If you aren't planning on having a 1000 lbs way up int the air or loading dump trucks the 364 loader (B2620) is pretty darn nice and strong for residential work.

I also have places around my house and sheds were I remove snow where the smaller tractor is very handy. So spacing around buildings is something to consider size wise as well as turning in and getting firewood out of the woods if you do that. Especially if you need to go off your trails or wood road.

Lastly there is your tractor budget if that is a concern. Mine is pretty tight right now. Just one of many expenses. Seems like the dealers will always tell you you may need a larger tractor but it's not just the up front cost and payment size which might not seem like a big difference but also everything costs more as you move up in size. More fuel, oil and SUDT, fluids. More gallons of Rimguard if you load the tires. Bigger tire chains if you get those. Maybe bigger implements. Sorry - I'm a frugal Yankee but it is something to think about with to much tractor sitting there. That said - the larger machine will probably move snow and gravel a bit faster.

 

[rhumphre]

Thanks again for everyone's input - I decided on the B3200 as I would rather go a little larger than regret it later (less maneuverable in the woods but I am clearing trails - the spacing in most of trees is pretty large).

 

[bstrom]

I thought you might get the B3200. Enjoy! Looks like a great machine.

 

[brownsl]

I am also considering either the 3200 or the 2920. I am leaning towards the 3200 so that I can get the 72" MMM. I have about 4+ acres to mow and having a 72" MMM versus the 60" MMM is a definite plus. Of course, the price difference between the two when adding in the FEL is $2,000. ($19,400 for the 3200, $17,400 for the 2920). Not sure what to do but I need to make a decision in the next couple of days to take advantage of the financing.

 

[MW66]

I've had the B3200 since May 1st. I have been using it to reclaim an old farm field which is adjacent to my new home. I want to plant grass. I've been putting on 20 hours so far (13 in the last few days) using my rear tine tiller to go over the field. I hand cut all the weeds with a push mower first (I wish I was 10 years younger). Once it get it where I want it, I'll probably rent a harley rake. The B3200 has been a worker. I run it right at PTO speed while I'm tilling. Also, once I have this as lawn, I'll have 3 acres to mow. I could have went with a 72" MMM especially since my property is mostly wide open, but I was concerned about scalping, so I stuck with the 60". I haven't tried it yet since all I have right now is dirt.